Villa Alabaster

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Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Overview

Pool Villa/House Modern Self-Catered Ideal for Kids Parking Space

Villa Alabaster is a brand new, contemporary villa opening in April 2023 to offer guests the most luxurious, most comfortable and most memorable stay in the Falasarna area of Crete. The villa enjoys three gorgeous bedrooms, divine open-plan living spaces and sensational outside space with glorious, soul-soothing, uninterrupted sea views that mean you will never miss a moment of coastal bliss. What more could you possibly want from your self-catering stay near one of the very best beaches in all of Greece? Villa Alabaster enjoys a calm, inviting ambience and sublime interior design that invites relaxation and rejuvenation. It is the perfect pick for a spot of switch-off.
 
There is no doubt that when staying in this stunning location you will return home with hundreds of Instagram-worthy beach photos. Falasarna is part of the Natura 2000 network due to its outstanding natural beauty and its endless varieties of flora and fauna. It offers white powdery sand, crystal clear water and mind-blowing vivid sunsets that will remain in your memory for a very long time. Within easy reach is the equally stunning Elafonisi Beach, voted as one of the best five secret beaches by the BBC, and the idyllic Balos Beach with its pink sand and shallow waters. Balos is often compared to Caribbean beaches. The lively resort of Kissamos is less than twelve kilometres away and you shouldn’t miss a trip into the Venetian harbour of the Old Town of Chania, just less than sixty kilometres away.
 
Villa Alabaster is a capsule of contemporary cool that is perfect for families or friends. Its light-flooded, laid-back minimalist interiors are perfect for holidays. It comes with a cool vibe that encourages you to embrace the calm. This and the other three lovely villas in this exclusive spot blend harmoniously with the natural landscape. The ground floor is home to your open plan living space and one of your bedrooms, a gorgeous double with a comfy kingsize bed and use of a family bathroom.
 
The remaining two bedrooms are found on the first floor, dreamy nests with contemporary open wardrobes, exquisite linens and immaculate ensuite bathrooms. Guests enjoy luxury toiletries, fluffy towels, bathrobes and slippers in the bathrooms, along with trendy tiling and the best of fittings.
 
The open-plan living space enjoys a brilliantly well-equipped kitchen that the chef in your group will appreciate. Filter and espresso coffee machines are provided for your early morning cup of coffee. The living area enjoys comfy contemporary sofas and a giant smart television should you want to cosy up with Netflix. The calm, natural colour palette throughout ensures that Villa Alabaster enjoys a serene ambience.
 
Though the interiors are beautiful, the real magic at Villa Alabaster happens on the terrace. With spectacular sea views that will entice your gaze and lift your heart, you cannot help but relax on the quality outdoor furnishings. The swimming pool boasts a unique design and next to it is a sunken lounge area with a fireplace, the perfect spot to enjoy pre-dinner drinks while mesmerised by the sunsets. There is a fabulous alfresco dining area under a pergola and a barbecue where your barbecue masters can cook up a storm. The glorious blue scenery will tranquillize your soul and fill you with a passion to explore this wonderful island.  
 

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What you should know…

  • The swimming pool has the option to be heated by a pool heat pump to approximately 26-27 degrees depending on weather conditions for an extra fee. Three to four days' notice is required for this
  • We also feature Villa Porcelain in the same location should you want to invite friends along to share your holiday
  • Though the interiors of Villa Alabaster are divine, you are likely to spend most of your time on the terrace at this wonderful villa, captivated by the blue sea and sky collage and sunsets
  • One of the bedrooms is located on the ground floor, ideal for anyone with mobility issues

Property Features

Private Pool Heated Pool Wi-Fi/Internet Air-Con Coffee Machine Safety Deposit Box Hairdryer Smart TV Heating Parking Space Seaview

The Villa

Villa Alabaster is a 3 bedroom villa sleeping up to 6 guests, with private pool

Ground level:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Living area
- Double bedroom
- Bathroom with shower
- Laundry room

Upper level:

- 2x Twin bedroom/or double with ensuite

Outdoor:
- Heated swimming pool
- BBQ
- Dining area
- Sun loungers

Additional facilities
- A/C in all rooms
- Iron/ Ironing board
- Washing machine
- Drying machine
- Safe box
- Dishwasher
- First aid kit
- Outdoor lighting
- Bath ammenities
- Pool & bath towels
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Baby cot
- High chair
- Child cutlery
- Daily maid service

We offer our guests (with a valid driving license for at least a year) 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 Chania Airport. (for other destinations, there is an additional charge.)

