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Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Villa Athina is a stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. Its unique architectural style is combined with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holiday. The villa features 300 m2 of living space on a 1000 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for two vehicles, garden and pool. The villa can accommodate up to 10 guests. It offers a stunning view of the White Mountains. The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away.

Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.

Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa. Beach towels are provided. The pools operate from March 1 to October 30. Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa.

Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.

Long term renting: The villa is available for long term renting at reduced rates during the off season (November to end of March). Please send us your request.

Further comments about the area:

The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Synagogue, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.

The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:

3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge

Property manager

Christos Skalkos

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Evening entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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 1042Κ10003146201

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

Athina Luxury Stone Built Maid Service Sleeps 10
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Athina Luxury Stone Built Villa Maid Service Sleeps 10 Chania,
Athina Luxury Stone Built Villa Maid Service Sleeps 10 Chania,
Athina Luxury Stone Built Villa Maid Service Sleeps 10
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Athina Luxury Villa With Large Private Pool Great Views
Athina Luxury Villa with Large Private Pool stunning views

About the area

Map
Chania,, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 18 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Port of Souda - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 31 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori, Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

simon d.

Liked: Cleanliness
great holiday
great week at the villa for our family and friends. near to the lovely village of Gavalochori with great restaurants, gift shops and mini supermarkets. will hopefully get the opportunity to return next year. highly recommend .
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne P., Victoria, BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Crete holiday
Great location to use as a home base to explore this region of Crete. We had an amazing time. Galvalahori is a perfect home base. The village amenities are welcoming and it’s isn’t touristy at all. Great meals, coffee and grocery stores. It’s storybook charming! Don’t miss the museum. The villa has an awesome view and really nice pool. The only negative for us was that the kids space was quite small for our 6 kids. Only one shower for them to share and two had to sleep on cots. Overall lovely place, great hostess and unforgettable holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in quaint village not far from beach
Enjoyed staying here during our holiday in Crete. House is very spacious allowing privacy especially for mixed family groups such as ours. Besides driving down to the local beaches, we loved walking the village and especially the local taverns, shops and bakery. Pool is very lovely (though inner pool has some sharp edges that are not kid friendly). Owner and housekeeper were very responsive to our needs. Some minor updates / upgrades (more kitchen equipment, shower curtains in bathrooms, blinds) would further enhance guest experience. Overall we really enjoyed our time in Crete and at the villa
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew & Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great wee village too
Even though our weather was untypically grey and a bit chilly, Mrs Froso provided us with warm blankets and we still had a great time. The taverna down the hill (5 min walk) was absolutely lovely, food and service both great. Almyrida restaurants and ice cream parlour also worth a visit! Enjoyed seeing kingfishers and terrapins at Lake Kournas too...about a half hour drive away. Crete itself was lovely and everyone we encountered was very warm & welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
The villa is superb and the pool is sublime! It met all our expectations and Mrs Froso was lovely and very helpful. There is so much space and storage and the kitchen is extreme well stocked. The BBQ is effortless and everything was spot on. There is only one very small criticism and its not really a problem but we would have preferred proper showers and not the baths or maybe shower curtains but I see with children, a bath would be a must. Overall it was great and perfect location especially with a car. I will definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave B., Pittsboro

Liked: Cleanliness
Cretan Serenity
What a wonderfully serene setting for our family. Villa Athina met all of our expectations. Gavalohori is a lively and quiet village. Thank you Christos!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 weeks in Gavalochori
We had a great two weeks stay here. The house is lovely and the views amazing. Plenty of room inside (we were two families, 9 people, had 3 children in one bedroom). Lovely pool. A/c in all the rooms (which we needed in August). Housekeeper lives very locally and came everyday for a quick sweep and empty the bins. The house is in a little development of about 5 identical villas all in a row. We were slightly worried by this pre-holiday, but actually nothing to worry about - at no point did we hear any neighbours. The village is lovely - two great tavernas walking distance, plus 2 mini-mini-markets and an old-man's-backgammon cafe and an upmarket gift shop. We frequented each taverna 3 times, and it felt that people were driving from other villages in order to come to them. There is a lot of driving on windy small roads in Crete. The beach at Almyrida is less than 10 mins drive with many bars / cafes / restaurants. We wished we had booked watersports in advance as boats etc got booked up quickly. The little taverna and rocky cove (snorkelling) at Omprogialos was a highlight for us. Would recommend this villa / Gavalochori / Crete for anyone looking for an interesting villa holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful property
We absolutely loved our two-week stay in Villa Athina. We spent the first week as a family of four (including two teens) and were then joined by two other family members. Communication with the property owner, Christos was excellent from start to finish. He reassured our concerns regarding last minute free cancellations due to Covid restrictions and even arranged the housekeeper to get me crutches when I sprained my foot. He answered endless questions that I had before reaching the property and was incredibly helpful. The picture of the property do not do it justice. It is huge and we loved our stay. The housekeeper, Mrs Froso was brilliant and even though she will come and clean every day, we just asked her to come two days a week which was ample. Everything was provided - loo roll, soaps, hairdryers, towels, pool towels, floats for the pool. When a toaster broke, it was replaced almost immediately with a brand new one. We did not hire a car as we knew that the furthest we were going to venture was the beach town, Almyredia. The great guys from Almyredia Taxis charge €10 each way and €15 for a minibus. There were some fantastic beaches and loads of good restaurants down in Almyredia. The town of Gavalochori where the villa is based is absolutely enchanting. It is around five minutes’ walk from the restaurant and has three mini markets, a baker and two superb restaurants. You really feel emmersed in village life In Gavalochori and Monica at Monica’s Tavern and Anastasia at Arasmari could not make you feel more welcome. The food at both restaurants is very affordable and cooked to perfection. The villa bedrooms were large and all had balconies. The outside eating area was a beautiful place from which to watch the sunsets and the kitchen was well-equipped even including a sandwich maker and a blender. We loved our stay at Villa Athina and would definitely return as it ticked so many boxes. Thank you Christos and Mrs Froso!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

andrea m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Athina
A wonderful two week stay with family and friends at villa Athina 1st - 15th August 2020 From booking the holiday to the day we departed the service has been fabulous - the villa is stunning with amazing views and great facilities including one of the biggest pools we have ever had when hiring a villa The village is lovely and the people can’t do enough to welcome you - we will absolutely be returning We would highly recommend the Apokoron villas they are well appointed and private providing us with the perfect location for a superb summer retreat Mrs A Mitchell, family and friends

