Holiday home for max. 6 adults + 3 children
Koutsouras, Crete, (Lasithi), Greece

Beautifully renovated stone villa combines past and modern comforts all year - ideal also for winter season. Contemporary décor blends harmoniously with natural stone and wood elements in an unparalleled ambiance of serenity and elegance. Hammocks and lounge chairs underneath grape vine pergola keep you serene and relaxed. Lemonia features 2 master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, plus a 3rd bedroom that can sleep 4. The gated property has two outdoor patios (one shaded with a large lemon tree, the other sunny), a happy long history, and authentic, hand-made decorations. In cool months, an indoor fireplace converts the summer house into a warm cozy cottage. Lemonia (= Lemon tree) - Paradisos villas - is found in Koutsourás, a quiet, agricultural village in South-Eastern Crete. It is less than 2 km west of the tourist town of Makry Gialos, 23 km east of Ierapetra, and 33 km from Sitia. Located only ~3 minutes’ walk from a local pebble beach, bakery, and coffee shops, patisserie, super markets, bars, restaurants, and pharmacy, the villa combines romantic seclusion with proximity to modern comforts. A large sand beach is found only 2 km away in Makry Gialos. Breathtaking coasts, over 330 days of sunshine per year and a mild climate, are the elements that compose the unrivaled beauty of the natural environment of Southeast Crete - the area that the Minoans had chosen for recreation and relaxation can become your own destination that provides you with unforgettable experiences. Traditional Cretan villages, scenic bays and unique routes compose a really inimitable Mediterranean landscape.

Inspired by the beauty of the Cretan land, natural elements and modernity blends in perfect harmony with a sense of unparalleled comfort. Lemonia (= Lemon tree) features 2 separate master suites with en-suite bathrooms, a comfy sitting area with fireplace, a stone dining table that fits 8, modern bathrooms with walk-in shower cabin and/or spa tub, and a large private patio with view to the garden and to the Zen huge outdoor spa tub. A third large bedroom with 3 single beds, one of which is for special needs. There is also a chair bed that can sleep a 4th child. One bathroom has a spa tub; the other two have walk-in showers. One of the bathrooms is fully wheelchair-accessible. Hammocks and lounge chairs underneath grape vine pergola keep you serene and relaxed. The whole villa is ground level and handicapped accessible. Built in 1935, Lemonia has been fully renovated to nicely blend contemporary and traditional accents. Bedroom 1: Queen bed, en-suite bathroom - sleeps one couple Bedroom 2: Double bed, en-suite bathroom - sleeps one couple Bedroom 3: 2 adjoining single beds + special needs bed + one chair that opens into a bed - sleeps one couple or up to 4 children.

Included in the price is indoor cleaning and linen change once a week for bookings longer than a week. Additional cleaning is possible at a small extra cost.

Lovely garden with mature trees: pine, pecan, lemon, vineyards with tasty grapes, fig and pomegranate trees. Enclosed secluded private area. The outdoor area offers: - Outdoor, built-in stone Barbecue - Marble dining table, shaded by lemon tree - Outdoor Pool Shower - Large (3.5 x 4 meters) outdoor Whirlpool Tub - Sun beds, outdoor tables, and lounge chairs - Pebble swimming beach (with bars and restaurants) within a 3-minute walk of the villa - Parking - Outdoor garden, landscaped with local Cretan herbs, blossoming flowers, local plants that prosper in the area. - Well-designed, relaxing, night lighting - Automatic watering system - Automatic garage door - Access code entrance

Serenity and relaxation... Tradition and modern comforts... Past and present beautifully blended together... The whole villa is ground level and handicapped accessible. LARGER groups can combine multiple Paradisos villas. A quiet pebble beach with bar and restaurants is located only a 3 minute walk away. A large sand beach is found only 2 km away. ECO-tourism: Pick your own seasonal organic vegetables and fruit from our gardens. Filtered drinking water.

The property is located only a few km away from the tourist town of Makry Gialos, as well as traditional Cretan mountain villages with numerous authentic tavernas and bars. The nearest airports are in Sitia (36 km) and Heraklion (114 km; private transportation can be arranged at a fee). Breathtaking coasts, over 330 days of sunshine per year and a mild climate, are the elements that compose the unrivaled beauty of the natural environment of Southeast Crete - the area that the Minoans had chosen for recreation and relaxation can become your own destination that provides you with unforgettable experiences. Traditional Cretan villages, scenic bays and unique routes compose a really inimitable Mediterranean landscape. We can coordinate excursions and tours.