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Villa Danae is located in Kontomari, 5min from Maleme. A pretty country track wanders gently upwards through ancient olive groves until it reaches the villa, which enjoys breathtaking view over the coastline from Kolimbari in the west to the Akrotiri peninsular in the east. Although modern, Danae has a decidedly rural, well-established feel; its earth and ochre colours let it blend into the Cretan countryside. Inside, the decoration is based on natural textures and colours, with wooden ceilings and stone floors. Villa Danae is very comfortable with a very high standard of modern amenities.
The villa is secluded, built on a private property, on an area covered with olive groves. Outside, a swimming pool and a barbecue with a covered pergola for alfresco dining, allow full enjoyment of the rural setting and the panoramic view. The trim garden is full of trees – mainly olive trees - and colourful flowers and a place where kids can play safely.
The villa is built on three floors. The main entrance is on the middle floor, which comprises the living room, with the modern furniture and the fireplace, the fully equipped kitchen with the dining area and a bathroom. A French door opens to the terrace with the pool and the BBQ area. On the upper floor there are one twin and one double bedroom with en-suite bathrooms and a cute, warm corner with a table and a chair, ideal for reading and writing. Both bedrooms have private balconies with view to the pool, the olive groves, the village of Maleme and the blue Cretan Sea. From the living room, stairs lead to the lower floor, where a cosy sitting room and a twin bedroom are found. The bedroom has a window and a door that opens to the garden. Next to the door, stairs lead to the pool.
3 bedrooms, sleeps up to 6 persons
This place is MAGICAL - so peaceful and relaxing with the most amazing views and sunsets. We loved being amongst the olive groves and the pool is fabulous. Loungers to relax and a great outdoor dining space with lovely lighting at night. The interior of the villa is not modern but is comfortable with everything you need. The dirt track to the villa is not difficult to drive on and you hardly see any other vehicles as it is only shared with 1 other villa. A short drive brings you to local facilities and the beach with a few tavernas. Pretty good base to explore the far west. A warm welcome from the owner, Kyriakos who was lovely and interesting to chat to.
We just spent two weeks in Danae villa. The place is magic, with incredible view. Villa is very well equiped, and structured (pool and barbecue place are really quite pleasant), perfectly fitted for a family with 2 or 3 kids, or two families.
Location is very quiet, but you mandatorily need a car to get there and visit the area. It is however ideally located between Chania and the incredible and famous western beaches.
Kyriakos is a very attentive and responsive host, and this was a pleasure to discuss with him and benefit from his local experience.
We definitely enjoyed our vacations, and will come back to Danae Villa with pleasure
4 bathrooms