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Villa Eva N.1 Brand New Luxury Villa 50meters from the sea, in a very quite area

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A balcony with a table set for two, featuring a fruit plate and two glasses.
A beach with sun loungers and thatched umbrellas.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, a door, and a small garden area.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a TV, a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dinosauria Park
1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gournes, Crete
  • Place, Dinosauria Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cretaquarium
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Futons

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Eva N.1 Brand New Luxury Villa 50meters from the sea, in a very quite area

Villa Eva N 1, is located in the fishing village of Gournes, between Heraklion and Hersonissos, 15 kilometers from Heraklion airport, 50 meters from the sandy beach and next to the Crete Aquarium, in a very quite area, ideal for small families or couples who wants to spent their holidays by the sea, with 1 bedroom, 1bathroom, living/dining room, kitchen, BBQ, wooden oven, 2 verandas, 500 bio garden. Air-condition is available free of charge. A beautiful fire stove will keep you warm at winter nights. Can accomodate up to 3 persons. Both terraces and garden overlooking the sea. There is private parking space. Situated only 500m from the high way and yet, next to the beach. Ideal for families, or couples who want to enjoy their holidays by the sea. Easy access to high way, close to amenities.The location of the villa is ideal for exploring Crete, or visiting Greek islands like Santorini. Local cuisine, with different dishes every day at the taverns, walking distance from the villa. Super market nearby. Close to antiquities. Water park with many different slides is 5 Kms away, ideal days out with children. Crete Aquarium, one of the biggest building complexes in the Mediterranean, is 200 meters away for those who adore marine world and want to explore more than 2500 individuals of fish and invertebrates. Bike or car rental companies are also close by.
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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 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
No smoking inside please.

Important information

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Property Registration Number 42586
Property # 6882483
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, this villa is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stalis Beach and Gouves Beach, while Museum of Ancient Greek Technology and Lychnostatis are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Freedom National Stadium or Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Gournes, Crete

What's nearby

  • Dinosauria Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cretaquarium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 10 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Stalis Beach - 14 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Heraklion Port - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rinela Mitsis Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ice Beach Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Desmaria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mitsis Lobby - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ξερολιθιά & Ελιά - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Eva N.1 Brand New Luxury Villa 50meters from the sea, in a very quite area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Eva N.1 Brand New Luxury Villa 50meters from the sea, in a very quite area?

As of 5 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Eva N.1 Brand New Luxury Villa 50meters from the sea, in a very quite area on 3 February 2027 start from NZ$649, 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.

How much is parking at Villa Eva N.1 Brand New Luxury Villa 50meters from the sea, in a very quite area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Villa Eva N.1 Brand New Luxury Villa 50meters from the sea, in a very quite area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Eva N.1 Brand New Luxury Villa 50meters from the sea, in a very quite area located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Dinosauria Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gouves Beach and Marina Beach. Watercity Waterpark and Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super helpful. He provided some food treats upon arrival and some homemade Raki. Also provide some homemade honey suites half way through our stay. Great location. Very close to the beach. They also had wonderful decks to view the sunset and sunrise.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hosts & a great location

The property was beautifully clean, in a great location and the hosts were wonderfully welcoming - the additional extras were an unexpected pleasure. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet area extremely close to a very nice beach and near many restaurants and attractions. Short drive to Heraklion. The unit was clean and had everything required for a pleasant stay. The patios on the east and west side were a bonus. Owner was available to be reached at all times if necessary. Would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in quiet area. We enjoyed front balcony with coffee or tea in the morning and the large back balcony to relax in the sun in the afternoon. Close to the beach and lots of restaurants in easy walking distance. Bakery/coffee shot about at 10 to 12 minute walk and well worth the walk. The owner drove us to a grocery store to pick up a few things when we arrived and showed us around the area, and there was a smaller grocery store across the street from the bakery. Overall, excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem in Gournes

Great place for a couple wanting to relax and enjoy the near by beach❣️The one bedroom apartment is ideal. It has everything a couple will need. George is very kind and provided us upon our arrival some goodies in our fridge❣️We rented a car and enjoyed driving around near and far to beautiful beaches❣️Definitely will return to this hidden gem💞
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crete vacation

We were warmly welcomed. Short walk to the beach. We had a rental car which was conveniently parked at the unit. There was a sea view and a mountain view from the two outdoor seating areas. Would recommend this villa
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfy

We stayed for 5 nights and had a very relaxing time. Close to Heraklion and Knossos. Good restaurants walking distance, especially Ambrosia where we had dinner 3 of the nights. A trip to Matala on the south shore was a highlight. No lift but stairs are doable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Crete adventure

Very nice apartment, very friendly host - he had even some small items prepared on our late arrival (vino, raki). Very proactive for Vista points and recommendations.👍
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gournes, Crete

