Location, location, location! Villa Jeni enjoys a privileged position on an elevated hillside and is the first property you come to as you enter the village of Plaka. It is blessed with sweeping 180 degree views over Souda Bay to the west, and the spectacular White Mountains in the south, and is within enviably close proximity of the area’s star attractions. A leisurely 600m walk downhill will find you standing on family friendly sandy beaches, paddling in the crystal clear, azure sea, dining at superb open-air tavernas, or buying fresh local produce from the variety of shops in the small but vibrant village of Almyrida, whilst a short 600m walk uphill takes you to the excellent tavernas and well stocked mini markets dotting the charismatic village square of Plaka. In addition, Villa Jeni is good value, making it a very popular option for both couples and families seeking comfort, and convenience within a relaxed Mediterranean village.

Villa Jeni is a recently revamped modern home that has a calming ambience and very light and airy feel, due in part to the traditionally Greek blue and white colour scheme that has been infused with contemporary grey, and the nautical theme that is in keeping with the villa’s wonderful coastal setting. The villa itself is painted white throughout and has blue aluminium shutters on all of the doors and windows. Many comforts have been provided for at Villa Jeni including Free WIFI, a ceramic hob, built-in oven, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, a washing machine; a Smart TV for use with your Netflix/YouTube/GooglePlay accounts etc, mosquito screens, and air conditioning units in the living room/kitchen and all 3 bedrooms. The A/C units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights at the start and end of the season, there is a large fireplace (though wood is not included in the rental price) and the water is heated by either environmentally friendly solar panel or a back-up immersion heater.

Following the contours of the land, and stepping down the hillside, the exterior has been creatively landscaped to give you a choice of different areas in which to relax and take in the superlative views. Only a few paces take you from the interiors, through double French doors, or a single door in the open plan living room/kitchen, to the front, pergola shaded patio which has a lounging and dining area that is sure to be the setting for many delicious al-fresco meals, some of which will perhaps be cooked on the villa’s barbeque, whilst others may be taken away from the numerous first rate local tavernas. Steps up from here lead you to a tiled roof terrace which looks out over the entire area, whilst steps down lead you to either the private parking area, or to the pool terrace which has natural stone paving, walls made from locally sourced stone to the rear, and above these, raised flower beds that have been planted with Mediterranean plants and shrubs including vivid fuchsia bougainvillea, oleandar, and lush palms. Taking centre stage is the private pool with its pretty blue and white mosaic tiles, and 3 steps in the Roman end that are ideal for small children and less confident swimmers to sit on whilst cooling off in the refreshing pool waters during the hot summer days. The land naturally drops off at the front of the pool terrace to the road below, and because there are safety railings instead of stone walls, this is an ideal position from which to admire the stunning vistas whilst lying on a comfortable sun-lounger soaking up the rays. Accessed via the kitchen door, the back garden is a real suntrap during the day. Here you will find a second outside dining area with more privacy, and a gravelled path that leads to bench and flower bed planted with herbs that you can use for salads and cooking, including mint, basil, rosemary and oregano.

Chilling out on any of the terraces, looking out over magnificent panoramas, with tavernas, shops and sandy beaches all close by, this pretty, well-appointed house would make an excellent choice for anyone looking to keep car use to a minimum.

***Please note that proximity to other village houses dictates a respectful awareness of noise level when enjoying the pool and terraces in this home.

Villa Accommodation

Ground floor (21 steps from the parking area, O steps from the front dining and lounging terrace, 15 steps from the pool terrace, 3 steps to the rear dining area and garden, 2 steps from the living room area to the bathrooms, twin bedroom, and 1 double bedroom): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom, 1 ensuite full bathroom (this will be a beautiful new shower room in 2024), 1 shower room (this will be renovated for the 2024 seasin), and a covered sea and mountain view terrace, 1 sea and mountain view balcony.

The open plan loungedining/kitchen area has 2 grey fabric couches, both of which open out to sofa beds, 1 white side table with a lamp, a wall mounted 42” Smart TV, a white wood coffee table with a smokey glass top, a stone fireplace, a grey metal and glass dining table, with 6 grey chairs, the kitchen area is fully equipped and includes white cupboards, marble effect work tops, a dishwasher, a ceramic hob and built in oven, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a toaster, a coffee maker with milk frother, and a kettle. The kitchen window looks out to the rear and there is a door that leads to the back garden and dining area which is equipped with a marble dining table and grey chairs, a bench and an umbrella. The living room has double doors that open out onto a terrace that is shaded by a pergola and is equipped with white painted dining table, 6 grey chairs, and a 4 person couch. A door from the kitchen area leads to the rear double bedroom which has a double bed with a light grey painted wooden headboard, 2 wall mounted, white floating bedside cabinets, 2 lamps, a wall mounted floating white shelf/dressing table with a mirror, light grey wardrobes with a large mirror, shelves and hanging space, diaphanous curtains, white and blue curtains, and 2 windows, one to the side of the property and one to the rear of the property. 2 steps lead from the living room to a square hallway which has the doors to the shower room and the 2 other bedrooms (one of which has an ensuite bathroom). The master double bedroom has a white painted wooden double bed, 2 wall mounted, white floating bedside cabinets, 2 reading lamps, a wall mounted floating white shelf/dressing table with a mirror and a white cube stool, 2 double light grey wardrobes with shelves and hanging space, blue and turquoise curtains, a sea view window, and double French doors that open to a balcony that is shared with the twin bedroom, and has wonderful sea and mountain views. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom which has white and blue tiles, a bath with a shower attachment (this will not be available in 2024 after it has been renovated), a second separate shower with a glass screen (not in the photos but coming soon), a washbasin with a vanity unit which has a mirror, cupboards, shelves and spotlight, a toilet, and a frosted window. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 wall mounted, white floating bedside cabinet, 2 reading lamps, a wall mounted floating white shelf/dressing table with a mirror and a white cube stool, 2 double light grey wardrobes with shelves and hanging space, white and turquoise curtains, a window that looks out over the rear dining terrace and garden area, and double French doors that open to a balcony that is shared with the master bedroom, and has wonderful sea and mountain views. The shower room has white, peach, and terracotta tiles, a shower cabinet, a washing machine, a pedestal washbasin, a cupboard with a mirror and spotlights, a toilet, and a frosted window.

