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A beach with rows of sunbeds and thatched umbrellas, a clear blue sky, and distant mountains.
A bedroom with a stone wall, two beds, a window, and a door leading to a balcony.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the landscape.
A building with a stone facade, outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, and a large flowering tree with pink blossoms.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, a fireplace, and a large sliding glass door leading to a garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Vrises, Crete
  • Place, Dourakis Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Apokoronas

Located 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dourakis Winery, this villa is within a 15-minute drive of Georgioupolis Beach. The villa includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Dourakis Winery - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Lake Kournas - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Kalyves Beach - 16 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Almyrida Beach - 19 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Exopolis - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Georgioupolis Beach Canteen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Προγούλης - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Κεντρική Πλατεία Γεωργιούπολης - ‬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.

Villa Olivia

*** Featured in Sunday Times "Europe's 50 Best Villas" ***



Turning off the road towards distant Sfakia, on the south coast, above the pretty village of Vrysses you enter a landscape of rolling hills, rich with olive and cypress trees and then, turning again, you find yourself in the very heart of this tranquil and green landscape. Not imposing itself on this beautiful pastoral scene, Villa Olivia’s exterior is totally unassuming. There is nothing ostentatious about the square stone exterior sitting on it's green lawns but drop down off the road, step inside and the Villas delights are revealed, for the stone block walls conceal a beautifully laid out two bedroom Villa where modern style doesn’t compromise on comfort and practicality blends easily with indulgence.



Location

Villa Olivia delivers total relaxed holiday living on every level and is the perfect place to return to whether you have been to the beach at Georgioupolis (10 mins drive), Chania or Rethymnon Venetian harbours (25 mins drive) or visited Chora Sfakia on the south coast (45 mins drive) to take a ferry trip to Loutro or Ag Roumelli. There is a tiny taverna serving traditional fare in nearby Maza, about 1.5km away or drop into Vrisses at only 3kms and eat at one of the tavernas with tables under the trees by the river.



Outside Villa Olivia

Swimming Pool - 8m x 4m, depth 0.9m - 1.5m. Roman step entry

Poolside Sun Terrace - Sun beds and parasols, sofa set under sun shade

Pergola - Table tennis

BBQ - Covered BBQ with Cretan oven.

Covered Dining terrace - Table and chairs

Garden - Areas of lawn



Inside Villa Olivia, accommodation on one level

Open plan L shaped Living space, comprising:

Kitchen area - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob and oven, dishwasher, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules), fridge freezer, microwave and breakfast table and chairs.

Dining Area - Table and chairs.

TV area - Sofa and chairs, flat screen TV (limited channels/news only).

Sitting area - 2 Sofas and 2 sets of French doors to garden. Air Con. unit.



Double bedroom with ensuite shower room - 1 double bed, French doors to covered pool terrace. Ensuite shower room, wash basin, W.C. Air Con. unit.

Twin bedroom - 2 single beds, French doors to pool terrace. Air Con. unit.

Shower room - Double entry rainforest shower, wash basin, W.C. Washing machine



Housekeeping

Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.

For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.

For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.

Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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 (host has indicated 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Checkin 16:00-00:00

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated 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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number 1237224

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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 Olivia Apokoronas
Villa Olivia Private vacation home
Villa Olivia Private vacation home Apokoronas
Smart villa with private pool in a relaxing rural environment
129734

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this villa?

This villa is located in Apokoronas within a short 20-minute walk of Dourakis Winery. You'll also find Georgioupolis Beach and Lake Kournas nearby.

Is there parking available at Villa Olivia?

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.

What do couples enjoy most about Villa Olivia?

Couples staying at this villa will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Villa Olivia?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa Olivia?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is 27.5 mi away (48 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Villa Olivia?

No, there aren't any villas with balconies at Villa Olivia.

