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Arena - Beach Villa - - Wifi- Sleep 4 - Sea view - Direct access to beach

Relax with friendly locals and savor delicious seafood at nearby tavernas. A short drive from historic Chania city.

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On the beach, sun-loungers
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
On the beach, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Arena - Beach Villa - - Wifi- Sleep 4 - Sea view - Direct access to beach


'Arena Kalyves beach' is the ideal lovely duplex apartment location. 30 minutes from Chania Airport. Where can you find beach front apartments and of this standard? - only here! Whether you want to unwind and relax on the beach or enjoy the traditional everyday living of being in a real Cretan Village, Kalyves is for you. A selection of good tavernas both fish and traditional lamb and pork dishes are available. The Cretans really are very friendly and welcoming. You are assured of a wonderful welcome. The historic Venitian City of Chania is merely a 20 min drive or bus drive away. It is a shopper’s paradise with markets, walkways and harbour. Further in land experience traditional Cretan Villages. There is so much to see in this area you will want to come back.

Property manager

Christine Giovannetti Warwick

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non-smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: direct accès to the beach. No road to cross

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1042Κ122K2559401

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Arena Beach House Sea View Exclusive Free Wifi Sleep 4/6 Villa
Arena Beach House Sea View Exclusive Free Wifi Sleep 4/6 Kalyves
Arena Beach House Sea View Exclusive Free Wifi Sleep 4/6
Arena Beach House Sea View Exclusive Free Wifi Sleep 4/6 Villa
Arena Beach House Sea View Exclusive Free Wifi Sleep 4/6 Kalyves
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Arena Beach House Sea View Exclusive Free Wifi Sleep 4/6
Arena Beach Villa Includes CAR Hire MAY Exclusive Wifi Sleep 4
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About the area

Map
Kalyves, Crete

What's nearby

  • Kiani Beach - 18 min walk
  • Kalyves Beach - 20 min walk
  • Ancient City of Aptera - 11 min drive
  • Almyrida Beach - 11 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arena - Beach Villa - - Wifi- Sleep 4 - Sea view - Direct access to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arena - Beach Villa - - Wifi- Sleep 4 - Sea view - Direct access to beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arena - Beach Villa - - Wifi- Sleep 4 - Sea view - Direct access to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arena - Beach Villa - - Wifi- Sleep 4 - Sea view - Direct access to beach located?

Located in Apokoronas, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Blue Coast, Kiani Beach and Kalyves Beach. Kalami Beach and Kera are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Arena - Beach Villa - - Wifi- Sleep 4 - Sea view - Direct access to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Julie S., Leeds,United Kingdom

Very good location and very accurate description.
Kalyves is an ideal location for a very relaxing holiday , away from the crowd and the people are very friendly. The property is ideally situated, on the beach , close to the shop and just outside Kalyves where you can easily walk . The property is very well equipped and you will find everything you need to have a home away from home

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Excellent
Excellent property-fantastic location- need to fix air con in bedroom but apart from that perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Modern, comfortable condo on the beach.
We loved the location, views, and amenities at this condo. The unit is quite modern and spacious. Kalyves is a charming town and the people were very welcoming. We had some wonderful, inexpensive meals with great service, and enjoyed walking through the town and on the beach. It was nice to stay close to, but not in Hania, and we loved our visit to that city. Christine was very responsive and provided much information to make our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chad e.

excellent beach front location
Our party consisted of two adults and 4 kids ages 8-16. The apartment was perfect for us. It was clean and well appointed. The beds were comfortable and the many balconies made for easy access to the outside. It was located right on a very nice beach and to a grocery store so there was no need to drive anywhere. If the family visits Crete again, I would not hesitate to book this location again. It suited us perfectly.

