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Olive Valley House Limnes village

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Beach
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Olive Valley House Limnes village

Olive Valley House will charm you! It is a traditional stone house with a total space of 120 Sqm with three bedrooms & so comfortably sleeps six people. It has just been restored to its original splendour with the fitted kitchen & bathroom being the only modern additions. The furnishing is all new & traditionally made by local expert carpenters. Cretan arts & crafts details to give an authentic atmosphere. The roof terrace has picturesque views of the village & the surrounding Dikti Mountains.

The rural village of Limnes has traditional streets that are too narrow for busy traffic and so it is a very peaceful place, that said there is a large Cretan community and six excellent Tavernas. Limnes is situated in a fertile region and the olive groves form a thick forest valley. The nearby village and wonderful beach of Plaka overlooking the famous island of Spinalonga is a short drive away through breath-taking countryside.

There are many beaches within 10 minutes drive. Plaka and the island of Spinalonga are great places to visit. Another beach village Elounda is just along the coast from Plaka where one can cross over the sea causeway to rocky private coves and family beaches.

In the direction of Vlichadia there are many wild beaches where one can be alone. Swimming with turtles and shoals of fish make excellent company for the nature seekers.
There are many hiking trails and gorges to explore.

Interaction with guests
Hello this is your host leonidas lavdakis and I welcome you to my home country Crete.



Our friendly activities include:
Cretan music and dancing, archaeology bird watching, hiking in landmark places of beauty, for example a trip to the Venetian fort and old leper colony at Spinalonga Island opposite the local beach of Plaka. Exploring gorges, canyons and caves such as the local Kritsa ravine, church and monastery visits, swimming and snorkelling, cooking, eating and drinking, Greek lessons for useful phrases, museums, spa and health options, wildlife and fauna, wine tour, olive picking and olive oil production for winter visitors.

The neighborhood

By Car:
Many beaches: 25 min
Heraklion Airport: 50min
Neapolis: 5min
Agios Nicolaos: 10min
Malia: 15min
Elounda: 25min
Lerapetra: 40min
Sitia : 1h:15m

Plaka and Elounda are small fishing villages of Lasithi, which overlook historical island of Spinalonga and the Kolikithia Peninsulaon.
Tourist boats depart from Plaka to Spinalonga on a daily basis.

Getting around
There are many bus routes from the nearby town of Neapolis.

Other things to note
Limnes is a village in Lasithi Crete Region of Greece and is a listed traditional settlement.
There are three churches of interest in Limnes.
Locations near Limnes include: the town Neapolis, villages of Kasteli and Fournis, Choumerako.
The Areti Monastery and the Settlement of Agios Ioannis. Also in the vicinity are the ancient cities (now in ruins) of Olous and Lato.

Walking distance to several village cafes (Kafeneon) and tavernas.
Mirabello Bay (also Bay/Gulf of Mirabello/Mirabella) is an embayment of the Sea of Crete.
It is the largest bay of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea.

Property manager

Leonidas Lavdakis

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00000055705

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Olive Valley House Limnes Village Agios Nikolaos
Olive Valley House Limnes Village Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Crete, Crete

What's nearby

  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Ancient City of Lato - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Spinalonga - 32 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Plaka Beach - 33 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Megaro - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Porto Rino - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Del mar snack Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Olive Valley House Limnes village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Olive Valley House Limnes village ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Olive Valley House Limnes village located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum, Lake Voulismeni and Ammoúdi. Folk Museum and Kitroplateía are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Olive Valley House Limnes village Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An immersive special place
We stayed here over Christmas and New Years for 16 days with our two sons aged 24 and 18. This is an authentic village house that has been renovated but has not lost its charm. The furniture and decor reflected someone's home. The house had Christmas decorations in place for us. On arrival there was fruit, biscuits, wine, raki, local olive oil there for us. Maria and Thomas who were our village contacts were exceptional. They run the village store and are extremely helpful. The village is in a good location to get to places whilst being off the main tourist places. The tavernas of the village and in the surrounding villages were all worth the visit. Authentic cooking, frequented by locals at local prices. We loved it. You do need a car.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem
What a great village house, we all thoroughly enjoyed staying there and hope to be able to return . The village was a lovely place to wander around with all its narrow streets and the villagers were all very friendly. The two village tavernas were excellent, really good food and very good value for money. Maria and her family were all very welcoming and did all they could to ensure we had a good time. Position wise the village is about 15/20 mins from the beach at Ammadoura which is a lovely beach with beds and brollies if required and tavernas. It was easy to access the mountains and across to the coast around Plaka. Also only about 50 mins to the other side of Heraklion- the new road is very good. We had a wonderful time in Limnes and the house was great, can’t wait to return. Thank you Maria.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter N., Exeter

