Villa Zander
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Villa Zander is designed for those seeking a quiet and private holiday, ideally located on the southeast coast of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea. This beachfron...
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Villa Zander is designed for those seeking a quiet and private holiday, ideally located on the southeast coast of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea. This beachfront villa, situated on a high bluff near the village of Goudouras in the Lassithi region, offers panoramic sea views. It features six ensuite bedrooms and can accommodate up to fourteen guests, making it suitable for large family gatherings or groups of friends.
The 400 square meter, two-story property is built on private land with a stone wall, paved terrace, private swimming pool with four splash pools, and lawned gardens. Villa Zander includes private parking, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and satellite televisions in all rooms. The villa's architecture combines classic Mediterranean whitewashed walls, stone walls, and tiled paving, with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors providing natural light and sea breezes. The interiors are furnished with natural wood pieces and parquet flooring, decorated in whites, browns, and blues.
The ground floor offers open-plan living with floor-to-ceiling windows, a seating area with leather sofas, a dining area, and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and garden access are on this level, along with a separate studio with a private entrance, lounge, kitchenette, double bed, and ensuite bathroom. A laundry room with washing, drying, and ironing facilities is also available. The first floor features a hall with access to outdoor sea-view terraces, a guest cloakroom, an open-plan living space with a sea-view sitting room and fireplace, a dining area, and a fully fitted kitchen with built-in appliances. There is also an office that can be converted into a bedroom and a guest toilet. Three ensuite double bedrooms with balconies and sea views complete this floor.
The outdoor area includes a tiered terrace with lawned gardens, a large swimming pool with splash pools, and sixteen sun loungers. Guests can enjoy activities such as ping pong, table football, basketball, and fitness equipment. The shaded seating area is ideal for morning coffee, and the terrace is perfect for cocktails and alfresco dining with a built-in barbecue.
What you should know…
- Pets and parties allowed, bring your dogs and cats and have some fun!
- The office can be transformed into an extra bedroom on request
- The property can be used to host a wedding reception for up to one hundred guests
- Baby cot and high chair on request
- Due to the seclusion of the property we highly recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your holiday and see all the sights you wish to see
Property Features
The Villa
A 6 bedroomed villa sleeping 12 people
Ground Floor:
- Fully equipped kitchen, dining, living area
- Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
- Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
- Laundry room with washing machine, dryer, ironing
Self contained studio with own entrance:
- Double bed, ensuite bathroom
- Sitting area
- Kitchenette
First Floor:
- Access to first floor terrace
- WC
- Dining room
- Stylish living room with fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- 3 x double bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms
- Office
- WC
Exterior:
- Private parking
- Private swimming pool
- 4 splash pools
- Gardens
- Sunloungers
- Outdoor seating
- Table tennis table
- Football table
- Outdoor dining set
- BBQ
Additional facilities
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Pool towels
- Children’s games
- Microwave
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Hairdryers
- Safe
- Music sound system
- Gym equipment
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa ZanderVilla Zander is located in a secluded spot, high on a bluff overlooking the azure blue seas of the Mediterranean, situated on the south east coast of the Greek island of Crete. The villa is near to the quiet and quaint coastal village of Goudouras, in the hot spot tourist area of Lassithi. The nearest international airport is at Heraklion, one hundred and thirty kilometers away, you can fly in to Sitia from Athens, or island hop and take a ferry. The villa is within walking distance of the village, where you can find local shops for your holiday provisions, family run cafes, bars and restaurants for some refreshments, and sandy beaches for sunbathing.
The immediate area is renowned for its ancient olive groves, and lush soils for growing fruit and veg. The nearest beach is just one hundred and forty metres from the villa, an easy stroll to a little place of paradise. To the west is Votsalaki beach, set in a beautiful bay, with small pebbles, crystal clear water, which takes on hues of blues, greens, and reds from the soil, and where you may even meet a naturist or two. Nearby is Vai beach, set in a horseshoe bay, surrounded by a backdrop of Europe’s largest protected pine forest, and offering golden sands and calm seas. For the beach babies this area of Crete is pure paradise, take a romantic walk on the long sandy beach of Voulisma or Golden Beach, get active in the wind-sheltered Ammoudara Beach, famous for its water sports, or sit in a taverna sipping retsina on the thick sand of Pacheia Ammos, a protected bay with a small harbour.
The area is soaked in history, particularly Minoan and Dorian, in the fifteenth century the island was conquered by the Venetians, who built fortresses to keep the Ottoman pirates at bay, then finally gained independence in the nineteenth century and became part of Greece. Get active and explore the three hundred caves the island hides, hike over hillsides, streams, and rocky ravines to discover watermills and ruins, and stop off along the way at a local winery and taste the fruits of the many vineyards. Explore Psychro Cave, reputedly the birthplace of Zeus, and rock climb Mount Ida to find the Ideon Cave. Sitia Geopark is three hundred and fifty square kilometres of the island’s diverse eco-system, where you can trek through gorges, bathe on beaches, walk the wetlands, become a bird-watcher, and be at one with nature.
