Seaside stay .You'll find Stalis Beach and Lychnostatis within 2 miles (3 km) of this villa. Star Beach Water Park and Malia Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Jannis Golden Heart Family Restaurant - 12 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.
Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach
Our property is ideally located, with easy access to every destination on the island. The villa is spacious and fully equipped with all the amenities you need for a great vacation. It is situated near the sea, in a calm environment among olive trees. The private swimming pool offers a unique combination of luxury and relaxation under the sun just two steps from the villa. We have been renting out our villa for more than fifteen years and we have received only excellent reviews from our guests. The property is certified by the National Tourism Organisation of Greece (ΕΣΛ1039Κ91003007601)
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)
General
Unit size: 1,076 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
For groups of friends, every single guest should provide evidence of being an adult on the day of check in.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 1 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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.
Property Registration Number 1039Κ91003007601
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.
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Modern Villa Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach Stalida
Modern Villa Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach
Modern Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach Stalida
Modern Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach
Modern Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach Stalida
Modern Villa Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach Stalida
Modern Villa Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach
Modern Villa Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach Stalida
Modern Villa Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach
Modern Private Swimming Pool Sandy Beach
Modern Villa With Private Swimming Pool Near a Sandy Beach
Modern Villa With Private Swimming Pool Near a Sandy Beach
Modern Villa With Private Swimming Pool Near a Sandy Beach
Private Pool Villa, A Sandy
Private Pool Villa near a sandy beach
Private Pool Villa, Near a Sandy Beach Villa
Private Pool Villa, Near a Sandy Beach Hersonissos
Private Pool Villa, Near a Sandy Beach Villa Hersonissos
Frequently asked questions
How close is Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach to the airport?
This villa is 17.4 mi (21-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach to the beach?
This villa is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Stalis Beach and 2.6 mi (9-min drive) from Malia Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach have a pool?
This villa features an outdoor pool.
Does Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach to downtown Hersonissos?
This villa is 0.6 mi away from Stalida.
Private Pool Villa, near a sandy beach Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Claire B.
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The villa is in a great location. Easy walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. We managed without a hire car for the time we stayed. We used the local bus or taxi. Although we did find the taxis very expensive. The villa was a good size for us and we enjoyed using the pool area. Stelios is a super host providing lots of information on the area and being very helpful.
Claire B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate M.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely well-equipped villa with a fantastic pool
Kate M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bellamy B.
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Dreamy stay at Stelios’ villa
It was amazing to stay at Stelios’ villa! The surrounding area is perfect as it is a walk to the beach and great restaurants but we also felt we were enough out of the way to enjoy a calmer time at the villa. The pool was really brilliant for our boys, they spent hours swimming and having fun. Stelios suggested some great places to visit and we felt he was a very supportive host which made all the difference as it was our first time visiting Crete. The beds are super comfortable with cotton sheets. The BBQ area was our favourite place to cook and hang out in the evenings. 10/10 place to stay!! Thank you!!
Bellamy B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brendan H.
Sep 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stalida Villa Holiday
We stayed in Stelio’s villa in Stalida from 19-29/8. The Villa was well equipped and comfortable with a superb outside area where we spent a lot of time relaxing and socialising. The pool is a really good size with a cozy seating and cooking area under an olive tree. Stelios was a brilliant host who was really responsive and helpful both before and during our stay. Location wise the Villa is well positioned with a short 10min walk down to the Beach and vibrant seafront lined with restaurants, bars and shops. This was great with our kids all being 15-21. Getting around without a car was easy with regular buses up and down the coast. Food wise there’s lots of great places to eat. We loved Maria’s and Kostas in Stalís whilst we had great food at Skippers in Hersonissos and the Oasis in Old Hersonissos. We would recommend them all. Old Malia is also worth a visit with lots of tavernas serving great food. A really great holiday and a big thanks to Stelios 👍
Brendan H.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma B.
Oct 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
We had the best time here as a family and the owner was so helpful and happy to answer any questions.
We would love to go and stay again 🙂
Emma B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
David V.
