3 Bedroom Villa , Heated Pool, stunning sea & mountain views, close to beach.
About
Villa Nina has one of the best positions that you could possibly wish for, just above Kera Cove beach, (a little gem that rarely features on maps) and only 1km from the popular seaside village of Almyrida. It is rare to find such lovely accommodation in a beautiful countrified setting with direct access to a number of walking trails but also with comprehensive amenities conveniently close at hand yet unobtrusive. Whilst much of your vacation time will be spent outside enjoying the islands stunning natural beauty and fantastic weather, the interiors at Villa Nina are tasteful, bright, well equipped, and welcoming in every regard. The decor has been carefully thought through with the emphasis firmly placed on ease of summer living. Due to the position so close to the water, breakfast in bed with a gently cooling sea breeze is a wonderful reality from all 3 bedrooms. So if you have ever dreamt about waking up with a vista of turquoise sea stretching out in front of you then this is the property for you. This versatile home has every possible modern amenity including Free WIFI access, smart TV and radio, a stereo system; a fully fitted, well-equipped kitchen which includes: a ceramic hob, a built-in oven, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, a kettle, a toaster; a utility area with the washing machine, iron and ironing board; aluminium doors, window frames, shutters, and mosquito screens; and air conditioning units in the bedrooms and living area. The A/C units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights at the start and end of the season. The water is heated by either solar panel or back-up immersion heater, there is a hair dryer, off-road parking (this has narrow access), and a key safe with a coded barrel lock that has been fitted just outside the entrance door which means that you can go to the beach or to dinner without having to worry about losing the key. Despite the good facilities on offer in the cool, relaxing interiors, you will always be inescapably drawn to the vivid aquamarine ocean directly in front of the property so it is a good thing that the outside terraces are also comfortable, well-equipped, and a choice of sun or shade. Many hours will be spent gazing out across the crystal clear waters of Souda Bay to the Akrotiri Peninsula where the twinkling lights seem to compete with the stars that shine so brightly in the night sky. Just outside the living room, there is a lounging area with a couch, armchairs, coffee table, and sun umbrellas, and adjacent to the pool there is a barbeque cabana and a shaded outside eating area that is perfect for dining “al-fresco” on delicious, fresh local produce. The lush lawn and large boules/sand pit are ideal for children to safely run around and play on whilst parents can genuinely relax on any of the outside terraces or the upstairs balcony knowing that they will always have the perfect vantage point to keep a watchful eye on the younger members of the family. The good size tiled pool offers a gorgeous sensory experience for our guests. It has a Roman end with family-friendly steps that make it easy to get in and out of the pool and also provide a perfect place to sit with the feel of both the hot sun and the cool, refreshing water, the stunning view of the bay, and the scents of typically Mediterranean flowers, shrubs, and trees in the gorgeous, well-kept garden. It is very 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 Villa Nina are very fortunate to find that for an extra fee of €37 per day in 2025 (payable in cash in resort 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. For larger groups or families who like to be near to each other yet value their privacy, Villa Nina can be booked in conjunction with the adjacent Kera View Villa/Magnolia Residence and Villa Jasmine each with 3 bedrooms which are set on a terrace immediately above and behind Villa Nina, or Villa Saga with 4 bedrooms, and can also be seen on the Villas Crete Holidays website. We highly recommend Villa Nina for its much-envied position close to the beach with gorgeous views of the Souda Bay and the White Mountains, and yet within walking distance of shops tavernas, cafes, water sports, and a choice of sandy beaches. While there may be no immediate need for a car, we do highly recommend that you rent one because, at only 10 minutes drive from the National Highway, Kera is the perfect starting point for exploring the rich and varied terrains and incredible range of activities and experiences that Crete has to offer. *** N.B. Villa Nina is set on a terraced, walled plot, above the road Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 1042Κ10003241101