Crete - Villas and Houses to rent from Crete Direct

<body> <h1>Villas, Houses and Property to rent from Crete Direct</h1> <h2>Private traditional country houses and villas in Crete for both long term rental and short term holidays</h2> We have an exclusive selection of Villas, Country Houses, Luxury Tents and property in Crete, available for rent all the year round, by week, month, or quarter. These provide a haven in which to relax and sample Cretan life away from the main tourist areas but are also excellent exploration bases and within reach of excitement and entertainment as and when you want it. When you rent a villa from Crete Direct, you really do deal with the island of Crete directly. This is reflected in the low prices of our villas, our immediate responses and our personal service, tailored to what you want. We are your on-the-spot experts - no-one else knows and loves the intimate magic of this place more than we do. Our Individual Private Country Houses are all located in the beautiful unspoiled county of Kissamos on the north-western tip of the island. This is an agricultural and fishing area and our houses offer peace and privacy away from tourist developments of any kind. These traditional houses are available for long term rental periods and are fully equipped for all year round occupation. Our Holiday Villas are for those who would like to stay in the same general area: in village settings yet closer to the lively city of Chania (sometimes called Hania or Xania) and its Mediterranean excitement and entertainment. These houses are in more social, neighbourly settings and they offer a very economical way of touring and enjoying this wonderful area. Our holiday villas are available by the day between March and November.<br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/fillio.htm">Fillio, Livadia</a>  4 Persons This is a brand new villa on the far west coast of Crete, half way between Fallasarna and the island of Elafonisi, which can be seen from the balcony. Villa Fillio is only just available and is our most luxurious house ever with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and TWO swimming pools! <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/zoe.htm">Zoé, near Elafonisi</a> Villa Zoé is located on the west coast of Crete between the world famous beaches of Elafonisi and Fallasarna - around 5 kilometres from the monastery of Chrisoskalitisa and 10 kilometres from the pretty mountain villages of Elos and Kefali. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/athina.htm">Athiná, near Elafonisi</a>  Approached from a small road, Villa Athiná has its own private entrance leading to a broad sweeping terrace that runs the width of the house - all of which face the sea. The swimming pool is at the front of the terrace and neither are overlooked by other buildings, or roads, or pathways etc. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/emilia.htm">Emilia, Drapanias, Kissamos</a> This is one of the most beautiful and yet simple country houses in Western Crete. Two km along the coast, in the corner of the bay at Nopigia, the sandy beach gives way to rocky grandeur and wonderful countryside for walking and exploring. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/chrysanthi.htm">Chrysanthi, Daratso near Chania</a> A modern, traditionally-styled and beautifully built one-bedroom house.<br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/elene-hera.htm">Elene and Villa Hera, in Elos</a> In the mountain village of Elos, between Kissamos and Elafonisi, two brand-new, two-bedroom stone built villas with air-conditioning and private pools, set amongst huge trees and woodlands. Perfect for a hideaway couple, two couples travelling together, or a small family.<br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/christina.htm">Christina, Kissamos</a> This beautiful three-storey house, set in a half- acre of olive groves, has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a luxuriously furnished sitting room and dining area, plus a kitchen with the latest in modern fittings and appliances.<br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/persephonealexandra.htm">Persephone and Alexandra, Deratso, near Chania</a> Two modern, traditionally-styled and beautifully built two-bedroom houses.<br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/maria.htm">Maria, Kissamos</a> Fitted and furnished in the local style, this is a fully equipped, two - bedroom traditional house. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/dimitra.htm">Dimitra</a> This house is unique in its traditional authenticity and will greatly appeal to those who really do want to immerse themselves in the peace of the mountains in this beautiful area. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/lemonia.htm">Lemonia</a> The house sits on what was once the twisting main road from Chania to Kastelli. It is in a central position in the best part of the village. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/katiaeva.htm">Katia and Eva</a> Villas Katia and Eva are both architect-designed, traditional-style buildings constructed entirely of natural stone but incorporating every modern facility to best European standards. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/joanna.htm">Joanna, Kissamos</a> Fitted and furnished in the local Cretan style, this is a fully equipped, two - bedroom traditional house. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/ariadne.htm">Ariadne, Drapanias</a> Perhaps more of a romantic cottage than a villa, this sweet little house sits almost in the centre of Drapanias, a quiet village close to the sea near Kissamos-Kastelli, in North West Crete. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/elenisapartment.htm">Eleni's Apartment, Kissamos Kasteli</a> This is a luxuriously furnished, three bedroom, brand new, first floor apartment just on the outskirts of Kissamos-Kastelli town centre. <br /> <a href="eng/villas/yannisapartment.htm">Yanni’s Apartment</a>, Central Chania 2 - 4 Persons A modern, beautifully furnished, ground-floor, 2/3 bedroom apartment located in a quiet, leafy residential street. