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The Hope - Mavrikiano
Main entrance
1st bedroom with ensuite
Second double bedroom
1st bedroom with ensuite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Crete, Elounda
  • Place, Hiona Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Plaka Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Stalis Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea

Our beautiful Cretan House set in the beautiful countryside of Mavrikiano overlooking the breathtaking views of the Mirabello Bay would be a perfect choice of holiday for our guests. Villa Bougainvillea is set in its own private grounds and is equipped with everything to make our guests happy and offer hassle free holidays. From Villa Bougainvillea is a 400 metre walk to the local shops, taverna’s, blue flag beaches and sea in the local village of Elounda. Beyond Elounda is the unspoilt fishing village of Plaka from where you can take a boat trip to the island of Spinalonga used as a leper colony up to 1957. Also on your doorstep is the lively harbour of Agios Nikolaos which boasts both excellent restaurants, tavernas along with sophisticated shops and waterside cafés. We can arrange luxury taxi transfers to and from the airport along with flexible car hire at competitive rates.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1040K91003183801
Property # 403367
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 in a rural area and by the sea. Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Agios Nikolaos and Sissi Mini Golf. Waterskiing, windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Crete, Elounda

What's nearby

  • Hiona Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Plaka Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Spinalonga - 29 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Malia Beach - 42 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Stalis Beach - 45 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alyggos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Olio Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mezzo Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiona Beach, Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills. Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and Kolokýtha are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Bouganvilliea was fantastic, a beautiful villa with everything you need and more. The pool was fantastic and the views were stunning. The villa is close to Elounda center and it was easily walkable, which we did each night. The hill was not that bad at all. Hope restaurant and Beeraki were amazing and very close to the villa - We wouldn't hesitate to return in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was absolutely amazing, with the most fabulous views! It was spotless, and fully equipped with everything we needed. Adrian and Sharron also recommended a taxi for the transfers, so we had reliable transport. We were welcomed on arrival, and just so impressed with the beautiful villa. We really enjoyed the pool and swimming with the amazing views. The villa is in a perfect location too, with some restaurants very close, and only a short walk to Elounda which had loads of amazing restaurants right next to the sea. We didn't bother hiring a car, and walked everywhere and got local taxi to visit Agios Nikolaos.A fantastic villa in a perfect location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a nice quiet elevated position with lovely sea views. Very fast and effective resolution of a small plumbing issue by the local host, who was responsive and easy to communicate with. The villa was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. It’s about 800m from the main village of Elounda, with a fairly steep hill on the return—something to bear in mind—but it adds to the peaceful setting and views. Would happily recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Location

Superb modern Villa in wonderful elevated position.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you for your feed back Richard So glad you enjoyed your stay Hopefully we can welcome you to Villa Bouganvilliea again Sharron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

JUST PERFECT!

What a great villa! Fully equipped and spotlessly clean. Great peaceful location with fantastic views. We loved our time there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2021
Thank you Paul for such a great review Glad you enjoyed holidaying in our Villa , hope to accommodate you again in the future Sharron - Villa Bouganvilliea
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect house....what a view!

Perfect location with perhaps the best view in Elounda! The house had everything you could need and was immaculate. We all loved the pool and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you so much for such a fantastic review Leo, Kay and Family. So glad you enjoyed your holiday and more to the point loved our Villa - we totally agree we have the best view in Elounda - a view we will never get tired of. Hopefully we get to hear from you again the future. Enjoy the rest of your summer Sharron and Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic villa

We had a fabulous stay! Villa was spotless and absolutely beautiful. Had everything we needed. Stunning views of the sea. Would definitely recommend staying here villa located at the top of a hill but so worth it for the views! Will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
Thank you Helen for your review, so glad you enjoyed our Villa, we always aim to please. Hope to see you again, we look forward to welcoming you all Sharron and Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property, great destination

We really enjoyed staying here. The property was very well kept and clean and had everything we needed. The view over Elounda and the bay is stunning. The centre of the village is only a 15 minute walk away, if that. Really good communication from the host and she was kind enough to book airport taxis for us. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

The villa is perfectly located just outside Elounda. It was quiet but walking distance to the town. There are three amazing restaurants about a five minute walk from the villa. The views are spectacular. I could have stayed another week. After 6 days in Elounda and this villa, I feel very calm and rested.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a relaxing delightful!

