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Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool.

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a clock, and a dining area with two bar stools.
An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of a landscaped garden with red foliage.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a tree and grass outside.
A garden pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof and outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space 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.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Tsikalaria, Crete
  • Place, Souda Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Souda
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Meatemaki Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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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. Snorkelling, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Map
Tsikalaria, Crete

What's nearby

  • Souda Bay - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Port of Souda - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Meatemaki Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Όνειρο - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ντόναλντ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oniros Lounge Resto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ο Μαντάς - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪ΨΗΣΤΑΡΙΑ "Ο ΚΟΥΜΠΕΣ - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. ?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. on 17 October 2027 start from NZ$526, 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 Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay we all had such a nice time and the hosts went out off there way to help with anything we needed . Will be back again one day highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Rob and Rachel honestly are the best hosts. They cannot do enough for you - Winnie their daughter is also super friendly and on hand. Our villa was clean and had everthing we needed. The pool and a just an amazing - better than a lot of hotels we have visited. We would definitely go back but would recommend hiring a car as you are a little way out from beaches and supermarkets. Chania town is beautiful and costs around 12 each way but has plenty of restaurant/bars
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing & enjoyable stay

we had an amazing time in an area with a great a pool and a very friendly host. beautiful beaches and lovely cities were in our vicinity. hope to go there again soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your time with us and are grateful for your lovely review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional hosts!

Perfect villa with amazing hosts! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Very calm quiet and peaceful stay in a lovely green environment with a nice pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thank you for your lovely words. We are glad you had a relaxing peaceful stay.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Crete Retreat

We stayed for 6 days in September, enjoyed the pool after long days out in the heat. Felt like you were out in the country, but only 10 minutes to town, easy access to the highway. We stayed in Lavender Villa, very clean and well equipped with everything. Would definitely recommend. Thanks for a great stay 😀 highway.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thank you for your lovely words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of heaven

The owners really care about the property. The lavender villa was perfect for our needs! The property is perfectly located for day trips to different beaches and only 15 minutes to the old town in Chania. We absolutely loved our stay! The property in surrounded by olive trees and the massive pool is great to unwind in after a long day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you were able to relax and enjoy our property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

We had an amazing 10 days at Crete Retreat. Our boys LOVED the pool and the animals! Easy driving distance to lovely beaches, Chania and everything you need. Rachel & Rob are great - friendly, really helpful and they couldn't do enough for us. Overall a really beautiful, family run retreat. I could definitely have stayed longer 😁 Highly recommend ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Xxxx
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Hi Naomi Thank you for your wonderful review. We would love to have you back someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted a lazy, get away from it all, relaxing break. This certainly ticked those boxes. Rob was a great host with good communication throughout our stay. He even told us about a local car hire company who delivered the car to the property. The Souda resort isn’t touristy so only has a couple of restaurants. You would need a car to explore. Chania is a lovely town with plenty of restaurants and tourist shops!! It’s a 20 minute bus ride away. Overall a very pleasant holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal stay near Chania

The villa is part of a 3-villa retreat. Our villa was with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, as pictured. The highlight of course was the large pool which we enjoyed. There is also a small barbecue and dining table for 4 on the deck with was great! The retreat is located in a garden like environment. Overall, the location was very quiet. Also a great location to explore this side of Crete, about 15 minutes from Chania and 20 minutes from the airport. Renting a car is a must for this location and I would say to reallly visit the island. Check in and check out was very easy and communication with the property manager was very easy. Overall the oils highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of paradise

We really enjoyed our stay at Crete Retreat, with our 2 sons (aged 13 and 8) and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. We stayed in Lavender villa which was rustic and quirky, with a well stocked kitchen, bbq on the veranda and a/c in the bedrooms. The pool was just perfect and very clean. The gardens were stunning - the love and attention which has been put in was clear to see. The hosts were friendly, helpful and laid back and provided a really helpful welcome pack. We enjoyed the homemade gin which was available via an honesty box on site and relaxed under the gazebo and in the hanging chairs in the trees. There were even family garden games to play aswell as a designated parking space. Renting a car is a must - the villa is ideally placed for quick car rides to Chania, Kalami beach and Kournas lake, with a large Synka supermarket within a 5 minute drive - perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is set in beautiful gardens which are maintained daily.Rob, Rachel and Winnie are fantastic hosts they make you feel very welcome from when you step into their hidden paradise. Pool is excellent- good amount of sun beds.We are very fit and we could walk to local shop and bus stops, ideal local beach 1.5 miles away, however a car would be required if physically impaired.The property is ‘rustic’ not a recent build and I feel it is difficult for family to maintain, however we were not disappointed. All amenities within in good working order, dishes cups and glasses plentiful we did cook a number of times without any difficulty.It’s rural location results in lot of dog barking at night, ear plugs good option. The family dogs and cats are adorable.Would highly recommend a stay at Crete Retreat when visiting Chania as it is a busy harbour area and it’s a pleasure to escape the hustle and bustle with a 2 euro bus ride back to the countryside.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fantastic

my son (11y) and me and then the whole family, we had a fantastic time in this marvellous place, as a home bace. Its excellent to come down, to be, to enjoy the holiday, its an excellent base to start for trips in the countryside, to explore both; sea and beaches and the mountains....of course- the pool is extraordinary- swimming as the first and the last action of the day- with the crete sound of cicadas during the day and a romantic illumination during night time- and the landlords- rob, his wife and ian... as the best....provide frish eggs, vegies from their garden, give excellent tips, always frienly and they have lovely dogs... my son loved them... ;) what can we say.... a dream...
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at crete-retreat, and the facilities met your needs. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay on the Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay as a family of 4

