Villa Palena

Entire villa in Chaniá, Greece

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 7 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 9 bathrooms
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Hosted by Kostas Etouri
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Enjoy the pool and hot tub

Swim or soak at this home.

Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.

Mountain and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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Built on a private land of 4.500 m2, Villa Palena is located just 100 meters on foot away from the beautiful, sandy beach of Marathi and several tavernas. It is fully equipped to meet your needs with exclusive amenities such as its sports field, spa room, recreation room, smart living areas, and relaxation spots that are scattered throughout the premises, all the while offering ample space and privacy.

The space
Covering 520 m² across four levels, Villa Palena accommodates up to 14 guests in seven elegant en-suite bedrooms, with the option to host up to 20 guests if needed.

Ground Floor - Main entrance opens to an open-plan area with:
-Living room: large corner sofa, 55’’ HDTV with Netflix, coffee table
-Indoor dining area: seating for 14 guests
-Fully equipped kitchen: built-in appliances, wine cooler, island breakfast counter with 14 stools
-Glass sliding doors from all three areas provide direct access to the pool terrace
-Luggage stroller available for convenience
-Bathroom with shower, washing machine, and clothes dryer
-Ground floor bedroom: Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32” TV, closet, safe, direct access to a veranda

First Floor - Four bedrooms:
-Bedroom 2 Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, air conditioning, 32” TV, closet, safe, direct access to shared balcony with sea view
-Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with hydromassage stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32” TV, closet, safe, direct access to shared balcony with sea view
-Bedroom 4: Two twin beds (0.90 x 2.00 m) convertible to king-size (1.80 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32” TV, closet, safe, direct access to shared balcony with sea view
-Bedroom 5: King-size bed (1.80 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32” TV, closet, safe, direct access to shared balcony with sea view

Attic - Two bedrooms with sliding doors:
-Bedroom 6: Twin beds (0.90 x 2.00 m) convertible to king-size (1.80 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32” TV, closet, safe, mini fridge, direct access to large shared balcony with sea view
-Bedroom 7: Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32” TV, closet, safe, mini fridge, direct access to large shared balcony with sea view

Lower Floor
-Recreation room: corner sofa, 65” HDTV with Netflix, PlayStation 5, home cinema system, Bluetooth speaker, games, pool table, table football
-Spa area: marble hammam for up to six guests, wooden sauna for seven, six-seater hot tub, four chaise longues, massage bed
-Fitness area: elliptical machine, static bicycle, additional exercise equipment
-Kitchenette: for light refreshments
-Bathroom with shower, additional separate shower, dressing room
-Stairs provide direct access to the pool area

Outdoor Area (2,500 m²)
-Swimming pool: 50 m², 1.50 m deep, pool heating available upon request (advance notice required)
-Pool terrace: outdoor furniture including 8 sunbeds, 2 double day beds, 2 bean bag loungers, hanging egg chair, hammock, side tables, large corner sofa with coffee table, 4 cuddler sofas, 4 umbrellas, outdoor shower
-Shaded pergola: gas barbecue, outdoor dining table for 14, outdoor kitchen with sink, small fridge and freezer, stools, additional table with 4 high chairs
-Entertainment & sports: table tennis, playground for children, lawn area for play, sports field for basketball & soccer
-Parking: space for multiple cars inside the villa premises
-Fully fenced outdoor area with private entrance and gate for privacy

**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at €15 per night from April to October and €4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

Guest access
Guests will have access and full privacy to all areas indoors and outdoors.

Other things to note
SERVICES

Services included in the price:
- Welcome pack including traditional Cretan treats.
- Daily Housekeeping 10:00 - 13:00 except for Sunday and final cleaning
- Bed linen, Bath & Pool towels provided
- Linen and towel change every 2 days
- Shopping before your arrival day (cost of groceries not included)

Services upon request (extra charge):
- Doctor on call
- Massage
- Beauty treatments
- Yoga and/or Pilates mat sessions
- Baby sitting
- Daily excursions
- Diving
- Car or Bicycle rent
- Photographer
- Delivery of traditional Cretan food to your place
- Airport transfer
- Cook (Chef) in your villa.

Registration details
1198521

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Each Luxe home is fully equipped to meet your needs, with ample space and privacy.
Mountain view
Sea view
Shared beach access
Cleaning available during stay
Private outdoor pool – open 24 hours, heated, pool toys

Add-ons

These can be arranged by your host at an additional cost.
Chef
Airport transfer
Pre-stocking
Childcare
Cook
Car rental

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Where you’ll be

Chaniá, Crete, Greece
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Neighbourhood highlights

The villa is located in Marathi only 100 meters from sandy Marathi beach. Marathi has two wonderful beaches, divided by the pier of the harbour. Both are sandy and well organised with sun beds and umbrellas with cafes and tavernas. Marathi is near Sternes village which is one of the 20 villages of Akrotiri peninsula. In the Akrotiri area you will find some remarkable historical monuments, century-old monasteries and churches, impressive caves with rich lithological and archaeological interest.

Meet your host

Superhost
9327 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: Loggia, Loguers, Etouri
Speaks English
Etouri Vacation Rental Management, founded in 2012 by Kostas Vasilakis, manages over 290 handpicked villas across Crete and is expanding into other iconic Greek destinations, including Athens. Our commitment to strict villa quality control and exceptional service earned us awards for excellence in vacation rentals and concierge services in both 2024 and 2025. Let us help you create lifelong memories in Greece!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
No pets
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock