Villa Katerina – Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Heated Saltwater Pool

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A poolside area with a stone archway, a dining table set with plates and a bottle, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with a view of the sea.
A wooden table with a candle, a bottle, and a plate of fruit, overlooking a swimming pool at night.
A large villa with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly landscape.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a blue sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Spilia, Crete
  • Place, Olive Tree of Vouves
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tavrontis Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Karavitakis Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Platanias

Located in Platanias, this villa is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanias Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Spilia, Crete

What's nearby

  • Olive Tree of Vouves - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tavrontis Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Karavitakis Winery - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gonia Monastery - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lounge Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ioannis Kafenagogeio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Freshness - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Katerina – Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Heated Saltwater Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Villa Katerina – Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Heated Saltwater Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Katerina – Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Heated Saltwater Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Katerina – Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Heated Saltwater Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Katerina – Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Heated Saltwater Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Katerina – Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Heated Saltwater Pool located?

This family-friendly Platanias villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Karavitakis Winery, Olive Tree of Vouves and Rapaniana Beach. Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 109 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Villa Katerina was a dream to stay at. Tucked into olive groves and higher up in the village Spilia it was quiet and peaceful. Manos our host went above and beyond, stocking our fridge with food and bringing treats and homemade spanokopita his wife made! He was super helpful in suggesting things to do and places to see. We appreciate you Manos, thank you for making our stay in Crete so special.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! It was truly a pleasure having you stay at Villa Katerina. We’re so happy that you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the little treats, and your time here in Spilia. Guests like you make hosting such a pleasure — your kindness and appreciation meant a lot to us. My wife was especially happy to hear that you enjoyed her spanakopita! 😊 We would be delighted to welcome you back to Crete and Villa Katerina anytime. Until then, we wish you all the very best and many more beautiful travels!
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a fantastic stay during two weeks! A wonderful secluded villa in a quiet village, with all the appliances you need - and more! The Nespresso machine was very appriciated for the luxury morning coffee at the pool terrace. The nearest restaurant was a short 100 meter walk from the House, and the next taverna another 150 meters away. And the service!!! Manos offers only the best and is always going the extra mile to make your stay as good as it can be. Pristine service all the way!I couldn’t recommend Villa Katerina and Manos enough, and we would love to come back one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2026
A very belated but heartfelt thank you for this wonderful review! It was such a pleasure having you stay with us for those two weeks, and I’m truly happy to know that you enjoyed Villa Katerina, the peaceful village atmosphere, the pool terrace and, of course, your morning Nespresso! 😊 Your kind words about my hospitality and service mean a lot to me. I always try to make our guests feel at home and help them enjoy the very best of their time in Crete, so reading this really made me smile. Thank you again for choosing Villa Katerina and for taking the time to share your experience. You would be more than welcome back anytime — I sincerely hope we get the chance to see you again in Spilia one day! Warmest wishes from Crete, Manos
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a fabulous place to spend a holiday in North west Crete. The village is lovely with a few restaurant, a little shop and access to lovely beaches nearby, all in the guest book with special recommendation from the host. The villa is well set up with the view of the sea and a lovely walk in the mountains. The heated pool was the highlight for our children. Manos was such a caring host, we arrived to a lovely stocked kitchen and he even sourced a yoga mat for me. Above and beyond, we look forward to another stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing our villa for your holiday in Northwest Crete. It was a real pleasure hosting you and your family. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the village, the nearby beaches, the mountain walks, and especially that the heated pool became such a special part of your children's holiday. Thank you as well for your kind words about our hospitality. We always try to make our guests feel at home from the moment they arrive, so it is lovely to know that the stocked kitchen and the yoga mat helped make your stay even more comfortable. We truly appreciate your feedback and would be very happy to welcome you back for another stay in the future. Warm regards, Manos
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10/10 Excellent

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Great accommodation in an excellent location - generous and warm hearted host - a real 5-star property. 3 week stay was simply not long enough!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic villa and location. Manolis is hospitable and lovely. I wish we had had longer

Really pleased we came. Manolis kindness makes the stay even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Super stay

