Entire home

Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool

Photo gallery for Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A modern outdoor seating area with a pergola, a staircase leading to an entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various trees and shrubs.
A spacious living area with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a potted plant.
A modern building with a glass facade, a patio area, and a view of the surrounding greenery.
A modern house with a white exterior, a wooden staircase leading to a door, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

View map
Tsikalaria, Crete
  • Place, Souda Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Meatemaki Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Agia Marina Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Pool
Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool.
Tsikalaria
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool.

About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor 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. Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
View more Holiday homes in ChaniaOpens in a new window
Map
Tsikalaria, Crete

What's nearby

  • Souda Bay - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Meatemaki Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Port of Souda - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 12 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Όνειρο - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oniros Lounge Resto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ο Μαντάς - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ντόναλντ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ΨΗΣΤΑΡΙΑ "Ο ΚΟΥΜΠΕΣ - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool on 1 Oct 2027 start from NZ$527, 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 Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Olivetree is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens close to the pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Souda Bay and Meatemaki Beach. Port of Souda and Souda Bay War Cemetery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A superb holiday in a beautiful setting. Rob and Rachel made us feel very welcome and provided us with links to restaurants and beaches.The villa was spacious for just 2 of us and very well equipped. The pool and gardens are green and welcoming and full of colour. Most days we stayed in we had the whole area to ourselves.I would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in the chania area.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter in Crete

Our trip to Crete Retreat was fantastic! Beautiful grounds, quiet and very enjoyable sitting in the sun near the pool having a glass of incredible Greek wine. Rob and Rachel were outstanding hosts. We got to meet their whole family. Great family atmosphere and I would not hesitate recommending this property to others. Close enough to Chania city for easy access and far enough away for quiet tranquility. The Crete Retreat was perfectly located on the island for us to easily visit most of the island by car. Beautiful landscape and wonderful people. I would highly recommend staying with these wonderful hosts!
Stayed 86 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2024
Hi Mike & Lyne Thank you for your stay with us, you are amazingly wonderful people. We are really touched by your beautiful words about Crete-retreat. We are glad you enjoyed your time here making us envious watching you enjoy the sunshine and wine. Please come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rustic and quiet

The villa is squirrelled away in a nearly hard-to-find track in quiet Tsikalaria, near Chania. I used StreetView and Google Maps to find the location before I left the UK! The villa itself is pleasant, with two ample bedrooms with fantastic aircon. There's a functional kitchen, lounge area and a bathroom with a reasonable shower. Don't expect top of the range fittings or mod-cons...this is not that type of villa. For example, there's no TV. It is rustic, private and perfectly usable. There's a small outside dining area that is a big sun-trap and gets hot. There are two other villas on the complex, both set away from this one. You don't really hear the others, unless they have an Eastenders-style shouting match.... The grounds are fine and well maintained by Ian, who you do see often tending the grounds. The shared swimming pool is large, wide and deep. There is a small shallow area for smaller people, but this isn't that big. Two thirds of the pool are over 1.9m deep. It is a very nice pool with sunbeds around it on grass. You can have sun and shade as you want. The grounds are shared with Ian's three peaceful dogs and some cats. You also see lovely dragonflies and unfortunately some mozzies! Access to the national road is extremely easy - 1 min away. You are 10 mins drive from Chania and 30 mins from Kissamos. 20 mins away is the waterpark. There is a bus stop within a few mins walk. Ian, the owner, was very friendly and helped us when required. On-site wifi is intermittent, so I used 4G instead - it was very quick for me, just make sure you have sufficient data in your plan. There's a local supermarket called "AB" five minutes away which is really nice but a touch expensive. Lidl is another 5 mins away. In all, very nice quiet and rustic, so don't expect clean lines and mod-cons.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review that reflected the image and facilities very accurately. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Gartenanlage

Entspannte Woche bei Ian
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ein großzügiges Haus in einem zauberhaften Garten mit sehr herzlichen Vermietern

Der paradiesische Garten und der große Pool sind ganz außergewöhnlich. Trotz der Nähe zur Hauptstraße ist es sehr ruhig und man hört nur Vögel sowie manchmal die Hühner. Rob und seine Familie sind absolut herzlich und leben Gastfreundschaft.Das großzügige Haus bietet alles, was man für einen Urlaub braucht. Für unseren ganz persönlichen Geschmack waren jedoch das Hausinnere sowie die Einrichtung schon recht verwohnt.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ein wunderschöner Urlaub mit tollen Gastgebern

