In Apokoronas .Stay at this Apokoronas villa and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Art of Living Glass Factory and 2 miles (3 km) of Almyrida Beach. Koutalas Beach and Kera are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Souvlakerie - 8 min drive
Obrosgialos - 15 min drive
Αρισμαρί - 8 min drive
Heliostasi - 9 min drive
Coffeegram - 8 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.
Villa Afrati
Sea and mountain Views from each of three terraces capture the very essence of Crete; the comings and goings of the occasional ferry boat, hilltops capped by sparkling white villages and mountains rising dreamily in the distance. A totally modern Villa, Afrati has been constructed and decorated using the best of Cretan tradition, with gleaming wood beamed ceilings and wood furnishings. A few individual villas scatter the hillside on which the Villa is built, from which privacy is maintained behind tree lined, stone walls.
1 km uphill from the sandy sweep of pretty https://www.freelancevillas.com/almyrida-villas/, with its tavernas almost on the sand itself, the village of Plaka, has a mini market and some very good tavernas whose tables and chairs spill out onto the square, bringing it to life in the evenings. Villa Afrati is 1km wandering distance from this square. For a change of beach scene, the small resort of Kalyves and Georgioupolis are within easy driving distance. Chania Venetian Harbour is 25 kms away and Rethymnon 40 kms both towns worth a visit day or night.
Outside Villa Afrati
Swimming Pool - Tiled, 9m x 4.5m private pool with roman step entry and jacuzzi jets. Depth 1m - 1.70m.
Sea View Pool Terrace - Surrounding tiled terrace with sun beds, parasol and sofa set.
Sea View Barbecue Terrace - Purpose built barbecue, dining table with benches under a pergola, sink with tap.
Sea View Dining Terrace - Spacious tiled terrace with a large dining table and chairs,
A drying area and washing machine at the rear.
Sea View First Floor Balcony - Furnished with a small table and chairs.
Garden - Grass area and olive trees.
Ground Floor
Sitting Area - Lower level sitting area with corner open fireplace, Satellite TV (limited channels/news only), DVD, traditional Cretan Sofa and 2 chairs, 3 windows with garden views. Air con unit
Dining Area - Upper Level dining area with wooden table and seating for 6
Kitchen Area - Wooden fronted fitted cupboards, double sink, electric hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and espresso maker (Tassimo brand capsules).
Twin Bedroom, en suite shower room - 2 single beds, French doors to covered pool view terrace and window with sea views. Air con unit.
First Floor
Double Bedroom, en suite shower room - 1 double bed, window with sea view, French doors to sea view terrace, (shared with twin bedroom). Air con unit.
Twin Bedroom, en suite shower room - 2 single beds, French doors to sea view balcony (shared with double bedroom),window with sea view & window with mountain view. Air con unit.
A 7th person (child) can be accommodated on a simple folding bed, suitable for a child up to c. 12 years old.
Housekeeping
Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.
For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.
For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.
Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.
Parking - There is space for parking next to the Villa, inside the gated entrance.
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,464 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Checkin 16:00-00:00
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 91002979901
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
Villa Afrati Apokoronas
Villa Afrati Private vacation home
Villa Afrati Private vacation home Apokoronas
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Villa Afrati to the airport?
This villa is 21.3 mi (46-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Villa Afrati have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Villa Afrati to the beach?
This villa is 1.4 mi (6-min drive) from Almyrida Beach and 1.4 mi (5-min drive) from Koutalas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Villa Afrati offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Villa Afrati?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at Villa Afrati?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Villa Afrati?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Villa Afrati have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Villa Afrati have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Villa Afrati to downtown Apokoronas?
This villa is 0.4 mi away from Kókkinon Khoríon.
Villa Afrati Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Irina
Nov 3, 2025
Perfect for a family holiday
We love everything about this villa: it’s a perfect size, location and accommodation. Lovely garden and pool, plenty of helpful info and everyone is so nice and accommodating.