*If you would like to upgrade to a higher car category, you can do so by paying an additional fee. ** Simple car insurance is included (you can upgrade to
full insurance at an extra cost)

 

 

Location

About the surrounding area of Villa Alabaster
Walk to Restaurant Watersports Sailing Outstanding Landscapes Outdoor Pursuit & Activities Tourist Towns & Villages Historical Sites Boat Trips
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Villa Alabaster enjoys a superb location with uninterrupted sea views in the Falasarna area of Crete. The main attractions of Falasarna are its superb sandy beaches, its turquoise crystal clear sea and its ancient harbour. With its fabulous array of flora and fauna varieties, the enchanting Falasarna promises wonderful paradise beaches with glistening white sand and crystal clear water. There are several companies offering watersports including Falasarna Activities which offers wakeboard and jet ski tuition. At the northern end of the beach, there are ruins of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Falasarna. Falasarna actually consists of five beaches with the main beach called Pachia Ammos. Livadi is another of the long beaches, a good choice for snorkelling. Livadi is surrounded by important wetlands with ponds and a wonderful array of bird life.
 
Like Falasarna, Elafonisi and Balos enjoy being on the list of the world’s top beaches. They are definitely must-visits. Elafonisi is connected by a sand bar to an island nature reserve with pink sands, wildflowers and unusual rock formations. There is no shade on the island but there are delightful little coves and pockets of sandy beach. It is home to more than one hundred rare plants including summer sea daffodils and winter-flowering Androcymbium rechingeri. You may see rare loggerhead sea turtles and you will definitely enjoy picture-perfect sunsets that will stay in your memory for a very long time. Due to its natural beauty, Elafonisi is often featured on postcards and posters. On the Gramvousa peninsula, in the protected ‘NATURA’ area of Balos Bay, Balos’ glistening white sand, rare species of flora and fauna and turquoise sea are incredible. It is a brilliant beach with idyllic scenery and shallow water that will meet every expectation to the fullest. Beyond the rocks at the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and ideal for snorkelling. Eleonora falcons, shags and cormorants nest in the caves and the area is a shelter for protected monk seal and loggerhead sea turtles. Balos can be reached by car or you can take a boat trip to the beach from Kissamos. North of Balos, in Cape Korykon, there are remains of the small Roman town of Agnio including the temple of Apollo and the picturesque chapel of Agios Sostis.
 
The bustling tourist resort of Kissamos sits on the edge of the Gramvousa peninsula and is within easy reach of the villa. Kissamos is also known as Kastelli Kissamou in reference to the former Venetian fortress that used to dominate the town. Kissamos boasts many traditional tavernas, bars and shops as well as stunning beaches. Surrounding the town are fertile olive groves and vineyards. The main beach is Mavros Molos which is sprinkled liberally with trees, sunbeds and parasols. The Archaeological Museum of Kissamos is located on the main square, Stratigou Tzanakaki, boasting an impressive collection of local discoveries from a wide range of historical eras. A little further north from the main port of Kissamos is the quaint, colourful Old Port of Kastelli Kissamou which is brimming with brightly coloured fishing boats, a photographer’s dream.
 
Platanias sits a little further along the coast, a large tourist resort which boasts electric bars and nightclubs. If you are looking for a late night out, it is probably the best place to head.  Platanias is followed by the lively Agia Marina where you will find a gorgeous beach, glorious sunsets and excellent feasts at its many restaurants.

