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Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach
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9.6 out of 10
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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12230 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Elounda, Kreta
- Elounda Windmills4 min drive
- Plaka Beach9 min drive
- Spinalonga24 min drive
- Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Basement extension bedroom
2 Single Bunk Beds
Blue room
2 Single Beds
Guesthouse
2 Single Beds
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
Pink room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Basement extension bathroom
Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer
Downstairs bathroom inbetween blue and pink bedroom
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Guesthouse bathroom
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Master bathroom
Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach
Welcome to Villa Meraki!
It's not only the unusual architecture and the beautiful garden that makes our villa, your perfect holiday destination. Rent Villa Meraki and enjoy the possibility of staying in this beautiful villa with up to twelve people!
*The original villa consists of three double bedrooms and sleeps six people. The nightly rate that you will find on this HomeAway page is for the original villa with an occupancy of up to 6 people. Of course if you need any extra cots for little children under the age of two, we're happy to set these up for you, free of charge.
*If you would like to stay at Villa Meraki with more than six people, you can either rent the guesthouse (sleeps max. 2 pax) or the extension of the villa (sleeps max. 4 pax) for an additional price per night.
- The extra charge to rent the guesthouse in addition to the villa is €65 a night, on top of our nightly rate.
- The extra charge to open up the extension of the villa in addition to the original villa is €130 a night, on top of our nightly rate.
And it's as easy as that! Never pay too much for your holiday rental anymore. Just choose your combination and enjoy a wonderful holiday at Villa Meraki!
*one more thing. We really value your privacy, so rest assured. If you rent the villa, no matter which option you choose, there will never be any other guests on the property.
To find out more about this one-of-a-kind villa, read on:
This unique, original three bedroom villa, designed in collaboration with a Greek architect, has a very authentic style and is built into the mountainside. The villa lies at 170 meters above sea level and offers mesmerising views over the Elounda bay, surrounding villages and the Cretan mountains.
Completed in 2008, the house is modern but reflects the local history with a tower that represents the stone windmills famous to the area. The stonework around the house and the colours that have been used naturally blend in with its surroundings.
The house is 230m2 on a plot of 3307m2 and is built in multiple levels.
The ground floor has a spacious open plan living/dining area with an open fireplace and a large kitchen. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped including a central cooking island containing an electric oven, 5-ring gas hob, extractor fan and dishwasher. There is an American fridge/freezer.
The windows that cover the full length of the living room open out to a shaded terrace from which you can enjoy the fantastic views.
Opposite the front door there is a spiral staircase that leads up to the tower of the house. Open the authentic wooden tower door and you will find yourself on the highest point of the property. This spacious terrace offers a breathtaking panoramic view.
The light and spacious master bedroom is to be found on the same floor as the open plan living/dining area. The master bedroom has a wooden floor, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with two showers and two round marble sinks. The bathroom has a full floor to ceiling window. The master bedroom has got a very spacious balcony.
The lower floor comprises of two large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a shared bathroom with a shower and toilet. Each room has access to their own terrace and the garden. Both downstairs bedrooms consist of two single beds. At your convenience we can always add another single bed to the downstairs bedrooms. We also have baby cots, to put in one of the three bedrooms, if necessary.
Totally independent and at the other side of the pool area lies a guest house of 20m2 which sleeps up to two people and consists of a living/bedroom with downstairs a sofa, kitchenette and bathroom (shower/toilet) and upstairs a mezzanine sleeping area. The guest house has a large private terrace with an olive tree that is over a hundred years old and stunning views of the Elounda bay. There is a roofed outdoor shower in the corner of the terrace. For groups larger than 6 adults, the guesthouse can be rented out on request. (see extra charge for the guesthouse at the top of this description)
The pool area consists of a large (40m2) swimming pool with a wonderful fish design mosaic base, a childrens paddling pool, with built in wooden chairs next to it, and an outdoor shower. The pool area has a smooth wooden deck with two beautiful olive trees that provide some necessary shade.
The garden is fully landscaped and multi terraced. There is a built in barbecue area with a large stone bench and table perfect for al fresco dining. Just down from the pool area there is a sloping grass lawn with a tree hut that was built by the owner and his son. Here, hours of playtime fun awaits your little ones.
