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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
A two-story stone house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Koutouloufari, Crete
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lychnostatis
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Hersonissos
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Star Beach Water Park is a short stroll from this villa, and other popular attractions like Stalis Beach are within a few miles (5 km). The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lychnostatis - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of Hersonissos - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Crete Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Malia Beach - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Minos Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dionissos - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Belvedere Italian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mediterraneo Lounge Bar - ‬16 min walk

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 Erato / Private Paradise with heatable Pool & Sea View.

Erato villa is a luxurious villa, NEW renovated in April 2023, all built with natural stones, wooden roof and floor decorated by our professional designer team. The whole facility can easily accommodate up to 7 people. The private entrance of the villa leads into a well-equipped, open plan kitchen with a fridge, a freezer, an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, wash machine a coffee-machine and a toaster.
The sitting/dining room is perfect for entertaining or just lounging around, while the latest modern appliances mean you won't miss anything from home. It is furnished with a comfortable corner sofa and fireplace and is equipped with a Sat / smart Flatscreen TV, and WIFI. On the ground floor there is also a small guest toilet and a storage room. More spacious beds and rooms are at the first floor ,a wooden stairs lead the way to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom contains an wooden double bed with a wardrobe, a chest of drawers with mirror, TV, an en-suite bathroom with shower and WC and a balcony with a direct view of the sea and the pool. Next to the master bedroom are other two other bedrooms with 2 single beds which can also be used as a double bed. The room is equipped with a wardrobe, Sat TV, a small chest of drawers with a mirror and a balcony with a direct view of the sea and the pool. Opposite the bedrooms you will find the shared bathroom with a double washtable & double shower and WC.
EOT Registration Number 1320-13-0242
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 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. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Check out is max 12:00 h midday
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Extra charge for heated pool, 90 Euro/ day Young groups and students are not allowed to stay Minimum age is 25 No Parties allowed No visitors allowed

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Perfect for family vacation

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 01320130242

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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, 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 GBP 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Private Paradise Breathtaking Panoramic Sea View Villa
Private Paradise Breathtaking Panoramic Sea View Koutouloufari
Private Paradise Breathtaking Panoramic Sea View
Villa

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this villa?

This villa is located in Hersonissos, a short 11-minute walk from Star Beach Water Park and also 11 minutes on foot from Lychnostatis. You'll also find Stalis Beach and Port of Hersonissos within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Villa Erato / Private Paradise with heatable Pool & Sea View.?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is a spa located at this villa?

Spa services at the villa include massages.

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, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Villa Erato / Private Paradise with heatable Pool & Sea View.?

At this historic villa, there are many amenities for couples, including a chef service and a private pool in each villa, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at Villa Erato / Private Paradise with heatable Pool & Sea View.?

No, but this villa offers jetted bathtubs in all villas.

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 Erato / Private Paradise with heatable Pool & Sea View.?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this villa.

What is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 15.7 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Villa Erato / Private Paradise with heatable Pool & Sea View.?

Yes, every villa at Villa Erato / Private Paradise with heatable Pool & Sea View. comes with a balcony and some offer beach and mountain views.

Villa Erato / Private Paradise with heatable Pool & Sea View. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

It was all fabulous

Property lovely and near to a lovely village. Stefani couldn’t do enough. She was amazing. We’d all love to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erwin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Der Aufenthalt war sehr erholsam ,schönes und sehr gut ausgestattete Villa Der Service war super,Mann konnte immer die Vermieterin bei Fragen Kontaktieren und sie hat immer geholfen
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne L.

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

Amazing villa

The owner Stefani was great. Always at the end of the phone to help you out. Fantastic views. Beautiful swimming pool. Spacious villa and gated. Very good communication.. It had everything you could possibly need. Big Spar supermarket 5 mins walk away. Koutouloufari is a lovely quaint village. Good restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sian N.

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

Fantastic

Probably the best villa we have stayed in with a great pool and outside space! We loved it! Great restaurants in the town just 10-15 minutes walk away. Stefani, the host, was great, so welcoming and helpful. All made for a very special holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen H.

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

Great and luxurious villa

The villa is amazing!!! Everything is working, comfortable and fully operational: the pool, the quality of the beds, the showers, the kitchen equipment, etc. And above all, the personal contact with Stefani (the owner) is great: she always reacts quickly to any request or question that you might have. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Villa Erato, Koutouloufari

This is a great villa, just 10 minutes walk from the village of Koutouloufari, which we love and a similar walk down to the resort of Star beach at Chersonnisos. The manager, Stefanie is fabulous, on hand to meet at the property and quick to respond to any queries. The property itself is very comfortable, my only negatives were the size of the ensuite shower room with the smallest shower I have ever seen (understandably not pictured in the advertising) and the very weak lighting which made the house gloomy. This wouldn't be a problem in summer of course. We had the pool heated which was a brilliant idea. Unfortunately the jacuzzi is out of commission. All in all a very good villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pat w.

