Vacation home Orelia by Interhome

Type of building: bungalow. size of property: 7000m². year of construction: 2013.
The natural stone villa is located on the crest of a small hill near the village of Kamilari (1km) overlooking the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the peak of the Psiloritis mountain range, not far from the beautiful sandy beach of the seaside resort of Kalamaki (2km).

- The terrace is fully equipped with tables and chairs and a parasol.
- The 82sqm freshwater pool (plus a separate children's pool of 12sqm) and the terrace offer
free use of sun loungers and parasols.
- The use of beach towels is free of charge.
- Private car park free of charge.

The natural stone villa has its own entrance with a private terrace and a private freshwater pool 6 x 4 m (1.20 m deep) for your exclusive use, so you can enjoy your coffee or your meals in complete serenity at any time of the day. Whenever you arrive to start your holiday, everything you need for a pleasant stay will be waiting for you, including a welcome basket.

The villa of 55 square metres (plus 11 square metres of wooden loft) with traditional furniture, was only renovated in 2017 and has a living room with an integrated wooden loft bed with double bed, a separate bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom, suitable for 2-4 people.

The stone villa has a fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances (electric hob with oven, extractor fan, fridge with integrated freezer, filter coffee and espresso machine, toaster, kettle, electric fruit juicer), together with crockery, glassware and cookware.

The bathroom is well equipped with shower cubicle, shampoo, towel sets, hairdryer and a first aid medicine kit.

- High quality heating and air conditioning.
- Ironing set.
- Plasma TV with satellite channels.
- Lockable safe.
- Free Wi-Fi in the rooms and pool area.
- Bed linen and towels are changed twice a week and cleaning is done twice a week.
twice a week.

Kamilari, a quiet village in southern Crete
Kamilari is located in the south of Crete, very close to Tymbaki, Mires and the coastal villages of Kalamaki and Matala. Kamilari is 4 km from the archaeological site of Phaistos and is an ideal location for those wishing to explore the beautiful Messara Valley with its picturesque villages, rich history and the beautiful bays and beaches of southern Crete. Kamilari is built on three hills. It is a quiet place with panoramic views of the olive groves of the plain of Messara, the peaks of Psiloritis and the Mediterranean Sea.
The village is very close to the beaches of the region. You will experience the impressive, traditional character of the small houses, the picturesque alleys and their unique views. It has all the characteristics of a typical Cretan village with a small main square, the church and the traditional, colourful cafes.

Visit the organic market in Kamilari at the Kamilari - Kalamaki junction every Sunday from 8am to 2pm, with organic and local products from the nearby villages. Small art and craft jewellery are also on sale here.
The local weekend market in Mires, which takes place every Saturday, is well worth a visit. Farmers from the Messara plain offer all kinds of fruit and vegetables and more.

In recent years, a number of artists from the mainland and abroad have settled in Kamilari and art exhibitions are held here from time to time.

The name of the village, myths and history
"Kamilaris" means camel driver and is a name that dates back to Byzantine times. According to some estimates, Kamilaris and the castle guard date back to 1583.
But the history here goes back much further. In 1959, a vaulted tomb dating back to the Bronze Age (2000 to 3000 years before our era) was discovered near the village.
We also have our local myths. In the settlement of Metochi, just outside the village of Kamilari, lived Epimenides, one of the seven sages of ancient Greece. Legend has it that he spent 57 years in a deep sleep.
Our village is well preserved. In the years when Crete was plagued by raids, Kamilari proved to be an ideal location - on a hill that was protected from damage.

Facilities in your neighbourhood
Health facilities
Doctors: There are general practitioners as well as specialists in Moires (14 km) and Timbaki (7 km). Most doctors speak English and many also speak German and Italian.
Dentists: You will also find good dentists in Moires and Timbaki. You can choose between several.
Health centre: The nearest health centre for emergencies is the Mires Health Centre (Kentro Ygias). There are several hospitals in Heraklion. In a medical emergency you should call 166 for an ambulance. With international insurance, emergency treatment is free for all.