We couldn’t get the coffee machine to work, may be worth checking if it needs descaling
Irina
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
IAN
Aug 8, 2022
Excellent villa - with great views
Great villa. Super views and good location. Excellent
IAN
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gary
Jul 9, 2023
Lovely Villa in great location
The Villa has everything you need for a family holiday. The pool & sea views are stunning. Beds are comfortable (which is a nice to have in Crete). Nice welcome pack on arrival and also met the owner who is super proud of his Villa. Management company are also great and we use Freelance every year & will use again.
Gary
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David
Jul 28, 2025
Yet another fabulous holiday with Freelance Villas!
We spent 12 nights at Villa Afrati having also stayed there last year and loved it. We really like the location, the property’s layout and the pool. It’s very handy for shops, the local cafe, fabulous local beaches and for exploring other parts of the island.
Some increased screening between Afrati and Zara would be good to give more privacy. Also more glasses would be useful so that when the dishwasher is on there are enough for drinks in the meantime.
David
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Toni
Oct 24, 2024
Villa Afrati
Spacious surroundings and good layout. Well equipped and very comfortable rooms. Lovely pool area and plenty of shade available with the umbrellas etc.
Sun loungers are somewhat uncomfortable, albeit they are probably easy to maintain. The outside dining table and chairs are mismatched, as the chairs are too low.
Toni
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David
Oct 25, 2024
Fab location with sea views and endless sunsets
Villa Afrati is perfectly located within easy reach of the coast to the East of Chania - we love this part of Crete as it offers something for families with children of all ages. Plaka, a short drive away (or 10 minute walk), is great for cafes and a couple of supermarkets, though Almerida and Kalyves offer a much wider choice.
The villa is very comfortable with the pool conveniently located for easy access back to the villa for drinks etc..
We would definitely holiday at this property again in future.
No comment - our stay was perfect.
David
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sharon
Oct 24, 2024
Absolutely fabulous.
The villa was absolutely stunning, very well equipped and spotlessly clean.
The views are wonderful from every window and every outside space.
A wonderful place for friends or family to holiday and I would thoroughly recommend
A poolside shower would be beneficial.
Perhaps an upgrade of the fridge as we needed to defrost it part way through our stay when it was failing to cool things adequately.
Sharon
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Oct 30, 2024
Another fantastic holiday.
Villa Afrati & Freelance Villas once again hit all that we needed, thank you. Our second stay at this wonderful villa and it proved a very good decision to return. Very comfy, great space, great location and lovely views. The pool and outside space is also a big hit. We loved our 2 weeks here recently and next time it might have to be for 3 weeks !! Thanks once again and we highly recommend both Villa Afrati & Freelance Holidays. Yamas.
Not a great deal really but there could be a bit more outdoor furniture. Maybe some more ice cube trays but we managed !! Can't think of anything else really so well done all.
Andrew
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
Jul 3, 2023
Nice Villa with very nice pool
The pool
Everything else. While one appreciates the need to minimise windows in this climate, the villa feels dark and enclosed inside. The electric gate was very temperamental and not being able to leave the dishwasher running while outside seems unnecessarily complex.
The use of Touchstay guides feels like a retrograde step. There is some villa-specific content, but most looks generic to Crete. The nearby restaurants section is particularly unhelpful you have to look at each one’s details then the map, then Google maps to find out how far they are.
Anthony
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Irina
Jul 3, 2023
Perfect for a multigenerational family
This villa is perfectly laid out. All the bedrooms are en-suite and fairly self-contained. One bedroom is on the ground floor with its own access to the pool which meant that our late teens could enjoy considerable autonomy, with the younger child having his own bedroom upstairs. Amazing views from every window and seating point. The location is between two villages with easy access to their shops and restaurants, also good for walks in the hills on less sunny days. We will definitely return.
The villa guide doesn't mention the charming village of Kokkino Chorio, its Zorba the Greek connection and the lovely Ioannis Taverna with amazing sunset views. I thought this was an omission, unless you are trying to minimise visitors to the village? It's actually closer to the villa for shopping and we found it more interesting than Plaka. The glass blowing shop (which does get a mention in the sightseeing) is within walking distance too.
