About this property
You’ve got the best of all possible worlds when you vacation in Villa Cayenne, snuggled in the suburbs, yet within walking distance from the nearest beach, in a lively resort town, and not far from the ancient city of Heraklion. Villa Cayenne is perfectly positioned in this prime location on the north coast of the Greek island of Crete, the jewel of the Aegean Sea. This stunning architect-designed villa has two double bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to four guests, ideal for a small family, or a couple of couples sharing.
The villa is built out of classic Mediterranean whitewashed walls, on one raised storey, that is surrounded by a tiled terrace with a private swimming pool, lush green lawns, and ancient olive groves. The property has private parking and comes complete with complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout. Villa Cayenne is cool and contemporary, furnished with modern pieces, some funky artwork, and decorated in a neutral palette of delicate earth tones, highlighted with colourful scenes from nature.
Access the raised villa via the stone steps, where you will discover a light and airy luxury holiday home with a laid back easy sense of style. The seating area has a long silver-grey sofa, (which can be converted to a sofa bed), and a contrasting sandy beige armchair, with wooden coffee tables, facing a flat-screen television, and double doors that lead out onto the pool terrace. The white and grey kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances you will need to cater for your holiday, including a family-size fridge-freezer, a built-in oven and hob, and an informal four-seater dining set, with access to the outdoor space. The master bedroom has a huge double bed, with a unique headboard, half-arched smart grey upholstery, half-yellow butterfly and parrot fabric, with matching lampshades. There is a floating wardrobe, a flat-screen television, and doors that open onto a private furnished terrace. The ensuite bathroom in brown and white marble has a walk-in shower, a divided wash basin, and a WC area. The second bedroom also has a double bed, with blue butterfly and parrot soft fabrics, a flat-screen television, and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors with views of the olive grove gardens. The ensuite grey marble bathroom runs the length of the bedroom, with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
The outstanding exterior of the villa is one where we think you will be spending most of your time, relaxing in the natural surroundings of the original olive groves with mature trees and a manicured lush green lawn. Access the glass surround terrace and gardens from all the living spaces, where you will find a step-entry freshwater swimming pool. The decked pool area is home to four cream cushioned sun loungers, fat beige bean bags, and an exterior cooling down shower. A soft seating area under the veranda is ideal for meeting for morning coffee and sundowners at sun set. The Jacuzzi bath is positioned behind the house for some privacy and has its own soft seating and dining area, and an outdoor kitchen where you can prepare an alfresco feast of local Greek delicacies.
Villa Cayenne can be found in the quiet residential district of Amoudara, near the ancient city of Heraklion, on the north coast of Crete, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. The villa is a ten-minute drive from Heraklion International Airport, just eight kilometres from your holiday home from home. The island of Crete is equidistant from east to west, so you’ll have no difficulty getting to any attraction of your choice. Whether you are looking for a relaxing time sunbathing on sandy beaches, yearning for some culture and visiting archaeological sites in the cradle of civilisation, or trek the trails through the local flora and fauna, before dancing the night away, there’s something for everyone when you holiday on the island of Crete.
The villa is within a few minutes walk to the nearest beach, which is only one hundred and fifty metres away. In the lively resort town of Amoudara, you will find a lovely, long sandy beach, lots of supermarkets for your holiday provisions, and plenty of cafes and restaurants serving traditional and international cuisine. After dark, the town comes alive, with music bars and clubs open until the small hours. The town and port of Heraklion is a short five-kilometre drive from the villa, don’t miss a tour around the ancient Palace of Knossos, a visit to the Archaeological Museum, a walk along the Venetian walls, and a stroll through the old quarter, where you can shop for souvenirs, before enjoying souvlaki and ouzo like a local For those who love walking, explore the three hundred caves the island hides, hike over hillsides, streams, and rocky ravines to discover watermills and ruins, and stop along the way at a local winery and taste the fruits of the many vineyards The area is soaked in history, particularly Minoan and Dorian, Crete was conquered by the Venetians in the fifteenth century, who built fortresses to keep the Ottoman pirates at bay, then finally gaining independence in the nineteenth century and becoming part of Greece. If you prefer the sea to land, all aboard a boat trip where you can scuba or snorkel underwater ruins, and strap on your jet skis or paraglide with one of the many water sports clubs.
Go further afield to Vai, Crete’s easternmost tip, where you will find lush forests and a unique date palm. 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 ecosystem, where you can trek through gorges, bathe on beaches, walk the wetlands, become a bird-watcher, and be at one with nature. Get active and hike the Richtis Gorge, and stroll through streams to reach the twenty-metre waterfall, where you can cool off in the inviting pool. Find peace and solitude in the fifteenth-century Toplou Monastery, where you can see beautiful Byzantine icons. Take a boat tour to visitthe intriguing island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony until as recently as the 1950s, home to a Venetian fortress, and now an open-air museum. No visit to Crete is complete without a trip to Agios Nikolaos, a harbour town that uniquely houses a lake in its centre, is home to the archaeological museum of Minoan treasures, and is full of tavernas, shops, bars, and restaurants, in which to sit and watch the local life go by.
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Accommodation
The Villa
A modern luxury one storey, 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and gardens
Interior:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Open plan living space
- 2x Double bedrooms with ensuites
- Access to terrace
Exterior:
- Swimming pool
- Outside shower,
- Soft seating area
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchenette,
- Dining set
- Garden
Additional Facilities
- Sun loungers
- Bean bags
- Parking
- Host Reception and Concierge services
- 150m to the nearest beach