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Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights

Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Overview of Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kato Gouves,, Iraklion, Crete
  • Popular LocationConvention Centre Creta Maris9 min drive
  • Popular LocationStar Beach Water Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrete Golf Club12 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights

Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The villa consists of a two-floor traditional villa of 150 sqm and an independent stone apartment (which is rented separately), with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colors, fragrances, and local flora. The combination of stone and wood, with the surrounding olive grove, creates a tranquil and comfortable environment The first floor of the villa consists of two bedrooms, each with two beds. On the ground floor, there is a very big living room, dining room, and kitchen, together with the bathroom and fireplace. On the next floor, the are two more bedrooms, each with two beds and with their own bathrooms. All rooms have a closet, drawers and an LCD TV. The kitchen has a coffee machine, dishwasher and all the necessary amenities of a modern kitchen The house has a laundry machine, a fireplace and of course wireless internet connection. The stone apartment has a double bed, its own bathroom, and kitchen. Furthermore, it has a fireplace and traditional furniture and decoration. The outdoors of the property is absolutely amazing. A well-preserved garden, with a barbecue facility and a traditional stone oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colorful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century-old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars.
(EOT 1039K10002991801)

Property manager

George Papachristos

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
- Guests are requested to take the trash to the bins on the main road, since there are no garbage bins outside the property\n- Guests are requested to close the A/C's once they leave the house\n- Guests are requested to make reasonable use of towels and linens

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Property Registration Number 1048250

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, this villa is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Palace of Knossos is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hersonissos and Crete Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.
Map
Kato Gouves,, Iraklion, Crete

What's nearby

  • Port of Hersonissos - 9 min drive
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 9 min drive
  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive
  • Acqua Plus Water Park - 12 min drive
  • Crete Golf Club - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stella Palace Thalassa Pool Bar - 6 min drive
  • The Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • La Veranda - 5 min drive
  • Stella Mediterra Lounge Bar - 6 min drive
  • The Island Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos villa is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos, Dinosauria Park and Marina Beach. Gouves Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa
This property was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour inoubliable
Cet emplacement est magnifique. Nous avons séjourné 13 nuits en famille et avec des amis et avons adoré la villa. Nous avons découvert des plages extraordinaires, des restos excellents et des gens formidables. Les plages sont à proximité (besoin d’une voiture). Nous avons aussi profité de l’emplacement pour se faire de très bons soupers. Ce fut une expérience très emballante. Merci encore ! Je recommande fortement
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Geert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly
It wasn’t quite new but very acceptable. Rooms were big enough. Shower downstairs a little bit small. Space around the villa was perfect. Pity there was no pool. We all enjoyed our stay in the villa. Perfect assistance of the owner and the house keeper. Very friendly and easy towards clients.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wunderbar
Sehr schönes und gepflegtes Objekt. Kurzer Weg zum Strand, an dem wir zu dieser Jahreszeit praktisch alleine waren. Etwas Fluglärm (Einflugschneise), der aber nicht sehr laut und deshalb auch nicht störend ist. Ansonsten sehr ruhige Lage. Besonders gut: Sehr viele Sitz- und Liegemöglichkeiten rund ums Haus, immer wahlweise Sonne oder Schatten. Ausstattung der Küche könnte etwas besser sein (Besteck, Weingläser).
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaritha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne ländliche Lage, großes Haus mit sehr schöner Terasse-Garten
Perfektes Domizil zum erholen.Bei Fragen z.B. Essen gehen oder Einkauf Möglichkeiten, wurden umgehend beantwortet.

About the host

Hosted by George Papachristos

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I grew up in Athens, where I still live and work. I spent all my life's summer and Easter holidays in Crete, in the property where today lies Villa Athena. The property was purchased by my great-grand father (died at the age of 101) and was cultivated with olive trees from my grandfather (died at the age of 94) and grandmother. From that day on our family gathers the olives in December and January to produce an olive oil of the best quality in the world. On this setting my parents extended and renovated the house, thus creating the beautiful Villa Athena.

Why they chose this property

This property is valuable for my family, because it goes back two generations. It carries with it our Cretan bloodline, our family's history and our cultural heritage. For us, and Greeks in general, family is the most important thing, it defines us in our life path. So, this property is closely linked with our memories as children, with images, fragrances, sounds and sentiments. Today, for our family this property, apart from producing our olive oil, which is the base of our diet, acts also as our retreat from the noisy and stressful city.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of Villa Athena is its tranquil environment that makes it feel as a perfect retreat from the city, while being a 5 minute drive from anything one could miss from the city. The beauty of its gardens, the audors and colors makes the environment as relaxing as it can get. Its strategic location close to all the main roads and sights makes touring in Crete very comfortable. Together with the local tastes and drinks that you can enjoy in Crete, it feels like life cannot get any better. It is very difficult for one no to fully recharge here.

Languages:

English, Greek
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