This villa is located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within a 10-minute drive of Art of Living Glass Factory. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
Art of Living Glass Factory - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
Almyrida Beach - 15 min drive - 4.2 miles
Lake Kournas - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles
Kalyves Beach - 23 min drive - 6.7 miles
Georgioupolis Beach - 30 min drive - 11.3 miles
Getting around
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Obrosgialos - 11 min drive
Costanita - 9 min drive
Tsunami - 9 min drive
Thalami - 9 min drive
Atlantis Beach - 9 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.
Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches!
Our villa is located in a very tranquil and relaxing environment which is typical of the Cretan rural landscape. It has been built with local stones and wood with special attention to detail. Based mainly in the traditional Cretan architectural style, it also offers modern facilities and comforts providing the best you can expect from a fully operational house. It is totally children friendly as it is surrounded by a big gated open space.
Outside There are many outdoor places where you can relax and enjoy the sun or the sweet summer breeze at nights, staring at the stars in the sky. We have catered for providing various seating areas all around the villa as well as 4 pergolas for shade (2 upstairs and 2 downstairs by the pool). The pool is available all year round and is maintained twice a week. 5 sunbeds and 2 umbrellas equip the area around it. There is also a bbq for an additional option of cooking meals and spending quality time together.
Inside The interior of the house is very convenient and cosy. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, a living area, a twin bedroom , a bathroom and a small storage. In particular, the kitchen is fully equipped with a big fridge, cooker, built-in dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster and all the cooking utensils and cookware. In the living room there is an antique dining area, satellite TV and a fireplace which is operational during winter months. The bathroom downstairs has an enclosed shower and there is a washing machine in the wardrobe outside the bathroom. The bedroom on this floor has 2 standard sized single beds which can become a king sized bed upon request. A french door opens up to the pool area and allows tons of light to come in. A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor where there is a master bedroom, a single bed bedroom and a bathroom. Both bedrooms have balconies where the view of the mountains and the trees takes your breath away. The whole house has access to free unlimited wifi and hot water is always available. There is air-conditioning in all bedrooms.
Location Apart from the house itself, the location is central enough to anything. The nearest beach, Ombrogialos, is a -5- minute drive away while other popular sandy beaches are from 10 to 20 minutes away. The historical cities of Chania and Rethymno are less than an hour drive. Other villages with handy shops with local products are just 2 to 5 minutes away. You can also find some traditional tavernas in great proximity offering delicious Cretan dishes in reasonable prices. In general, our first and foremost priority is offering our guests a delightful experience combined with the feeling of being at home and that is why we always do our best to be immediately responsive to our guests' needs and questions. We always welcome our guests and we can be contacted anytime.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Property manager
Marianna Nikoloudaki
Languages
English, Greek
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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
Garden
Unit size: 969 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
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
Onsite 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number 1042Κ92003121601
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this villa?
This villa is located in Apokoronas, close to Georgioupolis Beach, Almyrida Beach, and Kalyves Beach. You'll also find Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and Art of Living Glass Factory within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this villa?
No, there isn't parking at this villa.
Is this villa associated with a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Is Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches! a good place to stay for couples?
There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a private pool and a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool.
Does Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches! have a hot tub?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this villa.
Does this villa provide breakfast?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Does this villa have connecting rooms?
No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is 23.2 mi away (53 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches!?
Yes, every villa at Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches! comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches! Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Victoria W.
Oct 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa
The location is lovely - close to beaches and towns and a 20 min walk to local village with a couple of great restaurants.
The villa has everything we needed including amazing views and it was incredibly peaceful.
We wanted to stay longer
Victoria W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Neil B.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
We had a beautiful holiday
The villa is perfect. Spacious and clean.
Restaurants, shops and cafes are a short 5 to 10 mins drive.
Beautiful beaches with ample parking are around 25 minutes drive
Marianna was so helpful with information of places to visit and local amenities.
Highly recommended.
There
Neil B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lizzie G.
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped, rural and relaxing
Lovely pool, well equipped villa and kitchen. Enjoyed sunsets in Almyrida. Friendly host. Useful car port. Nice outside BBQ and sofa area next to pool.
Lizzie G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
June 2024
The villa is very comfortable and has everything you need. We arrived in the middle of the night so locating the keys was a little challenging as there are two ways of getting into the property, but we got there in the end! 😊 Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and its location is good for beaches and local restaurants. Having been to the area before it worked well for us. Missing it already!
Paul M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
evelyn c.
Oct 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
Property was well equipped with everything you can need. Stunning views that you could never get tired off.
Had some issues but these were resolved with communication from owner.
Would recommend.
evelyn c.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ernest K.
Jul 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just Great! No more words needed.
What a great stay! Great swimming pool, loved bbq area and ever Was so clean! Highly recommend! Also our Host, Mari was the nicest person we ever met. So helpful and care. Thank u once again!
