Villa Mayeia has been distinguished with the 2024 Tourism Awards Bronze for Design Villa of the Year

Tucked into the southern coastal landscape of the island, Mayeia Villas provide a serene retreat for recharging in Crete. These impressive holiday villas are situated in the area of Plakias, in a beneficial location, just minutes away from the homonymous long sandy beach (just 250 meters) as well as all kinds of daily amenities, so our guests can enjoy a car-free holiday.

Mayeia Villas consists of two buildings: one featuring 3 bedrooms and another with 2 bedrooms, available for rent separately or together. This listing is specifically for the 3-bedroom building. Please note that, when booked separately, the villas share the same entrance and parking area. Otherwise, each villa is completely autonomous.

The villa is designed to accommodate up to 8 guests and the interior covers 150 sq.m.. Each one of the 3 en-suite bedrooms is a minimalist haven from the harsh sun with a clean aesthetic featuring a king-size double bed (1,60 X 2,00) equipped with high-quality DUNLOPILLO mattress and pillows, suitcase stand, open wardrobe, 32’’ TV, A/C and en-suite bathroom consisted of a shower cabin, washing basin, and toilet. The villa is comprised of three levels, connected by a central staircase, featuring one bedroom on each level.

Furthermore, the careful selection of  earthly colours, natural materials, branded furniture (Flos, Baxter, Classicon, al2, Talenti, Davide Groppi, Paola Lenti, Nemo lighs), minimal design and bohemian chic decoration of Villa Mayeia offer its guests a sense of luxury, harmony and tranquility while its clean lines create a contemporary silhouette. 

Layout

On the ground floor, guests find themselves in a cosy, open plan area with a 50’’ HDTV, energy wood burning fireplace and portable JBL bluetooth speaker. Additionally, a full kitchen, equipped with high quality, built-in appliances provides all necessary equipment for a self catered holiday, including an island counter, an upper counter oven with induction hobs, large fridge with freezer and even a wine cooler. An indoor dining area with benches is also available and the kitchen also offers outdoor access to the BBQ area. The bedroom on this level also offers a built-in sofa with a top mattress that can accommodate one guest. 

Stairs lead from the ground floor to the lower level, where you can find one more bedroom, offering a sofa chair that can be used as a single bed and accommodate one guest, balcony and direct outdoor access. Finally, a laundry room with a washer and a dryer exists on this level.

The master suite on the first floor retains the openness characteristic of the rest of the villa, offering access to a spacious veranda equipped with cozy bean bag chairs overlooking the pool and outdoor area. A second large veranda featuring a wooden sauna is also accessible from the first floor, enjoying beautiful views of the area and offering an additional sitting area, ideal to enjoy the sunset.

Exterior

To make things even better, the outdoor spaces of Villa Mayeia are designed to offer relaxation and the outdoor facilities include:

-  A 35 sq. m. private swimming pool, 1,50m deep, that can also be heated for the entire stay with an additional daily charge upon advance request.

- A beautiful, wooden, outdoor sauna for 6 people, with beautiful sea views on the first floor veranda.

-Outdoor dining area with comfortable sofas under the shade of a pergola.

- Two spacious verandas on the first floor, assorted with comfortable bean bag chairs.

- Fully equipped electric BBQ facilities (Weber Pulse 2000 Black with a Trolley)

-Private parking space.

The unique benefits of Villa Mayeia are:

- A modern coastline villa with luxury design with high standard details throughout. All the appliances and furniture are of highest quality. 

- Heated swimming pool and wooden sauna equipped with sun beds as well as an outdoor shower, offering many relaxing moments with your loved ones.

- Convenient layout and beautiful spaces surround the villa with lawn areas, plants and trees. It offers several sitting and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen and barbecue facilities.

- The villa is within walking distance to the beach of Plakias and the homonymous village. Just a short walk away you can find everything such as shops, taverns, bakeries, supermarkets and bars.

 - It is the ideal base to explore the natural south coast of Crete as it is near the best beaches such as Souda, Ammoudi, Damnoni, Schinaria and the famous palm beach of Preveli.

- The hospitality of the owner and his family who will be on hand with helpful advice and information whenever it is needed. The owners have a wide knowledge of the island and will be only willing to suggest places of interest and routes to get there.