Life at the Villa
The Experience
At The Echo of the Sea, the stay unfolds gently. Mornings begin with light and sea air. Afternoons slow down in the shade. Evenings gather around the table, with the water always in view. What makes this place memorable is not only what it offers, but how each part of the day feels. That rhythm is what guests remember most.
Morning
Begin with light, air, and quiet movement
The first hours of the day are among the most beautiful here. The sea is calm, the light is soft, and the villa feels especially still. It is a natural time for a slow start: opening the curtains, stepping outside barefoot, stretching by the water, or simply sitting with a coffee before the day begins.
There is no fixed ritual to follow. The setting already does most of the work. Morning at the villa is simply a chance to wake up more gently, with the horizon in front of you and the noise of everyday life further away.
After the beach
A pause in the shade
After time in the sea, the rhythm changes. The garden and the shaded corners of the grounds become places to cool down, rest, and slow your pace. Under the olive and tamarisk trees, the atmosphere feels more grounded: dry earth, moving leaves, filtered light, and the sound of distant waves.
These are the kinds of spaces guests return to naturally. Not because they are programmed, but because they offer relief. A short pause after swimming can easily become one of the calmest parts of the day.
Water, sound, and stillness
Quiet corners that change the mood of the day
The villa is shaped not only by views, but by atmosphere. In certain parts of the grounds, the sound of water, breeze, birds, and the sea creates a softer kind of attention. These are the places where guests read, rest, listen, or simply do very little.
The result is not theatrical. It is subtle, and that is exactly why it stays with people.
Shared moments
Long lunches, open-air dinners, and time that stretches
As the day opens up, the villa becomes a place to gather. The outdoor kitchen, the sea-facing dining areas, and the open grounds all support a slower, more generous way of spending time together. Meals take longer, conversations drift, and the hours feel less divided.
The experience is not built only around privacy and retreat, but also around togetherness: cooking, sharing a table, sitting under the trees, and letting the evening unfold without hurry.
What is included
The setting that shapes every day
A stay at The Echo of the Sea is shaped by the physical elements of the property — the pool, the beach, the outdoor kitchen, the light, the shade — and by the ease with which all of them are accessible throughout the day.
Pool & Jacuzzi
A 50 m² heated saltwater pool with Roman steps and a maximum depth of 1.45 metres sits at the heart of the grounds. The pool is maintained three times a week in the early morning. An outdoor Jacuzzi for three to four guests is available alongside, heated year-round on request.
Direct Beach Access
Three private gates connect the villa grounds directly to Lakkoi Beach on the Libyan Sea. Complimentary water sports equipment — SUP boards and paddles, canoes, kayaks, snorkelling masks and fins, and life jackets — is included in every stay. The beach is calmest in the morning and typically quiet throughout the day.
Outdoor Kitchen & Dining
The outdoor kitchen is fully equipped for al fresco cooking: a Clementi gas pizza oven, a Napoleon gas BBQ, a Cretan herb garden, and a lounge area with fireplace, sofa, and music streaming. A shaded marble dining table for eight sits under the tamarisk trees, sea-facing, with a secondary table for four alongside the kitchen.
Bedrooms & Suites
Three bedrooms sleep up to eight guests across two distinct structures. The Master Suite and Family Suite are in the main building; the Detached Guest Room is a private structure eight metres away, with its own entrance and outdoor shower. Every bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, smart TV, and a sea-view balcony.
Indoor Kitchen & Living
The main kitchen is fully equipped with a marble island and a Sage Oracle Touch espresso machine. A curated wine cabinet selected by sommelier Iro Koliakoudakis is available to guests. Starlink Wi-Fi, a PlayStation 5 with games subscription, and a music streaming system are provided throughout, along with a KNX smart home system for lighting and climate.
Services on Request
A private chef, in-villa massage, yoga and Pilates, wine tasting hosted by sommelier Iro Koliakoudakis, speedboat excursions, private cooking classes, villa pre-stocking, photography sessions, and private airport transfers from Chania or Heraklion are all available on request, allowing guests to shape their stay to suit their own rhythm.
What stays with guests
More than a list of amenities
Guests already remember this place for its sea-front setting, peaceful atmosphere, beautiful design, thoughtful details, and warm hosting.
That is why the stay tends to be remembered as a whole feeling, not as a checklist. A swim in the morning, a shaded pause after the beach, dinner facing the sea, a quiet place to read, the sound of water in the afternoon, the warmth of the house at night. These are the small moments that shape the experience, and the ones people carry home with them.
A stay shaped by sea, light, shade, and time.
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