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Sea view traditional Villa Galanthus

Sea view traditional Villa Galanthus

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Overview of Sea view traditional Villa Galanthus

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Crete
  • Popular LocationPalace of Phaistos9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentral Court9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeach of Matala16 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Sea view traditional Villa Galanthus

Villa Galanthus is a traditional stone-built cottage, located in the heart of Listaros village. It is a three-level house of approximately 90 sq. m. Each one of the first and third levels has one autonomous bedroom with a semi- double and a double bed respectively. The second level comprises a living room and a fully- equipped kitchen. The living room has a wonderful fireplace and a sofa which can be transformed into a double comfortable bed. In addition, the cottage has 2 bathrooms equipped with big stone-built shower units. Concerning the external spaces, Villa Galanthus has one large yard in front of the main entrance and a balcony in the third level with a wonderful view to the South Cretan Sea and the mountains of Psiloritis and Asterousia.

Listaros is a small traditional village of South Heraklion, ideal for ultimate relaxation. It’s only 5 km away from the famous beaches of Matala and Komos and 10 km from the isolated uncrowded beaches of Agiofaraggo and Vathi. Additionally, for the ancient-culture admirers, Listaros is only 2 km away from the Ancient city of Festos.

We are going to give you full privacy during your stay. However, whenever you need us we will be very happy to help you in any way possible!

There is not public transportation to our villa. Thus you will need to rent a car - If you like we will be very happy to help you find the best deal. You can safely park the car outside the house.

In order to make you feel at home, we will provide you all the bedding and towels you might need during your stay.
As a welcome gift we are going to give you a basket containing a bottle of olive oil, a bottle of wine and of course traditional cretan tsikoudia! Additionally as soon as you arrive you will find a fridge and a cupboard filled with delicious traditional and continental goodies for your first days.
We are sure that you will love it!

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00000094509

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Faistos

Located in Faistos, this villa is in the mountains and by the sea. Palace of Phaistos and Agia Triada are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Komos Beach and Vathi Beach. Jet skiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Palace of Phaistos - 9 min drive
  • Central Court - 9 min drive
  • Agia Triada - 13 min drive
  • Komos Beach - 15 min drive
  • Beach of Matala - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • 365 ALL DAY Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Boho - 13 min drive
  • The Two Brothers Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • King's Coffee - 8 min drive
  • Dolphin - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miloslav B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a charming villa in Listaros
We really enjoyed our stay in Listaros this July (2023). Upon our arrival we have been welcomed warmly and with the fridge fully supplied for the first days. The house itself has been nicely reconstructed, adding to the overall authentic vibe. The upstairs terrace offers a dramatic view of the surrounding country and the sea. On top of that, whether you are a history-lover or a sea-person, the location of Listaros will suit every taste, with the famous Matala beach or the historical sights of Gortys or Faistos in less than 30 minutes away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane B.

Extra !
Charmante maison au cœur d'un minuscule village un peu dans les terres. La description de la location est absolument exacte. Sivas est a 5 mn en voiture si l'on veut dîner sur la grand-place, Pitsidia a un 1/4 d'heure pour dîner chez Mike, Matalla trois kilomètres plus loin pour aller boire un verre en bord de mer, les criques isolées parmi les plus belles que nous ayons faites (Agiofarago et Red Beach), la cité palatiale de Faistos à quelques kilomètres, le tout loin de la cohue de la côte nord.. Mais surtout, Giorgos est d'une gentillesse et d'une prévenance inégalées. Voiture louée pas cher par son intermédiaire, frigo rempli à l'arrivée, prise de nouvelles régulière et bons tuyaux pour bien dîner hors des restaurants trop touristiques et éviter les plages trop fréquentées. Si vous aimez concilier calme et spots plus animés, c'est idéal. Nous recommandons absolument. Lovely house in a tiny village. The description is totally true to reality. Sivas is 5 minutes far to have dîner on the central place, Pitsidia at 15' to have diner at Mike's, Matalla is 3 km further to gave a drink along the shore, the best hidden beaches are close (Agiofarago and Red Beach), Faistos and the minoean palace are less than 10km far all thus far from the northern coast's crowd ! But, most significant, is Giorgos kindness and attention : he rent the car for us at a competitive price, filled the fridge for our arrival, checked how things were going on often and shared his best spots to avoid tourist restaurants and crowds beaches. If you want to conceal quietness and lightly animated spots : here's the place ! Highly recommended
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Spyros A.

Wonderful traditional villa!
We stayed at villa Galanthus for a week in January. It was the perfect spot for a winter holiday!It has a working fireplace and stunning mountain view and it was ideal. It can accomodate a lot of people so that was also a plus for our group (5 people). Yiorgos (the owner)was very helpful and reaponsive to all of our questions. Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emmanouil K.

Just Great
Very nice location to explore Southern part of Heraklion/Crete. Very quiet. Very clean. Very well equipped. Very nice people. One of the best places i stayed with my family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Ein wunderbarer und entspannter Urlaub
Sehr nette und freundliche Vermieter. Der Kühlschrank war bestens gefüllt, Wasser, Säfte, Obst, Kaffee, Tee, Toast, Eier, etc., alles was das Herz für ein ausgiebiges Frühstück begehrt, war reichlich vorhanden. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet, sauber und gepflegt. Im Doppelbett haben wir sehr gut geschlafen. Wer Ruhe und Entspannung sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Ein idealer Standort für Ausflüge, Kultur und Strand. Wunderbarer Blick von der Dachterrasse auf Landschaft und Meer. Das nächste Dorf mit schönen Tavernen ist nur 2 km entfernt, wer Trubel sucht ist auch gleich in Matala.

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