Villa Echofall
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Overview
You get the best of both worlds when you vacation in Villa Echofall, hidden in the village of Chorafakia, near the north coast of the Greek island of Crete. Villa Echofall is nestled in nature, surrounded by ancient olive groves and indigenous shrubs in season, yet within walking distance of soft, sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. The three-storey, detached villa has four spacious bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, ideal for a family holiday, or a group of friends’ sharing. Villa Echofall is constructed out of classic Mediterranean whitewashed walls, and natural wood shuttered windows and doors.
The property is set in its own grounds, with a lawned garden, tiled terrace, and decking area, that is home to your own private swimming pool. Villa Echofall comes complete with on-street parking, complimentary air conditioning and Wi-fi throughout, and smart televisions and safety boxes in all the rooms. The interiors have been expertly designed, furnished with contemporary pieces, adorned with modern art, and decorated in a subtle colour palette of soft shades of beige and grey, with highlights of hues of blue.
Enter the villa at ground floor level, where you will be welcomed by a light and bright open plan living space, with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto the sea view terrace. The cosy seating area has a dove grey L-shaped sofa, wooden coffee table and armchair, all facing a 50” flat-screen satellite television. The adjacent handcrafted wood table, chairs, and bench seat, are perfect for some informal indoor entertaining. The light wood and white kitchen is fully equipped with all the latest appliances which you will need to cater for your holiday, including that must-have integral wine rack. The first of the four well-appointed bedrooms can be found on this floor, with a queen size bed, fitted furniture, and a pool access balcony. A shower room with a hand basin, WC, washer, and dryer completes the ground floor accommodation. Take the stairs to the first floor, and pass the peacock chair on the landing, where you will find two double bedrooms, both with queen size beds, smart TVs, and fitted wardrobes. The sea view balconies are furnished with bamboo director’s chairs, a swing seat, or a wrought iron two-seater patio set. There is a large shared family bathroom, with a bathtub and overhead shower, a double vanity unit, and a WC. On the lower level there is the fourth bedroom, which is home to two wendy house style wooden beds, and to scale children’s furniture, perfect for your younger children to share. For their amusement, there is a smart TV, a Playstation3 with games, a racing wheel, and board games. For the adults, there is a desk and office chair and a PC.
Access the sea view terrace, with a centrepiece swimming pool, surrounded by decking, which is home to wooden sun loungers with comfy cushions, and a shady parasol. There is a well-manicured lawn, where you can sunbathe and soak up the summer sun. A soft seating area is snuggled under the veranda, ideal for meeting for morning coffee or a sunset cocktail. The eight-seater dining set sits under a purpose-built pergola and is perfect for feasting alfresco, with dishes fresh from the portable barbeque. As dusk falls, and the Cretan stars begin to twinkle, raise a glass of retsina to the most magical holiday memories.
What you should know…
- The children’s room on the lower level has child-size furniture to scale, and is not suitable for adult occupation
- The villa can sleep up to eight guests, with no ensuite rooms, just two shared bathrooms, one with a bath and shower, the other with a walk-in shower
- You can see the sea, but the nearest beach is Tersanas, a short drive of 1.6km to sandy shores, or a thirty-minute walk if you are feeling fit
- We recommend hiring a car to see all the sights you’d love to see
This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!
Our great value homes:
- may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
- may have some simple amenities and features
- mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!
Property Features
The Villa
3 storey, detached 168sqm 4 bed villa, in 100sqm grounds, with private swimming pool, sleeps 8
Ground floor:
- Living area with sofas, 50’’ Satellite Smart TV, pool access
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining set x 8
- Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed (1.60*2.00), 32’’ Smart Satellite TV, safe box, wardrobe, balcony. Separate shower room, washer, and dryer
Upper level:
- Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed (1.60*2.00), 40’’ Smart Satellite TV, safe box, wardrobe, balcony with sea view
- Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed (1.60*2.00), 32’’ Smart Satellite TV, A/C, safe box, wardrobe, balcony with sea view. Bathroom with bathtub
Lower Floor:
- Bedroom: 2 house beds (1.10*2.00), 32’’ Smart Satellite TV, wardrobe, kid’s table & chairs
- Desk with office chair, PC & Playstation 3 with games and a racing wheel, board games
Exterior:
- Private swimming pool of 20 sqm (5*4m & 1.4m depth)
- Sun loungers
- Parasol
- Dining set x 8
- Gas BBQ
Additional facilities
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- On street parking
We offer our guests with a valid driving license a manual small car (group A) as an additional amenity. This service is complimentary for the entire duration of the stay at the villa. Additionally, we provide free pick-up and drop-off from ChaniaAirport. (for other destinations, there is an additional charge.) *Age restriction: Please note that the complimentary car is only available to drivers who are at least 24 years old. *If you would like to upgrade to a higher car category, you can do so by paying an additional fee. Full coverage car insurance is included.
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa EchofallVilla Echofall embraces the best of both worlds, nestled in the Cretan countryside, yet within five minutes of the nearest beach. The villa is in the village of Chorafakia, near the north coast of the Greek island of Crete, in the azure Aegean Sea. The villa is only six kilometres from Chania airport, a short drive will have you at your holiday home from home. The nearest village of Kounoupidiana has a mini-mart, for provisions for your holidays, and cafes and bars to stop and sample the local dishes.
The villa is betwixt and between the beautiful beach of Tersanas, and the quiet seaside resort of Kalathas, and nearby is the highly recommended Stavros beach, with its soft sand and crystal clear waters. The town of Chania is twelve kilometres from the villa. Walk the narrow streets to see the fourteenth-century Venetian harbour, with a sixteenth-century lighthouse, the Archeological and Nautical Museums, and stop at a waterfront restaurant for a dinner of freshly caught fish. Visit local villages, most especially quaint Aspro, historical Gavalochori, and Kefalas, with a museum showing typical Cretan life. The village of Kokkino Chorio is where ‘Zorba, The Greek’ was filmed, stop at the glassblowing workshops, and dine in a local taverna, for the view alone.
A twenty-minute journey will take you to the port of Souda, with the archaeological site of ancient Aptera, and an Ottoman fort. Explore the three hundred hidden caves, hike over hillsides, streams, and rocky ravines to discover watermills and ruins, and stop along the way at a local winery to taste the fruits of the many vineyards. All aboard for a day at sea, where you can swim and snorkel, or scuba dive underwater ruins. For the adrenalin junkies, jet skis or paraglide with one of the many water sports clubs. The port town of Heraklion is a two-hour drive away, take a tour around the ancient Palace of Knossos, visit the Archaeological Museum, walk along the Venetian walls, and stroll through the old quarter, where you can shop for souvenirs.
Go further afield to Vai, Crete’s easternmost tip, where you will find lush forests and a unique date palm. Explore Psychro Cave, reputedly the birthplace of Zeus, and rock climb Mount Ida to find the Ideon Cave. Sitia Geopark is three hundred and fifty square kilometres of the island’s diverse ecosystem, where you can trek through gorges, bathe on beaches, walk the wetlands, bird-watch, and be at one with nature. Hike the Richtis Gorge, stroll through streams to reach the twenty-metre waterfall, and then cool off in the inviting pool. Find solace in the fifteenth-century Toplou Monastery, and admire its exquisite Byzantine icons.
Take a boat tour from exclusive Elounda to the intriguing island of Spinalonga, once a former leper colony with a Venetian fortress, and now an open-air museum. Go to Agios Nikolaos, a harbour town that uniquely houses a lake in its centre, and is home to an archaeological museum of Minoan treasures, not to mention the shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants in which to sit, and watch the local life go by.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Chania International Airport
(6.1 km ) |
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| Nearest Ferry Port |
Chania Ferry Port
(12.6 km ) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Chania
(12.6 km ) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Kalathas Beach
(2.3 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Skandalakis Market
(700 m ) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
(600 m ) |
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Region
Head to the West side of Crete to find some of the best beaches and most charming villages in the island. Indulge yourself by visiting the unique Balos lagoon and jumping into its turquoise waters, or have a truly Cretan dining experience in one of the many tavernas by the sea and taste the delicious seafood on offer.
Find more about Chania and the rest of the Southernmost island in Greece with our travel guide below.
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How to reach Chania
There are two ways to reach Chania: either by flight or by ferry.
By plane: Chania Airport (CHQ) is only a 20 minutes ride away from central Chania. During the summer months, frequents overseas and domestic flights are performed. In most of the cases, there are available buses that connect Chania city and most of the villas. You can also hire a car from one of the many rental companies at the airport, or alternatively get a taxi to bring you right to your doorstep.
