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An Overview of the Unique Home
Settled in the traditional village of Chromonastiri, really close to Rethymno Town, lies Sokaki Villa I, an authentic family friendly Villa. This Villa keeps alive the Cretan building style, with its beautifully restored iron beds, wooden furniture and ceilings. The Villa is located within walking distance to tavernas with local delicacies and a local cafe.
External Living | Private Pool & Outdoor Features
The exterior of Sokaki Villa I boasts a private swimming pool of 4X3 meters and 1.50 m depth, equipped with sun beds, parasols and an outdoor shower, so that you can relax all day long and sunbathe under the clear summer sky. Following the lawn covered narrow corridor by the pool, next to the trees, you will arrive at the stone-paved terrace, where the BBQ facilities and an outdoor dining area are located, ideal for alfresco dining with your family.
Internal Living | Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Sokaki Villa I is a two-storey, 130 sq. m Villa, setting an excellent example of traditional cretan architecture and offering comfortable accommodation for up to six guests in its three beautifully designed bedrooms.
Ground Floor
Entering the Villa guests will be welcomed by the open-plan area, featuring the living room and kitchen area. The living room has a comfortable corner sofa and an open fireplace. Across the sitting area, you’ll find the fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Furthermore, one bedroom featuring a double bed and access to the pool area, as well as a bathroom offering a shower cabin with hydromassage facilities.
First Floor
Some stairs above, the remaining two bedrooms are located, one with a King size bed (two single beds that are joined together to form a King Size) and one with two single beds (separated), both offering balcony access to a pergola covered, shaded large veranda with comfy sitting area. Finally, a family bathroom with a bathtub with hydromassage facilities is also available on this floor.
Bonus:
Sokaki Villa I is also very baby friendly oriented, equipped with all the necessary equipment a family travelling with a baby will need, including:
a baby cot, a baby crib, a high chair, a baby potty, a buggy & baby step, a stroller, stair gate (on the top of stairs), a baby car seat, a plastic children's swimming pool, two life jackets for children and children’s plastic (non-breakable) plates and cups are available upon request. In addition, outdoor children toys (slide and see-saw) and some indoor toys such as children table & chair and other small toys and board games) are also available upon request.
What's more, fitness equipment is available in the property…exercise daily using the crunch machine, weights & exercise stepper machine are available at the spacious veranda of the first floor, also featuring a comfy sitting area.
Property Notes:
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
Cocomat mattresses, high quality bed linen, covers and duvets.
Bath and pool towels, anti-slip mats are provided.
Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days.
Pool and garden cleaning once per week.
A baby cot, baby crib, high chair, baby potty, buggy & baby step, stroller, stair gate (on the top of stairs), baby car seat, plastic children's swimming pool, two life jackets for children and children’s plastic (non-breakable) plates and cups are available upon request. In addition, outdoor children toys (slide and see-saw) and some indoor toys such as children table & chair and other small toys and board games) are also available upon request.
Air-conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included that serve for heating purposes also.
Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available.
Free public parking space 50 meters from the Villa (this space offers led light and a luggage trolley to assist our guests carry their luggage)
Crunch machine, weights & exercise stepper machine
All in-house electronics are available, including a 42'' flat-screen TV with USB and satellite reception, 32'' TVs in the bedrooms, large fridge with freezer, electric stove with oven, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, Filter coffee machine, Espresso coffee machine (capsules), food processor (multi), juice maker, dishwasher, microwave, water dispenser, washing machine, iron and iron board, hair dryer and hair straightener, safety box.
Bluetooth Speaker
Outdoor shower available
Pre stock service available
24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)