Manos made the stay wonderfull
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Exemplary

Lovely villa, great location, super host (Manos). Highly recommended. Would visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an absolutely amazing stay at this beautiful villa in Spilia, Kolymbari. The location is perfect—peaceful and private, yet conveniently close to Chania, Falassarna Beach, and Balos Lagoon, making it an ideal base for exploring western Crete.The villa itself is stunning. The Mediterranean garden is lush and well cared for, creating a relaxing atmosphere, and the wooden sunbeds by the pool add a charming, natural touch. One of the highlights was definitely the heated swimming pool with its breathtaking sea view—perfect for both daytime relaxation and sunset moments.A special mention goes to Manolis, the owner, who truly made our stay unforgettable. He welcomed us with delicious local products, which was such a thoughtful and authentic gesture. He was always available, kind, and eager to help with anything we needed, making us feel genuinely cared for throughout our stay.If you're looking for a peaceful, high-quality retreat with incredible views and warm hospitality, this villa is a perfect choice. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best - fantastic stay

Having stayed on Crete 3 times now, can definitely say this is our favourite - Villa Katerina is a fantastic place to stay with the family - if you want seclusion but also being within a v.short drive to beaches and restaurants ( there are 3 within walking distance as well) - one of the best pools we have had and great bedrooms, air conditioning that works very well - finally, the owner, Manos is great to work with - very nice welcome gifts and then brought further gifts during our stay - all local produce - thanks to Manos for being such a great host - will hope to return
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you soo much!!! I tried to improve your stay, i hope i could do more. It was my plaisure to meet you and your lovely family. I am looking forward to seeing you again!
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property and host

The only thing more amazing than Western Crete is this property and the only thing better than this property is the host! Villa Katerina and the owner, Manolis, are both truly special and we will always remember our stay here! I don’t know where to start but Manolis went above and beyond in every way and the house, the pool, the food exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend Villa Katerina if you are planning a trip to Western Crete!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Villa!!!!

Our stay here was amazing! We stayed for 7 nights and did not want to leave. Manolis is an exceptional host and so generous with all of his gifts of delicious food and the time he spent with us giving excellent advice on where to go or where to eat! Loved Crete with all their small wonderful villages, beautiful beaches and lovely people! We miss it already! Do not hesitate to book it!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Congratulations to your lovely family!!I enjoyed our meetings and your lovely grand daughter!many wishes to all of you!
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful villa

Beautiful setting in a small village. Sea views, beach about a 10 min car journey. Fabulous pool and good quality sun loungers. Well equipped villa with everything you need to cook or BBQ. Great local, friendly taverna 2 mins walk away. Host Manolis was so helpful, responding to any query very quickly and providing us with lots of Cretan specialties and treats. We had a great stay - wish we had booked for longer !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great House

The Villa is even better than you can see on pictures in the web-sites, you are in a quiet position near Hania(15 minutes by car)and some very nice beaches(Falasarna our favorite one). The property is cleaned and towels and blankets are changed twice a week. The owners are very friendly and always ready to give advices or help. This is a place I would surely reccomend to a friend and I hope I will pass some time there again sooner or later.
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Holiday!

Just a fantastic holiday! Beautiful villa which has everything you could possibly need. The pool is beautiful and so relaxing. Manos we can’t thank you enough for all your help and generosity. We hired a car and got to see the Mose beautiful sunsets and beaches. Stunning food at the local restaurants. Can’t fault this holiday and will be back! We have older kids ages 14 and 17 and they just loved it! Thank you xx
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you so much for your nice comments!! I am really happy to hear that you had a good time!!! You have a lovely family and I hope to meet you again!!
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Holiday and Host

Lovely Villa in a great semi-remote location, beautiful grounds, garden furniture and pool which we all hugely appreciated and enjoyed We had everything we needed already there, but host Manos ensured we had an amazing stay, by leaving a welcome hamper of food and drink, bringing more lovely homemade treats during our stay and was there if we needed anything else in super fast time There are 2 Tavernas within walking distance and a shop not too far by car, as well as the lovely Kolymvari just over 5 minutes away with its shops, restaurants and harbour Would happily stay here again without hesitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely villa and pool