Ernest K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alison H., Uk Warwickshire
Jul 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Our stay was fantastic lovely villa beautiful view of the white mountains suitable for the children a 1 yr old and a 2 yr old nice pool and easy access to Chania and Rethymno and beaches Kalyves and Almyrida perfect for children as shallow sea
Marianna our host was amazing 😍😍😍😍😍sent us lots of information with Google map GPS like so everything easy to find . Thank you Marianna definitely recommend your lovely Villa xxx
Alison H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie B.
Sep 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Holiday Location
Just returned from a fabulous 2 weeks stay at Villa Paleloni. Marianna the owners communication before and during the stay was brilliant with lots of information to help us find the villa, restaurants etc in the surrounding area and things to do.
The villa was spotlessly clean and very well presented with absolutely everything you needed…..kitchen utensils and amenities the best in any villa that we have stayed in.
A lovely enclosed shower downstairs with plenty of hot water.
The outside was brilliant with 5 sun beds, 2 umbrellas, a huge pool, loads of room to lay around the pool and sunbath, outside seating area in the shade and a huge fantastic BBQ which we used at least 6 times during our stay.
The villa itself is in the perfect location……in the hills overlooking the breathtaking mountains and so peacefully quiet with just the wonderful sound of the sheep’s bells in the distance.
When we arrived Marianna had also left a welcome pack of water, 2 packs of Cretan biscuits, olive oil, a bottle of wine and a basket of fruit containing apples, peaches, nectarines and bananas which was a lovely touch.
Included in our stay the pool was cleaned at least 4 times and the pool man was lovely. Also the villa was cleaned twice and we even got to meet the lady who cleaned and she was so friendly and polite.
If you are looking for a holiday in a place just like home, private, quiet and so relaxing in a beautiful setting then I would definitely recommend Villa Paleloni.
Marianna is the perfect host…..leaves you to enjoy your holiday but also there at the end of a mobile should you need help or just ask anything.
Thank you for the perfect stay
Debbie B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maciek S.
Aug 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Villa close to beaches
We had a fantastic stay in a very spacious villa in the hills close to Vamos and Kefalas. We stayed for 2 weeks mid August and enjoyed every minute of the relaxing experience.
Marianna was a brilliant host, who was easy to contact and always on hand to provide great recommendations for food and places to visit.
The villa was everything we hoped for and definitely lived up to expectations. Clean, spacious and well equipped, with air con in all bedrooms and a fantastic private pool (10m long). It was private and secure with only a 20 minute drive to Georgioupolis or Almyrida where there were sandy beaches, restaurants and shops. 5 minutes to local mini markets and tavernas.
We could not fault the stay in any way.
Car is a must.
Maciek S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Natercia C.
May 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Dream vacation!
What a beautiful villa ! Many happy memories and hope to come again next year!
The property manager & Mariana were so helpful and very kind. Communication through WhatsApp was great!
Don’t miss out on this one - 5 *****!
Natercia C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
CHRISTOPHER D.
Sep 15, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Sunny ten day break in September
Comfortable and peaceful stay in a spacious traditional villa with pool and mountain scenery with beaches and tavernas near by.
CHRISTOPHER D.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kristof P., Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Aug 17, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent quiet villa for a family
What an incredible stay! We spent 10 nights here in high season.
The villa is in a small village, so only one house is nearby, but complete privacy is guaranteed. Pool is very spacious, 5-6 people can easily play in it.
Air conditioning in all bedrooms, which is excellent for the hot nights. Pool and house was regularly cleaned, which was perfect.
Marianna was an excellent host, she gave excellent recommendations for food, activities, car rental, basically anything that was asked.
Very highly recommended, would definitely go back again!
Kristof P.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Cassity S.
Nov 13, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful retreat
Really enjoyed our stay here. The place is well kept and charming.
Cassity S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Eileen H., St charles Mn
Oct 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Country Property
We spent 3 great days at this property. When we arrived, we were greeted with brushetta in the refrigerator, bottle of wine, bread, olive oil and other items. We could put our feet up after a long journey and relax. Our property manager, Marianna, was wonderful and helped us recommendations of places to eat. We loved the local restaurant that Marianna recommended. Although during the day we were gone, we came "home" to a quiet restful place with a pool and beautiful view. Definitely a five star stay and would love to go back someday and stay longer!
Eileen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lynn F.
Sep 16, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home
Beautiful home, comfortable beds, thank you for the fruit salad cheese etc x. We hope to come back again for longer x
Lynn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tracey S.
Sep 10, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely brilliant villa & management
From start to finish this holiday has been excellent. Marianna deserves all the positive reviews previously posted. Thanks again 😊
Tracey S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ben L.
Sep 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A luxurious villa with beautiful views of the White Mountains
Everything excellent - we had a great time.
Ben L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
John J.
