A 3 bedroom villa w/ pool, sea views, privacy, & walk to tavernas & minimarkets | Villa in Chania, Greece

Situated off a private, gated rural lane with access to only 3 villas, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of silvery green olive trees, and with breathtaking views to the sea, both of The Sunrise Villas, Villa Cassiopeia and Villa Ilios, are an excellent choice for individual guests who value their privacy, but also for larger groups and families who like to holiday together whilst having their own space to go to when required.
While The Sunrise Villas feel perfectly away from it all, enjoying a serene setting tucked away on the outskirts of the pretty village of Kefalas, they are actually an easy walk (750m) from the two tavernas and mini markets on the traditional village square. Just a 10 minute drive to Ombrogialos Cove which is famed for its brilliantly clear and vivid turquoise water that is ideal for snorkelling, and the wonderful taverna on the rocks surrounding the cove. The villas are also only 15 – 20 minutes by car from the prettiest stretches of coastline, some of the best sandy beaches in Crete, and the excellent tavernas and amenities found in the villages of Almyrida to the west, or Georgioupolis to the east.
Villa Cassiopeia is the much loved second residence of an airline pilot and his artistic wife who like to escape from the harsh winters in their home country of Finland. Therefore, it is incredibly well equipped with every possible modern convenience including free WIFI, a smart TV with Google Chromecast, a portable bluetooth speaker, air conditioning throughout, mosquito screens on the doors and windows, and solar powered hot water. Very comfortable furniture, a gorgeous kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, and tasteful decor, all in a fashionable palette of soft grey tones, create a soothing ambience. The living room area and all 3 bedrooms offer direct access onto an array of balconies and outside terraces which give you the choice of sun or shade.
The large pool terrace is paved with pretty, non-slip silver grey stone, at the heart of which is the inviting 32m2 pool that is flanked by relaxing sun-loungers and umbrellas. Guests will find that swimming in the cooling pool waters during the long hot summer days is positively therapeutic! Adjacent to the pool is a built-in barbeque, a dining table, and 6 chairs that sit under a pergola to provide respite from the sun, but not the view, making it an inviting spot for grilling mouthwatering local produce, and for open air dining.
At the start of the day, mesmerising sunrises can be seen from Villa Cassiopeia, which sits high above the sea with dramatic views of Georgioupolis Bay, all the way to Rethymnon and the Psiloritis Mountain Range in the east, and to Cape Drapanos in the north. Whilst at the close of the day, after enjoying a delectable meal and maybe a glass or two of local wine at one of the village tavernas, we can’t think of a better way of ending the evening than strolling back to the villa to watch the stars from one of the many terraces. Afterall, the villa is named after the large Cassiopeia constellation of stars that is in the shape of a “W”, and is part of the Perseus group of constellations that can be seen overhead. The Perseids meteor shower is the most spectacular summer display of shooting stars because of their brightness and speed. Visible every year from approximately mid July to mid/late August, it is definitely worth staying up for. It is customary to make a wish when you see a shooting star, and we are certain that one of your wishes will be to return to Villa Cassiopeia year after year.
*** As of January 01, 2024, the Greek government have replaced the old “bed tax” with a new tax that is applied to all stays in short-term rental accommodation in Greece. The Climate Resilience Levy is a response to the devastating forest fires and floods that Greece has experienced in recent years, with the government hoping to generate extra funding that will go towards financing reconstruction, supporting victims, and increasing the country’s defences against future natural disasters.
The owners of all short-term rental accommodation are legally obliged to collect the Climate Resilience Levy as a separate tax for all overnight stays (per villa) as follows:
€10.00 per night on stays between March 01 and October 31, and €4.00 per night on stays between November 01 and February 28/29.
The Vrbo system does not yet have a section for collecting the Climate Resilience Levy and we have, therefore, had to add it to the billing section as an Administrative Fee / Host Fee (until Vrbo update their system).
Whilst we understand the potential budget concerns of our guests, this tax/levy is beyond our control and we encourage our guests to see this as a way of contributing to the protection of the planet and the beautiful area where they are holidaying.

A 3 bedroom villa w/ pool, sea views, privacy, & walk to tavernas & minimarkets is located in Kefalas. A 3 bedroom villa w/ pool, sea views, privacy, & walk to tavernas & minimarkets provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Pool, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Villa features Air Conditioner, Pool, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

A 3 bedroom villa w/ pool, sea views, privacy, & walk to tavernas & minimarkets has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Kefalas has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Kefalas, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.