Our stay was phenomenal. The property is exactly as described. It was incredibly relaxing. We enjoyed all the comfortable seating, access to a pool at the end of a hot walk up the hill and it was easy access to town but far enough to feel like you’re still away. It was so relaxing that when we headed next to Santorini, we felt the jolt. We used the kitchen for two meals a day and it was well appointed for our needs. This is a wonderful place to stay with great communication with hosts! I’d move in if I could!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Hi Mistie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay. It’s great to know the property met your expectations and that you made good use of the kitchen and pool, especially after those hill walks! Your kind words about the location, comfort, and communication mean a lot. I’m so glad Crete gave you the peaceful break you were looking for. You’re welcome back anytime Thanks Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa, amazing view

Although the drive up to the top where the villa is located is a little daunting at first once you've done it a few times you get used to it. The villa is beautiful on the outside and once you open the shutters for the first time you are greated with stunning views of Elounda and the bay.We would love to come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spot On

Fabulous, everything we needed and more. Sharron could not have been more accommodating and the villa was lovely, clean and well equipped. The views were amazing, lots of choice for beaches, shopping and eating out and was easy to get about. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
Thank you Lorna for your review We hope to share our beautiful Villa with you in the future Kindest Regards Sharron and Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in Elounda!

A perfect villa, absolutely immaculate through out. It looks like new, and the pool was very clean. Loved the location, the views are simply fantastic, but that does mean a hill to walk up! The local tavernas and pub are great if you don’t want to walk into the village. Lots of taxis if you don’t fancy the walk back. We loved it, and would go again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2023
Thank you Matthew to you and your family for such an excellent review , glad you enjoyed our Villa , hope to see you all again soon 😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worth the climb

What an ideal place to relax and step of our busy lives. We loved the Villa and all the touches that made it feel luxurious and homely. What added to it was the excellent communication with Sharron who made our stay seamless. Quite an up hill walk from the centre but doable, even in the heat, and worth it with what must be one of the best views in Elounda! Would love to return
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
Thank you for such a lovely review Fiona and family, glad you enjoyed your time out, hope to accommodate you all again in the future. Sharron and Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!!!

What a beautiful Villa!!! In a very beautiful and peaceful area!! Couldn’t have asked for more!! Sharron was brilliant from beginning to end !! Couldn’t of been more helpful!! Thanks for having us !! We’d very much like to book for next year!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2022
Such a pleasure , communication was key for us all , ensuring you all had a great holiday, looking forward to greeting you all again next year Sharron and Adrian 😎☀️
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Another fantastic holiday at the Bouganvillea.

The Bouganvillea was everything the brochure had promised and more and we weren't disappointed in our second visit here, The villa is pure luxury so peaceful, with the most amazing view to wake up to every morning. It had everything we needed to make our stay an amazing experience. We have been coming to Elounda for many years we love the village life, beautiful beaches,amazing weather, fantastic food, friendly people i could go on and on! Thanks to Sharron, Adrian and Rose the housekeeper we will keep coming back for more year after year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent villa in wonderful location

Fantastic view of the bay of Elounda from a modern and clean villa with all you need, including sufficient poolside privacy. 10 minute walk down into the centre of Elounda, 2 minute walk to local taverna and restaurant with spectacular vista. Had no need to trouble the owners, but they maintained sufficient contact to ensure that we were OK. Crete is our favourite island. This is the best villa we have found. We have booked this villa for next year already....
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you very much Tim for your fantastic review and for also booking again with us next year. I think you love Elounda as much as we do Sharron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home from Home Villa

We had a lovely peaceful stay at Villa Bouganvillea situated in Mavrikiano which is very close to Elounda. The Villa is spotlessly clean and very comfortable and is equipped with everything you would need. Our biggest praise has to go to our host, Sharron who made the whole experience completely stress free and literally arranged everything we needed such as transfers, car hire and local recommendations etc… We couldn’t have expected any more from her and it was a real pleasure to meet up with Sharron’s mum at the Lena apartments at the end of our stay. We hope to definitely return one day and wouldn’t hesitate in staying at Sharron’s lovely villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
It was a pleasure having you all as our guests and so glad you had a wonderful holiday in our little piece of Paradise. Hopefully see you all again, enjoy your summer Sharron and Adrian x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning view

The property is ideally located close to everything, but a short walk up the hill which allows the most stunning view across the bay. Two local restaurants/ bars Hope & Beeraki are perfect just a 5 min walk away. Many choices of restaurants around the bay and a lovely beach with beds and shade. The pool was ideal to chill by on hot days and the villa is very well equipped with everything we needed. Sharron was great responding to queries really quickly, and it’s obvious they really care for the property as they use it themselves and that really makes the difference with lovely personal touches in the decor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you Denise for such an excellent review , we hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday and would like to accommodate you again sometime Sharron & Adrian
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Villa Bougainvillea, Elounda