Cash machines: There are ATMs in almost every town - in our area the closest ones are in Kalamaki, Timbaki and Mires. Very often you will also find ATMs in tourist resorts such as Matala and Agia Galini. MasterCard or Visa credit cards are accepted by almost all shops.

Internet access: The south of Crete has a large number of internet cafés and many restaurants offer WLAN. In Kalamaki, most restaurants and cafes are equipped with WLAN.

Opening hours: Due to our hot summers, most shops close for a siesta from lunchtime until the afternoon. To compensate for this, they have extended opening hours in the evening. Kiosks ("periptero") rarely close for siesta and are often open late into the night.
- Banks are open Monday to Thursday from 8.00 am to 2.30 pm and on Fridays from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
- Post offices are open Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.
- Shop opening hours vary from 8 or 9 am to 1 or 2 pm and again from 5 or 5.30 pm to 8.30 or 9 pm.
- Most souvenir shops are open continuously from 8 or 9 am until 10 pm or longer.
To be really sure, you should always check the opening hours displayed at the entrance.
Post: Postcards and stamps can be bought at the supermarket (on the square) in Kamilari. You can also hand in your post there.

Our name
According to mythology, "Orelia" was the fairy who could tell the time simply by observing the position of the sun.

The family
Babis, a former sea captain and his young daughter Voula will attend to all your needs. The family owns and runs a farm (peppers) and it is possible to visit it on short excursions.
The family will be happy to give you tips for excursions in the area and can always be contacted by telephone.

Voula studied philosophy in Athens but her love for Crete brought her back to the beautiful island. Her father, a former captain, built the villas and the new luxury flats with the utmost respect for the island's architecture. In addition to their involvement in agriculture, the family has a special focus on what Crete is famous for: "Cretan hospitality".

Basic information
- Pets allowed: none
- is located in: Complex
- type of building: bungalow
- size of property: 7000 m²
- year of construction: 2013
- Year of the last complete renovation : 2017
- detached house
- non-smoking
- Number of bedrooms: 1
- Number of bathrooms: 1

Top features
- WiFi
- air conditioning: Everywhere
- heating: Everywhere
- terrace
- garden: For sole use
- completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge)
- outdoor pool
- ㄴ for sole use
- ㄴ maximum depth: 100 cm
- ㄴ length: 400 cm
- ㄴ width: 600 cm
- Total of private car parking spaces: More than 10
- ㄴ of which garage spaces: None
- ㄴ of which carport spaces: None
- ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: None

Sleeping
bedroom 2
- 2x single bed
in the living area
- double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width)
- bunk bed
- child's bed/ baby's cot

Bathroom
bathroom 2
- shower
- basin
- toilet
- hair dryer

Cooking/Living
- coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, filter coffee machine
- fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge
- stove: electric stove
- oven
- toaster
- electric kettle
- number of dining tables: no
- number of seats: no
- fireplace

Entertainment
- TV: satellite TV

For children
- high chair

Utility
- washing machine: For sole use in the object
- iron
- safe

Outside area
- roof terrace
- outside shower

Surroundings
- view: sea/lake
- Nearest town centre: 1,0 km
- Grocery store: 1,0 km
- going out: 1,0 km
- restaurant: 1,0 km
- airport: 68,0 km
- port: 65,0 km
- distance public transport: 1,0 km
- beach: 2,0 km
- sandy beach: 2,0 km
- sea: 2,0 km
- bicycle hire: 2,0 km
- riding facility: 3,0 km



Included in price:
Air-conditioning
Bed linen (initial supply)
Change of bed linen
ERV cancellation insurance
Intermediate cleaning
Power costs
Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest)
Tea towels
Change of bed linen and towels
outdoor parking space
Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees
Towels (initial supply)
Wireless internet access (WIFI)
Washing Machine

incl. in the price but needs to be booked beforehand:
Cot (up to 2 years)

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