If you are a group larger than 6 adults, there is the possibility to rent the luxurious extension of the villa in addition to the villa. The extension is located next to the downstairs bedrooms and consists of a 50m2 bedroom/lounge area that sleeps up to four people and has a large bathroom with two separate showers and toilets. Imagine showering underneath the original rock wall of the mountain that the villa was built into! (see extra charge for the luxurious extension of the villa at the top of this description)
It's not only the unusual architecture and the beautiful garden that makes our villa, your perfect holiday destination. Rent Villa Meraki and enjoy the possibility of staying in this beautiful villa with up to twelve people!
*The original villa consists of three double bedrooms and sleeps six people. The nightly rate that you will find on this HomeAway page is for the original villa with an occupancy of up to 6 people. Of course if you need any extra cots for little children under the age of two, we're happy to set these up for you, free of charge.
*If you would like to stay at Villa Meraki with more than six people, you can either rent the guesthouse (sleeps max. 2 pax) or the extension of the villa (sleeps max. 4 pax) for an additional price per night.
- The extra charge to rent the guesthouse in addition to the villa is €65 a night, on top of our nightly rate.
- The extra charge to open up the extension of the villa in addition to the original villa is €130 a night, on top of our nightly rate.
And it's as easy as that! Never pay too much for your holiday rental anymore. Just choose your combination and enjoy a wonderful holiday at Villa Meraki!
*one more thing. We really value your privacy, so rest assured. If you rent the villa, no matter which option you choose, there will never be any other guests on the property.
To find out more about this one-of-a-kind villa, read on:
This unique, original three bedroom villa, designed in collaboration with a Greek architect, has a very authentic style and is built into the mountainside. The villa lies at 170 meters above sea level and offers mesmerising views over the Elounda bay, surrounding villages and the Cretan mountains.
Completed in 2008, the house is modern but reflects the local history with a tower that represents the stone windmills famous to the area. The stonework around the house and the colours that have been used naturally blend in with its surroundings.
The house is 230m2 on a plot of 3307m2 and is built in multiple levels.
The ground floor has a spacious open plan living/dining area with an open fireplace and a large kitchen. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped including a central cooking island containing an electric oven, 5-ring gas hob, extractor fan and dishwasher. There is an American fridge/freezer.
The windows that cover the full length of the living room open out to a shaded terrace from which you can enjoy the fantastic views.
Opposite the front door there is a spiral staircase that leads up to the tower of the house. Open the authentic wooden tower door and you will find yourself on the highest point of the property. This spacious terrace offers a breathtaking panoramic view.
The light and spacious master bedroom is to be found on the same floor as the open plan living/dining area. The master bedroom has a wooden floor, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with two showers and two round marble sinks. The bathroom has a full floor to ceiling window. The master bedroom has got a very spacious balcony.
The lower floor comprises of two large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a shared bathroom with a shower and toilet. Each room has access to their own terrace and the garden. Both downstairs bedrooms consist of two single beds. At your convenience we can always add another single bed to the downstairs bedrooms. We also have baby cots, to put in one of the three bedrooms, if necessary.
Totally independent and at the other side of the pool area lies a guest house of 20m2 which sleeps up to two people and consists of a living/bedroom with downstairs a sofa, kitchenette and bathroom (shower/toilet) and upstairs a mezzanine sleeping area. The guest house has a large private terrace with an olive tree that is over a hundred years old and stunning views of the Elounda bay. There is a roofed outdoor shower in the corner of the terrace. For groups larger than 6 adults, the guesthouse can be rented out on request. (see extra charge for the guesthouse at the top of this description)
The pool area consists of a large (40m2) swimming pool with a wonderful fish design mosaic base, a childrens paddling pool, with built in wooden chairs next to it, and an outdoor shower. The pool area has a smooth wooden deck with two beautiful olive trees that provide some necessary shade.
The garden is fully landscaped and multi terraced. There is a built in barbecue area with a large stone bench and table perfect for al fresco dining. Just down from the pool area there is a sloping grass lawn with a tree hut that was built by the owner and his son. Here, hours of playtime fun awaits your little ones.
If you are a group larger than 6 adults, there is the possibility to rent the luxurious extension of the villa in addition to the villa. The extension is located next to the downstairs bedrooms and consists of a 50m2 bedroom/lounge area that sleeps up to four people and has a large bathroom with two separate showers and toilets. Imagine showering underneath the original rock wall of the mountain that the villa was built into! (see extra charge for the luxurious extension of the villa at the top of this description)
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
Important information
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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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 00001119798
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Agios Nikolaos
Located in Agios Nikolaos, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiona Beach and Plaka Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nostimon and Sissi Mini Golf. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Elounda, Kreta
What's nearby
- Hiona Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Elounda Windmills - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Plaka Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
- Spinalonga - 24 min drive - 7.7 km
- Spinalonga Castle - 29 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tesoro Mio & ΠΙΤΤΑ Canteen - 7 min drive
- Ergospasio - 6 min drive
- To Paradosiako - 5 min drive
- Olio Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Megaro - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Anne Lever
Hi folks!
It's about time that we tell you a little bit about ourselves. This is actually quite a lovely story about a house in Crete that brought a father and daughter back together again.
My name is Anne. I'm the property manager of Villa Meraki and, as it so happens the daughter of the owner of the house.When I was fourteen years old, my father moved to Crete. He bought a piece of land and, in two years time, with the help of a lot of people he loved dearly, he built this house. I spent almost all of my holidays here and and I fell in love with the Cretan way of life, the beautiful surroundings and of course the Aegean.
As I grew older, I traveled a lot and lived in quite a few different countries but it was always Crete that I considered to be my home away from home. Sitting on the terrace looking out at sea, I realised that over all these years the mountains, the sea and our shared love for the house was actually what had kept my father and I together.
As you might have already guessed from the story so far, we are a family that travels alot and as the stories of our lives unfolded, my dad actually found himself not living in the house all year round anymore. He traveled, mostly during summertime. So it only seemed right to start renting out the house. And when the opportunity presented itself, we decided to work together. We had a shared dream to have people experience the magic of this wonderful place. we wanted to share not only the house with you, but the Cretan way of life.
And so, this brings us to now. The fourteen year old girl that went to visit her father in Crete for the first time is now almost 30. I wouldn't even dare mention my father's age but he always says; 'Darling, I'm not sixty-four, I was merely born sixty-four years ago'.
And all those years later, we still sit outside in the garden, looking out at sea and discuss how we can continue to have our guests experience what we call, 'the magic of Villa Meraki'.
It's about time that we tell you a little bit about ourselves. This is actually quite a lovely story about a house in Crete that brought a father and daughter back together again.
My name is Anne. I'm the property manager of Villa Meraki and, as it so happens the daughter of the owner of the house.When I was fourteen years old, my father moved to Crete. He bought a piece of land and, in two years time, with the help of a lot of people he loved dearly, he built this house. I spent almost all of my holidays here and and I fell in love with the Cretan way of life, the beautiful surroundings and of course the Aegean.
As I grew older, I traveled a lot and lived in quite a few different countries but it was always Crete that I considered to be my home away from home. Sitting on the terrace looking out at sea, I realised that over all these years the mountains, the sea and our shared love for the house was actually what had kept my father and I together.
As you might have already guessed from the story so far, we are a family that travels alot and as the stories of our lives unfolded, my dad actually found himself not living in the house all year round anymore. He traveled, mostly during summertime. So it only seemed right to start renting out the house. And when the opportunity presented itself, we decided to work together. We had a shared dream to have people experience the magic of this wonderful place. we wanted to share not only the house with you, but the Cretan way of life.
And so, this brings us to now. The fourteen year old girl that went to visit her father in Crete for the first time is now almost 30. I wouldn't even dare mention my father's age but he always says; 'Darling, I'm not sixty-four, I was merely born sixty-four years ago'.
And all those years later, we still sit outside in the garden, looking out at sea and discuss how we can continue to have our guests experience what we call, 'the magic of Villa Meraki'.
What makes this property unique
It is not often that you find a property with so much privacy that still has a 360 degrees open view out to sea and the surrounding mountains. This is our family home and it was very important to us from the beginning that there was a feeling of freedom without building five meter high walls around the property. Because of the efforts of the architect and the unique lay-out of the plot we managed to create the ideal balance of all these things without, most importantly, interfering with nature.
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