Christian Basilica Poros Elounda - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
Plaka Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
Getting around
Sitia (JSH) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
Vachus - 4 min drive
Ergospasio - 6 min drive
Dimitri's Steak House - 4 min drive
Olio Restaurant - 4 min drive
Blu Bar - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pool, sea view, WLAN, well-kept garden
Family-friendly villa in Agios Nikolaos with a water park
This villa offers a water park, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. Other amenities at this family-friendly villa include a garden and barbecue grills.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the villa include a water park.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
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
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Wassertiefe des Pools ist 1.60 m.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 30
Property Registration Number 00001124054
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts cash.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Villa Hestia
Vrbo Property
Pool terraced Garden Seaviews 10 Mins. Drive From Beach
Pool, Terraced Garden, sea Views 10 Mins. Drive From Beach Villa
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this villa?
This villa is located in Agios Nikolaos, close to Elounda Windmills, Plaka Beach, and Spinalonga. You'll also find Spinalonga Castle and Hiona Beach within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this villa?
No, there isn't parking at this villa.
Is this villa adjacent to a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, there is no indoor pool at this villa; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Pool, sea view, WLAN, well-kept garden?
There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a private pool and a fireplace in each villa with some featuring ocean views.
Does Pool, sea view, WLAN, well-kept garden have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.
Does this villa include breakfast service?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Are there connecting rooms at this villa?
No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Sitia (JSH), which is about 22.2 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Pool, sea view, WLAN, well-kept garden?
Yes, every villa at Pool, sea view, WLAN, well-kept garden comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.
Reviews
Pool, sea view, WLAN, well-kept garden Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
David G.
Aug 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The villa is superb - spacious and well equiped. The view down to Elounda from the pool area is wonderful and the whole pool area and barbecue is perfect for people to gather around.
David G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brittany M.
Aug 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views, amazing villa!
We had a fabulous week at Villa Hestia! The views are to die for and the house is well equipped and spacious enough to comfortably fit our party of 9 (four children). The check in process is a little clumsy given the location of the property and that it can be difficult to find. We arrived in two separate groups and my family were able to find it using coordinates on google maps (eliminating need to meet Julian in Elounda in my opinion). Additionally, checking out was a little silly in that we needed to meet Julian to hand in the keys because all he did was tell us to leave them on the table. It was a waste of his time to have him drive up the mountain and added to our departure stress. The only real negative was the house cleaning. They arrived at 5pm which is the exact time most guests are trying to get ready for the evening ahead. In the instruction book it said they would not change bed linens so we had all left things on our beds only to find they were indeed changing the linens. They were extremely thorough which is great but they were occupying all spaces of the house for over 2 hours. We were all forced to use the outdoor shower and get ready for the night outdoors. I typically don’t find it necessary to have a house cleaned midweek on holiday, and although it was a night touch, a simple towel refresh would have been sufficient and appreciated much more than the inconvenience caused. All of that said, we had an amazing week and would visit again!!
Brittany M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
steven p.
Sep 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
family holiday
up in the mountains. brilliant view. 10 euro in taxi to town. Great team that looked afer us. loved it.
steven p.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Chloe W.
Aug 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views stunning villa
The villa is absolutely stunning and more than we hoped for. Inside was fully stocked with welcome food plus excellent cooking utensils/pans etc. there wasn’t a useable kettle at the property however microwave/hob are easy enough to use.
Bedrooms are very comfortable and offer exceptional vista.
The view can not be beaten it’s amazing- we took binoculars which we used everyday for boats/birds of prey and roaming goats on the hillside.
The air con in bedrooms on lower floor, was not as efficient as some previous properties we have rented, however this did not impact the overall experience.
We sat outside every evening watching the harbour lights - there was a power cut one evening (common in Elounda) the changing sky and view were magical.
The driveway was tricky to navigate with a people carrier as it is quite steep, so we would recommend a smaller car.
We would absolutely consider staying at Villa Hestia again, the only request we would make is a more convenient time for cleaning, with young children and cooking 6-8pm sometimes later, did interrupt the evenings x3 times.
The pool was clean and a good temperature (slightly colder on windy days!) garden is stunning and sheep next door were a novelty! Adequate shade when needed and plenty of outside seating.
Decor and comfort inside and out were excellent. Staff and management were polite, helpful and quick to respond.
Thank you for an overall wonderful holiday location, possibly the best villa we have had yet!
