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Villa with pool in Makry Gialos - 200 meters to the beach.

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Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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Near Lagoufa Beach

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Swimming pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Balcony

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Makry Gialos

Place, Katovigli Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Lagoufa Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Place, Koutsounari Long Beach
‪27 min drive‬
Airport, Sitia (JSH)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Number of living rooms

Garden

About this property

Villa with pool in Makry Gialos - 200 meters to the beach.

Far from mass tourism lies Makry Gialos with its golden sandy beaches and a small fishing port. Set against a stunning mountain backdrop and overlooking the sparkling waters of Makry Gialos Bay, Grapevines is a complex of 20 luxurious, three-story, self-catering villas grouped around a large private courtyard and an illuminated 20-meter swimming pool.The complex offers a quiet, idyllic atmosphere
Our property is set back from the road on the west side of the complex and features a private panoramic balcony accessible from the mid-level lounge and a large sun terrace on the top floor. Both offer shade at midday and breathtaking views of the sunset over the bay in the evening. A smaller balcony overlooks the pool and allows early risers a glimpse of the sun rising between the mountains. The master bedroom has its own private bathroom and a private garden terrace. The main rooms are air-conditioned. Utilities are included.Makry Gialos Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag! Distance to Lagufa Beach: 7 minutes.
Diaskari Beach: 10 minutes.
Golden Beach: 10 minutes.

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 00003548121

Property # 5672065

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

Sitia

Located in Sitia, this villa is by the ocean. Moni Toplou and Gournia Archaeological Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lagoufa Beach and Katovigli Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.

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Makry Gialos

What's nearby

Katovigli Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Lagoufa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Diaskari Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Lagada Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Koutsounari Long Beach - 27 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

Sitia (JSH) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Artemis - ‬3 min walk
‪Votsalakia Taverna - ‬5 min drive
‪Kastro Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
‪Rovinsonas - ‬5 min drive
‪Obelix Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa with pool in Makry Gialos - 200 meters to the beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa with pool in Makry Gialos - 200 meters to the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa with pool in Makry Gialos - 200 meters to the beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa with pool in Makry Gialos - 200 meters to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa with pool in Makry Gialos - 200 meters to the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa with pool in Makry Gialos - 200 meters to the beach. located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Lagoufa Beach and Katovigli Beach. Sasteria Observatory and Moni Kapsa Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali G.

21 July 2025

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

A great stay in this lovely villa with a pool . Very clean and well equipped . Thanks to Litsa the property manager always available and respond quickly to any queries. A great location walking distance to the beach and the town .

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025

So glad you enjoyed your month in the villa and that you were well supported by our management team. They really are very good 😊 Agree, it is a great location, everything close at hand if you can drag yourself away from the pool! Thanks for choosing our villa for your holiday.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

30 September 2023

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

Great property in great location

Perfect property in excellent location. Lovely pool and within walking distance of numerous excellent tavernas and superb beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne L.

19 September 2023

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

Great Villa

The Villa is situated in a fabulous location with many different beaches and restaurants. The locals are all very welcoming, a great find

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Gwynneth E.

6 October 2024

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

Small oasis

Lovely property and surrounds. Huge pool almost to ourselves which was a great place to read a book in the shade and shelter from the wind.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenni y.

2 September 2021

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

Great property. Gorgeous location

What a great stay. Really lovely place. Only thing to be aware of is that you can’t use Netflix off the internet - come with a good phone data package!

Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorja M.

23 June 2022

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

Great time at Grapevines

Beautiful villa, very clean. Wonderful large pool. The owners were great and gave us lots of tips about the local area. Great family holiday. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022

Thanks for taking the time to write your lovely review (and for your tips on where to eat!). Glad you had a great holiday. Hope to see you again 😀

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

25 June 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Amazing stay

The property was lovely and clean, however, not ideal for those who have mobility issues as the stairs to the kitchen and living room was quite tight. Owner of the property was very responsive and recommended great places to eat and the beaches were lovely. If you are looking for a relaxing break, this place is definitely the place to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023

Thanks for your kind review (and for the additional information you sent us). So glad you enjoyed your stay at Grapevines and that you liked our recommendations .... always a risk recommending places to eat and visit 😁 Ian

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

21 August 2023

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

Superb picturesque quiet Crete

Lovely relaxing location, with easy access to delightful quiet and sandy beaches. Excellent set of local tavernas providing great food at sensible prices. Seems unspoilt by the Travel industry and an area that still is able to give an authentic Greek experience. Villa provides all you could want with good accommodation, facilities and a lovely pool area

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023

Thanks for submitting your review ....... we couldn't have summed it up better ouselves 😁

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

1 October 2018

Exactly how we imagined!

Very helpful hosts! The villa was exactly as promised. Perfect for a quiet and exploring holiday. Recommend a car but village easy walking distance!

Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020

Thanks for your 5* review and glad that it lived up to your expectations from our description. We have just spent a lovely 2 weeks there ourselves and as well as enjoying all that Grapevines and Makrygialos has to offer, we made a few improvements to the villa …… we reupholstered the dining chair seats, bought a small table and chairs for the sun deck, a bookcase (as our 'library' was getting a little untidy!), a coat stand for the hall and probably the most useful item ….. a stick blender for making smoothies! Hope to see you all again soon. Ian

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

4 September 2024

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

Wonderful and cosy flat

The apartment is very clean and comfy. The pool is a dream and well maintained. Bedrooms are at the ground floor. Living room and kitchen in the 1st floor. We really liked our stay here.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024

So glad you had a good stay. Agree with your description of the pool ...... I know we are biaised but it really is the best 'holiday pool' we've ever swum in! Thanks for choosing to have your holiday in our house.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

15 October 2022

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

Lovely property in a lovely complex

The villa itself was well equipped with everything you would need. Large and spacious. Lovely pool in complex and a short walk to tavernas. Information given by Ian the owner was a great help with recommended restaurants to eat and places to visit. Would highly recommend renting this property.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022

So glad you enjoyed your stay in our house ..... and that you found our recommendations were ok as it's always a risk recommending places to eat out! Appreciate you taking the time to review us. Thanks Ian

Verified

8/10 Good

Julie B.

18 October 2023

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

Autumn Sunshine

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Grapevines, the villa, location and weather were all perfect. The villa and pool were well maintained with plenty of advice and support from the owner and management. The location is lovely on the outer edge of the town but still with shops and great restaurants all within easy walking distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ilka B.

10 November 2016

Great holiday value

We just enjoyed a week in this villa and it was everything promised on the website. Spacious, clean and all necessities provided for - and most importantly very quiet. We will definitely be back!! Ilka and Tania from Germany

Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020

Thank you for your kind comments Ilka. We pride ourselves on maintaining our property, and the site, to high standards. Our advertising is also an honest assessment of what you can expect in both our villa and the surrounding area and we are pleased that you commented on this. I obviously hope you will return! Everyone loves our villa, Grapevines and Makrigialos as the comments in our guest book show ..... we just wish more guests would leave a review! Thanks again for taking the time to do this. Ian and Michele (Owners)

Archival

8/10 Good

Jenny O.

14 September 2017

Great, relaxing holiday destination

With all the amenities you could want and the pool steps away from the front door, Ian's 2 bed apartment provides great accommodation In Crete. The pool is at the heart of a small, friendly complex that is close to the town and the beaches of Makrygialos, and there are loads of great recommendations of restaurants, beach bars and places to visit at the apartment. In just a week, we ate well, visited the beautiful mountains, swung in hammocks on a deserted beach, swum in the sea and watched the amazing sunsets - a great place to relax!

Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020

So pleased (but not surprised!) that these guests had a great holiday, as everyone who comes here does! They also added in our visitors' book, that next time they would be coming for 2 weeks, which tells my wife and I as owners, that we are probably getting most things right! ...It also reflects the fact, that our descriptions of amenities & facilities, live up to guests' expectations & findings: which is just what we like to hear :)

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair S.

22 August 2023

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

Lovely pool

Great location, quite spacious and well equipped. Air con was essential in August. Very convenient for local beaches, shops, cafes, and restaurants. The pool is splendid. The only downside was that in common with other holiday rentals the kitchen knives are blunt and the beds are really hard.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023

Thanks for your review and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope our recommendations were ok! Sorry about the blunt knives ...... when we use the house we also got frustrated with blunt knives so bought a knife sharpener but it's clearly not there now so we will get a replacement. The mattresses were bought as a 'medium' hardness but appreciate they are probably more firm than you have been used to but I'm sure you appreciate it's difficult getting a softness that suits everyone. Thanks again for choosing our house for your holiday. Ian and Michele

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith T.

22 May 2023

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

Grapevines is a treat!

Booking this Villa was very straight forward with excellent communication from our host and then from Grapevines managenent. We were met on arrival and were made very welcome and given the information we needed to enjoy our stay. It was a joy to stay around the Villa or to take a short walk to lovely beaches. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

tina w.

9 October 2018

WONDERFUL

we had a very relaxing stay here , villa very comfortable & clean, pool beautiful & complex peaceful & clean and very friendly . great resort enough restaurants and bars and the most prettiest beaches I have seen down by the harbour . the sea was crystal clear and very shallow and warm as a bath . lots of nice restaurants that do good food . had a wonderful week , Ian the owner was very informative with everything & directions from airport were spot on .

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020

Thanks for a great review. I know from our own experience of choosing holiday destinations that it helps if the description of the accommodation (and resort) matches the reality, so it's good to hear that we are achieving that. Not surprised that you loved it …… everyone does! Thanks again for staying at our villa. Ian

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 October 2019

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

Excellent holiday spot

Perfect location for us for our Crete break. Looking for a first class Villa and an easy location. We found both. Immaculate Villa and very well equipped with all you need. 2 mins from all amenities; shops, beach and lovely Tavernas. Rosemary who supports the guests was superb. Great advice and very responsive. All in all a perfect holiday and we would highly recommend it.

Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020

Thank you for your very positive and informative review. So pleased you had a 'perfect' holiday and we very much appreciate you recommending us. Ian and Michele

Verified

8/10 Good

Simon C.

