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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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
  • 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 EUR 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
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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 - 1.5 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ancient City of Aptera - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Port of Souda - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 31 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).

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" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent property-fantastic location- need to fix air con in bedroom but apart from that perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

alan h.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Janet A.

Apartment in a wonderful setting . Great for exploring the surrounding areas .Kalyves itself lovely
The property is a good size and has pretty much everything you need . For four adults to stay there in more comfort it would benefit from another comfortable chair in the lounge. The bedding really needs upgrading. The pillows in particular need changing some are like bags of cotton wool. The smaller bedroom has a very hard mattress . The tap controls are difficult to get the water temperature just right . Saying all that we had a great holiday . The setting is great . Great parking and very handy that the supermarket is just across the road . It’s a lovely walk into Kalyves along the sea front . We had hired a car and we were out all over the top of the island. We had a great meal In Kissamos and we loved Rethymno. We absolutely loved Stavros and visited there twice . The secluded bay lovely and just round the bay a bit a fabulous French/Greek / Arabic beach taverna run by a lovely French lady . The owners of the apartment were very helpful . So overall we had a great stay and will visit again one day .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Lovely relaxing holiday
The house’s location is really convenient for the main village which is about a 10 minute walk. There is a supermarket directly opposite the house, which is very welcome when you need basic supplies. The house is well laid out to take advantage of the sea views. The bedrooms are on the ground floor with 2 balconies off the main one, which we only used for laundry as there was another lovely balcony off the living area on the top floor. The house is very well equipped, clean and modern. We didn't hire a car as we prefer to walk from our accommodation or use local transport which we found very easy. The bus stop to Chania is right next to the house. The beach is literally 1 minute’s walk away. The area is beautiful, we really enjoyed our walks which take in stunning views and lovely beaches. The local restaurants offer really good food and friendly service. The only thought we had was that in high season the upstairs balcony would overlook other houses balconies but as we were there at the end of the season we didn’t have any near neighbours. Christina was very friendly and accommodating and any arrangements were very efficiently dealt with.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Syed

A most refreshing and relaxing stay at Christina's place.
From the time we booked the apartment, Christina kept us informed and was always available to provide information and answer our questions. Apartment is stylish, modern and well set up. Scores highly on location, amenities and cleanliness. Has all the stuff you need for the beech (except obviously towels). We could not work out the television and wifi did not cover downstairs area; neither of this bothered us. Lots of cafes around, you are on the beech and can go for a stroll or run whenever you want. Only a short walk from village centre which we liked. Shop across the road and coach stop very close by.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Superb location and very pleasant property!
Property was clean, well-appointed and in an excellent location in regard to both the airport and a lovely sandy beach. Very useful guidebooks etc. A great base from which to explore Western Crete. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Perfect holiday in lovely accommodation great location
Everything you need for a perfect holiday. Kalyves such a charming place very genuine all restaurants we visited excellent. Town house had everything we needed. Only downside beach by villa has big rocks in sea that you can't always see. Town beach better to swim but busier. Bus great managed to go to Chania, Samaria, Elafonisi and Rethmnon all amazing day trips. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Elin S.

Our stay at Christine's appartment in Kalyves
We really enjoyed our stay in Kalyves. We - three children, aged 5,9 and 11 did not even have to put on shoes to go to the nearest beach, there were beach toys available in the flat and a beautiful balcony were we could sit and watch the boats and the lights after sunset. The appartment was very clean, the kitchen was well supplied and the information we received from Christine in advance was very useful. Nice tavernas and a generally relaxed atmosphere in the village also contributed to a great holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Nicklas G.

Modern and fully equiped apartment.
Modern and fully equipped apartment, near to the beach and a short stroll to the nearby village. We´re very satisfied with our stay and the apartment really fulfilled our needs. We hired a car for the duration of our trip to allow us to see more of Crete but actually it was necessary if one whant´s to explore the island. However that's exactly what we sought and so for us it was perfect. Can really recommend to rent the apartment if one want´s to escape from the more busy "tourist areas".

10/10 Excellent

Pauline R.

A lovely apartment in a perfect location
We have just returned from a two week holiday in this lovely apartment. Not only is it well appointed and comfortable, it is well situated with the beach at the rear of the property and a large supermarket across the road. There are plenty of good tavernas within easy walking distance, the nearest being less than a minute away. Kalyves is a lovely village with plenty going on without being too touristy. We particularly liked the various circular walks which all start in the village centre. We would not hesitate to recommend Sands apartment.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W., Southport, UK

Sunny days
Lovely clean apartment only a few metres from a beautiful sandy beach. The apartment is modern and very well equipped. There is a property manager locally, who was very helpful, providing us with an extra walking guide. We managed to visit a different taverna almost every night; there is lots of choice, even though Kalyves is a fairly quiet location.

8/10 Good

Carsten Kim W.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Lage
Sehr gut
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Silvia U.

Liked: Cleanliness
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