Chloe W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Neil N., Littlestone, UK
Jul 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Gorgeous villa in a stunning location. I have nothing negative to say! Absolutely fantastic ❤️
Neil N.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline S.
Aug 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa
Just returned from a very relaxing two weeks at Villa Hestia. The villa is positioned on the hillside with fabulous views across the bay. It is well equipped, clean and comfortable and the welcome pack of basics is a nice touch on arrival. The pool area is large and private with plenty of sun loungers. The drive into town takes about 10 minutes and Elounda is a vibrant village with lots of bars, restaurants and general ammenities. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Overall a beautiful property in a lovely location.
Caroline S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paula P.
Jul 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Break with Sisters and Niece
A week of beautiful weather and relaxation at Villa Hestia, the villa worked perfectly for the five of us, and we absolutely loved the pool area - the views from here and from nearly every room in the villa are simply stunning. Local taverna Mamma Mio (about 15 mins walk away) was a blast, great food and atmosphere. Can't wait to come back!
Paula P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bess T.
Jun 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Five star view with five star outdoor accommodations BUT beware that if you’re driving the house is difficult to get to, very narrow roads up the mountain and the driveway with the large van we had for our five person family was tricky to navigate because of the steep inclines. That aside, we loved the house, spacious bathrooms, large bedrooms, amazing outdoor space and pool and sitting areas and views-wow!! Peaceful, 8 minutes to Elounda center and 14 minutes to plaka. We would go back in a second! Julian is the caretaker and he is responsive, helpful, friendly. We loved our week there and will dream of the views to fuel us all year. A truly enjoyable stay!!!
Bess T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom f.
Sep 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic location
Lovely villa, in a great location overlooking the bay, with stunning views. Loved the outdoor space. Comfortable and clean. A perfect stay for our family, just wished it was longer. Thank you so very much
Tom f.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Martha H.
Jul 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Elounda villa
This was our first time in Elounda and we chose this villa because of its location. We weren’t disappointed. The views are spectacular! The villa is amazing. Julian was very helpful and friendly as was Esmeralda. We had the most amazing holiday and hope to return at some point in the future.
Martha H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dominique B.
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle maison avec une vue exceptionnelle ! Maison idéale pour des vacances en famille à 10 personnes. Plein de recoins différents pour des ambiances différentes. Je recommande vivement. A 500 mètres à pied il y a la taverne Mamma mio tenue par Georges qui met une ambiance du tonnerre !!
Dominique B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sergio M.
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Hestia is in a fantastic location, with spectacular views and a breathtaking panorama. Everything is new and the amenities meet every need. We were seven adults and had rooms and private bathrooms for couples and singles. The pool is sunny and constantly cleaned. Elounda, the nearest town, has everything we needed: supermarkets, restaurants, and so on. The villa's location is strategic for reaching any site or beach you want to visit, so you can reach both the east and south coasts, or Heraklion in reasonable time. We had such a great time that we hope to return.
Sergio M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gilles L.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Un hébergement fabuleux et une qualité d'accueil et de service optimale. Le cadre est juste incroyable, et la région tient toutes ses promesses.
Gilles L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sylvie J.
Aug 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super propriété avec vue incroyable
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette superbe maison. La vue est juste époustouflante.
Julian a su répondre à toutes nos attentes même le soir lorsque nous n'avions plus de gaz pour le barbecue.
Sylvie J.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emelyne H., Bondues
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vue imprenable sur la baie d'Elounda
Nous avons passé une semaine de rêve dans cette magnifique villa au calme, très bien équipée et décorée avec goût. La piscine est de très belle taille et la vue sur la baie est à couper le souffle ! Un vrai bonheur!
Un grand merci à Juljan qui a été adorable et très réactif à nos demandes.
Emelyne H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Markus K.
Oct 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Traumblicke!
Traumhafte Lage, spektakuläre Ausblicke. Großzügiges Anwesen, innen wie aussen.
Kleines Manko: kein Sonnenschutz auf den Terrassen, keine Sonnenschirme.
Ansonsten eine klare Empfehlung.
Markus K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katrin S.
Aug 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus mit traumhaften Blick
Wir waren rundum zufrieden. Das Haus entsprach unseren Erwartungen und die Bilder im Inserat waren auch tatsächlich so. Rundum für alle ein toller Urlaub. Dank
Katrin S.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Yvonne B.
Aug 3, 2022
Sehr schöner Urlaub
Sehr gute Kommunikation
Traumhafter Ausblick
Sehr schöne Villa