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Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Tsikalaria, Crete
  • Port of Souda
    4 min drive
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery
    5 min drive
  • Chania Archaeological Museum
    8 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Chania

At this holiday home you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Port of Souda and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Souda Bay War Cemetery. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a patio, a living room and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a safe and a hairdryer are also available. .Enjoy the water park and outdoor swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Plus you'll find a garden and barbecues. .In proximity to this Chania holiday home you'll find Agia Marina Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Souda - 4 min drive
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 5 min drive
  • Chania Central Market - 6 min drive
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 7 min drive
  • Nea Chora Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖĪØĪ·ĻƒĻ„Ī±ĻĪ¹Ī± "ĪŸ ĪšĪæĻ…Ī¼Ļ€ĪµĻƒ - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖĪšĪ»Ī·Ī¼Ī±Ļ„ĻƒĪ¬ĪŗĪ·Ļ‚ - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖCoffee Box - Espresso Bar - ā€¬4 min drive
  • ā€ŖĪšĪ±Ī½Ī±ĻĪ¹Ī± - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖĪŒĪ½ĪµĪ¹ĻĪæ - ā€¬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool

Olive Tree is one of our three beautiful villas set in our spacious landscaped gardens which have been carefully chosen for their beautiful flowers and foliage, allowing for a private experience, with mature trees providing shade from the sun.

Our emerald green lawns give the opportunity to lay back and sunbath around the pool, or play a few lawn games.

The pool is a massive 20 meters by 10 meters, perfect for relaxing in or for the serious swimmer to get some lengths in. The pool is situated 30 meters from the villa and shared with the other 2 villas. Available 24hrs a day.

The villa has two bedrooms, one large double and a twin room with the option of adding an extra single bed. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Space to sit inside and eat or enjoy our outside patio area with gas BBQ for alfresco dinning.

We have a gated private parking spot for each villa. Guests are very welcome to enjoy our various gardens at any time to relax and enjoy the Cretan flowers and wildlife in perfect tranquility.

Our village is located at the foot of the mountain Malaxa, and has the feel of a traditional Greek village, yet only 4km from Chania. There are two local mini markets a chemist and a coffee shop. There is also a traditional taverna serving food and drink.

Meltemaki beach is 2km away it is a beautiful sandy beach popular with the locals. There is a fish taverna, perfect for experiencing authentic Mediterranean seafood.

There is a village bus stop 30 meters from the entrance to the car park, and a bus stop 1km away on the main road from Souda to Chania, buses run every 20 minutes from there and three times a day from the village bus stop.
Taxis from the center of Chania back to Crete retreat are around 8 euro.

Crete retreat is a family run business and we live on site so are available if needed. We are animal lovers with dogs, cats, chickens and parakeets kept within our own premises. Guests are welcome to arrange a visit.

In our opinion Crete Retreat is a perfect environment for people who wish to explore and enjoy Crete, from a beautiful and unique oasis.

WINTER LETS

If you wish to rent the villa during the winter months (November to March) the price is NOT inclusive of electricity, gas or firewood. Please contact us prior to booking to discuss.

Property manager

Mr Ian Johnson

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 00002795293

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Olivetree is set Beautiful Grounds Large Pool Tsikalaria
Olivetree is set Beautiful Grounds Large Pool
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool?

The closest beach to Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool is Agia Marina Beach (12.2 km).

Does Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool have a pool?

Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool has a communal pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, a water park and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool?

No, Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool?

No, pets are not allowed.

Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Valleyfield, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter in Crete
Our trip to Crete Retreat was fantastic! Beautiful grounds, quiet and very enjoyable sitting in the sun near the pool having a glass of incredible Greek wine. Rob and Rachel were outstanding hosts. We got to meet their whole family. Great family atmosphere and I would not hesitate recommending this property to others. Close enough to Chania city for easy access and far enough away for quiet tranquility. The Crete Retreat was perfectly located on the island for us to easily visit most of the island by car. Beautiful landscape and wonderful people. I would highly recommend staying with these wonderful hosts!
Stayed 86 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Rustic and quiet
The villa is squirrelled away in a nearly hard-to-find track in quiet Tsikalaria, near Chania. I used StreetView and Google Maps to find the location before I left the UK! The villa itself is pleasant, with two ample bedrooms with fantastic aircon. There's a functional kitchen, lounge area and a bathroom with a reasonable shower. Don't expect top of the range fittings or mod-cons...this is not that type of villa. For example, there's no TV. It is rustic, private and perfectly usable. There's a small outside dining area that is a big sun-trap and gets hot. There are two other villas on the complex, both set away from this one. You don't really hear the others, unless they have an Eastenders-style shouting match.... The grounds are fine and well maintained by Ian, who you do see often tending the grounds. The shared swimming pool is large, wide and deep. There is a small shallow area for smaller people, but this isn't that big. Two thirds of the pool are over 1.9m deep. It is a very nice pool with sunbeds around it on grass. You can have sun and shade as you want. The grounds are shared with Ian's three peaceful dogs and some cats. You also see lovely dragonflies and unfortunately some mozzies! Access to the national road is extremely easy - 1 min away. You are 10 mins drive from Chania and 30 mins from Kissamos. 20 mins away is the waterpark. There is a bus stop within a few mins walk. Ian, the owner, was very friendly and helped us when required. On-site wifi is intermittent, so I used 4G instead - it was very quick for me, just make sure you have sufficient data in your plan. There's a local supermarket called "AB" five minutes away which is really nice but a touch expensive. Lidl is another 5 mins away. In all, very nice quiet and rustic, so don't expect clean lines and mod-cons.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein wunderschƶner Urlaub mit tollen Gastgebern
Der Aufenthalt begann mit einer wunderbaren BegrĆ¼ĆŸung mit vielen Tipps und einem tollen Ferienhaus. Rob und Rachel waren immer fĆ¼r einen Tipp und Hilfe ansprechbar. Man hatte das GefĆ¼hl, dass man bei Freunden zu Besuch war! Die Lage ist zentral. Ich empfehle aber immer ein Auto, da kein schƶner Strand fusslƤufig zu erreichen ist, mit dem Auto aber der gesamte Westen Kretas super zu erkunden ist und auch zeitlich im Urlaubsrahmen ist. Es gibt regelmƤƟig frische Eier und einen tollen Gartenshop mit schƶnem Kunsthandwerk. Wir kommen gerne wieder!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent sĆ©jour dans un trĆØs beau cadre
Le logement lui mĆŖme est trĆØs basique et un peu vieillissant mais propre. La trĆØs grande piscine au milieu du jardin est un vrai luxe La prĆ©sence des nombreux chiens est trĆØs sympathique (pour ceux qui les aiment) Quant Ć  Ian il est trĆØs serviable, trĆØs gentil. Il est Ć  la fois prĆ©sent et trĆØs discret. Je recommande tout Ć  fait cette location
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Elisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonne location un peu chĆØre
Appartement spacieux et confortable. Cependant l'Ć©quipement de la cuisine est trĆØs sommaire pour cuisiner pour 4 (pas assez de couverts et ustensiles de cuisine). Il manquent des moustiquaires aux fenĆŖtres qui permettraient de bĆ©nĆ©ficier de l'air frais la nuit sans avoir Ć  utiliser la climatisation trĆØs bruyante. La piscine est trĆØs grande mais pas trĆØs propre. L'hĆ“te est trĆØs discret mais disponible.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Samuel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super sƩjour
Super!

8/10 Good

Antoine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to discover Chania & surrounding
Very satisfied of our stay at Ian's house. The house was well furnished and clean. You have all you need to spend a cosy and confortable stay. Swiming pool is very large and you can relax in several seats around. The BBQ set is fantastic for a happy meal and easy to use. Ian is often available for any question & tip. The location is easily accessible.

8/10 Good

gerard c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Depaysement
L accueil de mr Johnson est trĆØs bien Quelques difficultĆ©s Ć  trouver la location Mais le sĆ©jour fut agrĆ©able et mr Johnson fait le maximum pour vous rendre la vie trĆØs sympa Je conseille cette location mais il faut un vĆ©hicule pour profiter de la rĆ©gion.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ignacio B., MADRID

Lugar muy agradable y tranquilo. Buena piscina. Casa bien distribuira. Ian atento y agradable.
La casa esta integrada en una finca muy tranquila con mucha vegetacion. La piscina esta muy bien y se comparte con poco vecinos. Ian el propietario es muy atento y agradable. La ubicacion es muy buena para conocer el oeste de la Isla. A solo 12 m del centro de Chania y con las principales visitas a 60 o 90 minutos. (Balos, Elafonisi, Retinmo, Falasarna. Sfakia....) Un sitio para desconectar. A mejorar un poco el equipamiento. Una nevera mas grande, un microondas, persianas, mosquiteras en ventanas. Un sitio para volver.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philippe D., france

L'endroit idĆ©ale pour dĆ©couvrir l'ouest de la CRƋTE
Mrs IAN est trĆ©s attachant Un endroit trĆ©s bien situĆ© au milieu d'oliviers,Ć  10 minutes (en voiture) de Chania ; arrĆŖt de bus pas loin de la location. Moins de 50km de Rethimon. Endroit trĆØs paisible pas de bruit ,confort, terrasse au soleil avec un abri;barbecue. Piscine entretenue et propre. Nous avons passĆ© un excellent sĆ©jour et IAN est de bon conseil pour les visites. Merci IAN .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Florence l.

Sejour de deux semaines en famille
La maison trĆØs fonctionnelle contient les Ć©quipements essentiels. La propriĆ©tĆ© est vraiment agrĆ©able : beaucoup de verdure, les chiens, chats et poule que nos enfants citadins ont vraiment apprĆ©ciĆ©s (et nous aussi d'ailleurs) et bien entendu la piscine !!. Le BBQ Ć  gaz partagĆ© est Ć©galement trĆØs convivial. Ian et son Ć©pouse sont Ć  la fois attentifs et discrets. Il y a beaucoup de choses Ć  voir dans l ouest de la CrĆŖte : les gorges de Samaria pour les marcheurs, la plage paradisiaque de Balos, celle d'Elafonisi, et quelques monastĆØres. Les villes de Chania et RĆ©thymnon valent aussi le dĆ©tour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017