Situated on a large plot on a hillside above the traditional village of Tsivaras, Boutique Villa is a desirable hideaway for couples who are looking for both seclusion and also close proximity to the sandy beaches and excellent amenities at Kalives, Almyrida and Kera, and the charming inland villages of Vamos and Gavalohori. The far reaching views from this villa are really quite mesmerising, encompassing the glittering azure waters of Souda Bay, the mounumental White Mountains, and rolling hills that are covered in silver and green olive trees for as far as the eye can see.

Boutique Villa has no immediate neighbours (other than a small dwelling) and has been cleverly architect-designed in order to bring your living area into the outdoors, so that you can fully appreciate the panoramic vista at all times. Al-fresco living has never been more delightful because there is a wealth of furnished balcony and terrace space with either sun or shade, giving our guests plenty of room to spread out and either have fun together, or take time out for moments of quiet solitude. There is a lounging area and a pergola covered patio that has a swing basket chair, a dining area,  a built-in barbeque,  a traditional bread/pizza oven, a sink and cupboards. Leisurely lunches and laid-back dinners made from delicious locally grown produce can be prepared and enjoyed outside in the fresh air, warm sunshine, and enchanting moonlight.

Taking prime position in the middle of a verdant lawn is an exceptional pool made from 2-tone mottled stone, with a swim jet system and massage jets, which will suit family members of all ages and swimming levels. There is a gentle gradient into the pool, whilst the swim jet is the equivalent of a swimming treadmill - creating a strong underwater current that you can swim against for general exercise or even swim training. It is rare to find a pool on Crete that has any form of heating, which is a huge plus at the start and end of the season when the pools can be decidedly chilly. Guests at Boutique Villa are very fortunate to find that for an extra fee of €175 per week (payable in cash to the house manager) the pool can be heated to a minimum of 26 degrees centigrade (except first thing in the morning, at night, and in the unlikely event that there is unseasonal cold or rainy weather when the temperature cannot be guaranteed) and it is therefore ideal for swimming early and late in the season.Alternatively, a soothing hydro massage in the cooling waters of the pool on a hot day is positively therapeutic, and romantic couples might even want to take advantage of the relaxing massage jets on a balmy summer night. In addition to its’ other attributes, the pool at Boutique Villa has a salt generator to clean and disinfect the pool water which results in soft, silky water that is gentle on the eyes and skin (compared with a full chlorine system) whilst only having 1/10th the salinity of sea water.

The split-level grounds have a perimeter wall made from the same creamy local stone that has been used for the exterior of the ground floor of the villa, the terraces, and barbeque area. Whilst much of the spacious 2400m2 garden has been laid to lawn, the lower terrace has been planted with young fruit trees including orange, lemon, mandarin, pear, apricot, and pomegranite. Flanking one side of the villa are a bank covered in flowering mesembryanthum and a gravelled section with a centre piece of natural rocks, a carob tree and, in the Spring, wild flowers.

Boutique Villa is a stylish and modern villa. The owners have created an attractive and welcoming home by combining comfortable furnishings and fittings with many thoughtful touches. Subtle decoration throughout the villa using in-vogue soft grey tones and polished concrete appearance paint that has been specially designed for an urban and contemporary atmosphere. The 120m2 villa is compact and uncluttered despite having modern comforts including a ceramic hob with a downdraft extractor which rises out of the central island worktop at the push of a button, a built in oven, a fridge, a freezer, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, a Tassimo machine, a washing machine (located in a garage just off the plot), air conditioning, electric shutters, solar powered hot water with a back-up immersion heater, free unlimited WIFI, an I-fone dock with speakers that is operated via bluetooth, and a Smart TV on which you can use your Apps, and/or your own memory sticks with previously downloaded movies or TV shows. For the winter months and those cooler nights early and late season, the A/C units also act as heaters and there is an ecosmart fireplace that uses effective bioethanol fuel which doesn’t smell, smoke, or create environmental pollutants, and is therefore the most efficient and green energy source available.

There are many walking trails spanning out from Tsivaras, and Boutique Villa is, therefore, the perfect starting point for exploring the countless sites that West Crete has to offer as it is only a few minutes drive to the National Highway.

*** *** Only Adults and Children over 12 years of age only can stay at this villa.

Villa Accommodation

Ground floor (1/4 step from the upper parking area to the front door, 2 steps or a ramp from the front door to the pool terrace, 12 steps from the ground floor bedroom to the lower level parking area, 7 steps from the ground floor bedroom to the utility cupboard, 16 steps to the top floor): Open plan sunken lounge with 2 steps to the kitchen, 1 king size bedroom, 1 shower room, and a covered porch with 2 stone archways.
The main door opens into the modern, fully equipped kitchen which has grey polished concrete units, including a central island with stools, all with black wood cupboard doors. The appliances include a ceramic hob, a downdraft extractor, a Smeg fridge, a Smeg 3 drawer freezer, a Smeg dishwasher, a kettle, a toaster, a Nespresso machine, a toaster, and a juice press. Three rope pendant industrial lamps hang over the central island and there is a window that looks out to the side garden, stone wall, rocks and carob tree. The sunken living room has a large white corner couch that can seat up to 7 persons, a long built-in polished concrete unit with 2 shelves that runs along one wall. Vases, a chess and backgammon box set, and an i-phone dock with speakers sit on the shelves, and incorporated into this unit is an ecosmart fireplace. There is a window that looks out over rolling hills to the sea, and double doors that open out onto the sea view lounging/pool terrace. This terrace is furnished with a white couch and chairs, 6 sun-beds, and sun umbrellas. There are 2 internal doors in the kitchen, 1 for a bedroom and 1 for a shower room. The downstairs bedroom has a built-in king size bed base with a thick and comfortable mattress, 2 painted log night stands, 2 beaten copper pendant lamps, wardrobes with dark wood louvered sliding doors that have drawers, hanging rails, and shelves, and contain the air conditioning unit. The wide glass door has views across the landscape to the sea. The shower room has a rain shower with a glass screen and polished concrete shelves, a natural rock washbasin on a polished concrete counter, a mirrored cabinet, a wall hung toilet, a white washed wood ladder for hanging towels, a high window, and recessed lights. A floating staircase with a lit recessed hand rail leads to the top floor from the kitchen.

