Outside the house there are two old wells, one of which, called “Pigada” (meaning “the deep well”), has been, for years, the only source of drinking water for the villagers.
The house was built by the priest Andreas Papadogiorgakis and his wife Katerinaki, who also built the chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, on the way from Gerani to Loutraki. In this house they gave birth to their son, Ioannis Papadogiorgakis, or Geraniotis, who led the struggle against the Turks, during the Cretan Revolution, along with Chalides and other leaders. Over the years, several generations of the Geraniotis family were born and raised in the house. Between 1900 and 1950, a part of the building operated as the grocery store of the area.
The house remained in the ownership of the same family, until present. Today, beautifully restored, transformed into a charming villa, with all modern comforts, still preserves original elements from its past, aiming to become “the family house” for all Crete visitors.
With respect to the history and the environment of our place, we created a unique residence, for guests seeking a comfortable, luxury stay, full of friendly atmosphere and Cretan hospitality.
You are cordially welcome !!
Geraniotis Villa is licenced with EOT reg. number 1042Κ91003178801
Geraniotis Villa is located in the heart of “Gerani”, in the municipality of Platanias. The quiet, traditional village is surrounded by olive and orange trees and is ideal for both relaxation and outdoor activities. In the neighborhood, just next to the villa there is a grocery store and a traditional café, where you can enjoy local refreshments, coffee, drinks and snacks.
Other village amenities include a bakery, a super market, a hairdresser’s, a butcher’s, a doctor, a pharmacy, and several restaurants. In short distance, lies a traditional oil mill, where, from November to January, you can follow the production process of Cretan olive oil, internationally acclaimed for its unique nutritional value.
The churches of Agios Eleftherios, and Evaggelistria, are also found in the area, together with several country chapels, like the chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, the history of which, is directly linked to the history of the Geraniotis family and house. But what really distinguishes our village, is the hospitality of its residents, the family and friendly atmosphere that is transmitted at any time to locals or visitors.
The villa is 2.5km away from Platanias, the most popular tourist resort in Chania, with great food and fun choices for both children and grown-ups, and just 1500 meters away from the beach of Gerani, where visitors can enjoy the crystal-clear, blue waters of the Cretan sea.
USEFULL DISTANCES
PLATANIAS CENTRE 2.90 km , CHANIA CITY 14 km , VENECIAN HARBOR OF CHANIA 14 km , CHANIA AIRPORT 34 km , PORT OF SOUDA-CHANIA 21 km, HERAKLION 153 km , HERAKLION AIRPORT 153 km, CHANIA GENERAL HOSPITAL 15 km.
BEACHES
GERANI, PLATANIAS, AGIA MARINA, MALEME, AGII APOSTOLI, MARATHI (AKROTIRI), SEITAN LIMANIA (AKROTIRI), BALOS, ELAFONISI, GLIKA NERA, (SFAKIA-LOUTRO), MARMARA (SFAKIA-LOUTRO)
Dear guests you are cordially welcome !!
OVERVIEW
Geraniotis Villa is a 154 sq m single storey holiday accommodation, standing on a plot of 900 sq m. It has three bedrooms (two with double bed and one with twin beds), 2 bathrooms with shower, an open plan living room with kitchen, TV and energy efficient fireplace, a second living room with TV and a double sofa-bed. The villa can accommodate up to a maximum of 8 guests. All rooms are very bright and the thick stone walls keep them warm in winter and cool in summer.
Interior dimensions:
Bedroom 1: 14.20 sq m ( 4.30 X 3.30 ), with patio door
Bedroom 2: 12.90 sq m ( 4.35 X 2.95 )
Bedroom 3: 12.90 sq m ( 4.70 X 2.75 ), with patio door
Bathroom 1: 6.70 sq m ( 4.80 X 1.40 )
Bathroom 2: 5.60 sq m ( 2.85 X 1.95 )
Exterior dimensions:
Entrance terrace: 50 sq m
Pool terrace: 48 sq m
BBQ corner: 30 sq m
Pool deck: 45 sq m
Parking lot: 70 sq m
Gardens: 270 sq m
Kitchen garden: 15 sq m
• Welcome basket with local products
• Central Air Conditioning throughout the house
• Spacious garden with flowers, aromatic and native plants
• Pre-stocking service (Send us your grocery list a week before your arrival)