Property was a short drive from the airport, Robert greeted us on arrival as he knew our flight times due to communicating prior. My little boy, who is 7, absolutely loved the freedom of the resort, bug hunting, the pool and of course enjoyed the company of the owners. We hired a car for the week to get around, the hire company even dropped it off the following morning to the resort which is far less hassel than collecting at the airport post late night flight. The gardens are absolutely stunning, well cared for and tranquil. Small shops within walking distance. Robert gave us a great insight to local places to visit and eat if need be including a butcher for the BBQ.The lavender villa was spacious and cool. Fresh produce was available in a small onsite shack, eggs, wine and some handmade earrings- which I did purchase to remind me of our family visit to Crete. Winnie the daughter is such a lovely girl and had a lot of time to chat with us all, showing my youngest all the wildlife including a praying mantis to hold! In fact this family owned accommodation was just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Unterkunft, freundlicher Gastgeber und sauberer Pool
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war insgesamt in Ordnung, die Kücheneinrichtung war spartanisch, dafür gab es einen Planchagrill.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Posto semplice ma perfetto

A mio avviso tutti quello che serve in una vacanza al mare, uno spazio all'aperto e un luogo in cui dormire. Gli spazi comuni sono curatissimi e la piscina molto più spaziosa di quel che sembra. Rob un host delizioso. Tutto bene.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Un petit oasis à 2 pas de la cité

Rob prend un soin quotidien de la piscine et du jardin. Tout est impeccable, et on respecte votre intimité.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful return visit to Crete Retreat

I only gave 4 stars for the accuracy of the online listing as it was better than as described on VRBO website!THere has been some updating of the property since we last stayed .The description did not say there was a full oven and a Smart Tv to use for netflix and amazon prime if you wish to use it. Also more of a sitting area inside, as well as out on the decking, with shelter from the sun. We really enjoyed our stay in this peaceful place. Ian , Rob and Rachel gave a warm welcome and were as helpful as could possibly be.The garden is a lovely peaceful place, the pool is a very good size, In October cooling down a bit but we did swim twice daily even so!Lots of places to visit, Lidl a 10 minute drive away and more local shops, lots to see and do in the area, we really didn't want to come home as our holiday was just what we needed. THankyou Ian Rob and Rachel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday

Our trip to Hania was amazing. Rob and Rachel were so kind to us and helpfull with everything. The villa was just perfect for four people and the pool was superb! We really loved our holiday in the paradise in the middle of olive trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Séjour en Crète réussi !!

Extérieurs très agréables,décoration intérieure simple avec beaucoup de fonctionnalité dans la cuisine…..Très bonne situation géographique pour découvrir l’Ouest de la Crète,très calme …seul bémol pas de volets aux fenêtres et literie assez moyenne….Sinon nos hôtes étaient charmants et toujours prêts à nous aider…je recommande cet endroit
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Thank you for your kind words. You were a delight to host. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we’re able to explore Crete so easily. We would welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cadre idyllique pour se ressourcer

Idéalement placé pour visiter la région de la Canée. Le cadre verdoyant et la grande piscine font de ce lieu une adresse unique qui aime les environnements reposants. Les gérants sont très accueillants et aux petits soins pour répondre à vos questions et vous rendre le séjour le plus agréable possible. L'environnement est très verdoyant et la grande piscine (ramené au nombre d'occupants) font de ce lieu un endroit unique.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2021
Thank you for your review at crete-retreat. We are glad you had an enjoyable time, and hope you will revisit us again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Urlaub

Klasse, ruhige, kleine Anlage mit Vermieter auf dem Areal wohnend. Sehr familiär, locker und unkompliziert. Alles in Eigenleistung geschaffen, daher nicht perfekt aber dafür mit Charme. Jederzeit wieder und sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Lovely pool area

The pool area at the villa was amazing, the villa itself was very basic. Nice quiet location where you could easily get into Chania town by bus which took 5-10 minutes
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication

Amazing pool and setting

We stayed 2 weeks and were really satisfied regarding price value. The most amazing is the pool with a total size, which we shared with another family 1 week, and only for us afterwards. If you like dogs, there are a few very handsome ones (from Ian), which are kid friendly! The house was OK, a bit used all in all. Might need a bit of painting and small fixings. Ian was very nice and easy to communicate with. And had nice stories why the pool is so big and hope he got the dogs...
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2020
Thank you for your review I am glad that you and your family enjoyed the pool and the dogs.
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