Against an impressive mountain backdrop and overlooking the sparkling waters of Makrigialos Bay, Grapevines is a complex of 20 luxury, 3 storey self-catering townhouses, clustered around a large private courtyard and floodlit 20m swimming pool. Our property is set back from the road on the western side of the complex and includes a private panoramic balcony leading from the lounge on the middle floor and a large sun terrace with pergola on the top floor, both affording mid-day shade and stunning sunset views of the bay in the evening. A smaller balcony overlooks the pool, allowing early-risers a view of the sun climbing between the mountains. The contemporary open-plan lounge and dining area adjoin a modern, fully fitted kitchen which are connected to the ground floor bedrooms and the third floor sun deck via an elegant spiral staircase. Air-conditioning is provided in the main rooms. Utilities costs are inclusive. EOT registered: licence # MHTE 1040K91003095901
Property manager
Ian Newsham
Premier Host
Languages
English, German
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Luxury Villa with Shared Pool and Stunning Sea and Mountain Views
Luxury Villa with Shared Pool and Stunning Sea and Mountain Views
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 1040K91003095901
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Ierapetra
Located in Ierapetra, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Katovigli Beach and Lagoufa Beach, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Folklore Museum are cultural highlights.
Sitia, Lassithi
What's nearby
Katovigli Beach - 7 min walk
Lagada Beach - 6 min drive
Diaskari Beach - 8 min drive
Lagoufa Beach - 8 min drive
Koutsounari Long Beach - 23 min drive
Getting around
Sitia (JSH) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Dragon's Cave Tavern - 6 min drive
Georges Taverna - 4 min walk
kafeneio ΓΙΑΝΝΑ - 15 min walk
kaliotzina Taverna - 12 min drive
Το Καφενειο Ορεινο - 14 min drive
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Grapevines, the villa, location and weather were all perfect.
The villa and pool were well maintained with plenty of advice and support from the owner and management.
The location is lovely on the outer edge of the town but still with shops and great restaurants all within easy walking distance.
We hebben een heerlijke week gehad in het fantastische en luxe huis van Ian. Het ontbrak aan niets. Het zwembad met de ligstoelen gaf ons een totale ontspanning, de omgeving, de natuur, de stranden en de stadjes zijn prachtig.
Great location, quite spacious and well equipped. Air con was essential in August. Very convenient for local beaches, shops, cafes, and restaurants. The pool is splendid. The only downside was that in common with other holiday rentals the kitchen knives are blunt and the beds are really hard.
Alistair S.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Ian Newsham
Michele and I are both recently retired teachers. We have lived and worked in South Wales and Devon and for the past 25 years in Yorkshire. We have 2 children (both girls) and one grand-daughter plus 2 cats. Not sure which cause the most trouble!
Why they chose this property
We originally purchased our villa/townhouse at Grapevines purely as an investment but from the first time we came out to Crete (just to put up curtain poles and hang curtains) we fell in love with it. It's not just that the villa is wonderfully positioned and equipped and that the pool is the best we've ever swum in, but the whole area draws us back time and time again. Makrigialos is a delightful village, the people are so welcoming, the beaches are probably the best on Crete and the food is delicious everywhere you go. What more do you need?
What makes this property unique
The villa is equipped to a very high standard and the whole site is so well maintained it still looks brand new.
Languages:
English, German
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests