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Villa nr Almyrida☀Private Pool Gated For Child Safety☀Wifi +good mobile signal

Family-friendly villa with water park and outdoor pool

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4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81410 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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 nr Almyrida☀Private Pool Gated For Child Safety☀Wifi +good mobile signal

Family-friendly villa with water park and outdoor pool
A water park, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available at this villa. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The villa has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers.

Recreational amenities at the villa include a water park and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

John Fisher

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,410 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Property Registration Number 2898401

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa nr Almyrida Private Pool Gated For Child Safety Free Wifi

About the area

Map
Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Koutalas Beach - 13 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘObrosgialos - ‬15 min drive
  • â€ȘElena Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • â€ȘCostanita - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘTsunami - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘThalami - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa nr Almyrida☀Private Pool Gated For Child Safety☀Wifi +good mobile signal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa nr Almyrida☀Private Pool Gated For Child Safety☀Wifi +good mobile signal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa nr Almyrida☀Private Pool Gated For Child Safety☀Wifi +good mobile signal?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa nr Almyrida☀Private Pool Gated For Child Safety☀Wifi +good mobile signal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa nr Almyrida☀Private Pool Gated For Child Safety☀Wifi +good mobile signal located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and Almyrida Beach. Kera and Kalyves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Villa nr Almyrida☀Private Pool Gated For Child Safety☀Wifi +good mobile signal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Friederike V.

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

Nice location

We booked this location because we needed a second house nearby. In general there are three houses next to each other on the same estate. Each of them has a similar arrangement with the same amount of rooms and a pool. The houses could be reached via a path but are far enough from each other so that you won't get disturbed. The house is clean and good equipped (dish washer, washing machine, etc.). 1-2 cars can be parked in front of each villa. We can recommend this location, it was perfect for our 14 day holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen R., Whitworth

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

Absolute peace and serenity

What can I say. This has been an absolutely fantastic experience in a covid world. John and Gina went above and beyond to make our stay stress free. Nothing was too much trouble. Even the directions given for our drive from the airport made us laugh. The villa was spotless and changeover at the middle weekend spot on. The villa has everything you need and the pool deck area was exceptional. You do need a car and then you can venture anywhere. We had so much nice food, all the local places in Almyrida, Plaka and Galavochori make you feel very welcome. All in all we could not have had a better stay and would recommend staying on St Basil's Olive grove if you ever go to Crete
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Serenela B.

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

Wonderful villa, great stay.

We stayed with our daughter at the villa for 2 weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Helios. The villa is in a perfect location, 5 min drive to the beaches and restaurants in Almyrida. It is a remote and quiet location but still close to everything, which is what we wanted. Very clean and well stocked with what you might need in the kitchen for cooking, as well as a great BBQ area for those relaxing evenings by the pool when you don't want to go out. The pool is perfect for children, the water was always clean and warm and got cleaned 3 times a week at least. The layout of the terrace allows you to see the pool at all times, which is great with kids. Going out in the evenings, we particularly enjoyed the food at Dimitris taverna, which the villa owners also gave us a 10% discount for the first visit. John and Tina have been the perfect hosts, at our disposal with any questions we had and even advice on places to visit. Great family holiday, thank you for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Helen T.

Basic but lovely villa

We stayed in villa Helios for 2 weeks in July. There were 5 adults and 2 children (8 and 3 yo) in our party. The villa was in a quiet location, about 10mins drive from Almyrida and about 45mins from Chania airport. We enjoyed being this far away but you definitely need a hire car for the duration of your stay. We used the car hire company recommended by the owner and they were the cheapest around, also offering a service to show you to the villa, which I would recommend if you arrive at night. The owner was very quick to respond to any queries we had before we arrived. The bedding and towels are changed every 3/4 days and there is a manager available nearby if you have any problems and who can sort anything out very quickly. The villa is basic but has pretty much everything you need whether you plan to stay by the pool or travel the island. The only suggestion we have made to the owner is to provide a mop/brush for the inside of the property as we found the floor become dirty quite quickly when you’re around the pool all day with kids. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to visit nearby and the beach had a lovely shallow area for children. The 3 other villas are far enough away that the noise cannot be heard but close enough if you had a larger group that you want to stay with. My husband and I stayed in the bedroom on the ground floor and we were provided with a pull out bed for our daughter (the stairs are a bit dangerous for small children as they are tiled and no stair gate) and there was a bathroom on the ground floor too, so we had all we needed. The only negative was that we all suffered a little bit with lack of sleep due to the aircon - there’s no control for the temperature (and it can get cold) and it can only be put on for a minimum of 30mins and maximum of 2 hours so in the height of the season it meant getting up through the night to keep cool or turning it off when it was too cold. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this villa to large groups or families with children.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carine U.