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Regained
For us this was a return home. We stayed at Olive Valley House in 2017 and had been longing to return. It's a beautifully renovated authentic Cretan village house in a star village, tastefully decorated with objects of domestic use in the last two centuries (the HomeAway photos are accurate and helpful). Everything necessary is provided and spotlessly clean. The hosts who met us were extremely warm, helpful and friendly, presenting us with a beautiful bowl of fruit, and with wine and ouzo as welcoming gifts. We had no problems, but were confident of available help if it had been needed. It was hot (up to 35) when we were there, but the air conditioners keep it cool indoors. There is in general something special in the hospitality and generosity of the Cretan people we have met, and this place and the people who look after it are exceptional only in their extra degree of it. We shall be back as soon as we can.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Charming property in quiet village
We arrived in Limnes at the dead of night, however the wonderful Poppy generously met us in nearby Neapoli and lead us to the house at about 230am, which was greatly appreciated. The final roads to the house get pretty narrow and uneven, ensuring a peace and seclusion once you're there. She visited again in the morning with welcome advice and suggestions of what to see and do. The living and dining areas are pretty and there are lots of family artifacts, photos and sundry objects of interest to give the place character. The kitchen has everything needed. The downstairs bedroom was a good size and the bathroom adequate for the four of us; more people might need to come to some kind of arrangements in the mornings and evenings about when to get a shower :) The stairs are quite steep, but once on the first floor, the double room is just like the one downstairs (being directly above it) and the twin room is open to the stairs. The balcony/terrace is particularly wonderful in the mornings and evenings (facing as it does some formidable heat in the day), but do note that it is accessed up the stairs and through the twin room - meals need to be brought up stairs and through; early risers may need to tip toe depending on who sleeps where! The air conditioning works perfectly. The village is really charming - people were so welcoming and friendly. We were invited in to homes, met grandchildren and given coffee just for saying "Kalispera" on our way to dinner! Both tavernas are really enjoyable - the busier of the two probably being a little better. Both are incredibly cheap in comparison with other towns - four of us ate for under E50. Nearby towns, beaches and attractions are all easily reached as the new national road is close by. you'll find places of your own you love, but Malia beach and Archeological Site and Agios Nikolaus are wonderful. Nearby Elounda is also fantastic - Spinalonga is in the bay and many excursions set out from there. Highly recommended, then, especially if you are looking to explore the area rather than be tied down to one location. Thanks for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter N., Exeter

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This is a wonderful house to stay in. It is on the edge of a very typical Crete village close to Neapoli, and has been carefully and tastefully modernised from a traditional Cretan stone cottage. It is about 50 minutes from Heraklion, 15 from Ayios Nikolaos and 7 from Neapoli. A car is essential, but gives one access to all of Crete east of Heraklion and to at least part of it to the west. The photos show primarily the living room (kitchen, dining and easy-chair areas of a single long room), which has been recently decorated and comfortably furnished using traditional materials and objects; the three bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin) are spacious, comfortable and well-furnished. All rooms have air-conditioners. The whole was spotlessly clean and fully equipped with all one could need. After a day out, it felt each time as a place one really looked forward to returning to. The caretaker, Poppy, is a very friendly person, who, despite our late arrival at 3.30 a.m., after a delayed flight, met us at Neapoli, showed us the route from there and round the house, and had put a beautiful bowl of fruit for us in the fridge. She supplied much detailed local information about places to visit, advice on where to shop, etc, and repeatedly asked us to contact her by phone if we needed anything else. Above all she made us very warmly and genuinely welcome. There are not as many renovated original houses available for holiday rent in Crete as we expected. We have rented properties of similar kind in other countries, and this was one of the best we have ever seen. Compared with the dense concrete jungle we saw advertised on the Malia area coast, this was paradisal. We were very sad to leave it and would advise speedy booking!