Roughly sixty kilometres from the villa and not to be missed is the charming and picturesque Old Town of Chania. Its atmospheric 14th-century Venetian harbour, old port, narrow, cobbled shopping streets, colourful bougainvillaea and waterfront and rooftop restaurants make this a top-notch evening out. The views from the harbour are breathtaking, especially at sunset with the Venetian lighthouse in the background.
 
Samaria Gorge is the longest gorge in Europe at sixteen kilometres which takes roughly six hours. For a shorter hike, you can drive to Chora Sfakion and take a boat to Agia Roumeli and walk a few kilometres at the end of the gorge. The Imbros Gorge is also very beautiful and takes approximately two hours. You can combine this walk with swimming at Fragokastelo Beach.  
 

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Local Amenities
Nearest Airport Chania International Airport

(67 km )

Nearest Ferry Port Kissamos Port

(9 km)

Nearest Beach Falasarna

(2.8 km)

Nearest Restaurant Taverna Spilios

(0.3 km )

The Island/Getting There

The idyllic island of Crete is the kind of place to make all your dreams of a holiday in Greece come true. Crystal-clear blue waters, postcard-worthy seafront towns, history in spades and jaw-dropping landscape.

Take it easy on the terrace of your Cretan villa overlooking your own private pool with a glass of the enviable local wine, or crank it up on mountain bikes on a tour through the Samaria Gorge. Learn more about your ideal holiday in Crete with our comprehensive travel guide.

Download our Crete Travel Guide >>

How to reach Crete island

There are two ways to reach Crete Island: either by flight or by ferry.

By plane: Crete island has three airports: Chania (CHQ), Heraklion (HER) and Sitia (JSH). During the summer months, frequents overseas and domestic flights are performed. In most of the cases, there are available buses that connect the cities with the airport but if you want to feel safe that you will arrive on time you can prefer a taxi.

By ferry: If you want to live the whole experience try travelling by ferry. Crete island has three ports: in Chania (CHA), in Herakleion (HER) and in Sitia (JSH). You can take a ferry either from Piraeus port in Athens or from the Greek islands like Santorini, Mykonos or Paros. You can easily book your ferry tickets using the link below or the booking engine.

Book your ferry tickets to Crete here >>

Kids

Best Suited For: All Ages
Ideal for Kids Ideal for Teens

Villa Alabaster is a great holiday pick for a family holiday. With three bedrooms, a gorgeous open-plan living space, a brilliant terrace, a lovely pool and a Falasarna location, it is a great choice. The area around Falasarna is a protected nature reserve. Children enjoy visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Falasarna at the northern end of the beach. They will see the remains of the city walls and an acropolis, ancient tombs and a stone throne which was dedicated to the God of the Sea, Poseidon.
 
Nearby, you can visit Kissamos which offers a wide range of family entertainment. There are several surf schools including Kalo Surf and a number of opportunities to learn to stand-up paddleboard on the beach. There are many boat trips, either to Balos or just to enjoy swimming and snorkelling in the clear blue water. Families also love the stunning Elafonisi Beach.
 
The well-known Cave of Agia Sophia near Kissamos is an astonishing sight, full of dramatic, twisted stalagmites and stalactites. The Sirikari Gorge that runs from the village of Sirikari down to Polyrrinia can be explored on a three-hour walk, where you will see a wealth of beautiful plants and as well as wild animals. Another gorge, the Keramari Gorge is the entrance to the traditional village of Milia, near Kissamos. Active children enjoy mountain biking or hiking in some of the gorges or the eroded hills of Komolithi.
 
Chania Town is not only beautiful but it offers some excellent entertainment for families. Minoan’s World of 3D Museum and 9D Cinema is an immersive cinema where you can learn about the Minoan history while enjoying 11 effects such as earthquakes, snow and much more. The movie stars Zeus as a baby and as a God, abductions, flying too close to the sun and an eruption of the volcano in Santorini causing a devastating tsunami that ended the Minoan era. Aqua Creta Limnoupolis is a fun water park close to Chania. It offers extreme adventure with impressive water slides including two freefall slides, a black hole, a triple twist, a rainbow multi-slide and two giant slides. It also boasts a lazy river, a kid’s pool and an artificial island.
 