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

Vacances

Nous.avons été super bien. Les hotes sont.d'une super gentillesse et nous avons vu de magnifiques endroits
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

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

Tolle Unterkunft

Obwohl der Übergabezeitpunkt 17:00 war, hat uns John bereits mittags mitgeteilt, dass wir bereits das Haus ĂŒbernehmen können. Die SchlĂŒsselĂŒbergabe lief sehr einfach und perfekt. Der Pool war wundervoll. Jederzeit weiter zu empfehlen .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralf L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Eigenes Reich mit schönem Pool

FĂŒr zwei Personen schon dekadent große Villa mit insgesamt 3 Schafzimmern von denen wir je nach Laune das am Pool oder im Obergeschoss genutzt haben. Die baugleichen anderen beiden Villen auf dem GrunddtĂŒck waren durch die vielen OlivenbĂ€ume kaum zu sehen, die anderen GĂ€ste kaum zu hören.BettwĂ€sche und HandtĂŒcher, auch zum wechseln, war ausreichend vorhanden. Der Pool wurde 2 x wöchentlich gereinigt und war nur am Ende zu kĂŒhl. Die gut ausgestattete KĂŒche wĂŒrde von uns intensiv genutzt im offen angrenzenden Wohnzimmer mit Poolblick konnte geschlemmt werden. Oder draußen auf der ĂŒberdachten Terrasse direkt am Pool. Der Mietwagen war zum Einkaufen und fĂŒr die Besuche der schönen SandstrĂ€nde in der NĂ€he sehr von Vorteil. Der Fußweg von 20 bis 30 Minuten pro Richtung war aber auch mal ganz schön.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Wunderschöne Villa mit traumhaftem Pool

Wir verbrachten unseren Sommerurlaub 2021 in der Villa Helios. Unsere Erwartungen wurden noch ĂŒbertroffen, die Villa erfĂŒllt in Einrichtung und Ausstattung alle beschriebenen Kriterien. Der Pool ist ein Traum, herrlich groß, sauber, wir verbrachten viel Zeit nur hier. Aber auch die Entfernung zum Strand ist moderat, wir zogen den Strand von Kalyves dem von Almyrida vor, aber das ist Geschmackssache. Vermieter John war ĂŒberaus freundlich und allzeit hilfsbereit. Wir fĂŒhlten uns rundum wohl und haben uns nach 2 Jahren Corona endlich richtig erholen können!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ingo G.

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

Super schön

Hervorragend
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heike H.

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

Entspannter Urlaub in der Natur mit angenehmer NĂ€he zum Dorf.

Wir hatten einen sehr entspannten Urlaub inmitten der Natur eines Olivenhains.Es ist ausgesprochen ruhig und ausser ein paar Ziegen hört man fast nichts. Das Haus empfing uns ausgesprochen sauber. Der Pool ist fĂŒr ein Ferienhaus sehr groß und lĂ€dt ,mit den Liegen drumherum , zum verweilen ein. Die KĂŒcheneinrichtung ist nahezu perfekt,der GeschirrspĂŒler der in der Beschreibung erwĂ€hnt wurde fehlte allerdings. Daher wĂ€re es schön wenn gute und mehrere KĂŒchenhandtĂŒcher vorrĂ€tig wĂ€ren. Aber das sind Kleinigkeiten.Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt und John war ein sehr hilfsbereiter uns sympathischer Vermieter.Der Pool wurde regelmĂ€ssig gereinigt und es war sehr schön das John dies zuvor per SMS angekĂŒndigt hat. Man kann in 15 Minuten zu Fuß das nĂ€chste Dorf erreichen indem wir in 2 wunderbaren Tavernen sehr gut gegessen haben. Nach Almerida sind es 10 Minuten mit dem Auto. Dort gibt es zahlreiche Tavernen und GeschĂ€fte. Wer also die Ruhe und die Natur liebt und dennoch nicht ganz abgeschieden wohnen möchte der ist hier genau richtig.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

vincent d.

