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Villa Dafni is a wonderful Villa, built with care and taste, where stone walls and wooden furniture take you back to the village way of life of Crete, while at the same time it provides all contemporary amenities that ensure you’ll have a comfortable and pleasant stay! Located at the small town of Perama Villa Dafni is within walking distance from a variety of shops & restaurants, which makes your every day needs very simple to fulfil! The lively city of Rethymno, as well as to most sightseeing spots and the highway leading to the amazing southern beaches and Heraklion town are also easily accessible, making Villa Dafni a great base for your holiday!

Layout
The Villa consists of 3 independent, split-level houses and its size and structure can accommodate up to 9 adults and 3 children and make it ideal for three couples, big families and groups of friends, as it offers privacy and seclusion when desired! The villa is totally private and all its outdoor areas are entirely at your disposal, to make the most of your stay!

Exterior
At the same time, all guests may enjoy the amazing private swimming pool 1.45 meters deep with a special children’s compartment 0.5 meters deep and the BBQ facilities and shaded outdoor dining area with stone benches, right next to it! The pool area and terrace is equipped with sun beds, umbrellas and clay pots with beautiful flowers and it also offers a wonderful view of the village and the surrounding area. You may spend your day by the pool, relaxing or sunbathing and then prepare and have your dinner al fresco, enjoying the starry sky and cool summer breeze! All three apartments have access to the stone paved pool terrace by descending a few steps. Additionally, an extra outside siting area exist in the corridor above the pool!

Interior
Each one of the houses features, on the ground floor, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area with a nice round table where you can have your homemade cooked meals along with your family. Living rooms are slightly different as one of them has a sofa, the other one has two sofas and the last one has two armchairs, but they all have a wonderful stone built fireplace where you can sit and enjoy the nice interior of the house and the blending of wood and stone that are combined in a way that creates a charming symbiosis and define its personality. Additionally, all of the houses have a bathroom with a wooden ceiling, two of them featuring a shower, while the last one has a magnificent round-shaped bathtub which you can fill if you wish and take a long and relaxing bath. Climbing to a lovely wooden stairs guests can find the house’s open space double bedroom (with no door) with a sitting area consisting of an armchair and a small table, which also has its own balcony with patio furniture, where you can sit and drink your coffee while enjoying the surrounding area view and countryside!

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Towels, pool towels, linens, covers and blankets provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice per week.
- Baby cot and high chair available.
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa.
- Free Parking space inside the villa premises for 3-4 cars.
All in-house electronics are available, including flat-screen TVs with satellite reception, DVD player, large fridge with freezer, dishwasher in one of the houses, electric stove, kettle, cooking utensils, coffee maker and toaster.
A washing machine, iron and iron board are also available in a separate room located on the ground floor.
24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
Villa Dafni is located in Perama town which is within 5 minutes walking distance to everything that you might need like shops, bakery, grocery store, butcher’s, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, ATM machines, pharmacies, gas stations and post office.
Location Overview.
Also Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, 10 minutes away by car and well known for its sandy beaches. The two main beaches are Limanaki and Limni. Both of them are sandy with clear blue water and ideal for kids, as they are shallow and well protected from winds. The beaches are organised and equipped with sun beds & umbrellas. Water sports are also available. The harbour beach in front of the village is the port of the area, where the boats tie up, this beach is unorganised.
The village has all the facilities and amenities one would need : well-stocked mini-markets, post office, pharmacy, a doctor’s office, a butcher's shop, bakery (hot, fresh bread every morning from 9 am), various gift shops and traditional seaside shops at very reasonable prices.
Further, there is a good selection of cafes and excellent traditional tavernas, overlooking the harbour and the sea, which offer a warm welcome and a beautiful setting to enjoy some traditional Cretan food, fish as well as international dishes.
Panormo has regular bus itineraries every 30 minutes that connects Heraklion and Chania cities.

Distances to Important Locations
Super Market & Restaurants: 200 ms
Panormos Beach: 6 Kms
Rethymno Port & Town: 25 Kms
Heraklion International Airport, 67 Kms
Chania International Airport, 96.5 Kms

Car rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!