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Beach appartment stay in Beautiful Crete
This is an appartment which is very well situated in a beautiful part of Crete. It is in the quieter end of Kalyves close enough to the sea to nip down for an early morning swim. It is opposite the supermarket and a few minutes walk from some very recommended tavernas. Beach with brollies are a few minutes away as is a bus stop taking you to Chania town. A balcony looks over the sea for morning and evening moments of loveliness. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dr. Rick S., Weslake Village

Very nice place
Some issues that the owner was responsive to (peak of summer extreme heat caused upstairs to become uninhabital for a few days, but we purchased a fan which mostly fixed the issue and the owner said she will come up with a future solution (we also left the fan there and you can use it to bring air in from the ocean side and across to the kitchen). The place was an ideal location with a very nice beach (the property is beachfront, but set back behind the fromt properties) and it has a nice view of the beach from the upper balcony. Definite authentic Greek/Crete community!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Top Lage
Sehr gut
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre M.

Very nice accommodation directly by the sea
The apartment has two bedrooms downstairs (one room with 2 single beds and one room with a larger bed). The rooms with the single beds have 2 balconies. Upstairs is the kitchen-living room with another sofa bed. The kitchen is perfectly equipped (except for a blender). There are two more balconies upstairs. One with a very nice sea view. The apartment is right on the street, but the windows are relatively tight. Directly opposite is a large supermarket, and a few taverns and cafes nearby. The actual village center is about 1.5 km away. From the apartment you go through a corridor directly to the sea. There are deck chairs. There are also shady spots by the sea. The area was not crowded even in high season. There are a few stones in the sea, though, so be careful or wear swimming shoes.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

Excellent
Perfect stay for our family, amazing restaurants and bars next door. Easy access to Chania. Would recommend and would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Silvia U.

Sehr schöner Urlaub
Es war sehr schön. Viele Balkone, wenn auch etwas klein. Ausstattung hat gepasst, war alles da was man braucht.- Vielleicht vier gute Strandliegen. - Super Lage. Alles in einem, ein fast perfekter Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renate J.

Relaxwoche in Kalyves
Ideal gelegene Ferienwohnung in Kalyves,nur ein paar Stiegen zum Strand ,mehrere Tavernen in un mittelbare Nähe ,ein Supermarkt gegenüber und ca 10 Gehminuten ins Dorfzentrum 30 Minuten vom Airport und viele Mustsees von Westkreta nicht weit entfernt Die Ferien Wohnung sauber,die Schlafzimmer unten und die Wohnküche oben ! Alle Zimmer sind klimatisiert ! Oben ein Balkon mit dem schönsten Meerblick leider morgens zum Frühstück nicht geeignet da volle Sonne und kein Schirm vorhanden Die Wohnung ist gut ausgestattetund auch einen SmartTv gibt es(es sind auch Sonnenbetten vorhanden die aber leider ziemlich verrostet und eingerissen waren)und für uns 3 Personen gerade richtig!(für mehr wirds ein bisschen eng) Der Strand vor der Anlage ist fast privat aber auch hier ist es ohne Sonnen Schirm fast unmöglich bis zum Nachmittag zu liegen da volle Sonne und nur wenig Schatten von wenigen Bäumen die bald belegt sind Dies ist jedoch kein Problem da einige wenige Meter weiter Betten und Schirme zu mieten sind oder wenn man etwas konsumiert diese auch gratis sind Alles in allem ein schöner Platz zum entspannen und genießen! Wir haben es ! Auch die Kommunikation über die App mit den Vermietern sehr einfach,man bekommt eine Vorinformation über die Wohnung und Umgebung und eine detaillierte Anleitung wie man vom Flughafen nach Kalyves kommt! Vielen Dank an die Vermieter !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

alan h.

Exactly as described
Exactly as dercribed on the website.Info from Christine & John very helpfull & prompt.Supermarket across road & 2 very good restaurants 5 mins away.Taxi4Crete excellent as recomended by Christine. Location fantastic , perfect for relaxing . We did not hire a car but the bus stop for Chania nearby, though not many buses this time of year (May 2022).Thanks again for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Axel S.