Fantastic villa with everything you need to be comfortable. Wonderful peaceful location up a hill in the village. Take a stroll down to the little local taverna half way down the road & feel a million miles away from everything. Can't fault the villa & Sharron & Adrian are very helpful. We are definitely going back as it turned out to be one of our favourite places. Flexible checkout date is extremely helpful as it enables long breaks as well as longer holidays. The hill up to the villa keeps you fit! Well done S & A
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Villa Bouganvilliea Mavrikiano Alounda Crete

,My wife and I have just returned from seven wonderful nights in Villa Bouganilliea it is very clean and was equipped with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The pool area is great with stunning views of Alounda and the sea. On arrival we were met by Lynn the housekeeper who was very friendly and made us really welcome. The walk down to the harbour through Mavrikiano past the Hope Taverna highly recommended try it only took ten minutes and only fifteen minutes back along the sea front and up the hill. Elounda has a pretty harbour with loads of places to eat or just to have a drink. We would like to thank Sharron who was great and very helpful and kept in touch with us throughout our booking and up to the week of our departure. Brian and Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Stay

My husband and I wanted to show my best friend and her husband the beauty of Greece since they had never been. We were all amazed at how perfect the villa was-beautiful layout, amazing pool, and spectacular views from any point inside and outside the villa. Our 10-day stay couldn't have been more perfect. The convenient location enabled us to visit other towns and local attractions (I highly recommend the Cretan Olive Oil Farm) as well to enjoy quiet time at the villa. Sharron was wonderful and easy to reach. She called me personally to ensure we had all the check-in information, which impressed me greatly, and scheduled a meet-and-greet with Maria and Richard who maintain the villa. We felt so welcome. There is no hesitation on our part about returning to this jewel. Thank you Sharron, Maria, and Richard for making our trip perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2023
Thank you Jennifer for your very generous review, our ultimate goal is to ensure all of our guests have the best experience ever Hopefully we get to accommodate you all again soon Sharron and Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!!!!

Villa Bougainvillea is just the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. It was absolutely spotless when we arrived and is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a self catering holiday and more. It is located in a very quiet and peaceful location with the views towards the sea and Elounda just breathtaking. A fantastic pool with sun beds and umberellas. Table and chairs for outside eating and a lounge seating area to relax with a drink and enjoy the view. It was so lovely to receive a telephone call from Sharron prior to our arrival which my husband and I thought was a very personal touch and was very much appreciated along with an email with recommendations for restaurants etc. Sharron very kindly booked the Ferryman restaurant in Elounda that we wanted to go to celebrate our wedding anniversary during our stay. Thank you so much we had a wonderful evening and were made to feel very special! I cannot recommend Villa Bougainvillea enough along with Sharron and Adrian as hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2022
Thank you for such a fantastic review Glynis , you have been great guests , we hope to accommodate you in the future Sharron and Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful oasis

This villa sits just outside of the resort town of Elounda, which offers all of the restaurants and beauty of the town, as well as its own charming neighborhood and restaurant. The villa itself is beautiful and well maintained. Don't miss the delightful walking street in Mavrikiano, as well as the Hope Restaurant. Others have commented on the steep hill. There is, however, a shortcut to town down some stairs in Mavrikiano. We stayed just after the tourist season, in early November, which meant that a number of restaurants and activities were closed for the season. The tradeoff is that we were able to experience more of the local flavor, without the chaos of the high crowds. We were still able to visit all of the sights that interested us, and enjoy the serenity of the area and of the island. We will definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2023
Thank you so much Cindi for your 5 Star Review, glad we could accommodate you . So glad you all enjoyed your out of season experience , we also prefer out of season. Hope to accommodate you all again in the future Sharron and Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely villa and holiday destination

The property was spotless, beautifully furnished and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Eagle Car hire from the airport, arranged by Sharron, went smoothly, and the rep went out of his way to help us, escorting us right to the door of the villa. The views from the villa are truly spectacular in all weathers. We were very late in the season (end Oct) but there were still plenty of tavernas and restaurants open down in Elounda. A special mention goes to the Hope Taverna just down the road for its lovely views, warm welcome and good food. We had a great time exploring the local area on foot, driving through the mountain villages, and going further afield visiting Knossos and the archaelogical museum in Heraklion (wow! not to be missed), and the south coast of Crete. Sharron, the property owner, was available via email or phone to help us throughout and Kenny was also on hand locally should any practical problems occur (they didn't). All in all a really enjoyable holiday. Thank you Sharron.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you Syvlia for such a wonderful review and the fact that you had a fabulous time on Crete We hope to see you again soon - thank you Sharron and Adrian

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