Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool
Beautiful stone built villa with a separate stone built guesthouse, secluded, but close to "everything", with a large private swimming pool (heated on demand) and even a small olive grove, all a total of 6000 sq m.
The garden is maintained by a professional gardener. The estate is fenced. The two gates are electrically operated by remote controls. From the terrace there is a beautiful view over the open landscape with olive groves and in the distance you see the Mediterranean sea.
From Chania Airport it is only a 8-10 minutes drive by car or taxi. It is a 5 minutes drive to Kalathas Beach, and a 10 minutes drive to Marathi Beach. Within a 5-15 minutes drive from Villa Mathea you have reached any of the beautiful sandy beaches of Akrotiri. The city of Chania is 12-14 minutes away by car or taxi. The village of Kounoupidiana with supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, medical doctor, bakeries, banks and post office is a mere 4-5 minutes drive away.
MAIN HOUSE The main building consists of 4 levels. LEVEL 1: Bedroom with double bed, 180 x 210 cm. Living room (can be used as bedroom, double sofa bed) with direct access to a tiled, shaded patio. Bathroom with basin, WC and shower. Bedroom with two single beds, 90 x 210 cm (can be joined into one double bed) with exit to the patio on the ground floor. Hallway. Laundry room with washing machine. LEVEL 2: Front door Double garage with door into the hallway Bathroom with basin, WC and shower. Walk-in closet LEVEL 3: Living room and kitchen. Exit to main terrace. LEVEL 4: Hallway with access to a balcony facing South. Bedroom with double bed, 160 x 210 cm. En-suite bathroom with basin, WC and shower. Direct access to a private balcony. Bedroom with double bed, 180 x 210 cm. En-suite bathroom with bathtub, basin, WC and shower. Direct access to a private balcony.
GUEST HOUSE/ANNEX Open plan with bedroom (double bed, 160 x 210 cm), living room and kitchen. Exit to a tiled, shaded patio with dining space. Open loft with two single beds, 90 x 210 cm (can be joined into one double bed). Bathroom with basin, WC and shower.
POOL AREA The swimming pool is about 62 sq m (approx. 11 x 5,5m), one to two meters deep. The swimming pool is heated on demand. The pool area has tiles with anti-slip surface. By the pool there is a BBQ with a gas grill and a fridge for beverages and a separate freezer for ice cream. There is also a bathroom with shower and toilet and a outdoor shower. A large pergola provides shade to the outside dining space. The pergola may also give shade to sun beds.
The guesthouse/annex, all bedrooms and kitchen/main living room in the main house have air-conditioning.
We have 12 ordinary beds in 6 bedrooms. For a fee we can offer extra beds.
SERVICES INCLUDED: Welcome Basket with Traditional Cretan Products Cleaning Service once a week Linen and Towels change once a week Pool and Garden maintenance twice a week Free wireless internet
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
Note from host: Agreement in advance is required
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
Property Registration Number 1042K91003189101
About the area
Chania
Located in Chania, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
MiiS - 3 min drive
Espressaki - 4 min drive
Μπερβανάκης - Bervanakis - 3 min drive
5' Minutes Shop & Coffee - 4 min drive
Lali Bake House - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool?
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool on 2 June 2026 start from NZ$1,717, 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 Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool located?
This family-friendly Chania villa is located by the sea, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kalathas Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Agios Onoufrios Beach and Koum Kapi Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful villa, centrally located and very big and spacious. We loved using the BBQ daily and swim by the pool. Everything was wonderful, 10/10 recommend. Would come back. It gave you the feel of Crete if you are looking for the "local" feel and not something modern and very new.
Maria W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christina C.
27 June 2017
Great spot for a large group.
Beautiful villa. We enjoyed our holiday and the property immensely. Pictures do not do the facility justice - prettier in person! Short drive to beaches, downtown and supermarket
Christina C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
I am so glad you had a nice stay at Villa Mathea. Thank you, and welcome back at any time!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Miwa B.
8 June 2017
Beautifully maintained villa with great view
We had a great week in Villa Mathea (10 adults, 5 small children). The villa is spacious and everything is in very good shape including the well maintained outdoor-area. The facilities are all great (e.g. the outdoor bbq) and so are the extras provided, there was a huge welcome basket as we arrived and there are even two strollers for babies! The villa was cleaned twice during our stay. Check-in and check-out was very uncomplicated, we could even have a very late check-out after 9pm as our flight was very late that night. The owner responded to every question extremely quickly and also informed us about a big funeral that took place nearby while we stayed there. The only drawback we have experienced is that the weather was bad the first few days and while staying indoors, two of the 4 sleeping rooms of the main house suffer from very bad soundproofing (milk glass walls only next to the living room ). After the weather has improved, this was no longer an issue.
Miwa B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you for the nice words! I am so glad you had a great time at Villa Mathea. The weather was fortunately back to normal after a couple of days – rain is very rare in Crete at this time of the year! Welcome back at any time!
Update: The sound insulation issue is fixed. We have rebuilt the walls and installed new sound proof windows.
Fantastisk, helt ideell for en familie med 3 generasjoner. Godt med plass både inne og ute. Godt utstyrt. Flott med utekjøkken/grill ved bassengområdet. God service gjennom hele oppholdet.
