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Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos

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A terrace with seating, a view of the sea, and a modern building.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, large windows, a white sofa, a white armchair, and a unique white conical light fixture.
A rustic thatched-roof structure with a wooden staircase leading up to it, surrounded by greenery and overlooking a body of water.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, white pillows, a vase with flowers, and a view of a lake and mountains through a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Agios Nikolaos, Crete
  • Place, Ammoúdi
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Voulismeni
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos

Aiolos Glaros is perched on a dramatic cliffside just above the sea, within the boundaries of Agios Nikolaos. Surrounded by panoramic sea and mountain views, the villa offers a rare sense of privacy and calm while remaining only a 4-minute drive from the town’s restaurants, cafés, and shops.

Designed as a series of indoor and outdoor living spaces immersed in the landscape, the property accommodates up to 8 guests across 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms arranged over two levels.

The upper level features a fully equipped kitchen, an open living area with expansive sea views, smart TV, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. Large openings connect the interior directly to the infinity pool, sun terraces, shaded lounge areas, and outdoor dining spaces overlooking the Mediterranean.

The lower level includes two additional bedrooms with private bathrooms, a secondary kitchen, fitness space, sauna, and access to the outdoor jacuzzi and lower terraces closer to the sea.

One of the villa’s most distinctive spaces is the separate stone-built Pool House — a quiet retreat set even lower on the cliffside. With its whitewashed interiors, circular architecture, and uninterrupted sea views, it offers a peaceful space for reading, resting, or watching the changing light over the water.

Although Villa Aiolos Glaros feels completely secluded, it is located among some of the area’s most exclusive five-star resorts and enjoys its own independent private entrance.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please note that there is high risk of fire alert during the summer months. Extra caution is required regarding smoking or other fire related causes.
Even though the property is above the access to the sea is not safe and disadvised.
Children under 12 years old must be always supervised by an adult while using the pool and outdoor amenities of the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1253177
Property # 11069127
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Agios Nikolaos

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this villa is by the ocean. Abduction of Europa and Alykes of Elounda are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ammoúdi and Lake Voulismeni. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Agios Nikolaos, Crete

What's nearby

  • Ammoúdi - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Voulismeni - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Folk Museum - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bolero - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Λασιθιώτικος Φούρνος - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ARC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Asteria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza di Napoli(Κάββαλος) - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos?

As of 24 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,234, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aiolos Glaros | Seafront Retreat near Agios Nikolaos located?

This family-friendly Agios Nikolaos villa is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ammoúdi and Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum. Kitroplateía and Lake Voulismeni are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Your host

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I’m Greek-Spanish and grew up between Greece and Spain. I studied architecture and Fine Arts, so I’ve always been interested in houses, interiors, art and, more generally, the way places make you feel.

Aiolos Glaros is our family home in Crete and I’m very personally involved with it. I love finding things for the house, changing little details and slowly making it better each year. At the same time, I never want it to feel too perfect or like a hotel. I like houses that feel lived in, where things have been collected over time and there is always something to discover.

One of the things I enjoy most about hosting is sharing the Crete that we know with our guests: the places we like to eat, where to swim or where to spend an afternoon. I want people staying here to feel at home and experience this part of the island a little less like visitors.

Why they chose this property

What I love most about this location is that you really get both worlds.

The house sits on a rocky stretch of coastline overlooking the sea and feels very private, but at the same time Agios Nikolaos is only a few minutes away. You can spend the whole day at home, swimming, reading or having lunch outside, and then decide at the last minute to go into town for dinner or a drink.

The landscape here is quite wild: rocks, sea, wind and very little between you and the horizon. The light and colors change constantly and the sea is visible from almost everywhere in the house.

For me, that combination of feeling slightly removed from everything while still being so close to town is what makes this particular spot so special.

What makes this property unique

I think what makes Aiolos Glaros special is difficult to explain through a list of amenities. It is really the setting and the way you live in the house.

The house is built into a dramatic rocky hillside directly above the sea and unfolds across different levels, terraces and little corners. Most of the day naturally happens between indoors and outdoors: breakfast overlooking the water, afternoons around the pool, reading somewhere in the shade and long dinners outside.

There are spaces where everyone can be together, but also plenty of places where you can disappear on your own with a book or a coffee. And despite being so close to Agios Nikolaos, once you’re at the house you feel remarkably removed from everything.

Aiolos Glaros has also evolved over many years rather than being designed all at once as a rental property. We keep changing things, adding pieces we find and making it more our own. I think that’s part of its character. It isn’t meant to feel like a perfect luxury villa. I want it to feel like a beautiful Mediterranean home that you get to make your own for a little while.
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