Villa Olivia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Villa Olivia

Sublime views, wonderful pool, a first-class villa.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Superb Villa

Great location, spotlessly clean, great views, perfect pool, housekeeping super efficient. Our second villa provided by Freelance and the standard and service remain first class
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Beautiful Country Villa

Lovely quiet rural location, clean and beautifully equipped property with a lovely pool. Highly recommended. Slightly softer beds in the second bedroom would be nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa olivia

would highly, highly recommend this villa what can I say absolutely immaculate and all round AMAZING thanks villa Olivia. Michael.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Lovely Villa

Quite and peaceful location but close enough to village to make life easy. Nothing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Excellent

Excellent as usual. Second time here, very quiet and secluded, just what we wanted. Nothing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Faultless

Classy villa, lovely pool, great setting, lovely beds , spacious. What more could you ask for. Maybe in the future perhaps some screening by the pool , as a new villa is being built next door.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

My Favourite Cretan Villa

This was, I think, our 6th stay at the Villa Olivia and it was as peaceful and enjoyable as all the others. A beautifully prepared villa in a lovely location with a great pool. What's not to like? The shades over the outside dining area had been removed which meant that it was not really useable after late morning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Perfect

The dishwasher was not working and after being ‘fixed ‘it still did not work. Everything else was excellent.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Beautifully Presented Country Property

The villa is set in a small olive grove in a quiet country location with beautiful views over the surrounding hills and valleys. It is comprehensively equipped and was spotlessly clean and the garden was immaculately maintained. I carelessly locked us out of the villa shortly after arriving but the Freelance Holidays local agent arranged a rescue within half an hour greatly appreciated. Although it is outside of the villa's control, a neighbour's barking dog can sometimes disturb at night.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Perfect villa for a family get away

Everything was fantastic- the location, the villa, the pool, we loved being there and are so sad we are back home! Only a couple of really minor things! We felt it would be more helpful to have a folder of instructions- with all info there in one place regarding amenities, rubbish removal, local area and checking out etc. We did like the online pdf, but there was a lot to read though on a phone We also thought the instructions to get to the villa were a little complicated to read while driving and actually our satnav did a great job getting us there. Everything else was wonderful, thank you very much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eric

What a great place!

We had a lovely stay at Villa Olivia. The upfront communication and also during the stay was easy and charming. Getting to the Villa and around for beaches etc. definitely requires a car, but the place is simply great. The house is modern, spacious, clean and super well equipped. Every couple of days the villa is cleaned. The pool is great, and there was really nothing to complain about. The neighbourhood is quiet even though the neighbour's dog barked a couple of times during the night. There are plenty of beaches only 10min drive away. We will definitely come back! There is nothing we can think of that could be better! Thanks for having us :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike

The best villa we have ever stayed in (and we've stayed in quite a few)

Beautifully designed and built, Villa Olivia has been finished to a remarkably high standard and kitted out with all the facilities and equipment you could ever need. The pool is terrific and the location feels beautifully isolated while actually being only minutes from the shops and tavernas of Vrisses. The owner is very helpful and hospitable. Hard to think of what could improve it, other than a mountain view. Well, you can't create a mountain view! Nor could you control local building and gardening programmes which were in full swing during our April visit, rather disturbing the peace. Quite why a neighbour would want to strim an olve grove every single day remains a mystery. We have only marked down the value for money by one star because we are a couple and so the per-head cost is high - but it is worth it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Good as ever

Our third visit here . Just as quiet and beautiful as ever.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bärbel

Tolles Haus!

Lage, Sauberkeit, Pflegezustand des Hauses und des Grundstücks, Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit, Zwischenreinigung und Wechsel der Handtücher.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Even better than expected

The sheer size of the living room/kitchen. The lovely pool. The very efficient AC and WiFi. The easy to access location. The excellent shower bathroom. The cleanliness and maintenance. The location between Chania and Rethymnon. Some briquettes or charcoal. A few more dishwasher tablets. Something to mash with. Lack of table tennis bats and balls. All small cost items but can make a disproportionate difference to the impression next to outlay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

Schön und ruhig

Die Villa ist für 4 Personen optimal geeignet. Die Außenanlagen und der Pool sind Toll und werden wöchentlich gereinigt und gepflegt. Mietwagen ist erforderlich um die Insel zu erkunden. Die Lage zwischen Rethymno und Chania, jeweils 30min. mit dem Auto entfernt, ist ganz OK. Auf jeden Fall kann ich die Villa weiterempfehlen. Die Pool Beleuchtung Abends etwas länger anlassen.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024