8/10 Good

Oliver K., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and Well-Equipped Apartment, a Few Things to Consider
The apartment was clean and well-equipped. The owners do their best to make you feel welcome. We were generally happy here. The apartment's main area is on the ground floor, along with one bedroom (queen size bed), and there are two more bedrooms (one queen size bed and two separate beds) on the top floor. The ground floor is fairly dark, you'll often need to turn on some lights (a cold, white light). The ground floor bedroom has no windows. Its missing ventilation unfortunately gives it a bit of a stale smell. But it's the quietest and coolest room to sleep in, in terms of temperature. In the summer, the top floor rooms get quite hot even at night. You can open the window to let some cool air in but in the queen size bedroom, the window faces the nearby highway so you will need quite some noise tolerance. On the other hand, all bedrooms have an air con installed. If you don't mind spending the energy and running them all night, you won't face any of these issues. The floors are connected by a steep staircase. One of us fell down the stairs at night. Luckily just bruises. Hold on to the handrails! Cats and dogs will wander the backyard. They are nice but we left some shoes outside and one of them went missing the next morning. Parking is a few meters up the hill, shared with the neighbours. It's not obvious where to park without blocking someone, be sure to ask around. Overall, we had a good time in Limnes and Crete. Check out the local restaurants, they're great!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Villalta A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bon séjour
La maison est agréable et les hôtes très gentils et disponibles. Attention il n'y a que 3 chambres et non 4. Le village est sympathique. Merci beaucoup
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Olive Valley House
Authentiek huis in een authentiek dorp.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G., Langolen, Bretagne, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Le charme de la tradition, l'expérience de l'hospitalité cretoise
Nous avons apprécié le temps passé dans cette maison témoin de l architecture traditionnelle, décorée avec beaucoup de goût, très propre et confortable. Les contacts avant notre arrivée ont été excellents, la disponibilité et la générosité de Maria nous ont beaucoup touchés.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekte Unterkunft einer super Vermieterin
Schönes altes Haus, behutsam renoviert, liebevoll eingerichtet. Es ist alles vor Ort was man braucht. Für den üblichen Einkauf oder wenn in der Wohnung doch was fehlen sollte ist der ortseigene Supermarkt von Limnes sehr nah und schnell und leicht zu Fuß zu erreichen. Wir sind oft in den engen Gassen des schönen Dorfes spazieren gegangen und fühlten uns sofort willkommen, und schon nach wenigen Tagen auch heimisch. Insbesondere die Vermieterin Maria, aber auch die anderen Einwohner, waren immer gut gelaunt, höflich und aufgeschlossen. Zunächst hatten wir etwas Bammel, dass wir die nahe gelegene Schnellstraße nachts hören könnten. Das war aber keineswegs der Fall, denn das Olive Valley House liegt an einem Hang und somit ein gutes Stück tiefer als die Schnellstraße, zudem schirmen die Nachbarhäuser ab. Wir konnten abends problemlos im idyllischen Hinterhof sitzen und in aller Ruhe die Sterne genießen. Beim nächsten Kreta-Besuch werden wir auf alle Fälle wieder vorbeischauen!

10/10 Excellent

Amelie R., Strasbourg

Liked: Cleanliness
Immerson dans un joli village typique crétois
Accueil chaleureux de Maria et de Litsa. Maison tres agréable bien équipée, et décoree avec soin. Le village est tres typique et dispose de trés bonnes tavernes. Très bon emplacement pour rayonner dans la region y compris jusqu'à Héraklion. Tres bonne expérience partagée avec Litsa au festival Olive mill fest à Sissi. En résumé, une excellente adresse !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graziella C., Milano, Italia

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacanza a Creta
La casa è situata nel piccolo paese di Limnes, ci sono sia un minimarket che 3 locali caratteristici per mangiare. È vicino alla strada che va da Heraklion a Agios Nicolò. La casa è ben tenuta e con tutto il necessario. La padrona di casa è molto disponibile. Ci siamo trovati benissimo.

8/10 Good

Guy F.

Superbe région authentique. Accueil génial ...des rencontres intéressantes avec les locaux
Maison grecque authentique Tout le nécessaire à disposition Une maison bien intégrée au village
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

marie M.

Excellent endroit pour découvrir la générosité et l'âme crétoises
Maison typique et très fonctionnelle,au coeur d'un village authentique très agréable et calme,excellente taverne à l'entrée du village++ Habitants souriants et accueillants,Poppy notre hôte est juste parfaite! Situation idéale pour rayonner dans la province d'Agios Nikolaos
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

alain h.

Typique et pratique !
super accueil de Poppy, § nous avons eu visite du village et de la ville voisine avec suggestions de restauration, suggestions de visites. La maison est très jolie, typique et pleine de charme dans un village tout aussi typique. Elle est très bien équipée et fonctionnelle. super séjour à Olive Valley House.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

yves d.

VACANCES DU 11/08/17 AU 16/08/17
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans la belle maison rénovée de Poppy. La maison située dans un village traditionnel est une bonne base pour visiter la région. Maison très propre et bien équipée EXCELLENT accueil de Poppy. Nous recommandons vivement cette location Une famille française de Savoie (Yves, Marie Christine, Céline et Alexis)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

XAVIER P.

petite maison sympa dans un vieux village
Merci à Poppy, ainsi qu'à Liza et Paulus pour leur accueil . Petite maison traditionnelle en bordure d'un vieux village ne pas hésiter à aller diner aux tavernes du village ( pas avt 20H30 ou 21h) Mais le soir la terrasse de la maison est également très agréable. petites rues étroites où on rencontre plein de gens sympas . La position de Limnes est intéressante pour accéder à de nombreux endroits , et aussi bien sur la cote nord que sud . Une petite superette au village et tout ce qu'il faut à Néapoli à 5mn en voiture . Maison parfaite pour nous 5 du 28 /06 au 3/07 XILAV P
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017