By ferry: If you choose to do an island-hopping trip and use the ferry as a method of transportation, then the closest port is in Souda, only 8km from the centre of Chania. Only ferries from Piraeus in Athens or Heraklion in Crete. Heraklion port has a wider choice: you can also take a ferry from other Greek islands like Santorini, Mykonos or Paros, but you will have to take a longer bus ride to reach your villa. You can easily book your ferry tickets using the link below or the booking engine.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThere are loads of things to do and places to see for your kids of all ages when you stay at Villa Echofall. Starting with your own private pool, and as there are no set hours, they can splash and swim all day. The villa has a dedicated children’s bedroom with their own scaled furniture and toys, where they can safely amuse themselves. The nearest family-friendly beaches of Tersanas, Kalathas, and Stavros are a five-minute drive away, and lots of others with organised facilities are just a little further afield.
The Aegean Sea is a safe place to enjoy snorkelling and underwater fish spotting, whilst for older children there are windsurfing and scuba diving schools to teach them a new skill. Watercity Waterpark is an aquatic park set in eighty-seven thousand square metres, with thirty-six water games, lots of swimming pools, and slippy slides to keep your kids amused all day. Whilst the adults can enjoy a day in their own dedicated area. Children love a day out in Heraklion, ignite their interest in history with a visit to the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum, walk along the harbour walls, and enjoy a meal of local mezes in a family-friendly local taverna. Your kids will love the CRETaquarium, located in the town of Gournes, which is home to two and a half thousand aquatic species housed in sixty fish tanks.
After the aquarium, take the short drive to Dinosauria Park, where you will find animatronic dinosaur models and fossil replicas. If theme parks are their thing, let them get lost in the Greek mythology Labyrinth Park maze, where they can also practice their putting at the mini golf, learn to ride horseback or shoot some arrows with a bit of archery. Go cross country in an off-road Land Rover and open-top Jeep Safari to see the Cretan countryside in a thrilling ride. Travel further afield to Agios Nikolaos, a statue spot around the town’s central lake, climb the culture of contemporary art stairs, and learn about Minoan history in the Archaeological Museum.
Hike the island to see the local flora and fauna, find the cave that Zeus was born in, follow the stream trail to hidden waterfalls, and visit the open-air Sitia Geopark and discover Crete’s diverse ecosystem. A visit to Crete isn’t complete without a trip to Spinalonga, now an open-air museum, reached by a short boat trip from Elounda, the home of a former leper colony and a ruined Venetian fortress, and now the setting for many a film, it makes for a fascinating day out for children and adults alike.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Sailing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Car Included
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | There is no security deposit, but should there be any damage or loss caused by you or your guests during your stay you will be liable for the cost |
| Arrival time | 16.00 |
| Departure time | 11.00 |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | There is no security deposit, but should there be any damage or loss caused by you or your guests during your stay you will be liable for the cost |
| Arrival time | 16.00 |
| Departure time | 11.00 |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in rental price. Changed every 3 days |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival |
| Internet access? | Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. It is good to note that the speed is dependent on local provider and technical issues may cause reduced speed or cut of service. |
| Minimum stay | 3-5 nights - Low season 7 nights - High season |
| Changeover day | Flexible |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed |
| Smoking Allowed? | Not permitted |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Please note that on occasions, in Greece, extremes in weather can cause water and/ or electric supply to be cut or reduced. Services are normally restored as soon as possible. |
The Greek government requires owners to collect a Tourist Climate Tax, your property manager will collect this in cash:
March-October €10 per night per unit
November-February €4 per night per unit
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3rd 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 | - | - | £2,287 | £3,201 |
| Jun 1st 2024 - Jul 1st 2024 | - | - | £2,472 | £3,461 |
| Jul 1st 2024 - Aug 1st 2024 | - | - | - | £4,326 |
| Aug 1st 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 | - | - | - | £4,326 |
| Sep 1st 2024 - Oct 1st 2024 | - | - | - | £3,720 |
| Oct 1st 2024 - Nov 1st 2024 | - | - | £2,163 | £3,028 |
| Nov 1st 2024 - Mar 20th 2025 | £875 | £1,167 | £1,459 | £2,042 |
| Mar 20th 2025 - May 1st 2025 | - | £1,167 | £1,459 | £2,042 |
| May 1st 2025 - Jun 1st 2025 | - | - | £2,287 | £3,201 |
| Jun 1st 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 | - | - | £2,472 | £3,461 |
| Jul 1st 2025 - Aug 1st 2025 | - | - | - | £4,326 |
| Aug 1st 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 | - | - | - | £4,326 |
| Sep 1st 2025 - Oct 1st 2025 | - | - | - | £3,720 |
| Oct 1st 2025 - Nov 1st 2025 | - | - | £2,163 | £3,028 |
| Nov 1st 2025 - Nov 4th 2025 | £875 | £1,167 | £1,459 | £2,042 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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