Aug 16, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic holiday for two
Property was great, in a secluded spot with wonderful views of the mountains. Plenty of Tavernas and restaurants nearby. The people of Crete are so friendly and this is also a good location for visiting other areas of Crete. Maria Anna the owner of the property was brilliant, friendly and helpful . Definitely a five star venue for us
John J.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jaap L.
Jul 7, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in small village - with private pool
Our stay at Villa Paleloni was a perfect base for our explorations of western Crete. The house is either very new, or extremely well maintained - or both. In the summer heat, it was nice to be able to use airconditioning during the day to keep the house from warming up too much, while the night temperatures were good enough to turn off the AC and sleep with the windows open. Also thanks to the great mosquito nets in front of all windows.
Marianna is the perfect host. She welcomed us personally and brought over some local food to welcome us. Throughout our stay, she was always available through What's App, but was careful to leave us our privacy.
We made road trips every day, to great seaside villages, beach towns, archaeological excavation sites. We had some fantastic dining experiences, also thanks to some of Marianna's local recommendations.
One point of caution: if you travel with your own rental car, be aware that the ONLY GPS app that works in Crete is Google Maps. We initially tried to navigate with Apple Maps and got horribly lost. Thankfully, Marianna went as far as coming to find us on a late evening, when our poor navigation skills ended us up a half hour away from our (and her) house. Once we switched to Google Maps everything worked much better. Just something to be aware of.
In addition to highly recommending Marianna and her property, I would also highly recommend a stay in Crete. We combined our vacation with a stay on Santorini, which was also nice but a totally different experience. The stay at Crete felt less overrun by tourists. We also realized that after staying in Crete for 4 nights (which was all that we could fit into our busy travel schedule), we only started scratching the surface of everything this amazing island has to offer. Could have easily spent 3 or 4 weeks.
Jaap L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
Oct 11, 2018
Warm welcome and nothing left to chance!
Both Marianna and Vagelis are such wonderful and helpful hosts to deal with and answer all your questions promptly. Nothing is too much trouble...even working out the logistics of getting my daughter from another airport and back! The property is true to the description but has the addition of a loggia along the poolside wall of the house now, where you can dine then relax in a comfortable seating area. Everything you need is in the property bar a beach towel and the local beaches are definitely worth a visit, but a car is a must. Marianna will have put a 'welcome' pack of necessities in the villa and this can be topped up at the local supermarkets, which sell everything else you might need, even for an impromptu BBQ (they all seem to have a selection of frozen meat/fish) and are open until very late.
We stayed the last week in September and the unfortunately the weather did turn a bit wet and windy but there are still things to do and long lunches to be had in the local villages. Be brave and venture out even if it does rain because wierdly when we drove to Almyrida on the coast just some 5k 'ish away it was beautiful weather!! Also visit Lake Kournos. It's breathtaking and has inviting pale turquoise water at the shoreline and the water temperature (according to my son) is like bath water!! You can hire pedalos etc for about 7e an hour or have lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants plus you'll find all the usual gift/souvenir shops too and parking is free. Rethymno is charming and we preferred it to Chania. So much to do in only a week but the villa makes the perfect base for exploring this area.
Thank you Marianna and Vagelis for making our stay memorable...From the Barnes' family :)
Julie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
Sep 1, 2018
Lovely experience from start to finish
My family of 5 had a great week at this villa. After a delayed flight and late arrival, Vagelis was waiting nearby to help us find our way. It was so nice to have a few starter groceries in the fridge and the pool was so amazing that we jumped right in even though it was after midnight. The villa was well-appointed and comfortable. Kids loved the wifi! A fantastic week.
Sarah W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Clare R.
Aug 10, 2018
Lovely villa and pool in beautiful location ! Owners are fantastic and looked after us very well
Will definitely return - makes a great base to explore west and central Crete
Clare R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Miles D.
Jul 11, 2018
Fabulous
Lovely house, beautiful views. Pool area amazing. Had a fantastic time here. Would definitely go back. X
Miles D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
John G.
May 21, 2018
Excellent. No other words required
Stayed in this villa for the past two years. It's amazing and the owner Marianna cannot do enough to ensure you are comfortable throughout. Meal on arrival, items of bread milk, eggs in the fridge. You can arrive and chill by the very large pool which is maintained during your stay. So much to do around you and then you one back to relax in the quiet around the pool. I intend to book again and friends have already booked and loved it. You simply can't go wrong. Worth every penny. Thanks again Marianna
John G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Andrew F.
Sep 22, 2017
Greek Week!
Consistent with previous reviews the Villa is comfortable and well equipped, Marianna is communicative and helpful! It coped with our family of 4 no problem.
Provides a peaceful and more isolated location away from the resorts but its not too remote and gives good central base for a variety of trips including beaches, hikes and city trips - hire car is essential.
Friendly local people throughout the region, good value simple food in all the taverna's we went to, especially that in Drapanos, go to Meterizi in Kefalas for something smarter if that's what you want. If you go to Rethymno to eat avoid the old town and harbour and try Vassilis on the way to the Fort!
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