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 Prices starting from €3001 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom. Sleeps a maximum of 6 person Opportunities to stay in a private, stylish and romantic apartment in the beautiful Venetian port area of Chania are very rare. As its name suggests, the Vista Del Porto apartment has a unique waterfront position in the heart of Chania which commands theatrical views over the old harbour. The current owner has carefully restored one of the traditional 17th Century stone buildings that line the quayside, in order to preserve the original Venetian character whilst adding many modern comforts to create an attractive, high quality home away from home for all seasons. The history of Chania is particularly interesting as the attention of Crete’s conquerors has always been focused here and their influences can still be seen. Today Chania is an incredibly beautiful and lively town with a good atmosphere. In the narrow streets behind the harbour you will find tavernas, bars, the famous covered market, museums, and many local shops selling handicrafts, textiles, jewellery and hand made ceramics. The many cafes and tavernas scattered around the harbour and in the quaint back alleys offer an excellent choice of delicious food from freshly caught fish in traditional Greek tavernas to Italian, French and Chinese, in a variety of delightful settings, from bougainvillea and ivy covered open air ruins of buildings, to the former Turkish bath house, and a taverna perched on the harbour wall. In amongst all of the wonderful sites and amenities that Chania has to offer is the jasmine lined entrance to the Vista Del Porto. Hidden away on one of the back alleys the apartment is just one street away from the waterfront, 6 minutes flat walk from the free parking area at the west side of the port, just over 10 minutes walk to Nea Hora marina and sandy beach, and 15 minutes walk to the town beach. The living room and the master bedroom both have large picture windows with uninterrupted views across the harbour to the Venetian lighthouse and Turkish mosque. This is the perfect vantage point from which to survey the comings and goings of the people and boats below whilst being completely private. In 2009 part of the formerly grand Venetian house that was in a state of disrepair was painstakingly converted into a split level apartment. Only the best materials were used such as cypress wood for the open beamed ceilings, solid oak for the built-in hand-made kitchen cabinets and wardrobes, and polished granite for the kitchen work surfaces, whilst keeping the original stone archway, nook/prayer booth, and doorways which are perfectly accented by the romantic spotlights with dimmer switches that have been installed throughout the apartment. The final result is an impressive apartment with an intimate feel and many modern comforts such as a very well equipped kitchen which includes: a ceramic hob, a built-in oven, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, coffee maker, frappe maker, and toaster; a utility room which houses the washing machine, iron and ironing board; fully travertine marble tiled bathroom and shower room; a TV and a DVD player; hand-made wooden doors; aluminium window frames and shutters; double glazing, and air conditioning. The a/c units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights at the start and end of the season. The Vista del Porto Apartment has been beautifully furnished and is an ideal base if you would like to spend time delving into the history and culture of Chania, relaxing in the privacy of a comfortable home, and enjoying the nightlife and wonderful food that this stunning town has to offer. If you would like to combine a stay in Chania with a week or 2 in a beautiful villa with a pool, we are pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of villas for you to choose from. Accommodation. Main floor (5 steps from the back alley entrance and utility room into the shared entrance hall, half a step from the entrance hall into the living room, 1 step into the bathroom): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 double bedroom, 1 en-suite bathroom. The utility room has a separate entrance at the bottom of the main steps at the entrance to the building. It has green built in cabinets and a washing machine. At the top of the main steps is a hallway that is shared with the second-floor apartment (Vista del Porto being the first-floor apartment). The front door opens out from the hall into the open plan living room and dining area which has an original stone archway in the centre. There is a cream leather double bed settee, an oak coffee table, an entertainment unit/book shelves with a flat screen TV and DVD player, a dining table and 4 chairs, a variety of artwork and vases, and a wide picture window that overlooks the harbour. A doorway at the far end of the living room/dining area leads through into the double bedroom which also has a wide picture window – you can lie in bed whilst looking out to the harbour and lighthouse. There is a double bed, a bedside cabinet, a dressing table, stool and wall mirror, a double wardrobe with drawers and hanging space, stone detailing on the wall, and many spotlights with a dimmer switch. The en-suite bathroom is fully tiled with pore stone and has a bath with stripped oak cladding and a shower attachment and glass screen, a basin with a matching oak vanity unit and mirror, a heated towel rail and spotlights. At the rear of the living room is the narrow fully fitted kitchen which has hand-made solid oak cabinets, pretty beige polished granite with pink flecks, a wine rack, a ceramic hob, a built-in oven, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, coffee maker, frappe maker, toaster, stone wall tiles, and the original stone prayer nook. 2.5 steps up from the kitchen / living room level, 1 further step into the shower room: 1 twin bedroom, 1 en-suite shower room. A small stone archway and 2.5 steps lead from the kitchen to the door to the compact twin bedroom at the rear of the apartment. There are 2 single beds, a wardrobe with drawers and hanging space, 2 shelves (1 next to each bed for a drink or book etc.), and a window with the original stone surround which looks out to the narrow entrance alley. 1 step leads to the en-suite shower room which is fully tiled with pore stone and a large glass shower unit, a basin with a matching oak vanity unit, a mirror, a heated towel rail and spotlights. LocationChania is the capital city in the administrative district of the same name, the second largest city on Crete and an absolutely incomparable mix of ancient architecture and modern amenities. With its stunning Venetian harbour, quayside bars and wide range of restaurants with different cuisines, there is no better place to relax and watch the world go by. You can take a leisurely horse and carriage ride around the port or spend hours wandering around the charming back alleys and never get bored. The Naval, Folk, Byzantine, Archaeological, and War Museums are fascinating, as are Leather Lane, the cross shaped covered market, the Greek Orthodox cathedral, the Catholic church in a 17th Century Fransican building, and the Etz Hayyim synagogue which is on the World Monuments Fund’s list of 100 endangered monuments. (Not even the Parthenon has achieved this status despite the efforts of many). For history buffs there are artifacts and buildings from different eras from Minoan, Roman, and Byzantine, to Venetian and Turkish. The nightlife in Chania town ranges from a quiet romantic candlelit meal to clubbing into the early hours of the morning. Full details of all of the sites, museums, parking areas, and good tavernas are listed in your free copy of the guide book “Crete on the Road”. A good walking route around the town is also included as the back alleys can be like a maze - though sometimes getting lost can be part of the fun. Chania is also an ideal starting point from which to explore the many and varied sites that Crete has to offer: sparkling clear blue seas, golden beaches, water sports, soaring mountains that are snow capped from November to June, many great walking trails including Europe's deepest gorge, ancient archaeological sites and Minoan palaces, quaint villages, glorious wild flowers in the Spring, and an abundance of art and craft workshops. 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Rental PricesPrices shown are per Apartment, per WEEK, in Euros. Not per person! These prices include a free Welcome Pack and a free copy of the essential guide book, “Crete on the Road” by Frankie Miles.
Prices shown are per Apartment, per 3 Nights, in Euros. Not per person! These prices include a free Welcome Pack and a free copy of the essential guide book, “Crete on the Road” by Frankie Miles.
F.A.QAny steps? How many? 5 steps from the back alley and separate utility room to the front door, 2 steps from the kitchen into the twin bedroom, 1 step into each of the bathrooms, 19 steps in total but in different sections from the harbour front How private? The apartment is set in the centre of town but it is not overlooked at all. Nearest neighbour? The next door apartment. |
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