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Villa Laina

Clothing optional villa with a rooftop terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81937 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Metochi, Maleme, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014
  • Place, Máleme Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Platanias Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Agia Marina Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Platanias

Located within a mile (2 km) of Máleme Beach, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of German War Cemetery. This 4-room villa has private in-room pools along with an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Máleme Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Platanias Square - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Port of Souda - 19 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Menta Cafe Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rooftop Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bossa Nova - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Laina

Clothing optional villa with a rooftop terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool
This villa offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a furnished patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and the bathroom offers a jetted tub, a rainfall showerhead, a hair dryer, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fenced private yard. Private bathrooms are not ensuite; weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Black sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 detached private bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free firewood
  • Fully-fenced
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 4 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Built in 1700
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-2 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1042Κ10002999601

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Clothing is optional at this villa.
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to November.
  • 24-hour pool access
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Villa Laina Platanias
Laina Platanias
Villa Laina Villa
Villa Laina Platanias
Villa Laina Villa Platanias

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this villa?

This villa is located in Platanias within a short 16-minute walk of Máleme Beach. You'll also find Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this villa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the villa. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is this villa associated with a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour access and the seasonal pool is normally open from April until November.

Is Villa Laina good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a private pool, fireplaces in some villas, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Laina have a hot tub?

No, but this villa offers jetted bathtubs in all villas.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa though service animals are welcome.

Does this villa have connecting rooms?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is 22.6 mi away (43 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa Laina?

Yes, every villa at Villa Laina comes with a furnished patio with some featuring sea or mountain views.

Does this villa host weddings?

There are wedding services available at this villa if that's in your vacation plans.

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