Roof Terrace (21 steps from the villa).

Pool Area (15 steps from the villa). The pool terraced is equipped with 6 sunbeds and 3 sun umbrellas with stands.

Villa Location

The nearest taverna is just 100m from Villa Jeni and has the same panoramic sea and mountain views that the villa enjoys. The main square in Plaka is only 600m from Villa Jeni and is still very much the focal point of village life. There are lovely shady mulberry trees under which the locals sit to watch the world go by whilst enjoying a delicious meal or even just an ice cold frappe. Plaka was one of the original village sets for the film “Zorba the Greek” and it still has quaint whitewashed houses and narrow streets leading off from the square. The modern outskirts of the village have expanded recently as have the facilities, which now include 7 tavernas, 2 cafes, 2 well stocked mini markets, 1 shop with local products and gifts, 1 hardware shop, 1 cash machine, and 2 real estate agencies. The lovely village of Almyrida is also only 600m from Villa Jeni, and is built around a pretty crescent shaped sandy beach, with a small fishing harbour at the eastern end. The beach is very shallow and safe, which is good news if you have children or are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are 11 tavernas 2 pizzeria/pasta restaurants, 5 cafes, 1 bar, 6 gift shops, 3 mini markets, 1 jewellery shop, 2 ladies clothes shops, 1 fruit and vegetable shop with a deli counter, 1 Italian ice cream cafe, 1 bakery, 1 off license, 1 pharmacy, 3 real estate offices, 1 nail spa, a hair dresser, and 1 kiosk. Also in Almyrida there is a a scuba diving office, pedalo and paddle board rentals, and a water sports centre that rents out windsurfers, catamarans, kayaks, and bicycles. We at Villas Crete Holidays can supply tourist information, and the contact details of local suppliers of private boat hire, horse riding, big game fishing, boat trips, private sightseeing flights, and guided coach or walking trips, A few minutes by car from the villa, there are a huge variety of archaeological sites and traditional villages with wonderful tavernas. There is also an interesting selection of small craft centres and museums, including glass blowing in Kokkino Horio and a folklore museum in Gavalohori. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 35 minutes away by car.

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Villa Amenities

Views?	Souda Bay / The Akrotiri Peninsula / Plaka / The White Mountains / Sea / Mountains / Village..
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave Oven
Fridge / Freezer
Smart TV
Free Unlimited WiFi
Air conditioned bedrooms
Air conditioned lounge
CD player
Telephone
DVD Player
BBQ
Safe
Mosquito screens to windows
Central heating	Fuel is not included in the rental price
Fireplace	Wood is not included in the rental price
Hairdryer
Pool towels	but they won’t be laundered.
Iron and ironing board
Welcome Basket

Any steps? How many?

21 steps from the parking area to the main front dining terrace and villa, 15 steps from the main front dining terrace and villa to the pool terrace, 3 steps from the villa to the rear dining terrace and garden, 2 steps from the living room to the 2 bathrooms, 1 double bedroom, and 1 twin bedroom, and 21 steps to the roof terrace from the main front dining terrace and villa.

How private?

The pool terrace and front terrace can seen by the adjacent villas, but there is some privacy in the back garden, and when sunbathing on the roof terrace.

Nearest neighbour?

Immediately next door.

Plaka Square and Almyrida are within walking distance, and there is a limited bus service from Almyrida into Chania, but we highly recommend car hire in order to explore the varied regions of the area.

CAR HIRE IS ESSENTIAL WITH THIS VILLA.

Villa Rental Prices

The following prices are shown EUROS, per WEEK, and are for the Villa with a maximum of 7  persons

These prices include a Free Welcome Pack, bed linen and towels,  once weekly cleaning, a villa information book, and a villa copy of the essential guide book "Crete on the Road" by Frankie Miles.

*** As of January 01, 2024, the Greek government have replaced the old “bed tax” with a new tax that is applied to all stays in short-term rental accommodation in Greece. The Climate Resilience Levy is a response to the devastating forest fires and floods that Greece has experienced in recent years, with the government hoping to generate extra funding that will go towards financing reconstruction, supporting victims, and increasing the country’s defences against future natural disasters.

The owners of all short-term rental accommodation are legally obliged to collect the Climate Resilience Levy as a separate tax for all overnight stays (per villa) as follows:
€10.00 per night on stays between March 01 and October 31, and €4.00 per night on stays between November 01 and February 28/29.

We will collect the Climate Levy with your final balance payment and it will be clearly itemised on your Booking Confirmation.

Whilst we understand the potential budget concerns of our guests, this tax/levy is beyond our control and we encourage our guests to see this as a way of contributing to the protection of the planet and the beautiful area where they are holidaying.