Tolle Unterkunft mit schönem Strand direkt davor
Die Wohnung ist wunderschön, wir haben dort nichts vermisst. Durch die Terrassen auf beiden Seiten konnten wir zu fast jeder Tageszeit zwischen Sonne und Schatten wählen. Der Strand ist direkt vor der Anlage und im Oktober waren wir dort fast allein. Der Supermarkt direkt gegenüber und mehreren Restaurant im Gehentfernung sind auch sehr angenehm. Das einzige Manko: Die Wohnung liegt direkt an der Straße durch den Ort. Nachts ist es ruhigt, aber zwischen 5 und 6 Uhr kommt die Müllabfuhr und danach nimmt der Verkehr zu. Für uns kein Problem, aber wer lärmempfindlich ist, muss mit geschlossenem Fenster und Klimaanlage schlafen. Unsere Vermieter haben uns toll unterstützt mit Mietwagenvermittlung, Informationen aller Art - und wegen unseres späten Abflugs durften wir auch bis 17 Uhr am letzten Tag in der Wohnung bleiben, vielen Dank nochmals hierfür!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katja J.

Alles Tip Top
Das Appartment ist genau wie auf den Bildern , jeden morgen mit Meer blick frühstücken perfekt.Der Strand ist auch sehr schön , es gibt Strandspielzeug für Kinder und man ist nicht weit entfernt von den Sehenswürdigkeiten bzw. Schönsten stränden wie z.b Balos. Mit John war der Kontakt auch immer sehr gut ,er hatte uns vorher Informiert wie es auf Kreta aus sieht mit dem Virus und auch als wir Ihn Persönlich kennen lernten war er sehr freundlich.Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

TESTU I.

très satisfaits de notre séjour
Nous avons apprécié le lieu la vue sur la mer l'espace la proximité des commerces la proximité de la plage, la gentillesse de nos hôtes. Notre séjour a été très agréable et reposant. Nous gardons les références pour peut être un futur retour.
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Wunderschön
Schönes Appartment, pefekte Lage

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Lovely stay in Kalyves
The apartment is exactly as described on the website, the location is perfect with the beach just a few steps away, some lovely tavernas a couple of minutes away and then the centre of Kalyves with more tavernas and main beach about 10 minutes walk by the sea. The 2 bedrooms are both a decent size with plenty of storage space and are on the ground floor, the kitchen and living room on the first floor are really bright and airy with a nice balcony overlooking the sea. One thing on the bathrooms that would make it even better is to have a shower curtain or screen on the upstairs bathroom so there are then 2 usable showers rather than a shower and a bath. The information we received from Christine and John was excellent and email response was always really prompt. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property, we travelled as a couple with my mum and found everything to be spot on.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Great stay!
Great stay for us 4 pensioners! Beach, supermarket and restaurants all very close by. If you renta car as we did, the location is central for most turist attractions on the island. Good contact with managers Mark and June. John

10/10 Excellent

Gaetane B.

Nice
Very nice location and place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Fantastic!!
Great place, great owners. Location is fantastic and highly recommend anyone who hesitate to book
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Perfect apartment perfect holiday
Third stay at this great modern apartment. Location is great and with all equipment you would need for self catering. We ate out a lot because there are great very reasonable priced tavernas near by. Sun Loungers are provided for the lovely private beach outside the small apartment complex. The main (busier) beach of Kalives is an easy 10minute walk away. Loved our stay here. Fully recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Laurence C.

Perfect - Magnificent sea view, clean and bright
The apartment was very comfortable and modern. Perfect for a relaxing holiday and has its own sandy beach. Local restaurants close by and supermarket opposite. We hired a car with Christine’s recommendation as we wanted to explore the area a little but really you could easily spend your time in the village and the other local beaches which are all within walking distance. I would definitely recommend the apartment and this location. It is perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S.

Amazing stay! Great location!
We had a great holiday. The apartment is modern and well equipped. So convenient for the beach, 2 mins away. Even sun beds are provided. All amenities are within walking distance, supermarket opposite the apartment, and a variety of other shops, mini markets, cash machines, bakery, etc in the centre of the Village. Excellent selection of tavernas , all serving excellent Greek cuisine. We will return !! Actually now booking for 2019 !

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne C.

Enjoyable stay in comfortable appartment
Well located within walking distance of Kalives village. Great to have direct access to a lovely beach. Appartment is light and spacious and we very much enjoyed our stay in this interesting part of Crete.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

nathalie s.

Good
We liked the location; the little town of Kalyves; we liked Crete very much ! the appartement need some maintenance; shower downstair (tap) ; shower upstair no curtain; the kitchen tap (splash everwhere) the cleanliness in general was so so. No climatisation upstair .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018