The cuisine in Crete is delicious and it is very easy to eat out with children. You should definitely stop at a Cretan bakery for biscuits and pastries. Loukoumades are honey-drenched doughnuts that children absolutely adore!
 

Baby and Toddler Equipment

  • Cot(s)
  • High Chair(s)

Kids Activities Close-by

  • Walk to Restaurant
  • Watersports
  • Sailing
  • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
  • Tourist Towns & Villages
  • Historical Sites

Onsite Facilities

  • Heated Pool

Services Available

  • Chef/Cook Available
  • Maid Service Included

Extras

Oliver's Extras

  • Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
  • Transfers Available
  • Chef/Cook Available
  • Maid Service Included
  • 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!

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 17.00
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.
Pool heating charge? The swimming pool can be heated at an extra cost by a Pool Heat Pump at about 26-27°C depending on weather conditions. We request 3-4 days' advance notice for this facility, at an extra cost of 50€ per day paid in cash.
Minimum stay 4/5 nights 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
Mar 28th 2024 - May 1st 2024 - £1,481 £1,851 £2,591
May 1st 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 - - £2,129 £2,981
Jun 1st 2024 - Jul 1st 2024 - - £2,686 £3,761
Jul 1st 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 - - - £4,627
Sep 1st 2024 - Oct 1st 2024 - - - £4,081
Oct 1st 2024 - Nov 1st 2024 - - £2,074 £2,903
Nov 1st 2024 - Mar 20th 2025 - £1,481 £1,851 £2,591
Mar 20th 2025 - May 1st 2025 £1,211 £1,615 £2,018 £2,825
May 1st 2025 - Jun 1st 2025 - £1,882 £2,352 £3,293
Jun 1st 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 - - £2,915 £4,081
Jul 1st 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 - - - £5,641
Sep 1st 2025 - Sep 29th 2025 - - £3,138 £4,393

Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:

Rental period 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Mar 28th 2024 - May 1st 2024 - €1,608 €2,009 €2,813
May 1st 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 - - €2,312 €3,236
Jun 1st 2024 - Jul 1st 2024 - - €2,916 €4,083
Jul 1st 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 - - - €5,023
Sep 1st 2024 - Oct 1st 2024 - - - €4,431
Oct 1st 2024 - Nov 1st 2024 - - €2,251 €3,152
Nov 1st 2024 - Mar 20th 2025 - €1,608 €2,009 €2,813
Mar 20th 2025 - May 1st 2025 €1,315 €1,753 €2,191 €3,067
May 1st 2025 - Jun 1st 2025 - €2,043 €2,554 €3,575
Jun 1st 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 - - €3,165 €4,431
Jul 1st 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 - - - €6,124
Sep 1st 2025 - Sep 29th 2025 - - €3,407 €4,769

Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:

Rental period 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Mar 28th 2024 - May 1st 2024 - $1,745 $2,182 $3,054
May 1st 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 - - $2,510 $3,514
Jun 1st 2024 - Jul 1st 2024 - - $3,167 $4,433
Jul 1st 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 - - - $5,455
Sep 1st 2024 - Oct 1st 2024 - - - $4,811
Oct 1st 2024 - Nov 1st 2024 - - $2,445 $3,422
Nov 1st 2024 - Mar 20th 2025 - $1,745 $2,182 $3,054
Mar 20th 2025 - May 1st 2025 $1,428 $1,903 $2,379 $3,330
May 1st 2025 - Jun 1st 2025 - $2,218 $2,773 $3,882
Jun 1st 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 - - $3,437 $4,811
Jul 1st 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 - - - $6,650
Sep 1st 2025 - Sep 29th 2025 - - $3,699 $5,179

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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