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

Calme et vue sur les montagnes blanches

TrĂšs bonnes vacances, surtout aprĂšs cette pĂ©riode de covid-19, ça fait un bien fou. La vue sur les montagnes blanches est fantastique, et la grande piscine toujours ensoleillĂ©e a Ă©tĂ© le rĂ©gal des enfants. L'emplacement est trĂšs calme. Vous n'entendez que les clochettes des chĂšvres d'Ă  cĂŽtĂ©. Almyrida n'est qu'Ă  2 km, mais comme il y a des montĂ©es, nous avons prĂ©fĂ©rĂ© le faire en voiture. La plage est grande, ce qui permet d'ĂȘtre tranquille. PrĂ©voir des chaussures de mer car il y a des cailloux au bord. Et masque et tuba pour observer les poissons. La trĂšs belle ville de chania n'est qu'Ă  20-30 min. Et John est trĂšs gentil et toujours Ă  l'Ă©coute, et il vient rĂ©guliĂšrement nettoyer la piscine. Bonne adresse Ă  conserver et Ă  conseiller.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Marion H.

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

Quiet location

If you are looking for something remote this place is right for you. Pros nice large pool and terrace Well equipped kitchen Comfy beds Cons. Arabs television Only 2 GB per day

8/10 Good

Clas J.

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

fin villa i lugnt avskiljt omrÄde. NÀra till fina bad (med bil) bra restauranger mm.

Rekommenderas till alla som uppskattar lugnt fridfullt lÀge mrf nÀrhet till dt mesta.

6/10 Okay

etienne l.

Liked: Communication, location

Villa bien située mais un peu trop simple

Une villa trÚs bien située avec de jolies petites villes à cÎté mais trop simple pour ce tarif. (Pas de machine à café juste une cafetiÚre à piston) Grand espace extérieur (super terrasse) mais petit à l'intérieur. Piscine bas de gamme. Le propriétaire de la villa et le gérant ont répondu à nos différentes questions et résolu des pb de climatisation dans 2 chambres par contre pas d'intervention possible le dimanche pour cela.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rudi B., Freiburg

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

Einfach schön

Wir verbrachten eine sehr angenehme Zeit
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel l.

Superbe maison, idéalement située

Nous avons passĂ© un excellent sĂ©jour dans cette maison, idĂ©alement situĂ©e, Ă  3 mn d'Almyrida (en voiture). Maison au calme, trĂšs bien Ă©quipĂ©e pour 8 personnes, 4 chambres spacieuses avec climatisations individuelles, piscine privĂ©e parfaitement entretenue, linge de lit rĂ©guliĂšrement changĂ©, personnel efficace, disponible et rĂ©actif. C'est un trĂšs bon point de chute pour visiter tout le nord - nord ouest de la CrĂȘte. Nous recommandons sans hĂ©sitation ! Merci !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Great villa and child friendly pool area, in a really quiet location.

Villa and surrounding areas all well maintained, clean and met our expectations. Owner (John) met us upon arrival and ensured that everything was as we expected and gave us some tips on things to do to make our stay comfortable. Additional villa maintenance team (Mark & Andy) ensured that bedsheets/towels replaced every 2-3 days, and pool cleaned - Note that you do have to do your own 'bug' removal activity from the pool every morning (but all part of the charm of having access to your own space!). Incorporation of 'English' plumbing was a nice touch. Villa is in a great location for visiting this part of the island, although we didn't travel too far as had decided (last minute) to take our grand-daughter with us, so child friendly beaches were more on the 'go to' list. Local beach served us well in this aspect as the far right-hand side hand a very shallow area that she loved. You really do need to have a car, and we found the owners recommendation of rental company 'spot on' for price and service. Thanks John and team for ensuring that we had a great holiday ... Andy, Jane and Lily
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gordian H.

