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Maleme Vacation apartment rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, air con and rural retreat

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Apartment
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
3 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Nearest beach 3 mi
Not suitable for children
Car advised
Air conditioning
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay at Arete Crete in your own private apartment on the 1st floor of our home.

Your spacious, sunny and tranquil private apartment, overlooks our organic olive grove, flower and vegetable gardens with your own parking space and a separate entrance.

SPACIOUS (42 sq meters) Fully Furnished and equipped, self-catering apartment, suitable for any season.

PRIVATE PARKING and independent access to the apartment gives guests the freedom to come and go as they please.

2 BALCONIES, a private rear balcony off the bedroom and a large front balcony off the kitchen, shower room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen.

AGRO TOURISM, run as a small holding/hobby farm offering the rural experience of village life, we have vegetable gardens, chickens, olive trees, a fabulous flower garden, a walled courtyard and abundant wildlife.

LOCATED conveniently but not too closely to the beaches of Maleme, 3kms away, Platanias, 5kms away or a short drive west away from the populated tourist areas towards Kissamos, Kolimbari and Rhodopos.

POPULAR destinations such as Paleochora, Sougia, Elafonisi and many more are just an unforgettable drive away, across west Crete's dramatic countryside and coastal roads.

IDEAL location for walkers, bird-watchers, history and archaeology enthusiasts, offering the perfect base from where to explore or just to relax and enjoy the Cretan countryside.

We, the owners Helen & Sean live here on this wonderful island all year round and can give you local information and advice on where to visit and how to get there, where to eat and much more. We happily take guests on local walks around the area and further afield for more adventurous walks, all free of charge.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

1 Wet room

Families

Not suitable for children
No pets allowed

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Mountain Views
Private garden
BBQ
Patio

Solarium or roof terrace
Balcony or terrace
Bicycles available
Internet access
Central heating
Safe
Staffed property
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Clothes dryer
Iron
Ceiling Fans
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We the owners, Helen and Sean, live full time at Arete and will be waiting to welcome you and show you around, to give you as much advice or information as you need, whenever you need it, we are here to help.

from $74/night

Arete Self Catering Apartment-village location-wifi-parking – Home 4287222

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Arete Self Catering Apartment-village location-wifi-parking – Home 4287222

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

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25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 13:00 Check out: 12:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Smoking allowed in outside areas , balconies etc

About the owner

Helen J.

Tourist License
AMA-00000144202

Calendar last updated:: 21 May 2023
Years listed:: 14
Based in:: Greece

Languages spoken: English

Reviews

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ann692

Maleme, Greece

Stunning property

Jun 2019

Wow what a stunning property set in fabulous grounds overlooking olive groves and mature gardens. If peace and tranquility is what you need then this has to be the place for you to stay. The property … More

2 Jun 2019

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Response from the owner

Thank you very much for this wonderful and comprehensive review. We really appreciate the time you took to write in such detail and look forward to welcoming you again soon at Arete. All the very best, Helen and Sean.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Barbara F

A holiday at this stunning location is a really wonderful experience

Sep 2018

This spacious apartment enjoys stunning views across the Cretan countryside.The proprietors,Sean and Helen,are a warm and welcoming couple who have created a lovely home set in a beautiful garden.Both… More

16 Sep 2018

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lefteris1005

Athens, Greece

!!Το εξαιρετικό είναι απλά λίγο!!

Aug 2018

Μείναμε σε αυτό το υπέροχο διαμέρισμα γ&… More

13 Aug 2018

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Response from the owner

Σας ευχαριστούμε παρα πολύ, ήσασταν οι τέλειοι καλεσμένοι. Ελπίζουμε να σας δούμε ξανά στην Αρετή. Καλό ταξίδι.

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richardWooreCheshire

woore cheshire

Tranquil location and lovely hosts

Jul 2018

Chose the location as an ideal base to explore the Westen side of Crete and found it to be in a perfect setting set amongst olive trees in a small quiet village but just a five minute drive down to Me… More

28 Jul 2018

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_chris_link59

Kidderminster, United Kingdom

Perfect and relaxing

Oct 2017

A lovely quite location but in easy reach of beaches and restaurants. The owners are nothing but kind & helpful, they tell the best locations to visit. The appointment is very clean & tidy. W… More

22 Oct 2017

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with HELEN (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send HELEN (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact HELEN (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view HELEN the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send HELEN (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send HELEN (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to HELEN (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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To book this holiday home you need to pay through the Holiday Lettings website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to your holiday home when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from HELEN (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. HELEN (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call HELEN (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact HELEN (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send HELEN (the owner) a message.

If HELEN (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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