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Everything went well ! No issues what so ever! Enjoyed it very much!! Only complaint too much walking & steps for old people! Lol
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Perfect family spot
We loved the village. The people were so welcoming and the beauty overwhelming. The house owners were very helpful. We did not want to leave. You can take lovely walks from the village and there is a wonderful taverna in the square that serves the best Cretan food.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Our Crete Holiday in Gavalochori
Lovely villa spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Just up a very steep hill, known locally as cardic hill from a lovely greek village, we had many evening meals in the village and all freshly cooked and delicious. The swimming pool meet all our needs and was well used by the family that also was spotlessly clean. Being on the edge of the village you felt you were part of it especially when being awoken by the local cockerals. Our cretean holiday was a great success and would certainly return to this lovely villa

10/10 Excellent

Dinah M.

Wonderful in every way
I can't recommend this villa or its owner, Christos, highly enough. Everything about it was as good or even better than expected, and between Christos in the run-up to our holiday (who responded to multiple emails speedily and helpfully) and the wonderful housekeeper Froso during it (who did countless things to make our stay as easy as possible, including finding a birthday cake!), we couldn't have asked for more. The location is perfect - a few miles away from the busy coast but within walking distance of a couple of small shops and two or three fantastic restaurants. The villa itself is spectacular and so cleverly designed - you would hardly know it was in the middle of a line of four similar properties. There was ample space for our party of eight both inside the villa and also in and around the pool, where many of our group spent most of their time. If you're thinking of hiring this villa then just go ahead and book it - you won't regret it. We had a wonderful break and look forward to hopefully returning one day. Thank you Christos and Froso!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Cheryl M., Fortville

Pros, great property!!!
The only reason I did not give a 5 was due to the beds being hard. Otherwise it is a fantastic property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Helga R., Mühltal

relaxing holidays
we had very relaxing holidays with the great pool in our house and also a fantastic view. Enjoing the sunset we sit in our garden area and had a very good time in gavalochori. Also the little village of gavalochori was very nice and we love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Wonderful place to stay with family and friends!
This villa has everything you need for a family vacation. The rooms are beautiful and spacious. I especially loved the sunset views of the valley and White Mountains. The villa is tucked away in a small village and is off the beaten path. We thought this was a definite plus and the beach was only a few miles away. There is a grocery store, bakery and excellent restaurant within walking distance of the villa. My kids loved the pool and fruit trees in the gardens! We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR MANUEL R.

Buena, se ajustan las fotos a la realidad, la piscina impresionante
Sugerimos corregir algunos detalles, poca luz en los baños de las habitaciones, falta de espejos y enchufes en los baños pequeños,
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enora G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Incredible week in a beautiful home with all amenities needed. The home is beautiful, the pool is large and the space around it really enjoyable. The person who welcomed us is really nice and took care of the home regularly during the week. The home is situated in one of the nicest village around with good restaurants and nice little shops. To be perfect beds and suns beds could upgrade - but nothing to be disappointed about.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

imane o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très très bon séjour
La maison est juste splendide, la piscine est bien plus grande en vraie que sur les photos. La maison est propre et est adapté pour des amis/famille. La communication avec le gérant est très facile.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jochen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
...einfach schön!
...wir haben eine sehr schöne Woche in der Villa Athina verbracht und die Villa, das Dorf, die Tavernen sowie die Sonne sehr genossen. JF
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar S.

beautiful villa, large, lots of space, close to nice village
Great place and excellent value for money! We used the villa with 4 adults and 5 kids and really appreciated having lots of space. It is well-equipped (fire wood, washing machine, dryer, no need to by toilet paper or detergent, etc) but starts to wear off a bit around the edges (a toilet door did not close well, corkscrew broken) - we did not mind and did not even ask to fix anything. I am sure the owner and lovely housekeeper would have helped because they were very responsive to any needs. The pool is very large and beautiful. Water was already a bit cold in end-October, we did not stay in much longer than a couple of minutes - but friends had the same experience in other villas. The Mediterranean was actually a bit warmer. The villa has a very nice view and is a 5-minute walk from small, charming Gavalochori, where you can find several shops and Tavernas with great food. Several nice beaches (Kera!) some 20 minutes by car.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

claire t.

Location de charme
Superbe maison idéale pour deux couples avec quatre enfants. De beaux espaces et une vue magnifique ! Location au calme dans une petit village très charmant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

dominique d.

maison lumineuse alliant le charme du contemporain et de l'ancien dans un cadre très verdoyant.
Nous avons passé une semaine magnifique. Accueil très sympa lors de la remise des clés. La maison est située dans un charmant village dans lequel on trouve une boulangerie, des épiceries de dépannage et deux petits restos sympas et goûtus On y va à pied en quelques minutes L'aéroport de Chania est à 45 min. La maison est très agréables et nous avons passé de bons moments sur la terrasse ombragée ou au bord de la piscine., les deux ayant une vue imprenable sur la nature environnante.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2015