Sehr erholsamer Aufenthalt in hervorragender Umgebung

Wir durften volle 4 Wochen in dieser Villa mit zwei kleinen Kindern im Alter von 4 und 2 Jahren verbringen. Ab dem ersten Tag der Ankunft bis zum Abreisetag konnten wir unseren Aufenthalt uneingeschrĂ€nkt genießen. Von dem Willkommen am spĂ€ten Abend inkl. Welcome Pack in einem sauberen Haus, liebevoll gestalteter Außenanlage inkl. großem und sauberen Pool bis zum Abreisetag mit kulanter Abreisezeit nach RĂŒcksprache, können wir dieses Haus uneingeschrĂ€nkt empfehlen. Zimmer sind alle klimatisiert. Aufteilung der Zimmer sehr gut gelöst. Alle wichtigen Dinge hervorragend beschriftet und auch vorhanden.Lediglich ein GeschirrspĂŒler ist nicht vorhanden, was jedoch verschmerzen lĂ€sst. Willkommensmappe mit vielen nĂŒtzlichen Informationen vorhanden. Mark, June und Andy kĂŒmmern sich fantastisch um die GĂ€ste und sind bei SonderwĂŒnschen immer gewillt zu helfen. Wechsel HandtĂŒcher, Bettzeug und Reinigung Pool erfolgte regelmĂ€ĂŸig in kurzen AbstĂ€nden.Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig in einem Olivenhain eingebettet. Jedes Zimmer hat eine eigene Terrasse - der Blick auf die Lefka Ori ist unvergesslich. Abstand zu den Nachbarobjekten ist ausreichend bemessen, so dass man als Gast nichts von den umliegenden Objekten mitbekommt und so die PrivatsphĂ€re absolut gewahrt bleibt. Auto wird klar empfohlen. NĂ€chste Einkaufsmöglichkeit das Dorf Gavalochori ( nur 2 Min mit dem Wagen) .Ans Meer nach Almyrida nur ca 3 Min mit dem Wagen. Wir dachten selbst vor Ankunft ob die Distanz zum Meer zu groß wĂ€re - das ist sie aber definitiv nicht. Man genießt den Luxus der Abgeschiedenheit, eines einzigartigen Panoramas, der Ruhe und ist trotzdem schnell an den entsprechenden Punkten. Wir geben hier eine klare Empfehlung und danken fĂŒr 4 unvergessliche Wochen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Lovely quiet villa & private pool in rural Crete

Villa Helios lived up to it's name, being well appointed to bask in sunshine during our stay. It's an extremely well set out villa with 4 double bedrooms, two bathrooms, dining/lounge area & cosy kitchen and convivially coped very well with 7 busy adults. The outside space with verandah, own swimming pool, barbecue area etc., is fantastic, and also quiet, being screened from the road and other (not too nearby) villas by beautiful long established olive trees. It's a really, really lovely place to stay, within easy walk of local village, cafes, shops etc., - we will certainly return soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marisa c., Barnsley

A beautiful villa in a stunning location

The villa was absolutely perfect, I can't fault any aspect of it at all. It was really clean, spacious, very comfortable and we felt at home straight away with everything we could possibly need at our disposal such as cooker, washing machine, kettle, iron, microwave, a proper bath, towels etc. The customer service from John and his team has been second to none.....to be honest I was e-mailing constantly with questions and John replied really quickly and was really helpful and not at all frustrated with me for bothering him constantly. It was very quiet at the villa, only the sound of goats in the distance and crickets chirping away, it was absolutely perfect. At first we didn't hire a car as we like walking and thought that it would be a fairly easy walk to Almyrida and Gavalochori but the hills are a killer (especially in the heat) so we did eventually hire a car, and we are so glad we did as we were then able to explore quite a lot of Crete which is a stunning island. We stayed for 2 weeks but wish we had stayed longer...I could honestly live there, I especially liked Gavalochori which is very quiet and traditional and the food there was really really nice and the locals are very friendly too...especially the family who own the supermarket there. I would like to thank John and his team for such a perfect dream holiday, definitely worth every penny and we will be definitely booking again next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

