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Elegant House Close To The Beach

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Kato Gouves, Crete
  • Place, Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hersonissos
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Marina Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Port of Hersonissos - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Malia Beach - 18 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crazy Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pallatium Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Filema Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Limanaki - ‬4 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.

Elegant House Close To The Beach

Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The property consists of a traditional villa, a stone studio, two apartments and two maisonettes. There are two identical maisonettes/houses next to each other, which you can rent together if you like. The size of the maisonette/house is 120 sq.m (1290 , with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colours, fragrances and local flora. The relaxing setting and view of the mountains and the sea, combined with the surrounding olive grove creates a tranquil and comfortable environment. The first floor of the house consists of one bedroom, with two single beds. On the first floor of the residence there is a big living room, dining room and kitchen, together with a bathroom and a fireplace. The living room has a big sofa (which can sleep an extra person if needed), an armchair, chairs and tables. The bathroom of the first floor has a bathtub and a shower. On the first floor, there is also a very big balcony with a marble table and chairs for the family and friends to gather around. The view from the balcony is unique, with view of the sea, the surroundings mountains and the olive groves. On the next floor is the master bedroom with a double bed and its own ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has a jacuzzi bathtub and a shower. The master bedroom has a fireplace and also its own big balcony. The balcony has a table, chairs and a sunbed, in order for the couple or the family to enjoy the magnificent view. All bedrooms have a closet, drawers and a LCD TV. The kitchen on the first floor has an oven, a fridge, a coffee machine and all the necessary amenities of a modern kitchen. There is also a table with four chairs, where you can enjoy your meal. On the same floor, there is a small storage room with a laundry machine. The outdoors of the property is very scenic, with a big well preserved garden, a barbecue facility and a traditional stone-oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colourful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find an LCD TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

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

- Guests are requested to take the trash to the bins on the main road, since there are no garbage bins outside the property\n- Guests are requested to close the A/C's once they leave the house\n- Guests are requested to make reasonable use of towels and linens

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number 1048250

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.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • 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 USD 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Elegant House Beach Kato Gouves
Elegant House The Gouves
Elegant House Close To The Beach Gouves
Elegant House Close To The Beach Private vacation home Gouves
Elegant House Close To The Beach Private vacation home
Elegant House The Hersonissos
Elegant House Close To The Beach Hersonissos
Elegant House Close To The Beach Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Hersonissos, close to Star Beach Water Park, Crete Golf Club, and Acqua Plus Water Park. You'll also find Aquaworld Aquarium and Port of Hersonissos within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Elegant House Close To The Beach?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Elegant House Close To The Beach good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a jetted bathtub in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Elegant House Close To The Beach?

No, but all house at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Elegant House Close To The Beach?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 10.5 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Elegant House Close To The Beach?

Yes, every house at Elegant House Close To The Beach comes with a balcony and some offer ocean and mountain views.

Elegant House Close To The Beach Reviews

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