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/welcome/index.htm">Welcome to Crete Direct</a> <br /> <a href="eng/winter-rental/index.htm">Winter Rental Programme</a> All of our long-term rental houses are, of course, available all year round and several of our holiday houses are also suitable for the mild Cretan winter. For our 2008/9 winter programme we have selected those that we think are the most comfortable and the closest to facilities.<br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/crete/index.htm">More about the Beautiful Island of Crete</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/indexhouses.htm">Private Individual Traditional Houses in the North West of the island</a> Our Traditional Houses are all located in the beautiful unspoiled county of Kissamos on the north-western tip of the island. This is not tourist or holiday accommodation - these houses are for rent for those who want to live here for a while. These individual private houses are generally available for longer-term rental periods from 13 weeks or more, although we can offer them for shorter periods on occasions, for those who want to try the idea before committing to a longer stay. All these houses are fully equipped for all-year-round occupation. <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/villas/indexholiday.htm">Holiday Villas and Apartments</a> Our Holiday Villas are for rent to those who seek a holiday break in the calm and authenticity of a village location and the countryside - yet be fairly close to a town or to the lively city of Chania (sometimes called Hania or Xania) with its Mediterranean excitement and entertainment. The houses range in size from large three-bedroom villas with pool and air-conditioning etc, through to two-person mini-villas in more social, neighbourly settings. All offer excellent value and a high standard of accommodation for either a holiday or for a longer period. Our holiday accommodation is available by the day between March and November, and you can rent for as long as you wish, and come and go any day of the week. <br /> <a href="eng/longtermrental/index.htm">Long term rental Traditional houses in the North west of the island</a> <span class="class1">Our traditional houses are located in the heart of real Crete amongst real Cretan people, with their genuine way of life. These are not holiday houses, nor are they sited in holiday areas. Each is an individual and private property. All properties are detached or semi-detached houses with private gardens and entrances</span> <br /> <a href="eng/longtermrental/movinghere.htm">Buying Property - Long-term Rental</a> If you are contemplating moving here and investing money in a property and want to “try before you buy” then we can guide you and point you in the right direction.<span class="class1"> Live here for a while with no risk. Our prices are based on monthly inclusive rentals tailored to the period of your stay so please ask us for a specific quotation appropriate to your circumstances. <br /> </span><a href="eng/longtermrental/sabbaticals.htm">Sabbaticals - Long-term Rental of our Country Houses and property</a> Crete Direct's long-term rental Traditional Houses are all fully furnished and equipped as permanent homes. These are not holiday houses, nor are they sited in holiday areas: these properties are located instead in the heart of real Crete amongst real Cretan people, with their genuine way of life. These houses are available for thirteen-week sabbatical periods or longer. <br /> <br /> <a href="eng/winter-rental/index.htm">Winter 2009/10</a> Crete Direct has long-term rental Traditional Houses available all year round and now several of our Holiday Villas are also available for the mild Cretan winter. For our 2009/10 winter programme we have selected those Holiday Villas that we think are the most comfortable and the closest to facilities but there may also be other options and alternatives available, so if you don’t see what you want do please ask.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/property/index.htm">Houses, Land and Property for sale</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/beaches/index.htm">Beaches of West Crete</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/howtorent/index.htm">Renting a house or villa</a><br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/gettinghere/index.htm">Transport, Car Hire and Travel to your holiday villa</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/eng/howtorent/index.htm">Contracts, Conditions, Information, and Contact</a> <br /> <a href="eng/camping/index.htm">Camping</a> Budget Camping 'Villas-under-Canvas' Fully-equipped and furnished luxury frame tents ready-pitched at some of the most beautiful beachside camping parcs in the north west of the island. All you need to bring is your swimsuit and an appetite! <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/fr/index.htm">Version Française - Maisons traditionnelles et Villas de vacances à louer</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/nl/index.htm">Nederlandse versie - Verhuur van villas en landelijke woningen op Kreta</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-direct.com/deutsch/index.htm">Deutsche version - Land- und Ferienhäuser auf Kreta zu Vermieten</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.crete-alfresco.com/">Camping holidays</a> NEW - visit our site at Crete Alfresco - fabulous camping holidays in the spectacular bay of Kissamos. Enjoy an exciting fun-packed holiday in a warm, peaceful paradise - close to the sea, the sand, the sun and the stars. Experience the bright clean air and the joy of the simple freedom of living under canvas in one of our huge fully-equipped luxury frame tents.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.ianwilson.eu/">Management and Marketing by Ian Wilson</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.prima-italia.com/">Prima Italia offers value-for-money, top quality hotels, pensions and guest-houses along with apartments, villas and houses to rent for both the short or long term. </a> </body>