Not easy to find on arrival, but near the beach, the sea and the aquarium. Walking distance to restaurants. The hosts were welcoming and gave us pointers for places to visit during our one-week stay. The beach itself is well-protected from the winds and beaches in Eastern Crete are also recommended on windy days. Our favorite restaurant was Ambrosia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

So wie auf den Bildern gezeigt

Auch im Herbst sehr zu empfehlen. Ein sehr netter Vermieter. Sehr kurze Reaktionszeit auf Anfragen. Eine super Wohnung für 2 Personen
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Schöne Wohnung, Umgebung geht so

Sehr netter und zuvorkommender Vermieter, die Wohnung ist auch gut ausgestattet. Die große Terrasse ist super. Der Ausblick aufs Meer ist schön, auf die Landschaft jedoch nicht so, das ein oder andere Grundstück hat schon bessere Zeiten gesehen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful penthouse apartment

We spent one week in Villa Eva and really enjoyed our time there. Out host Georgios had prepared a very cordial reception, the fridge contained some food for the first day, there was also fresh fruit, bread, some wine, Raki and Limoncello! The apartment was in excellent shape, clean and very comfortable. During our stay Georgios surprised us with homemade cake, with Cretean delis and exceptional hospitality . The nearby restaurants served great Greek food and the beaches were not too crowded - all in all a great vacation! When we will come back to Crete, Villa Eva will be our choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay in Crete

Extremly clean, spotless! The owners were so charming and welcoming. They brought us a fruit basket and delicious homemade foods. My husband and myself were there for a week in the middle of July. It was near a little beach and beautiful town. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propreté, calme étant à l'écart de la ville. Nos hôtes ont été extraordinaire, Merci Eva.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Greek Hospitality!

This place is just as advertised. Spotlessly clean with plenty of room to relax in. The front balcony has an ocean view. The back terrace is quite large and has a view of the mountains. There is a nice little beach just a short walk away. Also, there is a little beach town within walking distance. We had dinner overlooking the ocean from a small Greek Taverna. Our host and hostess were fabulous. They provided homebaked goods as well as fresh fruit, etc. We had so much that we never needed to go out for breakfast. That was a very nice touch. There is also a washing machine which came in handy as we were out of clean clothes when we arrived! We rented a car as we wanted the flexibility. Gournes is in between Rethymnon on the West side of the island and Agios Nikoloas. Both were within easy driving distance from Gournes. We wish we could have stayed longer. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Oase der Ruhe mit herzlichen Gastgebern

Das Objekt ist zauberhaft und liebevoll eingerichtet. Es ist mehr als alles vorhanden, was man für einen erholsamen Urlaub benötigt. Wir fühlten uns "zu Hause". Sogar das Waschmittel, die Handtücher, etwas Kaffee für die erste Zeit wurden zur Verfügung gestellt. Am Ankunftsabend wurden wir mit selbstgebackenen Köstlichkeiten, Obst und Getränken überrascht. Auch zwischendurch gab es kleine Leckereien, die mit viel Liebe zubereitet wurden. Als I-Tüpfelchen wurden wir zum Flughafen gefahren. Eine Gastfreundschaft dieser Art ist uns bis jetzt bei noch keiner/m Ferienwohnung/-haus entgegen gebracht worden. Hervorragend und ein Dankeschön in die wunderbare Villa Eva nach Gournes! Vor Ort kann man mit Mietwagen, aber auch problemlos mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln die Region erkunden. Wir waren 10 Tage vor Ort und haben mit dem öffentlichen Bus täglich neue Sehenswürdigkeiten in Knossos, Heraklion, Piskopiano, Hersonissos, Malia, Napolis besucht. Eine Bäckerei und ein kleiner Supermarkt, der alles hat, sind fußläufig in 15 Minuten zu erreichen.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely, clean, well presented apartment, enjoying views of the mountains and the sea.

After a short taxi ride we arrived at Villa Eva. The building is very well presented. We were taken to the room by the owner and shown the amenities. A very nice touch from the owners on arrival was the huge plate of fruit, wine and Greek food. Being on the top floor gives you a lovely balcony to the front with a table and chairs and views overlooking the sea. To the rear is a terrace with chairs and sun loungers and views looking to the mountains. We hired a scooter to enable us to get around more easily and to see more of the island. We would advise anyone coming here to hire transport as it is a little out of the way. The owners are friendly and very helpful. We were taken to the supermarket, treated to food and even dropped off at the airport when leaving. All in all we would highly recommend Villa Eva and we thank the owners for their hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Schöne Tage in Gournes