Just returned from a week's stay in Villa Katerina - by far one of the best villa's we have stayed in!The pool area is fantastic, comfortable high quality sun beds (not the cheap plastic ones) and lovely shaded area to sit at when the sun is too hot! The upstairs patio area with sun shade is great - with fantastic views out over the sea. The kitchen is well stocked including washing stuff (as well as the clothes washing machine). The bathroom toiletries were amazing as well - definitely 5* hotel quality items!Manos was a great host as well - left us lots of food & sweets throughout our stay, and was always on hand checking that everything was ok - which is was!The two local taverna's in the village were very good - we ate there 4/5 times throughout the week.Would recommend Villa Katerina 100% to anyone who is looking to stay in the area!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Tranquility & relaxation in perfect location

The house comes with all necessary features for a relaxed stay. Be it the well equiped kitchen, the prettty bathrooms or the comfortable beds. The bright living room openes to the outside terrace. But without doubt, the highlight is the pool area surrounded by olive trees giving the choice to get some sun or reading a book in the shade. The village is quite and you rarely see a car going around. Fee walking minutes there are two tavernas to choose from, both offering delicious greek cuisine. Even though its remote character, the house is easy to reach and just few minutes by car from the highway - making it a perfect home base to explore the north and westcoast. Manos is a great host, welcoming me upon arrival and was making sure I had all I need. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Unexpectable experience!!

We booked this Villa for 10 days during the wintertime!!! We saw the photos firstly and the reviews which were unbelievable and that's it!! When we arrived we saw many differences at the villa. The Villa is more beautiful than the photos!!! New fence, new doors, new garage area, what a surprise!!! The pool of course as every guest mentioned is fantastic! Manolis informed us that he also changed all the mattresses. We had such a nice sleep!! 10 days resting, eating, and drinking local wine. We also had the opportunity to meet Manolis who gave us many ideas for things to do during this no-tourist period. Manolis was (as all the reviews mention) very generous and he make as feel like home! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

attractive property in convenient village

The house is of very good quality well maintained with good ground floor space and an enticing pool. The use of wood and tiles gives a luxurious impression. The owner is most welcoming with useful advice and offerings of local produce. We felt guests in a friends home rather than customers. The village is pleasant to walk round. Only a few minutes from the local beach town of Kolumbari and the national road with easy access to Western Crete's many delightful excursions. The house is surrounded by olive groves though the plot itself is small- the pool and half a dozen olive trees on one side and adequate parking space on the other. Bedrooms not as spacious as living space but adequate. the nearest I can get to a negative comment is that the bathroom of the third bedroom is small with an ineffective multi spray shower fitting taking up limited space in the shower.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2015
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

