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Villa Zara

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A wooden table with chairs and a bottle, set on a balcony with stone walls and a view of the sea and mountains.
A rooftop pool with a view of the sea, a pergola, and outdoor furniture.
A coastal town with a beach, rocky cliffs, and buildings along the coastline.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the sea through a sliding glass door.
A stone building with a staircase leading to a second floor, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Art of Living Glass Factory

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Plaka, Crete
  • Place, Art of Living Glass Factory
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting.
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Map
Plaka, Crete

What's nearby

  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 24 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Lake Kournas - 29 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Souvlakerie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Heliostasi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Platanoz Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Zara have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Zara?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Zara on 27 October 2026 start from NZ$1,735, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Zara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Zara?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Zara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Zara?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Zara located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Art of Living Glass Factory, Almyrida Beach and Koutalas Beach. Kera is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

October sun in Villa Plaza

Our extended family stays in villa Zara every year and it is our ‘happy place’ where we always feel relaxed and distant from the pressures of the U.K. There are excellent restaurants in nearby Plaka (especially the incredible Elpis) and it is a short drive to great beaches at Almerida and Kalives. The villa itself has a great pool and good facilities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb!

Great house with a very nice pool with a fabulous view in the sea.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2024
Hi Marlies, thank you for taking the time to leave a 10/10 rating for Villa Zara. We are pleased to hear that you loved the villa and had a great time there! We hope to have the opportunity to host you at one of our villas in the future. Best wishes from Erry, Freelance Villas
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Family Holiday

Villa Zara was perfect for our family holiday. The set up around the pool was brilliant - so many different spots to take in the beautiful views, read in the shade and soak up the sun. Easy walk to Plaka for some lovely tavernas. Great support from Diane and the team. We loved it!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2022
Thanks Amanda, it is great to get such positive feedback, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes from Jane, Freelance Villas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos really don’t do Villa Zara justice - the panoramic views don’t just offer the sea but also the stunning white mountains. The outside area offers so much space and options for enjoying the weather and the pool is excellent, if a little bracing in May! (Don’t be put off, it’s lovely once you have done a lap).We received very clear instructions to get to the villa and on arrival received a welcome pack with some essentials. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the house is well equipped if you want to self-cater. Cleaning staff were friendly and very efficient.The nearby village of Plaka offers a number of local tavernas and make a point to hunt out the Emerald bar for a lovely view of the sunset while enjoying your meal.We would completely recommend this stay to others and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved loved LOVED Villa Zara!

This villa was perfection.. location, view, pool, shady area to eat and cleanliness.. we loved walking to Plaka. We loved Almyrida to eat. We loved the beach at Kalyves.. it was just a perfect holiday for our family! We met some friends at Bali Beach one day as this was a good half way point to where they were staying and this was really fun. There wasn’t a thing we would change - we had the best holiday and with the English summer weather being so bad, what a year to choose our first family Crete holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2023
Hi Katie, thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review of Villa Zara! We are pleased to hear that you had a really great stay, loved everything about the villa and enjoyed exploring the area. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future! Best wishes from Erry, Freelance Villas
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning villa in a beautiful location.

The location is perfect, with only a short (10 minute) walk to the Plaka village for the tavernas and local supermarkets. The stunning views from the terrace and poolside, especially the sunsets make this a fantastic location for a holiday. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was essential, and the pool a blessing for cooling off in the hot Cretan sun. Access to t Poolside shower wasn’t working which was a pity. Plenty outside taps though to rinse off suncream before cooling off in the pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another fantastic Freelance villa

Lovely location, super pool, spacious bedrooms, lovely outdoor and bbq area. Helpful and welcoming owners. Fantastic views. My husband and his friends have commented that it would be much better if the toaster had 4 slots rather than 2 because it takes too long to make toast for everyone in the morning! 🤣 I am almost embarrassed to give this feedback as everything else was perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
Hi Jean, thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review of Villa Zara. We are pleased to hear that you had a great stay at the villa. We hope to have the opportunity to host you at one of our villas in the future. Best wishes from Erry, Freelance Villas
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best view in Crete!

I have been visiting Crete with Freelance for about 20 years and have stayed in many of their excellent villas, but I think Villa Zara must top the list! The house itself is fine, with 3 en-suite bedrooms. The kitchen and living area is small but perfectly adequate and the outside area is huge. There is a large swimming pool, large barbecue area and large grassed area. The view sweeps around from the beautiful Lefki Ora mountains to Souda Bay and the Akrotiri Peninsular. The arrival instructions!! I'll write an email to you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved it !!

We were all overwhelmed by our stay at this wonderful villa in Almirida. It is large, spacious and airy, with many different outside areas in which to relax and enjoy the incredible views. The photos really don't do justice to the amazing sea views you get of the bay - and the fabulous sunsets. We only had a week here this year and very happily spent 3 days just chilling out at the villa. We had all we needed there! The pool is fantastic. The local supermarket in Plaka, has everything you could need - with the restaurants in the village providing a variety of atmospheres and menus. This is our third time in the area, and the best villa we have stayed in. Diana at Freelance Villas was really helpful and on hand at any time to help with any queries we had. We loved it! David , Date of arrival - 14 August 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our family (six adults and two infants) spend our Summer holiday in Villa Zara every year because of

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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Villa Zara

Our second stay at Villa Zara did not disappoint. A lovely villa but the best parts are the amazing outside terraces, pool, garden and views.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicest vacation

Everything was perfect and we will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Howells family stay at Villa Zara

Our family of 6 stay at the beautiful Villa Zara every year and we always regard it as our ‘happily place’ where we can all relax and enjoy the pool and the amazing view. We have got to know the local restaurants and shop in Plaka and look forward to seeing them each year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous villa in superb location

We were all overwhelmed by our stay at this wonderful villa. It is large, spacious and airy, with many different outside areas in which to relax and enjoy the incredible views. The photos really don't do justice to the amazing views you get of the bay - and the fabulous sunsets. We only had a week here this year and very happily spent 3 days just chilling out at the villa. We had all we needed there! The pool is fantastic. The local supermarket in Plaka, has everything you could need - with the restaurants in the village providing a variety of atmospheres and menus. This is our third time in the area, and the best villa we have stayed in. Diana at Freelance Villas was really helpful and on hand at any time to help with any queries we had. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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