Irina
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Sep 12, 2023
Wonderful villa with great view of the sunset
The villa is conveniently located with supermarkets and restaurants located just 3 minutes drive away. A nice bakery for danish and donuts is a further 3 minutes drive away. The villa is nicely located to venture further afield.
The villa is well equipped with everything you need. It is a great size for 6 people. There is space to eat inside or outside dependant on the weather. The rooms are all nice sized with plenty of room. The beds are comfy.
The view from upstairs balcony is amazing and is a nice place to chill and watch the sunset.
The cleaners visit every 3-4 days and they do a great job.
The freelance villa team is only a phone call away (WhatsApp) and response is very quick. We had a couple of minor things (bedside lamp not working and internet connection) that needed to be attended to. Between the freelance villa team and the owner, it was resolved very quickly.
We had a great time and we will definitely use the villa again next time we visit Crete.
Andrew
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Philip
Jul 21, 2025
Super House and Pool but...
Absolutely loved this house with its comfortable bedrooms, super well maintained pool and gardens, and lovely view. It is well positioned close to Plaka and Almyrida, where there are good shops and tavernas, with more shops including a bigger Synka supermarket and very good butchers in Kalyves. Car hire worked well, as always, and Diane and Sylvia dealt with a couple of queries promptly. Housekeeping was immaculate and, although we never saw anyone come to clean the pool, it was always beautifully kept.
There was one disappointment, however, and that was that, although the house was described as well screened from neighbouring properties, the mature conifer hedge between Villas Afrati and Zara had been cut down and replaced with a woven fence, which did not provide privacy (possibly affecting Zara more than Afrati) and removed any shade from the comfy seating area overlooking the pool. A new hedge has been planted but it is obviously going to be a while before it can provide the privacy and shelter that was there before. We fully accept that hedges get diseases and are not permanent but we would have appreciated being warned and think that additional parasols should be supplied by the comfortable seating and on the dining terrace above the pool, particularly as the parasols by the sun loungers are not that easy to move. Having said all of that, we loved the house and had a wonderful holiday there.
Fin oplevelse, store værelser og rigtig lækker og ren pool. God plads til en familie omkring borde men lidt gammelt og lille køkken.
tine r.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David
Oct 17, 2021
Beautiful Villa in Stunning Location
Our Second visit to Villa Afrati and it was as beautiful as we remember it..The views of the White Mountains and over to Suda Bay are breathtaking..Sitting on the balcony at night at under the stars is a perfect place to up reflect and relax.
The villa is well designed and having the three shower rooms is a bonus .The gardens are beautiful and colourful and the swimming pool and its surroundings are stunning.
A turning circle on the drive would aid parking
Die Villa ist sehr schön gelegen, die Aussicht ist traumhaft, der Pool und Garten einfach nur wunderschön . Die Einrichtung ist ländlich rustikal, zweckmäßig. Die Duschen sind leider sehr eng/klein und könnten im 2. OG erneuert werden . Schön wäre ein größerer Esstisch für die wunderschöne Terrasse und 2 weitere Stühle, bisher haben dort bequem nur ca. vier Personen (Erwachsene) Platz.
Wir haben unsere Zeit sehr genossen und kommen auf jeden Fall wieder. Der Aussenbereich, Pool (10n x 5m) & Ausstattung mit Poolmöbel/ Sonnenschirme, Terrassen und Balkon ist einfach ein Traum ! Das Haus ist wirklich eine Reise wert !!! Der Housekeeping Service ist ebenfalls sehr gut, pünktlich und überaus ordentlich!!!
Dirk M.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Remi
Jun 10, 2021
Love this place :)
Second time I come to Villa Afrati with Freelance Villas, the Villa and the support team are great.
Highly recommend :-)
Showers faucet in the bedroom upstairs should be replaced.