Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6184 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Xirosterni, Crete, Crete

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Great enjoyment can begin! Sitting on the terrace, in the morning sun with a cup of coffee. Or would you prefer the cool shade to start your day? It's all possible in and around Villa Helios, located between Xirosterni and Vamos, in the NorthWest of Crete. Each bedroom has an outside patio area with fantastic mountain and sea views.br>The quiet and space in your garden make another fantastic day. Take a dip in your spacious swimming pool or relax on one of the many terraces.
It is a 45-minute drive from Chania airport. Heraklion Airport is approximately 100 minutes by car.
Almyrida beach is approximately 10 minutes by car with its many taverns and bars.

Property manager

Patrick Prinsen

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pool is not fenced

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1144107

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ancient City of Aptera and Agios Nikolaos Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Xirosterni, Crete, Crete

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Lagos Taverna - 8 min drive
Platia Café Bar - 10 min drive
Καφφε Μαρέντη - 3 min drive
Costanita - 8 min drive
Gavalianos Kafenes - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 6 miles (10 km) of Almyrida Beach and Art of Living Glass Factory. Kera and Koutalas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family holiday

We had a fantastic 2 week holiday in Villa Helios. The villa was perfect in every way. The detail of the villa has been thoroughly thought through to make it a home from home. The location was superb. Such a beautiful, peaceful location but within walking distance to a few tavernas. Either along the track to Litsarda, or in Xirosterni. We also found a couple of truly excellent restaurants nearby in Almyrida and Vamos. We particularly loved Ombros Gialos for a swim and snorkel, the closest cove to the villa ( only 15 min drive ). Stathis was extremely kind and helpful and the welcome food and drink parcel was very much appreciated. We also had a top recommendation from Patrick for a fabulous restaurant in Chania. All- in-all a perfect holiday!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel N.

16 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Villa

A well-appointed villa in a very quiet location with tavernas and small shops a few minutes away - a couple that can easily be walked to, others a short drive. Great views with the sea in one direction (even if some distance away!) and the dramatic White Mountains the other. We had a couple of minor problems (caused by external influences) which were resolved incredibly quickly by the manager, Stathis We can't praise him highly enough for his service. We would definitely book again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verhoeven B.

22 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house & experience

We had a very nice stay in Villa Helois. Would love to come back one day. Easy contact with Patrick and Stathis, friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

anne G.

11 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances

Nous avons passée une très belle semaine , les lieux étaient magnifique, les responsable disponible, un ménage de la maison au milieu de notre semaine à grandement été apprécié. Nous recommandons sans hésitation

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pernille B.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and location

Everything is perfekt. 😀 A very lovely house, pool and location in a quiet area. A beautiful view of the sea. Good quality and very clean. Nice welcome and information. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Prinsen

Hello and welcome, I am Patrick Prinsen. Living in Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands. I often travel around the world, both business and private. Since I discovered Crete in 1998, I have been a regular visitor to the beautiful island.
In 2004 I bought a first piece of land to build a holiday home. It is so relaxing there! Later, 2 more luxury holiday homes were built on my behalf, Villa Helios and Villa Selene. From 2020 I like to rent these 2 villas to you!
Come and taste Cretan hospitality for yourself!
Patrick Prinsen - owner
Xirosterni 2020