Reviews of Property: Spacious Kera Villa has a stunning location next to the sea.

The villa was exactly as we hoped and expected. The views are simply breathtaking. We have stayed in many villas over the years but none so well equipped and comfortable as Villa Kera. The personal touches and brilliant communications with the owner made this a perfect holiday.

Crete is a lovely island and this is the first time we have visited the western end. Almyrides is a super little town and the restaurants delightful (we tried them all). Chania is magical - we loved it.

Thanks once again, we and I am sure several of our friends will be booking again in the very near future,

Villa Kera symbolisiert für uns alles das, was den Süden ausmacht. Man hat eine wundervolle Aussicht auf das Meer mit den vorgelagerten Inseln, es duftet nach Oleander, laut zirpen die Zikaden, hinter dem Haus kann man sich im grosszügigen Pool mit Blick auf die weissen Berge abkühlen und nachts begleitet einen das Wellenrauschen vom nahen Strand in den Schlaf. Die unterhalb liegende kleine Bucht erreicht man in 3 Minuten zu Fuß, sie ist flach und der Strand zwar sehr schmal, aber dafür selten voll, da es hier keine Tavernen und nur wenige Häuser gibt. Die findet man in den Nachbarbuchten beidseits in Kalyves und Almirida, mit Post, Bankautomat, Supermarkt und Tankstelle. Man kann hier gut und billig essen, direkt am Meer, es gibt touristische Infrastruktur, schöne Strände und ein bisschen Nachtleben - aber insgesamt ist es noch sehr ursprünglich. Chania ist ca. 15 Km entfernt, das Hinterland von Kalyves bietet landschaftlich reizvolle Ausflüge, die türkische Festung bei Aptera bietet einen lohnenden Ausblick und die Klöster der Halbinsel Akrotiri bei Chania sind ein lohnendes Ziel ebenso wie der alte Hafen von Rethymnon. Wir haben uns aber in der Villa Kera so wohl gefühlt, dass wir gar nicht so viel unternommen haben, wie wir eigentlich vorhatten. Wir haben den tollen Meerblick vom Dach aus genossen, uns den Wind, der die Hitze gut erträglich macht, um die Nase wehen lassen und das unglaubliche Blau der Ägäis bewundert. Da es in der Umgebung sehr ruhig ist, kann man sich so sehr gut erholen. Das Haus und der Pool werden regelmäßig schnell und effektiv gereinigt, ebenso wie der Garten gepflegt wird. Und die Informationen der Vermieter sind so umfangreich, wie man es ganz selten erlebt. Man bekommt sogar vorher eine CD mit Fotos, Anfahrtsbeschreibung, Ausflugstips, Bedienungsanleitungen für Geräte und hilfreichen Telefonnummern zugeschickt. Perfekt! Villa Kera belegt einen Spitzenplatz in der Liste der Ferienhäuser, die wir bisher gemietet haben. Wir werden wiederkommen. Und freuen uns schon jetzt darauf.

Beautiful villa in a stunning setting.We had a great week in Kera. The villa was everything and more.The property is a credit to the owners who could not have been more proffessional and helpful providing everything that was required to make it a great holiday. Great to have a mid week cleaning service provided. Hard to tear youself away from the villa but lots to see and do nearby or further afield if you want to explore the west of the area.

If you want beautiful views, peace and quiet, a lovely big villa and a fantastic pool then Kera Villa is the place to stay. We have just spent two weeks here and had a fabulous time.
The villa, pool and gardens are all maintained to a very high standard by the local english team. The villa is extremely comfortable with lots of spaceand the kitchen is newly fitted and had everything you would need. There are various places outside to sit and enjoy the views of Kera Bay and out to sea. Sitting on one of the patios with a glass of wine watching the light fading and the moon rise, perfect!
The pool is a great size and all the same depth which is great for me as I'm not a very confident swimmer but it was also good for my husband who had plenty of room to do laps. The pool is very private and although not heated it had a minimum temperature of 76 degrees.
We didn't hire a car, so walked to the nearest towns of Almirida and Kalyves. Almirida was the smaller of the two and was about a 25 minute walk away, it had some nice tavernas on the sea front and a few food shops. We preferred Kalyves (20 Minute walk) as it was bigger and offered more choice of tavernas and shops, the seafront and beach are also nicer than Almirida. The whole area is very hilly and there are steep slopes up and down to both towns, so if you're not very fit you will probably need a car. However if you want to get fitter then this is the ideal place to do it!
We didn't do any sight seeing as it was too hard to drag ourselves away from the villa and pool. We relaxed as soon as we arrived and enjoyed every minute. We had the pleasure of meeting Pattie and Mick briefly whilst we were out there as they were visiting friends, they have done so much work on the property and it is a credit to them both.
We will definitely return in the future as we enjoyed it so much.

We stayed at Kera Villa this Summer. A wonderful house, beautiful large pool and stunning location. Extremely helpful owners. Good location to explore Western Crete. Good quality tavernas nearby in Almerida and in Vamos. Facilities include a wonderful barbecue on the terrace. Highly recommended.

How often do you arrive at a holiday destination and know almost immediately that you must return? That's what happened to us at the beautiful Kera Villa, set in a perfect garden and with stunning sea views from every window, most of them showing the wide sweep of Almerida bay.
On our return home we immediately booked two weeks next year (this year we stayed for one week in late April). At this time the wildflowers are amazing - whole fields of them - and we enjoyed visits to Chania and the nearby archeological site at Aptera. The local tavernas, overlooking the sea, are romantic and all Cretans seem to really enjoy contact with holidaymakers, and not just for our Euros. They are naturally courteous and hospitable.
Kera villa delivered everything and more that was promised on the website: it is spacious, comfortable, a real home-from-luxury-home, and immaculately maintained by an all-English staff. The owner's pre-holiday contact and information was prompt, friendly and helpful and we have already recommended the villa to family and friends.
The area is surrounded by beautiful walking country and there's lots to explore in the whole island. What's not to like?

We rented the house for a week and were very pleased with the location, amenities, and everything. The large pool, with comfortable chairs, made it difficult to leave the property. Well-stocked kitchen was nice, as were laundry facilities, and the views were simply breath-taking. Beautiful flowers all over the yards, and so many nice areas that could allow for privacy. Very peaceful and quiet, except for the crickets and birds! Great memories, thanks so much.

After visiting this area of Crete for twelve years we were delighted to find such a beautiful home in such a superb location. Wherever you are in Kera Villa there are magnificent views to delight you. The front of the house has stunning sea views whilst the rear looks out to the beautiful White Mountains. The property is situated at Kera which is particularly convenient to the many facilities offered in the area. As well as a beach on your doorstep, Kalives is an authentic Cretan town while Almirida offers all the facilities of a holiday resort. There are many tavernas nearby and a short drive inland finds genuine Greek cooking with amazing value for money.
However, if like us, you will find it difficult to drag yourself away from the Villa. The house has a superbly equipped kitchen and the veranda offers a splendid al fresco dining area. The pool at the Villa is large and has many little areas in which to relax and enjoy the sunshine. The property is in an extensive plot and so your privacy and solitude is guaranteed.
Pattie and Mick the owners of the property are a pleasure to deal with and the house and its grounds are very well maintained. They have a great back-up team in Crete and the house and pool is kept spotless.
Kera Villa provides a beautiful home with many more facilities than the average holiday rental. We love the place and have no hesitation in recommending the property. It is a privilege to stay there.