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Exceptional

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Chania, Crete
  • Popular LocationAlmyrida Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalyves Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Souda23 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)36 min drive

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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 Kera. Almyrida Beach and Kalyves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 7 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach - 15 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 23 min drive
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 32 min drive
  • Marathi Beach - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lagos Taverna - 7 min drive
  • Platia Café Bar - 8 min drive
  • Καφφε Μαρέντη - 6 min drive
  • Elena Tavern - 11 min drive
  • Costanita - 7 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.

Ideal holiday villa, family sized pool, mountain views 400 metres to the village

Villa Ariadne is beautiful ,comfortable, light,modern and airy set in mature gardens only 8 minutes walk ( 400 metres) to 2 tavernas and a new cafe in the village of Gavalochori . There is also a bakery and hairdressers.
Walking at night with a torch for guidance is wonderful - you could steer by the stars no need to drive. No need to drive.
Free Welcome basket

FACILITIES
*************** FREE WIFI
Full air conditioning included
Automated electric gate entry
Carport
Deposit box
Hairdryer in each bathroom

LAYOUT OF VILLA
First floor
Kitchen/diner and living room
One double bedroom, shower room with rain shower
- 2 balconies with stunning views
- Outside dining area
Ground floor
2 double bedrooms one with superking bed facility
Full bathroom with bath/shower.
large covered verandah at rear of the house

FOR EXTRA PRIVACY
Two couples can share the house as there are bedrooms and a bathroom on each floor

POOL
10 metres by 4.5 metres with roman steps and NO ladders to negotiate.
Shallow end 1.2 m sloping to 1.7 m
Pool shower.
Pool faces SOUTH and is in the sun ALL DAY
NO slippery tiles around the pool
Surrounded by mature gardens with olive trees, flowers bushes and palm trees plus butterflies Patio and seating area

DETACHED VILLA

Not situated on a development
Comfortable and airy - clean and bright
Great views all round
Balconies face west for those wonderful cretan sunsets
8 minutes walk to 2 great tavernas and a new cafe in the village the nearest one is 6 minutes away

VILLA HAS TO OFFER
Secluded setting among the ancient olives groves
Mature gardens with olive trees, fruit trees, bushes and flowers birds and butterflies
shaded area under ancient olive tree with dining table and chairs. BBQ
Dining Table and chairs on upstairs balcony
Dining Table and 6 chairs on covered downstairs verandah
Dining Table and chairs outside in garden under old olive tree with Charcoal W

SURROUNDING AREA
Open countryside and the White Mountains in the background including views over the olive groves.

The owner's villa next door faces in opposite direction
Villa not overlooked and faces west for those fabulous sunsets,

VILLAGE AND TAVERNAS
Close by is the charming and friendly village of Gavalochori which has 2 tavernas - Arismari and Monica's and a new cafe open all day, ,hairdresser, bakery, gift shop and two mini markets..

LOCAL INTEREST
Folk Museum an ancient Olive Mill with beautiful Cretan arches and interesting Greek churches. Roman wells can also be found above the village. Lovely walks.

The beaches at Almerida 4 km and Kalives 8km are inviting with ample choice of restaurants, coffee shops and bars for your enjoyment.plus supermarkets and green grocers and butcher shops.

Licence No MHTE 1042K123K2548401

The Villa has been awarded a Health First Safety Certificate from the Greek Tourism Ministry to show that the villa complies with the local regulations regarding COVID-19. Namely, cleaning and presentation in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our guests.

Property manager

Penny

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1130.2 sq ft (105 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Note from host: Children from the age of 3 to 17 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
This property accepts cash
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 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. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number 1042K123K2548401

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.

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Ideal holiday villa, family sized pool, mountain views 400 metres to the village Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property, highly recommended
We had a wonderful stay in the beautiful Villa Ariadne. The owner is very welcoming and friendly with excellent communication before our stay and was always available if we needed her during the stay. The villa was very clean and comfortable with everything that we needed provided. The views from the balconies are magnificent whether looking at the mountains with a morning cup of tea or watching the sun set with a glass of local wine. The swimming pool is lovely and surrounded by flowers so you can swim surrounded by butterflies! The local village (15 min walking distance but a steepish track on the way back) is beautiful with 3 different places to eat, two mini supermarkets, a bakery and a local craft shop. It’s a 10 min drive to the local beaches which are ideal for swimming and snorkelling or just building sandcastles. We loved our time in this stunning villa and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil luxury
If you want a restful spot this is it. A brief - country walk- to the village and 10 minutes from the beach by car. Everything works and is in excellent condition. Balconies for breakfast and sunset and two tavernas in the village. You need to be fit to walk to the village- we enjoyed it. You need a car. Penny is great and provides a good welcome pack. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