Wir haben drei Wochen in Gournes verbracht. Die Wohnung liegt im ersten Stock und ist perfekt ausgerüstet. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und überraschten und immer wieder mit kleinen, sehr guten Köstlichkeiten. Die Vermieter konnten uns viele wertvolle Hinweise zur Inselerkundung, Ausflügen, Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten geben. Wir können die Wohnung empfehlen.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Great holiday location

We greatly enjoyed our stay in Villa Eva 1. It is well located, near a good and uncrowded beach and several restaurants. The apartment was very well appointed, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. Eva and her husband could not have been more welcoming, with an initial tour of the area (very helpful), then providing generous hospitality with several excellent home-cooked snacks during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Schöner und angenehmer Aufenthalt

Sehr schöne Wohnung. Alles sauber. Die Vermieter sehr nett. Immer zu erreichen, da sie mit ihm Haus wohnen. Es gab zwischendurch kleine Aufmerksamkeiten in Form von selbsgebackenen Köstlichkeiten. Einziger Störfaktor: Fluglärm. Aber zu erwarten, da der Flughafen sehr nah ist . Alles in allem ein schöner und angenehmer Aufenthalt 😍
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Schöne, moderne Ferienwohnung mit sehr netten Vermietern

Wirklich sehr schöne, hochwertige Wohnung in Strandnähe und außerordentlich freundlichen Vermietern. Wir wurden gleich zu Beginn mit Wein und regionalen Köstlichkeiten begrüßt und immer mal wieder mit weiteren "versorgt". Sehr ruhige Wohnlage.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Toller Familienurlaub

Wir haben einen tollen Urlaub hier verbracht. Die Ferienwohnung ist modern eingerichtet, sehr sauber, der Strand ist in Sichtweite. Besonders schön ist die große Dachterrasse. Mit dem regulären Linienbus haben wir schöne Ausflüge nach Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Knossos und Rethymno unternommen. Sehr gutes griechisches Essen gibt's in der Taverne Ambrosia. Für Kinder sehr empfehlenswert ist das von der Ferienwohnung fußläufig erreichbare Meeresaquarium. Besonders erwähnenswert ist die herzliche familiäre Atmosphäre. Eva hat uns leckere griechische Spezialitäten gebacken. Eva und Georgios haben uns dann am Abreisetag direkt zum Flughafen gefahren - vielen Dank für die super Betreuung.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfektes Domizil

Die Wohnung übertraf unseren Erwartungen. Sie ist sehr modern und zweckmäßig ausgestattet. Besonders ist der Komfort und die Sauberkeit hervorzuheben. Die Angaben und Bilder entsprechen der Realität. Ein ganz besonderer Dank gilt den Besitzern Eva und Georgios, beide sind extrem zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Auch haben und die Leckereien von Eva uns immer erfreut. An Beiden nochmal unseren herzlichsten Dank für Alles. English: The apartment exceeded our expectations. It is very modern and functional. Especially the comfort and cleanliness should be emphasized. The information and pictures correspond to reality. A very special thanks to the owners Eva and Georgios, both are extremely courteous and helpful. Also, and the goodies of Eve have always pleased us. At both again our sincere thanks for everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
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Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich um unser Haus kümmern, als wäre es Ihres. Wir hoffen wirklich, dich wiederzusehen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

10 Days on the wonderful Island of Crete enhanced by our living experience.

There are not enough adjectives to describe the absolutely fabulous experience we have staying at Eya Villa 1. From the minute we were collected by Georgious and Natasha and meeting the most exquisite lady Eva, who we found out to be the epitome of a woman of Crete just wanting to ensure that all was well and provided almost everyday samples of traditional Cretan food and drink absolutely fabulous. The kindness and hospitality was exceptional and helped to make our first experience of Crete most enjoyable. As for the accommodation believe everything it says on the site five star rating all round. Will we be back? you better believe it wild horses couldn’t stop us. Efharista Eva, Georgious and Natasha.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Expectations exceeded - a perfect place to de-stress

To be embarrassingly honest, there is nothing critical to be mentioned in our review. From the helpful advise for local car rental, groceries, restaurant, beaches up to providing local specilities in the fridge upon arrival. My wife and I were very satisfied with the amenities. Top quality -we felt like this has been made especially for us to move in. The hosts were always available and answered every question. We will recommend to friends. Lastly the location is perfect to discover the huge island in every direction.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Eva Papadimitriou

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My name is Eva. I m married to George Epitropakis and we have two children. We both work as dentists. I m really fond of meeting people and making new friends from different countries. I also like travelling, reading books and listening to music. My hobbies are cooking. I love the Mediterranean and the traditional Cretan cuisine and pastry making. It will be my greatest pleasure to meet you and accommodate you at Eva Villa.

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