Oct 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good for a relaxing holiday
It was a relaxing holiday
David V.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicola D.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just amazing ****
Stayed 1-8th august
Professional from start to finish dealing with the owner he was so friendly nothing too much trouble
The villa is in a perfect location 10 mins walk and we just love stalis so much to do
The villa feels so open outside no one around you
Gorgeous views from balcony
The owner picked us up no trouble to him
He instantly replied if we needed him
Wish we could of stayed 10 days
Loved it we will be back next year
Thank you 😊
Nicola D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Manty A.
Jun 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
5 nights in Stalida
We had a wonderful experience in Crete.
Stelios went above and beyond to help collect us and our hire car from the air port and show us to the house.
We loved the pool and the house in general.
We found Stalida itself a little uninspiring but Stelios' suggestions for places to visit were excellent - particularly loved the hill village Krasi.
Manty A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eva L.
Oct 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We were traveling 3 adults and 2 kids, the house was perfect for us. Kids really enjoyed the pool, which has kids-friendly entrance, and the garden. It was walking distance to the beach, market and restaurants but still in very quiet area. The host was very nice and helpful, he gave us manz useful recommendation. We reallz enjoyed our stay!!!
Eva L.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lynn M.
Oct 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa, great location, fantastic host
Our host Stelios, did everything he could to make our stay comfortable, he gave us a lift to and from the airport, provided food and drink, gave us tips as to where to visit and eat.
The villa itself has all the amenities you could want, with a well-equipped kitchen, washing machine, convenient downstairs shower room. The outdoor area is lovely, with an outdoor kitchen/dining area, a space for sunbathing and a fantastic pool which we used every day.
The location is peaceful but within easy walking distance (15 mins) of the local beach and town where there are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. There are regular bus services that run along the coast so it is very easy to get to places like Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos without the need for a car.
I have no hesitation in recommending this villa and would be happy to return in future.
Lynn M.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim M., Hampshire
Aug 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
The most amazing stay
I cannot recommend Stelios and this villa highly enough.
It is in a lovely private location with fantastic views of the mountains and a short walk to all amenities including a fantastic taverna as well as the beach, shops and many restaurants along Stalis.
Stelios is a wonderful host who met us at the airport to ensure we arrived safely and direct us to the villa. He caters the anything and everything you could possibly need for your stay!
Top hospitality and superb facilities. We didn't want to leave! And will certainly be returning again next year.
Thank you Stelios for the most amazing family vacation
Kim M.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
sarit a.
Jul 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying here
We enjoyed our stay at Stellios’s place. The location, the pool, the access to the beach, super market and tavern by walking are all part of a winning vacation. Stellios was available to answer any question and help. We loved living in a traditional Greek house which was adding another layer of uniqueness to the whole experience. We will miss it.
sarit a.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Katherine J.
Sep 14, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
The house is lovely and pool is fantastic. It was really clean and had some food and water in the fridge for us when we arrived, which was a nice touch. It's in a very peaceful neighbourhood and feels relaxing. The walk to Stalida is around 10 minutes but we had to go a long way around due to having a buggy and finding a suitable place to cross the main road, which was a little inconvenient. Stelios, the host, was so helpful and friendly. Overall, I would definitely recommend this villa.
Katherine J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rita F.
Sep 12, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Our holiday
Stayed at villa owned by Stelios .
He picked us up from the airport , which was so handy .
Absolutely perfect and so relaxed.
Spotless villa and very beautiful inside with everything you need ,surroundings of mountain views. Peaceful and relaxing holiday and superb location. 10 mins walking to shops and beach. Perfect. Thank you Stelios for making our holiday wonderful .
Rita F.
10/10 Excellent
Matt T.
Sep 2, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Oasis in Stalida
We had a great stay. The photos don't do it justice! Beautiful villa with everything you need. Great pool for relaxing and sitting around evening and stunning views of the mountains and sea view from the balcony.
Stelios was a great host, meeting us at the airport and giving us a helpful tour of the villa on arrival. He also made some great recommendations in terms of visits and local tavernas. The Villa is also very nicely located within 10mins walk to the beach and town of Stalida.
Couldn't recommend enough as a great oasis in the wonderful island of Crete!
Matt T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
p b.