STEVE F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would go back in a heartbeat!
Villa Ariadne is everything you would want for a family/friends holiday. It has everything you need, excellent wifi, brilliant pool - kept beautifully clean, as was the rest of the villa. Plenty of places to keep out of the August sun. We went as a family of 6 and cannot fault it. Penny, the host, was on hand if you needed anything - including locking ourselves out of the villa! - but very discreet. It is an easily do-able walk to the nearest village of Gavalachori where there are 2 small supermarkets and two very good tavernas plus a bakery selling the biggest pain au chocolate! Kalives is nearby for a larger supermarket plus a clinic for Covid tests should they still be needed. It is very peaceful and not surrounded by other properties, apart from Penny's and the views from the many balconies are all superb, especially at sunset. Only slightly further afield are very good tavernas in the surrounding villages of Vamos and Douliana. If you want a change from the beach or mountains try the excellent cookery course in Vamos for an afternoon - details are in the villa. The two larger towns of Chania and Rethimnon are both less than an hour away and well worth visiting. We had a wonderful holiday and will definitely be going back. The Cranleigh Six
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful luxury villa with incredible views on the edge of a lovely village
My family and I loved our stay here. It is located on the edge of a pretty village which has 2 tavernas, a couple of general stores and a small museum. The villa is modern and was so clean we thought we might have been the first visitors, but no, our host has been running it for years, she's just meticulous. The rooms were well sized for our needs and each bedroom and living space has its own generous sized balcony. The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms are modern and well sized. All appliances work well and there is an extensive range of cooking and serving utensils in the kitchen. Check-in and out couldn't have been simpler and the host responded quickly to all messages before and during our stay. The living areas are upstairs and the views from the living room balcony will live long in my memory; in the morning the position of the house at the top of a small hill provides views of olive groves in the valleys below leading up to the distant neighbouring villages with the white mountains in the distance. At sunset though is when this really comes alive as the panoramic views of dusk settling in are postcard perfect. The pool is a good size and extremely well kept. There is a little more land around the house than shows in the photos which is very much a part of the wider landscape. It is a 10 minute drive to the beach which is in a small town that has a wider range of tavernas and shops. There is a supermarket about 20 minutes away from the house which is well stocked with everything you would expect in any supermarket (including all the gluten free/ lactose free/ vegan bits that is not universally available in the med) but also with local produce. The house is a great base to get around the island as it is close the national road and you can be in two of the island's three cities within an hour but is sufficiently remote to allow you to cut yourself off from the world if the mood takes you. We were a group aged from 2 (and a half) to 74 and we all found the house to be comfortable, convenient and enormously enjoyable. A real treat.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew c., Barnet

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa Great stay
The description and photos do not do justice to this villa Excellent communication from the owner Penny Who is there to meet You upon arrival with a great welcome pack ! Penny is on hand for any help and advice but extremely discreet This villa is all about the outside space and location The villa is a true 7/8 minutes walk into the local village which has 2 great traditional tavernas in which to eat plus a couple of small grocery shops and a bakery but is also just a 10 minute car ride from Almyrida where there is a small beach but a far greater choice of restaurants Or another 10 minute car ride to Vamos where there are another couple of tavernas plus 3 cafes and bars The pool area is perfect with a great size pool ample space for the sun loungers and umbrellas plus a couple of outside eating areas with table and chairs The views from the villa and gardens are fantastic with the valley in the fore and the mountains in the background We genuinely did not hear another voice whilst sunning by the pool true tranquility We thoroughly recommend this villa and location to all and we hope to return soon Thank you Penny
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa in a great village
Lovely villa with all the facilities you need for a perfectly relaxing holiday. We took the short walk to two tavernas in Gavalochori, which both had great atmosphere and food, and often drove the 10 minutes to Kalyves Beach which is ideal for swimming and beachside tavernas. Penny was very helpful throughout our stay and we'd certainly recommend this villa and area of Crete.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S., Altrincham

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
It's magical to wake up to a view of the White Mountains glowing in the morning sunlight. As you sit on the balcony eating breakfast, you can't help but relax into the quiet and calm surroundings of the olive groves spread over the landscape. We have been coming to this area of Crete for a number of years and this is one of the best villas we have stayed in. It is comfortable, well-equipped, extremely clean - in fact, it has everything you could possibly need. The large pool is set in a beautiful garden surrounded by colourful flowers and a choice of places to enjoy a meal outside. There are a couple of very good tavernas within walking distance in the centre of Gavalochori where you are made to feel very welcome and plenty more within an easy driving distance. Penny has been an absolutely lovely host. She has provided lots of information about the villa and the surrounding area. She gives you complete privacy but is only a text away if needed. It all adds up to a perfect holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Des N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in quiet country setting
Very well equipped and clean villa with fantastic pool in pretty gardens. Amazing views over mountains and just a very short walk into local village with two great tavernas. Very helpful property owner who respected privacy and gave us some good local restaurant recommendations. Villa was cleaned during stay and pool was kept in great condition. Perfect for a couple of weeks in the sun with two teenagers.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Crete
Villa was all that we needed. Spotless and well equipped. Plenty of outside spaces to chill and enjoy the lovely gardens. Pool was great especially as the weather was so hot. Short walk to village to some nice tavernas. Would recommend a car for sightseeing. Penny the owner was friendly and helpful. Would come back.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing break
Villa Adriana is a beautiful villa, has all the amenities you can need, with a good sized pool and peaceful location. Penny is the perfect host, on hand if you need anything but otherwise very discreet. The location is great if you like a countryside setting within walking distance of a traditional village with a couple of decent tavernas
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019