6 June 2022

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

Lovely

Overall a lovely holiday the villa had a small amount of damage which was rectified in hours, brilliant pool but the only downside would be the upside down living which is Cretan style the spiral stairs were a bit steep so anyone with mobility problems run the risk. Apart from that a really nice relaxing hol.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022

Thanks for your review and thanks for letting us know early on about the problem with the door lock. Glad that this was resolved quickly and pleased that you had a good holiday. Thanks again for choosing to stay at our house.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 August 2019

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

Great break

We had a great break at the end of July. The house was lovely - not for people with mobility issues due to spiral stairs - but perfect for us. The pool and surrounding terrace were beautifully clean and there were always sun beds available. Everyone staying there was friendly and polite. The beach and sea were gorgeous - just across the road and through the hotel grounds to get there. The village has lots of restaurants and bars so we tried a different place to eat each evening and weren’t disappointed once.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and so pleased you obviously enjoyed yourselves! Ian

Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara m.

18 July 2022

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

Fantastic!

A beautiful town house in a stunning development on the edge of the village of Makrygialos. The 20m pool and gardens were amazing but it was only a10 mins walk to the waterfront where there were numerous tavernas which served great food at very reasonable prices. There were lots of lovely quiet beaches nearby. We also walked the Pefki gorge and Butterfly gorge which were close by. We loved our holiday and I'm sure we'll be going back very soon. The owner was very helpful and communication was great.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022

Thank you for reviewing our property. So glad you enjoyed yourselves and as you described in your email to me, you found some great places to go to that we will have to try on our next visit. Much appreciated. Ian and Michele

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parandis R.

14 July 2022

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

Fantastic place and surrounding

What a calm and beautiful place this is. We are more than satisfied, the house has everything one would need; clean, beautiful and close to everything. The communication with the owners was super smooth and the lady who was in charge of taking care of the house and the keys (Chrysa) was really helpful during all our stay. There is a booklet in the house with lots of suggestions on what to see/do and where to eat, which is great. If you want to experience a real local hidden place in Crete, this is where to stay and go. Good to know is that the pool is not heated, we stayed in June and it was a bit chilly in the pool.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022

Thank you for your lovely review ...... and also for the information that you provided us with, ie the places you enjoyed visiting and eating at. As you also toured the whole island after staying with us, it was interesting to hear that you enjoyed our location of south east Crete the most. Thanks again for choosing us to book with.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair S.

31 August 2024

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

Great Villa and Location

Our second stay here and it was just as good as the first time. Spacious and well equipped. Air conditioning kept it comfortable at night. Brilliant pool just a few metres away and with the beach and village just a few minutes walk everything you need is within easy access. We had a small water leak in the bathroom but 30 minutes after reporting it a member of staff arrived and it was quickly fixed. We were expecting a clean at the end of the first week. It wasn’t a big deal and we could have chased it up.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024

Appreciate your very fair review. You certainly should have had a mid stay clean ...... I will follow this up. Thanks also for staying with us again.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 June 2019

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

Nice quiet apt with great pool area

Stayed for 5 days with 2 teenage girls. Apartment is very nice but beds are quite hard as other guests have commented. Good size kitchen and living area and plenty of balconies to sit out on. Real bonus is the shared pool which is very tranquil and right outside your front door. We stayed in early June so not many properties were occupied. Often we had the pool to ourselves or there may be one or two other couples lounging around. Rosemary is very helpful and couple of great beaches within 7-8 min walk. Harbour is about 15 min walk but nice restaurants and a supermarket beside the apt

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020

We were delighted to see your 5 star review and that you enjoyed your stay at Grapevines #14 and the nearby beaches and restaurants. It is always appreciated when guests take the time to leave a review and give us feedback. We have taken on board the comments that you felt the beds were firm …… we can only say that it has proved difficult to suit everyone’s needs and when the mattress was recently replaced, we chose a medium firmness, as previous guests had felt the mattresses were too soft! When we are next at the villa we will do some more research to see if we can find a better compromise.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan G.

30 July 2022

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

Not able to stay but excellent to deal with

Unfortunately we were unable to take our holiday as my wife caught Covid just before we were due to go. Ian was very flexible and accomodating when we were trying to sort out rearranged dates, including inconvenient arrival times - which we were also unable to take in the end as my wife didn't recover in time. So a five star rating on the basis of Ian's communications and flexibity when we needed it.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022

We were so disappointed that you weren't able to stay. Yours was the first cancellation we have had in 10 years and I hope it's another 10 before it happens again. Really appreciate your review and hope to see you sometime in the future. Thanks again Ian

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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10/10 Excellent

Ali G.

Ali G.

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Great property in great location

Martin H.

10/10 Excellent

Jayne L.

Great Villa

Jayne L.

8/10 Good

Gwynneth E.

Small oasis

Gwynneth E.

10/10 Excellent

jenni y.

Great property. Gorgeous location

jenni y.

10/10 Excellent

Jorja M.

Great time at Grapevines

Jorja M.

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Amazing stay

Anita G.

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Superb picturesque quiet Crete

John F.

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Exactly how we imagined!

Amy L.

10/10 Excellent

John T.