Jul 16, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Stalida Stay
Excellent location, easy walk into town for the bars and food. Nearby supermarkets and only a short drive to everywhere.
Good clean pool, and nice sunbathing areas.
Aircon in every bedroom and in the main living room which worked very efficiently.
Overall this was a great villa in a good location with excellent service.
p b.
8/10 Good
Laura Newton
Oct 27, 2018
Nice relaxing stay
Very much enjoyed our stay here, Stelios was kind enough to pick us up from the airport and provided us with lots of helpful information. The villa is very quiet, about 5 mins walk at the bottom of a winding road is a minimarket and a lovely taverna, beware the portions are huge, luckily we saw someone else's before we ordered, my husband and i shared the mixed grill for two, no starters needed, they even wrapped up the rest and we took it home for lunch. You can go under the road via an underpass and 5 more mins walk takes you to the lovely beach and the Stalida strip, lots of little shops here, lovely jewellery, a fantastic bakery with huge doughnuts for the kids and nice ice creams from a great guy who dresses up as Mario or Luigi on request. Many of the bars here back onto the beach and if you buy a drink from them you can use their sunbeds for free, our favourites were Nemo bar (free mini golf for customers, beware the cocktails may make you fall over) and The Irish bar (great music, pool table and darts for the kids). Two lovely restaurants here are Maria's House (so friendly, this was totally the kids favourite) and Mythos (more options on this menu, a little more grown up, this was my favourite restaurant, hallumi and grilled vegetables, feta baked in the oven and amazing lamb). We did have a bit of mosquito problem, so don't wait to be bitten, take some repellent with you and apply regularly, there is a pharmacy on the main strip who speak english if you need something, nice quiet break, very secluded so the kids could make lots of noise, win win.
Laura Newton
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Glenys K.
Aug 19, 2018
Gem of a villa
This is a lovely place to stay in Crete. The pictures on the website don't do justice to how fantastic this villa is. It is bright and modern, with loads of space inside and out. There must be someone creative in Stelios' family, as there is wonderful artwork all around inside, which adds to the wonderful character of the place. We virtually lived outside as the weather was so good, but there are different places to escape to, depending on the time of day. I loved the sunrise coming over the bay, while everyone enjoyed breakfast under the olive trees. We lazed around the pool from morning till night, and loved moving chairs around to find different colours by the poolside in the evening. The upstairs verandah was magical too, to enjoy the wonderful views over Stalida and the sea, as well as up into the hillsides all around.
Stelios had left a great welcome set of provisions which were ideal for our late arrival, but there are several bakeries and mini-supermarkets nearby for brilliant loaves of bread and croissants. Stalida has loads of different sorts of places to eat, drink, and enjoy. We enjoyed walking around the place, as there was so much to see. We tried to get into the taverna that Stelios recommended, but it was packed (obviously a good place), but found two lovely tavernas (one on the main thoroughfare, and one off), to cater for our veggie family. Malia has a bigger supermarket, near the town centre crossroads. The sea at Stalida is lovely for early morning dips, but as a family, we preferred the beach up near Palace of Malia, as there is an open beach for people to just set up wherever they want, rather than using sun loungers and parasols. For day trips, we enjoyed Heraklion and the Aquarium, Agios Nikolaos is beautiful and we loved the changing scenery of the Lasithi Plateau. Everywhere we stopped, people were friendly and helpful - we had a lovely holiday. Thank-you Stelios.... x
Glenys K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Stuart H.
