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    Villa Maria-Emmanuella

    InPrina, Lassithi Area, Greece

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    About the villa

    From the coast at Istron, a small road climbs up into the mountains, past pine forests and olive groves, to the hamlet of Prina. And on the edge of the village is the lovely Villa Maria-Emmanuella. Villa Maria-Emmanuella is a handsome property wrapped in sand-hued stone walls and timber-striped ceilings, and rounded off with a stylish pool.

    A rectangular pool is set into an orchard of grapevines, olive and pomegranate trees. From here, you can peer up at the tiny hilltop church of Agios Timios Stavros on the other side of the valley. Steps lead from the pool up to an extensive stone-flagged terrace. The two spacious bedrooms also have direct access to the pool terrace.

    An old pair of cast iron gates divides the open-plan kitchen and dining area from the lounge. All the mod cons are present and correct, as well as a traditional wood-burning oven. The nearest taverna is around a 5-minute walk away. It’s a typically Cretan affair, so expect local produce and seafood caught at the coast.

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    Things you'll love

    • Quiet setting
    • Mountain views
    • Traditional features

    Location

    • Taverna nearby
    • 15 minute drive to the beach

    Villa facilities

    Open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge

    Exposed stonework gives this area real character. The lounge area has an open fireplace and comfy sofas, and the dining area and kitchen are close by.

    1 twin bedroom

    On the lower floor, with terrace access.

    Separate bathroom

    With a marble bath.

    1 Double bedroom

    On the lower floor, with terrace access.

    Other facilities

    Terrace , Oven , Toaster , Coffee-maker , Kettle , Fridge-freezer , Wood burning oven , Barbecue , Air-conditioning* .

    Private pool

    A good sized pool, measuring 8 x 4 metres and it's 1.5 - 2 metres deep. It comes with a stone sun terrace, straw parasols and sunbeds.

    Open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge

    Exposed stonework gives this area real character. The lounge area has an open fireplace and comfy sofas, and the dining area and kitchen are close by.

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    FOOD & DRINK

    Self Catering

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    Perfect villa in the mountains-highly reccomend
    02 Aug , 2021 S5127GClizc
    Just back after enjoying a wonderful week in this villa. Excellent location on the outskirts of Prina-a small village in Crete. Host Nikos was delightful and an absolute treasure. Fridge and cupboards fully stocked when we arrived which was a welcome surprise. All linen, towels and even toiletries there for use. Pool is lovely and perfect for cooling off in the hot weather. There are lots of tavernas nearby and each and everyone welcomed us with open arms. Food was delicious everywhere we dined...from rabbit stew to fish fest and Greek salads...and of course the famous raki. Waking each morning to the chorus of crickets and watching the tiny birds swoop across the pool was awesome. Do go-you will not be disappointed!!
    Great value for money!
    12 Aug , 2020 57derekm, 186315
    We stayed here for two weeks July/August 2020 and had a brilliant time. Nikos was a very welcoming and helpful host, nothing was too much trouble. The fridge and cupboards had been supplied with some useful snacks and drinks when we arrived. Lidl is about 18 mins drive from the villa and we stocked up on the first day so didn't need to go again for a big shop during the holiday. There are smaller supermarkets close to beaches for more regular top-ups. The villa is very spacious and nicely furnished inside. The photos are out of date - there are a number of improvements not shown in the photos such as a new comfortable sofa, new beds which are also very comfortable, and a large flat screen tv in the lounge which includes netflix for late night films. The wifi and the air con worked really well. It is cooler in this location in the mountains and the cool air was appreciated at the end of a hot day. The pool was great too and enjoyed by our 12 and 14 year old children as well as us grown ups. The villa is in a peaceful setting but only a 5 minute walk from the village - it's worth a walk up to the church on top of the mountain and then to stop at the village cafe for refreshment on your way back! There are many great beaches within 15-30 minutes drive. Our favourites were along the old national road to Ag Nic. Agios Nicholaos itself is a fantastic place and we had a wonderful meal at the Migomis piano restaurant looking over the lake. We also enjoyed a trip to Mochlos and a great day out at the waterpark (watercity) near Heraklion. The only improvements we could suggest would be to add some more 'sofa-like' comfortable outside furniture to relax on and enjoy a glass of wine in the evenings. Thank you Nikos for a great holiday! We highly recommend.
    Good villa but poor communication
    16 Jul , 2020 camillecY3317TJ
    We tried to make a reservation by calling the owner but he refused to give us a price or to settle the booking. In the end the surprise price was exuberantly high because we were only 2 people in the villa (not our choice) but didnt have other options since he ownes every renting apartment of the town. Apart from that: Nice bed and Nice pool. No hot water in the morning though and very basic kitchen.
    Another wonderful holiday!
    13 Oct , 2019 Valleytravellers1
    The return to Prina and this Villa did not disappoint. Nico, as usual, was charm personified and very anxious to ensure that every detail was right. Nothing, absolutely nothing, is too much trouble. The Villa is really well appointed - everything you need is there. But it is the peace and quiet that we so enjoyed and the fantastic setting in the mountains. Long lazy days by the pool or exploring the history, beaches and scenery of this fantastic island. Warm evenings on the terrace or wandering up to the local taverna - a mere 30 yards from the front gate. If you want to get away from it all this is a great place to do it in. Thank you Nico and Poppy. Everything we wanted - and the cats were an additional bonus. We would have no hesitation in returning.
    Perfect, peaceful and traditionally Greek villa experience!
    20 Aug , 2019 David_Gower83
    We have just returned from a two-week family holiday in Crete, staying at Villa Maria Emanuela and we had a wonderful time. The owner, Nikos, is extremely welcoming and attentive; he was on-hand for any issues and questions we had. Our two children (9 and 7) loved swimming in the pool, which was the perfect length and depth. The villa is clean, traditional and well-equipped. The village of Prina is peaceful and we enjoyed an evening drink or two at the local taverna, 'Kalivas' as well as a meal out at the taverna even closer to the villa (two-minute walk at the most), 'Taverna Pitpoulis' and the food was very nice. We were looking for somewhere that was a little out of the way from the tourist spots and we definitely found it! Although Prina is only about a 15-minute drive from the beach-side town Istron (Voulisma beach is well worth a visit) it felt very remote, which we liked as it allowed us to see the traditional Greek way of life. If you're looking for this kind of holiday then this villa would be perfect. You would, of course, require a car if intending to stay here. There are no shops nearby, however, but there is a Lidl in Ierapetra, only a 20-minute drive from the villa. This is a beautiful villa with a friendly and welcoming owner in a remote, peaceful and tranquil setting that provides the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday.
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