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Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

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Villa Athina
Master bedrooms right building, twins in the middle, living room in left bldg
Villa entrance
Pool view towards the White Mountains
Master bedroom balcony

Overview of Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Chania,, Crete
  • Popular LocationHistorical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori5 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlmyrida Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalyves Beach18 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master Bedroom 1

Master Bedroom 2

Twin Bedroom 1

Twin Bedroom 2

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom 2 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Twin Bedrooms Full Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Twin Bedrooms Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Villa Athina is a stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. Its unique architectural style is combined with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holiday. The villa features 300 m2 of living space on a 1000 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for two vehicles, garden and pool. The villa can accommodate up to 10 guests. It offers a stunning view of the White Mountains. The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away.

Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.

Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa. Beach towels are provided. The pools operate from March 1 to October 30. Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa.

Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.

Long term renting: The villa is available for long term renting at reduced rates during the off season (November to end of March). Please send us your request.

Further comments about the area:

The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Synagogue, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.

The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:

3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge

Property manager

Christos Skalkos
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Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 1042K10003146201

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

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is near the beach. Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and Eleftherios Venizelos' House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ancient City of Aptera and Agios Nikolaos Fort. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min walk
  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 8 min drive
  • Almyrida Beach - 8 min drive
  • Kera - 13 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lagos Taverna - 5 min drive
  • Piperakis Bakery - 5 min drive
  • Platia Café Bar - 6 min drive
  • Καφφε Μαρέντη - 5 min drive
  • Elena Tavern - 9 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Cheyenne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Crete holiday
Great location to use as a home base to explore this region of Crete. We had an amazing time. Galvalahori is a perfect home base. The village amenities are welcoming and it’s isn’t touristy at all. Great meals, coffee and grocery stores. It’s storybook charming! Don’t miss the museum. The villa has an awesome view and really nice pool. The only negative for us was that the kids space was quite small for our 6 kids. Only one shower for them to share and two had to sleep on cots. Overall lovely place, great hostess and unforgettable holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

simon d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great holiday
great week at the villa for our family and friends. near to the lovely village of Gavalochori with great restaurants, gift shops and mini supermarkets. will hopefully get the opportunity to return next year. highly recommend .
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Enora G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Incredible week in a beautiful home with all amenities needed. The home is beautiful, the pool is large and the space around it really enjoyable. The person who welcomed us is really nice and took care of the home regularly during the week. The home is situated in one of the nicest village around with good restaurants and nice little shops. To be perfect beds and suns beds could upgrade - but nothing to be disappointed about.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/5 Good

Mindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa in quaint village not far from beach
Enjoyed staying here during our holiday in Crete. House is very spacious allowing privacy especially for mixed family groups such as ours. Besides driving down to the local beaches, we loved walking the village and especially the local taverns, shops and bakery. Pool is very lovely (though inner pool has some sharp edges that are not kid friendly). Owner and housekeeper were very responsive to our needs. Some minor updates / upgrades (more kitchen equipment, shower curtains in bathrooms, blinds) would further enhance guest experience. Overall we really enjoyed our time in Crete and at the villa
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Andrew & Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, great wee village too
Even though our weather was untypically grey and a bit chilly, Mrs Froso provided us with warm blankets and we still had a great time. The taverna down the hill (5 min walk) was absolutely lovely, food and service both great. Almyrida restaurants and ice cream parlour also worth a visit! Enjoyed seeing kingfishers and terrapins at Lake Kournas too...about a half hour drive away. Crete itself was lovely and everyone we encountered was very warm & welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christos Skalkos

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English, Greek

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