Aug 2, 2017
A little hidden Gem
The communication from the owner was fantastic, we arrived at the airport to be personally collected by Stelios and when we arrived at the villa we couldn't have wished for a better equipped place, the little touches such as a starter pack of food and alcohol in the fridge was extremely welcome. I researched the area using google earth and found a car rental company at the bottom of street called M.P AUTOS, a family run business who delivered the car to the door, I would highly recommend them MP_autos@yahoo.de ( ask for Giorgios and say Stuart says hi) the villa has a progressive stepped pool so our 3 year old loved every minute of it, at night the villa lights up and has a real funky feel for those nice warm evenings, with the car we were able to explore and did a trip to Chrissi island I have left a review on the boat Nautilos ( worth a look ) the villa has 3 bedrooms but there were only 3 of us in the villa so we didn't use the one which is on a mezzanine level off the lounge. Everything you need is in the villa and although we ate out most nights you have a BBQ and all mod cons.. The madness of Malia is far enough away for a quiet time and if you venture into Old Malia it's quaint and has a great restaurant called San Giorgio and Wednesday night in the square of Mohos is worth a look, the coastline of Crete is narrow so you will not find many quiet beaches but even the snob in me found that if you sit at the front you can ignore what's behind you. Note the shore is a bit rocky so sea shoes are not a bad idea and there is a large supermarket near the strip in Malia that is cheap enough. The villa is well located and so getting around is easy having hired the car from MP we parked there most days and wandered through the alley to the beach as it's a little more than a five min walk with kids and up hill on the way home. There is a Greek restaurant at the bottom of the hill which is great value and v friendly, the attitude towards children right across Crete is amazing and very relaxing. I will definitely returning to Crete and the villa, and thank you so much to Stelios as you made the experience and went out of your way. Note the wifi is free but look under the router for the Wan code starting 1406.... And you may need to clear the pool filter occasionally and add the provided chlorine tablets as the pool water can flow over after a few days but this is a nothing concern if you think as the stay being in your own home treating like it's yours
Stuart H.
10/10 Excellent
Petros P.
Jul 7, 2017
Excellent Choice for the Hersonissos area
Amazing owner willing to pick up and drop off his hosts at the airport with no charge. Very quite and private back yard with clean large private swimming pool. 3 very clean nice bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Walking distance the best beach in the area and to excellent food choices.
Petros P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Anke S.
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Objektlage ideal,man kann zum Strand laufen und hat aber Ruhe im Hinterland,ideale Lage für Ausflüge und Erkundung der Gegend,baden im Meer und Erholung am Pool, Gastgeber sehr hilfsbereit und unkompliziert,Vielen Dank es war ein sehr schöner Urlaub.
Anke S.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason A.
Aug 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dream vacation
Crete is the most wonderful island i‘ve been to yet and this House made our experience extraordinary.
Jason A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pascal v.
Jul 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Naar verwachting en meer!
Huisje zag er net zo uit zoals op de foto’s, alleen was het met de foto’s een beetje moeilijk in te schatten hoe het er nou echt uit zag. Uiteindelijk was het zoals op de foto’s en zelfs nog een stukje beter! Indeling van het huis was erg fijn en had een rustige maar toch gunstige ligging vanaf de supermarkt en Chersonissos (5 min met de taxi €15). Er stonden consumpties zoals drank, olie en etenswaren die na het vragen gewoon gebruikt mochten worden. (Geen extra kosten voor gerekend.) Eigenaar had een speciale safebox voor de sleutels en zo hoefde er geen rekening met elkaar gehouden te worden, zoals met de aankomsttijden en vertrektijden. Kom dus contactdoos gedaan worden en was top! Kortom leuke villa, die verzorgd was, waaronder het zwembad met een goede ligging en fijne eigenaar. En dat voor de prijs waarvoor de villa werd aangeboden. Hopelijk heb ik jullie op heden goed genoeg geïnformeerd en alvast een fijn verblijf!
Pascal v.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
lieke t.
Jul 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Top en heel fijn huis
Het verblijf in de villa was top. We waren met 5 vriendinnen en hebben een top tijd gehad. Het was een fijn huis met veel ruimte en een heel mooi zwembad. We hadden veel contact met de huisbaas en kregen snel reactie als we hulp nodig hadden. We kregen nummers van verschillende faciliteiten zoals van een taxi chauffeur. Het is zeker een aanrader voor families of vriendengroepen.
lieke t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ida D.
Jun 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Es war super schön!
Der Vermieter hat sich regelmäßig gemeldet und Reise Tipps oder Ähnliches gegeben.
Er ist außerdem extra zum Flughafen gekommen, um uns zu zeigen, wo wir in den Bus einsteigen müssen. Das war super lieb.
Wir haben uns während des gesamten Aufenthalts wohl gefühlt. Die meiste Zeit haben wir in dem schönen Außenbereich verbracht. Ich kann es nur weiter empfehlen!!