Top Floor (16 steps up from the ground floor) 1 king-size bedroom, 1 en-suite shower room, and 1 sea facing balcony/terrace with side mountain views.
The large bedroom has a built-in king size bed base with a thick and comfortable mattress, 2 bedside tables, 6 art glass ball pendant lights, a built-in polished concrete dressing table with a mirror, lamp and chair, wardrobes with dark wood louvered sliding doors that have drawers, hanging rails, and shelves, and contain the air conditioning unit. The extra wide glass double doors open to a large balcony with glass panels that has views across the garden and pool to the sea. The large en-suite shower room has a rain shower with a glass screen and built-in bench seat, a natural rock washbasin on a polished concrete counter, a mirrored cabinet, a wall hung toilet, a white washed wood ladder for hanging towels, recessed lights, a large window next to the shower that looks out across the landscape to the sea. 

Utility Area (7 steps from the Ground Floor). The washing machine is located in a utility cupboard that is located below the main villa and is accessable from the outside of the villa.

Villa Location

Tsivaras is a typical small Greek village built on the terraces of a hillside with lovely views. It has a fantastic location with just a short drive to many other villages in the area, the National Highway, and local beaches. There are many quiet walking trails leading from Tsivaras across hills, through olive groves and/or a mini gorge, which can take you to Kera cove and beach, Almyrida, Douliana and Gavalohori. The nearby villages of Kalives or Almyrida have long been popular destinations for holiday makers seeking a typically Greek seaside resort that has many amenities, but is far removed from brash tourism. Both villages have sandy beaches, small fishing harbours, and a wide choice of excellent tavernas, cafes and shops. Our activities partner can arrange many local activities for you including scuba diving, pedalo and paddle boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, bicycle rentals,  private boat hire, horse riding, boat trips with a captain, inflatable banana or ring rides behind a speed boat, private sightseeing flights, cooking classes, private astronomy nights at your villa, and guided coach or walking trips. A few minutes by car from the villa, there are a huge variety of archaeological sites and traditional villages with wonderful tavernas. There is also an interesting selection of small craft centres and museums, including glass blowing in Kokkino Horio, and a folklore museum in Gavalohori. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 30 minutes away by car.

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Villa Amenities

Views?	Sea / Mountains / Village
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave Oven
Fridge / Freezer
TV	a Smart TV with Apps and/or a port for your memory stick
Air conditioned bedrooms
Air conditioned lounge
Sound Bar
Telephone
Free WIFI	Superfast via Star Link
DVD Player
BBQ
Mosquito screens to windows
Central heating
Fireplace	– an ecosmart bioethanol fuel fireplace
Hairdryer
Pool towels
Iron and ironing board
Welcome Basket

Any steps? How many?

¼ step from the upper parking area to the front door, 2 steps or a ramp from the front door to the pool terrace, 12 steps from the ground floor to the lower level parking area, 7 steps from the ground floor to the utility cupboard, 5 steps from the lower parking area to the fruit tree terrace, 16 stairs from the ground floor to the top floor.

How private?

Very private.

Nearest neighbour?

The nearest building is 50m away and is a small log cabin. The nearest large building with residents is 150m from Boutique Villa.

Villa Rental Prices

The following prices shown in EUROS for the villa for up to 4 persons. 

These prices include a Free Welcome Pack, bed linen and towels, a villa information book, and a villa copy of the essential guide book "Crete on the Road" by Frankie Miles.

 *** As of January 01, 2024, the Greek government have replaced the old “bed tax” with a new tax that is applied to all stays in short-term rental accommodation in Greece. The Climate Resilience Levy is a response to the devastating forest fires and floods that Greece has experienced in recent years, with the government hoping to generate extra funding that will go towards financing reconstruction, supporting victims, and increasing the country’s defences against future natural disasters.

The owners of all short-term rental accommodation are legally obliged to collect the Climate Resilience Levy as a separate tax for all overnight stays (per villa) as follows:
€15.00 per night on stays between March 01 and October 31, and €4.00 per night on stays between November 01 and February 28/29.

We will collect the Climate Levy with your final balance payment and it will be clearly itemised on your Booking Confirmation.

Whilst we understand the potential budget concerns of our guests, this tax/levy is beyond our control and we encourage our guests to see this as a way of contributing to the protection of the planet and the beautiful area where they are holidaying.