The Apartments The Beach Apartments have also been converted from an old building, and have the same thick walls and high paneled ceilings. They are simply but stylishly furnished. Both are open plan.

The large living rooms have built-in sofas which can be used as beds if required. Steps lead down to a kitchen/dining area overlooking the garden. The bathroom, with small bath/shower, WC and basin is also at this level, along with a door leading onto a large stone patio surrounded by flowers.

Both apartments have the main sleeping areas on a galleried mezzanine floor with bed-height windows overlooking the garden and sea. In Apartment B the gallery is a single space with three single beds; (2 single beds together make a large double bed). In Apartment A it is divided into one space with a double bed and another with a single bed.

Kalives is a wonderful destination in its own right, and makes an ideal base for exploring un-spoilt western Crete. The long sandy Blue Flag beach is edged with trees offering day-long shade and ringed with enticing cafes and taverns. Its gentle slope makes it ideal for small children and those who like to pause before plunging into the sea. Shops in the old town, where Ismini Apartments is situated, offer a wide range of holiday necessities and luxuries, wonderful fresh bread, delicious local fruit, vegetables, cheese and wine, English and German books, beach toys etc.

Kalives lies on the Akrotiri peninsula with its many small hill villages and stunning scenery. It is less that half an hour's drive from the wonderful old Venetian town of Chania, and within easy reach of some spectacular walking country, including the Imbros and Samaria gorges. A stay at Ismini Apartments, is especially relaxing for families with young children. There is a travel cot, bed rail and highchair. The terraces offer shade all day, and the garden (partial shade in the afternoon) is a fantastic space for playing games. The beach -particularly at the very sheltered eastern end- is perfect for small children. The shops are within easy reach of even the littlest legs. And for those who prefer to linger over their food once the children are in bed, but who don't want to cook, next door local taverns will bring the food to your terrace!

Major Advantages Comfort, privacy, unique atmosphere Satellite TV (only free to air programms from HotBird and Astra 1) in both apartments and in the guest house Safe deposit boxes in both apartments and in the guest house Air Conditioning in both apartments and in the guest house Bed linen, towels and bath towels are changed twice a week Both apartments and the guest house have outside eating areas on spacious verandas overlooking the large stunning garden and the beautiful blue sea Children's swings and play ground in the garden The beach is at the bottom of the garden Bank, pharmacy, bakery, shops and supermarket in the proximity of 150m Next door local taverns, if asked, can bring the food to your terrace English is spoken

Airport transfer can be organized by taxi: to Chania approx. 25 Euro, Iraklio approx. 80 Euro. Rent-a-car service can be arranged to wait for you at either the airport or the apartments. Sun loungers and umbrellas for use on the veranda, the garden and the beach - free of charge. Baby cots - free of charge.

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