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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Gavalochori, Crete
  • Popular LocationAlmyrida Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalyves Beach18 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Souda21 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)49 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 10
300 sq m
Bedroom 1
    3 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    3 twin/single beds
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bathtub

Room options

About the area

Apokoronas

Seaside stay .At this Apokoronas villa, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and 3 miles (5 km) of Almyrida Beach. Also, Kera is within 3 miles (5 km) and Art of Living Glass Factory is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 8 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach - 18 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 21 min drive
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 31 min drive
  • Marathi Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lagos Taverna - 5 min drive
  • Platia Café Bar - 6 min drive
  • Καφφε Μαρέντη - 5 min drive
  • Elena Tavern - 9 min drive
  • Costanita - 5 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.

Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Villa Alkyoni is a stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. Its unique architectural style is combined with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holiday. The villa features 300 m2 of living space on a 1000 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for two vehicles, garden and pool. The villa can accommodate up to 10 guests. It offers a stunning view of the White Mountains. The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away.

Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa. Beach towels are provided. The pools operate from March 1 to October 30. Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa.

Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.

Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.

Long term renting: The villa is available for long term renting at reduced rates during the off season (November to end of March). Please send us your request.

Further comments about the area:

The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Synagogue, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.

The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:

3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge

Property manager

Christos Skalkos

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1042K10003146201

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Alkyoni Luxury Stone Built Villa Maid Service Sleeps 10
Alkyoni Luxury Stone Built Maid Service Sleeps 10 Gavalochori
Alkyoni Luxury Stone Built Villa Maid Service Sleeps 10
Alkyoni Apokoron Luxury Villa Private Pool Sleeps 10
Alkyoni Luxury Villa With Large Private Pool Great Views
Alkyoni Luxury Villa with Large Private Pool stunning views

Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Loved this property. The views, pool and overall house were pretty fantastic. We drove in at night and it was a bit tricky to find, but when we awoke it was so beautiful we completely forgot about the drive up. Best to approach in the daylight. It was clean and spacious and we all would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cookieDC

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Villa
Such an amazing villa! There were two families in our group, and there was just so much space for us to share. All the bedrooms were large and well appointed - the kitchen too. The living space was very large and comfy. But it’s the outside and pool area that’s the real ‘wow’! We spent so much time by (and in!) the huge, beautiful pool - it was just amazing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great week at Christos’ villa. Great comms and everthing was as described. 2 fantastic en-suite double and 2 twin rooms. Pool is huge, good temperature and large enough for a proper swim. Pool / beach towels were provided. The housekeeper, Mrs Frosso is a star and brought us any of the staples we needed such as washing machine powder, cleaning materials and she kept us well stocked with Nespresso coffee capsules. Nothing was too much trouble. Christos arranged for some supplies of water, milk, beer, wine and fruit for our arrival. It’s 400m walk downhill to the village where there’s a great bakery, village store and 2 lovely tavernas. Just a short walk uphill back to the villa. In summary very highly recommend for a great stay in Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen S., Huntersville

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base location to explore Crete
This villa is nestled into the mountain village of Gavalochori. Beautiful, serene landscape and views. No human sounds, just nature. Only 7 min. drive from beach town Almyrida with nice restaurants, bakery and small shops. The villa offers great space with 4 bed rooms, We were only 4. The pool was the winner, lots of hang out places, in sun and shade. Perfect place and value for the money. The host was very responsive before and during our stay. We loved our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay in amazing position
Would highly recommend. Spacious property with everything you could need. Amazing views and a short stroll down into the village with traditional restaurants, shop and bakery for fresh bread every day. Perfect holiday

8/10 Good

andrea b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in a lovely village
Very nice villa with a great location in Gavalochori! The pool area is fantastic accessed by stairs from the house and the pool is large. The view from the terrass is stunning and the living area, kitchen and master bedrooms is very spacious. Froso the house keeper is lovely and will help you with everything you need. We were 8 adults and 4 children staying in the house and it was very comfortable. The villa is stunning but we felt it’s missing a few final touches. There wasn’t enough glass ware for all of us for example and we would also have liked to have more shade on the terrasses and by the pool. The house has so much potential and with a bit more attention to details it would have been 10/10. However, we had a fantastic holiday and can really recommend it to anyone who wants a comfortable and beautiful house in a pretty village.

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

Great villa, huge for six of us!
Lovely property in village with great restaurants and shops. Ideal base and very relaxing. Just a shame pool not heated as too cold for more than a brief splash!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

Gorgeous homes with amazing views. Fun local flavor close to everything. A wonderful adventure! We w
Amazing architecture. Lots of baby stuff everywhere, but we made due. Pools were awesome! Loved the area. Fosio is wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adeline V.

Absolutely perfect!
We ve had a perfect stay in this beautiful house. Large bedrooms, well equiped kitchen and the huge living room and nice terrace have a wonderful view to the white mountains. The pool is large and well maintained and behind (one terrace below) is even a nice garden where our kids loved to play. We were with 3 young children (5,4 and2) and it was very easy to close the stairs to the swimming pool with a chair, so our youngsters could not enter the pool unguided. That felt very safe. Mrs Frosso came by every day to maintain the house. She is really Nice, speaks English and knows a lot of the environment. The house is situated in a litlle village with a bakery, a few little supermarkets and Some Nice restaurants. It is a little but charming and friendly village. Nearby in Almyrida is a Nice beach (safe for little Children). I really can recommend this beautiful house!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2016