OUTSTANDING VILLA, OUTSTANDING LOCATION

Outstanding villa! Outstanding location! This was our first time in Crete. Four adults, four children, arriving at night! Fortunately the owner who is most helpful gave us great directions and the most important advice ...... to bring a torch! We made it, found the house quite easily, and of course the first thing the kids do is jump in the pool (yes, at 11.00 pm!). That kept them happy and cool! Next morning we awoke and ... OMG where did those magnificent mountains come from? They make a breathtaking background to the villa when you open the bedroom shutters for your first morning on this glorious island. The villa was very clean, and notably had high quality linen and we loved the memory foam mattress toppers as my husband suffers from a stiff back. The pool was excellent. We wanted for nothing except for our holiday to be longer! The only negative was the ants on the patio, but the housekeepers later advised that if we kept the outside areas clear of crumbs and bits of food that inevitably fall on the floor (4 children, remember!) the ants would go away ..... and they were right. next night we were ant free! Recommendations? Monica's taverna in Gavlachory stands out as our absolute favorite we would be happy to eat there every night, though we did venture into Almirida for lunch and some beachtime fun. There is a shallow area on the west side of the Blue flag (clean!) beach which is overlooked by cafes and tavernas so we felt comfortable letting our twin 8 years olds supervise the 6 and 5 year olds paddling (only 30 yards away and in our full view). This is oneof the best holidays we have ever had, made almost perfect by thoughtful owners who have designed the house with families like ours in mind and particularly referring to the gated pool and the downstairs kitchen which looks out over the patio and pool. Five very deserved stars!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Neil R.

Very tired and in need of some TLC and a deep clean!

We could not determine what was worse the very old uncomfortable double mattress (with or with out topper) the non functioning air conditioning or the light pollution from the all night pool lights(9.00 pm till 4.00 am) and the noisy overhead fan ! We didn't sleep very well at all !! No air-con in lounge ! No gate lights. No welcome pack or Cold drinking water , devoid of basic condiments and not even full TOILET ROLLS !.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ian M.

A tiny slice of (early season) paradise.

Probably a mistake to tell anyone about this as I would for very selfish reasons not want this place to become too popular at Easter. Seems the season in Crete doesn't really start until June, and this makes no sense as the weather when we were there was nigh on perfect and not those blisteringly hot days that make August there unbearable. The advertised walk to the local village was bang on accurate and we did it a number of times as it was a highlight, and the random encounters with Goats and the like on the way added immeasurably to the experience. When you get there, the small but perfect choice of taverna's was just what anyone would want and of course, the Easter celebrations in Greece are legendary, and you must try the local beer (Charma, pronounced harmer, but it didn't do too much damage) and the raki is, of course, to be respected. The villa was spotless and very well appointed and the managers (Mark and June) were about as nice a couple as you could ever want to meet, even bringing some cushions from their own home to soften the hours of sun bedding. Although difficult to find in the dark the supplied Google map link worked and not a single wrong turn was made, and all the pre-supplied instructions were well worth reading through before hand. Good size pool but good God the water was cold, early season issue that I hadn't considered. However, it did wake you up. Yes, we would go again, in a heartbeat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Misha M.

Lovely place to chill

We like to go to Crete in April to see the spring flowers, go walking and exploring while the weather is not too hot. Villa Helios proved to be a good choice as it is in the middle of beautiful countryside with every kind of ramble literally on the doorstep. The house has more space than we imagined and very well laid out. Views towards the White Mountains from the upstairs bedrooms are truly spectacular. We especially liked the colourful mediterrainean plants and shrubs growing around the house. Although just two of us this time, I can imagine it would be an excellent base for family holidays. Very good value, the owner (John) is a pleasure to deal with and responded to my questions very quickly. Will be returning with more friends sometime soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neelam G.

Excellent villa, fantastic views, peaceful surroun

Excellent house, good size and facilities. Views to die for. Stayed in late September 2016 and the pool was still warm. Family loved Almirda, esp shallow sandy beach. Lazy days by the pool, slightly less lazy days visiting local villages for days out. Lovely tavernas in nearby 'real' village Gavalochory and they do live Greek music some nights. Definitely return with more family!