As a family we have been very fortunate over the years to have stayed in some amazing villas, having returned from a glorious two weeks stay at Villa Mathea I am thinking this one may have just top the list of them all.
From the comunications with Thor from day 1 to the support when needed from Niki the manager everything about our stay was perfect. The villa itself is finished to a very high standard. The four bathrooms have all recently been upgraded earlier this year all looked stunning with top of the range furnishings.
All in all we had an amazing time. When next visiting Chania we will certainly be looking to stay again in Villa Mathea.
During our two week stay we created some wonderful memories, thank you Thor for allowing us to stay in your wonderful villa.
Robert
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you for the nice words! It was a pleasure having you as guests. Welcome back, any time!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erik B.
23 April 2019
Erik B
Villa Mathea var et deilig sted å feriere på. Det er stille og rolig, og likevel kort vei til det aller meste. Vi var 13 i alt, den yngste bare to og et halvt år, og vi hadde god tomleplass i de innholdrike husene og på den store eiendommen. Bassenget er en sann fryd. Vi fikk veldig god hjelp av eierene med både planlegging og gjennomføring av ferien vår. Alt det praktiske gikk som smurt og kokken de anbefalte, ga oss en uforglemmelig kveld!
Erik B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Tusen takk for hyggelige ord! Håper vi sees når dere kommer til Kreta neste gang!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Oliver T.
5 September 2017
Beautiful villa, friendly & helpful host - Perfect conditions for an unforgettable week in paradise
Not sure where to start. We spent some lovely days at the Villa Mathea to celebrate our Bachelor degree (12 people). The main villa and its annex are impressive, spacious and well equipped. The garden and pool area is in perfect shape and very well maintained. Mrs. Nikki provided a very friendly reception and has showed us around the location. If anything is missing or questions arise Mrs. Nikki is just one call away. The cleaning staff was very friendly and thorough. Argoulides, where the villa is located is a small village - so you don't have to bother about the neighbours. The airport is just 15min away, but since there are just a few flights per day you wont get disturbed by plane noise. Mini markets are only 5min away by car and bigger supermarkets around 15min. We suggest to rent a car. To sum it up, it was a perfect week in a spotless villa with a very friendly host. I do recommend this villa without hesitation, also to families. We would love to come back soon.
Oliver T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you very much for the nice words! I'm so glad you had a great stay. Welcome back any time!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rory H.
27 August 2017
Villa Mathea is perfection
The villa was absolutely beautiful. It looked just as it is in the photographs, even better! On arrival we were greeted by a very helpful lady who made us feel extremely welcome. The pool area was delightful for evening BBQs and lunches out by the pool. I would recommend to hire a car as it is a little far from the main towns and beaches so taxis can get a little expensive. The cleaning team came twice during the week, they were extremely polite and helpful and refreshed the villa perfectly. All in all a great holiday!
Thanks to Thor-Kjetil, Niki & other staff for a great week!
Rory H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gili N.
20 October 2016
Perfect
Way better than anything expected... Amazing location, great view and very well facilities....
Gili N.
Archival
8/10 Good
Philip S.
19 September 2016
Perfect for a large family
We all voted this villa one of the best we've ever stayed in and they were very accommodating about an early check-in and late departure which was a great help.
The facilities were excellent, especially the large seating area, loungers, drinks fridge and BBQ by the pool with croquet and table tennis to keep everyone happy.
The local facilities, including a large supermarket, were excellent although we did struggle to find restaurants near the villa and tended to go to the Old Harbour in Chania where there's a lot to choose from.
The villa is quite remote, which is nice if you want some peace and quiet but most things, supermarket, beaches, bars and Chania are over 10 minutes drive.
Philip S.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
PIERRE-LOIC A.
13 September 2016
Great location, great villa
The villa itself was great. Very spacious, clean, modern appliances. Check in and check out were also seamless.
The location was perfect, just a few miles away from Chania and great beaches.
I'd definitely go back and recommend it to others.
PIERRE-LOIC A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Debbie Z.
10 August 2016
Absolutely Amazing Property
We could not have been happier with this choice. The owners have decorated the house beautifully and it is equipped with everything you will need. The minute we walked in, we felt at home. The pool is fantastic and great for families with lots of kids. There is a separate guest house where teens have have their space, and so can the parents! While we were happy to tour Crete, we found ourselves even happier to come home to this wonderful property. Furthermore Thor was so incredibly helpful and communicative. This is going to be our home away from home.
Debbie Z.
About the host
Hosted by Thor-Kjetil Foerli
Norwegian, born in 1963. Married, 2 children, 3 grandchildren. Love Greece in general, Crete in particular. My hobbies are skiing, bicycling, hiking and cooking.
Why they chose this property
After traveling around the world all our life, my wife and I found this place and we fell in love immediately. The beautiful surroundings give peace to mind and the property is big enough for all our beloved children and grandchildren.
What makes this property unique
The benefit of Villa Mathea is the privacy you can find here, despite being close to almost all amenities. Separate annex/guesthouse can be used for your own staff if needed, or the teenagers will love a house for themselves. Because of the generous size of the outdoor and indoor area, it will never feel crowded. The swimming pool is heated on demand.