2 lovely weeks in West Crete

When we booked Villa Katerina,over six months ago based on the reviews and photos we had high, high expectations.....and they were exceeded! It is even MORE beautiful than the pictures, Manolis is even MORE amazing as host than the reviews describe and our stay overall was even better than I could have hoped. We were so glad we chose to stay in Spilia, a quiet, charming village in the best location for exploring the beaches and the city of Chania and relaxing. The house is of course spotless, the beds are huge and the WiFi fast.The welcome pack Manolis provided to us was a big surprise for. We had read for this in the reviews but we could not imagine all these things he offered to us. During our staying he gave us more eggs more olive oil,more honey and more wine!!!We loved very product he gave us.Every time we met him he asked us if we need anything he made us feel like home (even better). Manolis tips is another thing have to mention...Just follow it...He gave us 6 pages of things we can do ...We tried most of them. There are some secrets i won;t mention it....The beaches of Balos , Falasarna and Elafonisi are easily reached, the beautiful city of Chania also. We spent a lot of time in the villa, just relaxing and the village of Spilia. There are 2 taverns there with grate traditional food some meters away from the Villa.In less than 1 km there is also a church in a cave where you can have a pick nick.Kolimvari (5 minutes drive) has also grate food (specially seafood). There are so many things i could mention....Every time we did something, we checked it in from Manolis list. There are so many things we didn;t do...So..We will come back next summer. Thank you Manolis for evrything you did for us! Greedings from Germany
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you so much Bernd, Helga and family for your comments. You were the first family all these years, you wrote a review before your departure by my laptop.It means a lot for me and it makes me feel that i did something for you to improve your staying. Looking forward to meeting you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Eine tolle Villa mit allem, was man braucht. Es stehen zu Beginn regionale Lebensmittel zur Verfügung, die vom Gastgeber liebevoll ausgewählt werden. Als besonderes Highlight hat Manos an einem Tag ein typisch chretisches Gericht für uns bereitet. Alle Fragen wurden umgehend beantwortet. Es war alles super, man fühlt sich willkommen und gleich zuhause. Die Umgebung ist noch das typische Kreta ohne zu viele Touristen
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lieber Manolis,danke für einen tollen Urlaub!Danke für die wundervolle Unterkunft, für die Gastfreundschaft, für Deine Herzlichkeit, für die vielen kulinarischen Überraschungen!Man spürt an jeder Stelle, daß das Haus und der Garten mit ganz viel Liebe und Wärme eingerichtet wurde. Das haben wir sehr genossen!Der Blick auf das Meer und die Berge – einfach traumhaft!Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt! Nicht nur die Küche ist mehr als üppig ausgestattet und eingerichtet. Danke auch für den reichhaltig gefüllten Kühlschrank, de wir bei unserer Ankunft vorgefunden haben.Etwas Angst hatten wir vor dem Salzwasserpool, aber der Salzgehalt ist so gering, dass man das kaum wahrnimmt. Der Pool ist fantastisch!Wir wünschen Dir nur großartige Gäste, viel Gesundheit und hoffentlich bis bald!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2026
Liebe Gäste, vielen, vielen Dank für diese wundervolle und herzliche Bewertung! Eure Worte haben uns wirklich sehr gefreut. Es bedeutet uns besonders viel, dass Ihr Euch in der Villa Katerina so wohlgefühlt habt und die kleinen Details, den Garten, den Pool, die Aussicht und natürlich auch unsere kulinarischen Überraschungen genießen konntet. Für uns ist es wichtig, dass sich unsere Gäste nicht einfach nur wie Urlauber, sondern wirklich willkommen und ein bisschen wie zu Hause fühlen. Auch für uns war es eine große Freude, Euch als Gäste zu haben. Vielen Dank für Eure Herzlichkeit und dafür, dass Ihr so wunderbar mit unserem Haus umgegangen seid.
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10/10 Excellent

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Wir verbrachten eine Ende Oktober eine Woche in dieser wunderschönen Villa und haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen! Der Besitzer der Villa ist sehr gastfreundlich und hat uns mit ein paar köstlichen Speisen versorgt. Der Pool ist wirklich toll. Jeden Morgen nach dem Frühstück auf der Terrasse haben wir mit unseren Kindern hier gleich ein paar Bahnen gedreht und die Sonne genossen. Als Ausgangspunkt für Touren in West-Kreta ist die Villa sehr gut gelegen. Elafonissi Beach, Falasarna Beach, Balos Beach, Chania, Samaria-Schlucht, ... sind gut zu mit dem Auto zu erreichen. In Kolymvari haben wir ein paar nette und gute Restaurants besucht. Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub und vermissen die Villa schon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wir haben zwei wunderbare Wochen in der Villa Katerina verbracht. Der Pool mit dem kleinen Kinderpool war das absolute Highlight. Das Grundstück ist schön, mit Meerblick und von außen nicht einsehbar. Manos hat sich super um uns gekümmert und hatte viele tolle Tips, was man in der Umgebung machen kann. Die Lage in Spilia ist toll, um die Westküste zu erkunden. In Spilia selbst gibt es drei Restaurants/Tavernen, um essen zu gehen.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
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