Der Aufenthalt begann mit einer wunderbaren Begrüßung mit vielen Tipps und einem tollen Ferienhaus. Rob und Rachel waren immer für einen Tipp und Hilfe ansprechbar. Man hatte das Gefühl, dass man bei Freunden zu Besuch war! Die Lage ist zentral. Ich empfehle aber immer ein Auto, da kein schöner Strand fussläufig zu erreichen ist, mit dem Auto aber der gesamte Westen Kretas super zu erkunden ist und auch zeitlich im Urlaubsrahmen ist. Es gibt regelmäßig frische Eier und einen tollen Gartenshop mit schönem Kunsthandwerk. Wir kommen gerne wieder!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
We thank you for your wonderfully kind words. We strive to make everyone who comes to stay with us feel like an extension of our family. We loved having you stay with us and we miss already your warm welcoming smiles. Please do come back we would love to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent séjour dans un très beau cadre

Le logement lui même est très basique et un peu vieillissant mais propre. La très grande piscine au milieu du jardin est un vrai luxe La présence des nombreux chiens est très sympathique (pour ceux qui les aiment) Quant à Ian il est très serviable, très gentil. Il est à la fois présent et très discret. Je recommande tout à fait cette location
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
Thank you for your review. I am pleased you enjoyed your visit to the West of Crete. We do keep the dogs [except Ricky] in there own space until we are sure that guest are comfortable with them around.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bonne location un peu chère

Appartement spacieux et confortable. Cependant l'équipement de la cuisine est très sommaire pour cuisiner pour 4 (pas assez de couverts et ustensiles de cuisine). Il manquent des moustiquaires aux fenêtres qui permettraient de bénéficier de l'air frais la nuit sans avoir à utiliser la climatisation très bruyante. La piscine est très grande mais pas très propre. L'hôte est très discret mais disponible.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2020
Thank you for your review. The kitchen is scheduled for refurbishment and modernization. The large pool which is surrounded by trees and plants is our main attraction for most families.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super séjour

Super!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great place to discover Chania & surrounding

Very satisfied of our stay at Ian's house. The house was well furnished and clean. You have all you need to spend a cosy and confortable stay. Swiming pool is very large and you can relax in several seats around. The BBQ set is fantastic for a happy meal and easy to use. Ian is often available for any question & tip. The location is easily accessible.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review We are please you had a good time here in Crete and enjoyed our place
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Depaysement

L accueil de mr Johnson est très bien Quelques difficultés à trouver la location Mais le séjour fut agréable et mr Johnson fait le maximum pour vous rendre la vie très sympa Je conseille cette location mais il faut un véhicule pour profiter de la région.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lugar muy agradable y tranquilo. Buena piscina. Casa bien distribuira. Ian atento y agradable.

La casa esta integrada en una finca muy tranquila con mucha vegetacion. La piscina esta muy bien y se comparte con poco vecinos. Ian el propietario es muy atento y agradable. La ubicacion es muy buena para conocer el oeste de la Isla. A solo 12 m del centro de Chania y con las principales visitas a 60 o 90 minutos. (Balos, Elafonisi, Retinmo, Falasarna. Sfakia....) Un sitio para desconectar. A mejorar un poco el equipamiento. Una nevera mas grande, un microondas, persianas, mosquiteras en ventanas. Un sitio para volver.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and experienced the beautiful surrounding places and beaches. Thank you for your comments as we are always wanting to make improvements. Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L'endroit idéale pour découvrir l'ouest de la CRËTE

Mrs IAN est trés attachant Un endroit trés bien situé au milieu d'oliviers,à 10 minutes (en voiture) de Chania ; arrêt de bus pas loin de la location. Moins de 50km de Rethimon. Endroit très paisible pas de bruit ,confort, terrasse au soleil avec un abri;barbecue. Piscine entretenue et propre. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et IAN est de bon conseil pour les visites. Merci IAN .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Merci pour votre avis Je suis content que vous ayez passé un bon moment ici en Crète
Archival

8/10 Good

Sejour de deux semaines en famille

La maison très fonctionnelle contient les équipements essentiels. La propriété est vraiment agréable : beaucoup de verdure, les chiens, chats et poule que nos enfants citadins ont vraiment appréciés (et nous aussi d'ailleurs) et bien entendu la piscine !!. Le BBQ à gaz partagé est également très convivial. Ian et son épouse sont à la fois attentifs et discrets. Il y a beaucoup de choses à voir dans l ouest de la Crête : les gorges de Samaria pour les marcheurs, la plage paradisiaque de Balos, celle d'Elafonisi, et quelques monastères. Les villes de Chania et Réthymnon valent aussi le détour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback