Carla's House

Carla's House

Carla's House 

 Category E  Sleeps 4-7 (minimum occupancy of 4)

Carla's is a handsome stone-built Cretan house in the small village of Tsivaras a few minutes drive from the sandy beaches of Kalives and Almirida, and close to the traditional centre of Vamos with it's local shops and renowned tavernas.  Carla's has a private swiming pool set within a large secluded garden with lovely countryside views. A perfect family retreat available to couples off-peak. Carls House is close to all amenities.

Downstairs traditional Cretan archways divide the kitchen, dining and living room. The fully fitted kitchen is therefore separate from the comfortable sitting area with sofa and fireplace, CD,TV/DVD (TV for use only with DVD player). Bathroom with shower. A washing machine is provided.

The wooden staircase leads to the double bedroom, twin bedroom and second bathroom (with shower). The large outside balcony terrace has a sea view is ideal for al-fresco dining and may be accessed either via the double bedroom or from the landing next to the twin room. It offers a perfect setting for watching the sun set. 

The third bedroom also has a bathroom with shower and its own studio facilities in the smaller wing of the house accessed up stone steps outside. It has a separate dining/kitchen area with a simply fitted kitchen, dining table and chairs and a small living room with sofa.

Outdoors:  Large terrace and gravelled garden area with gazebo (outside terrace with tiled roof) with table and chairs ideal for eating outside. Alternatively there is a second table and chairs beside the pool. The swimming pool includes a large shallow paddling area. Please note access to the house and gardens is via a number of steps.

Tsivaras has one cafeneon/grocery store. There is a local, small quiet beach (Kera) that you can walk to, 2 km away from the house. The village of Kalives with tavernas, shops and sandy beaches is just 5 minutes drive away, as is Vamos with it's traditional shops, cafes, tavernas and small art gallery.  

Pool measures 6m x 5m with depth of 1m to 1.6m. Childs pool is 3m x 5 m, depth of 0.5m

Recent client comments:

"A lovely relaxing quiet house. Pool was brilliant, sea was also good (Kera Beach) and the house was well situated for visiting other places."

Clients are reminded that they should take all proper precautions in the pool area at all times.