Rental House / Villa Makrigialos Crete Greece

" Rena's villa position is stunning.Set on a hillside overlooking the sea,the villa boasts fantastic sweeping views over unspoilt country side filled with olive groves down to the sparking azure sea.The villa offers fantastic degree of privacy and there are a few signs of habitation as far as the eye can see.However as the the bustling harbor of makrigialos is only 3 kms away,you have privacy without sacrificing convinience.With the car you can easily reach the numerous tavernas,shops and unspoilt beaches throughout your holiday stay.The villa offers particularly spacious accommodation with a total of 4 bedrooms(3doubles-1 single)arranged over two floors and two lovely terraces,one on the ground floor at the front of the house and the other on the first floor leading off one of the bedrooms. The traditional feel of the house,which strikes you immediately upon seing the thick stone-walled exterior as you approach along the rough track leading to the house,is echoed in the interiors which have been furnished with family heirlooms and antiques.The bedrooms have lovely old iron bedsteads with decorative metalwork and modern floors and shutters.The very special living area boasts an open fireplace and to one side is a large well equipped kitchen area with a full oven and fridge.All the bedrooms on the first floor have atractive sloping ceilings,and from the single bedroom there is access to a large terrace at the front of the house which is a perfect spot to sit in the quiet of the late evening and wach for shooting stars.Outside is the pool area with the BBQ and the Garden "

" Makrigialos is located 120 kms from Heraklion airport to the southeast of the island of Crete.On picturesque peacefull beaches all light and color you can enjoy the clear sea and allow yourself to sink into a state of total tranquility.Makrigialos as the southernmost Cretan village,has one of the longest summer seasons.The village has a wide range of tavernas,shops,minimarkets and bars.Swimming,walking,fishing,and watersports are some of the activities you can try during your holiday.Besides you can discover mor than 80 arcaeological places by the country side such as: The Minoan palace of Kato Zakros,The valley of the Dead,The Venetian Mansion of Etia,The island of Koufonissi,The Byzantine monastery of Toplou,The palm grove of Vai.You can also visit many of the island villages like Pefki villages with its gorge Kalamafka villagewith the rock garden,Orino famous for its local wine and raki production and many other places since Crete is a big island. "