Go north to exclusive Elounda, shop in luxury designer boutiques and dine on local delicacies. Then take a boat across the sea to the intriguing island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony until as recently as the 1950’s, once home to a Venetian fortress, and now an open-air museum. No visit to Crete is complete without a trip to Agios Nikolaos, seventy three kilometres north of Villa Zander. Agios Nikolaos is a harbour town that uniquely houses a lake in its centre, it is home to the Archaeological Museum full of Minoan treasures, and full of tavernas, shops, bars, and restaurants in which to sit and sip an ouzo and watch the local life go by.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Heraklion International Airport
(128 km) |
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| Nearest Ferry Port |
Sitia Port
(41.2 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Sitia
(41.1 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Gourouras
(3.6 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Kalami Beach
(0.14 km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesWith Villa Zander you’ve got a super large swimming pool, and four splash pools, for your children to play in all day long. There is also extensive grounds with lovely lush green lawns, a ping-pong table, a football table, and smart televisions in every bedroom, to keep them occupied on cooler evenings.
The nearest beach is a very manageable short stroll of one hundred and forty metres away. Within a short driving distance there are lots of family friendly organised beaches, most especially Vai beach with golden sands, jet skis, wakeboards, banana boats, and viewing platforms they can climb to see the beauty of the pine forest backdrop. Many of the beaches offer water sports, take a trip to Voulisma for some daring sea-faring thrills. The Aegean Sea is a safe place to enjoy snorkelling and underwater fish spotting, whilst for older children there’s lots of centres to learn to scuba dive. Keep them active with guided hiking trails around the island, along coastal paths, up mountains, and through gorges.
For those who don’t fancy a walk, there’s a Land Rover Safari to traditional villages, coastal towns, down deep gorges, and up craggy mountains. Learn to ride at the local stables, and for the more experienced equestrians there’s nothing more thrilling than a gallop through the white horses of the foaming sea. A visit to the Cretan Oil Farm is a fab day out, learning about the history and production of olive oil, local herbs and cheese making, and even trying their hand at milking a goat. All aboard a boat for a fun day out at sea is a great way for the family to spend time together, discover hidden coves, enjoy locally cooked food, stop off for a swim, and relax and sunbathe on deck.
Travel further afield for a day out to Agios Nikolaos, statue spot around the town’s central lake, climb the stairs and take in the culture of contemporary art, or learn about Minoan history in the Archaeological Museum. Near Agios Nikolaos is the Acquaplus Waterpark, packed with swimming pools and water slides for children of all ages. If nature is their thing, hike the island to see the local flora and fauna, find the cave that Zeus was born in, follow the stream trail to hidden waterfalls, and visit the open air Sitia Geopark and discover Crete’s diverse eco system. Visit the unique Homo Sapiens Theme Park at Ano Kera, which exhibits the daily life of the first humans, and traces the history of evolution. A visit to Crete isn’t complete without a trip to Spinalonga, now an open-air museum, reached by a short boat trip from Elounda, once the home of a former leper colony and a ruined Venetian fortress, and now the setting for many a film, it makes for a fascinating day out for children and adults alike.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Walk to Beach
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- Watersports
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Table Tennis
- Table Football
- Beachfront
Services Available
- Catering Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Transfers Available
- Catering Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €1000 charged to client’s credit card before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 15.00 |
| Departure time | 10.00 |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €1000 charged to client’s credit card before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 15.00 |
| Departure time | 10.00 |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, Included in rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, Included in rental price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, Included in rental price. Changed every 3/4 days. |
| Changeover day | Flexible. |
| Minimum stay | 4 nights in low season. 7 nights in high season. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Not permitted. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes and mid-stay cleaning also included. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. It is good to note that the speed is dependent on local provider and technical issues may cause reduced speed or cut of service. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Please note that on occasions, in Turkey, extremes in weather can cause water and/ or electric supply to be cut or reduced. Services are normally restored as soon as possible. |
The Greek government requires owners to collect a Tourist Climate Tax, your property manager will collect this in cash:
March-October €15 per night per unit
November-February €4 per night per unit
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 14 people:
| Rental period | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27th 2024 - Dec 1st 2024 | £3,053 | £3,817 | £5,344 |
| Dec 1st 2024 - Jan 1st 2025 | £2,822 | £3,527 | £4,938 |
| Jan 1st 2025 - Apr 6th 2025 | £3,098 | £3,872 | £5,421 |
| Apr 6th 2025 - May 1st 2025 | £3,759 | £4,699 | £6,578 |
| May 1st 2025 - Jun 1st 2025 | £4,203 | £5,254 | £7,355 |
| Jun 1st 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 | - | - | £8,900 |
| Jul 1st 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 | - | - | £10,833 |
| Sep 1st 2025 - Oct 1st 2025 | - | - | £8,900 |
| Oct 1st 2025 - Nov 1st 2025 | £4,203 | £5,254 | £7,355 |
| Nov 1st 2025 - May 31st 2026 | £3,621 | £4,526 | £6,336 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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