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

Wonderful Villa - convenient to all

We absolutely loved our time in this beautiful villa. Stefani was a wonderful host - very responsive and catered to our every need (even arranged poolside massages for us). The villa itself was perfect for our group (3 friends working remotely) and is very convenient to restaurants, the beach and nightlife…but it is hard to find excuses to leave the villa with its views! There are grocery stores in walking distance (who will deliver the groceries to the villa) and 2 towns that are in walking distance. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from with delicious Greek food, but also a full kitchen and bbq if you want to cook at home. If we ever return to the area, we would 100% stay at Villa Erato again! Thank you Stefani for a wonderful trip
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petra P.

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

Erholung pur

Wir waren nur 5 Tage auf Kreta, haben aber alles in vollen Zügen genossen... das gemütliche Haus, den Pool, die Umgebung, abends die Tavernen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

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

Tolles Haus im grandioser Lage

Die Villa in rustikalem Stil verfügt über einen wunderbaren Meerblick, ist nahe am Star Beach in Chersonissos gelegen und mit dem Taxi ist man schnell und günstig auch in Malia. Dennoch ist die Umgebung ruhig und etwas abgelegen. Tolle Zeit, nur zu empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Beautiful Villa, Lovely setting

Brilliant experience, didn’t want to go home! No hassle easy booking and nothing was too much trouble! Great Holiday
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mélodie B.

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

Amazing home

The house was really nice, exactly as the pictures. We didn't know that we had a cleaning service 3 time in the week ! Really nice surprise. The contact of the villa was so kind with us. We really loved our trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lone B.

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

Super dejlig sted .rengøring i top. Kort til alt

Kommer helt sikkert tilbag
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian J.

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

A really nice week at Crete

First of all - Stefani made the difference - she does really know how to make it all as comfortable for us as guests as possible - thank you very much for your way of taking care of us. We had a nice relaxing week in the lovely house and especially we enjoyed the great restaurants in the small city close by - really nice food. All the best to you who will follow after us 👍😎.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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

Paradise

Wonderful villa can’t wait to go back. Thanks Stefani
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penni S.

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

Was everything and more!

You never know what you are actually renting until you get there and we were not disappointed. Beautiful villa that is gorgeously landscaped with lantanna, gardenias, honeysuckle and roses. The tile work is beautiful around the pool and porches, all it needs is a hammock. I would highly recommend this villa and highly recommend Stefani as a host! Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwen F.

Lovely escape

The property was beautifully landscaped, immaculately clean inside the house—with no allergy issues, and cozy for all. Stefani was quick to respond to questions and very kind to work with. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Lovely villa in great location

Lovely property, situated perfectly for both Koutouloufari and Hersonissos. Koutouloufari is a traditional charming village with amazing restaurants, and Hersonissos is bigger and more lively, the best of both worlds! You can walk to Koutouloufari easily from the villa, and you can also walk to the nearest part of Hersonissos. For the main strip in town it’s best to get a cab as although you could walk, it’s a little far in the heat. We loved the pool terrace and garden area, and one section of the pool has a jacuzzi which was very nice. The villa is well equipped and has everything you could need. It was cleaned twice a week which we’ve not experienced before with other villa rentals. Stefani was lovely and did everything she could to make us welcome and help us. Only negative is there’s only 1 shower despite the 2 bathrooms, which for a family of 5 meant we had to take turns. But a small point overall.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

a lovely time was had by all

villa was very clean and in a good location for shops and restaurants. Our grandson slept very well at night and was full of beans next day for new adventures. The pool was not very warm but we were in a few times, the beaches were more tempting at this time of year. Stefani was very attentive and we were very grateful of the late checkout on last day as our flight home was 11.00pm
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Charles P.

The villa itself was brilliant, but the location let it down.

The villa and the service from Stefani was brilliant. Very clean inside and out, all new and up to date appliances, good AC system. Unfortunately for us, we were looking for somewhere very family friendly as we have a 2 year old. For us, the local town of Koutouloufari wasn't suitable as it seemed like the nearest 'fall out' town from Malia (i.e. extremely busy with your 18-30 type crowds). Therefore we had to drive out every night to places to go somewhere more suitable with a pushchair.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vicky W.

Fabulous Villa

After 30 years of holidays I would say this is the best villa we have stayed in. Really tastefully decorated. Wonderful pool and garden. Great location - just a short walk from the village with its cobble stone streets and family run tavernas. One of the best holidays we have had.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

yuval b.

Amazing

Execelent! Nice view, heated pool and even nicer then the picture. The Villegas close to the villa are small but nice with a lot of resturants. Stagnant the owner was very kind and helpfull. For sure we will come back
Archival

10/10 Excellent

krysia marsh

Wonderful and relaxing place with all you need.

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in villa Erato. The property was clean and well maintained and the listing description regarding the location very accurate. The owners of the villa were most helpful in every respect. Although we have had couple of bad dinners we also had some outstanding meals in restaurant Rouga tou mpaola and Oniro in Koufouloufari and in Akrogiali by the seafront in Hersonissos. Also check out David's restaurant in Piskoeiano cheap and great food. Overall we have no hesitation in highly recommending stay in villa Erato.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019