In Apokoronas .Stay at this Apokoronas villa and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Dourakis Winery and 6 miles (10 km) of Kalyváki. Georgioupolis Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori is within 9 miles (15 km).
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Maza Cafeneion - 2 min drive
Dourakis Winery - 20 min walk
Κεντρική Πλατεία Γεωργιούπολης - 9 min drive
Braoudakis Family - 4 min drive
Προγούλης - 3 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 Olivia
*** Featured in Sunday Times "Europe's 50 Best Villas" ***
Turning off the road towards distant Sfakia, on the south coast, above the pretty village of Vrysses you enter a landscape of rolling hills, rich with olive and cypress trees and then, turning again, you find yourself in the very heart of this tranquil and green landscape. Not imposing itself on this beautiful pastoral scene, Villa Olivia’s exterior is totally unassuming. There is nothing ostentatious about the square stone exterior sitting on it's green lawns but drop down off the road, step inside and the Villas delights are revealed, for the stone block walls conceal a beautifully laid out two bedroom Villa where modern style doesn’t compromise on comfort and practicality blends easily with indulgence.
Location
Villa Olivia delivers total relaxed holiday living on every level and is the perfect place to return to whether you have been to the beach at Georgioupolis (10 mins drive), Chania or Rethymnon Venetian harbours (25 mins drive) or visited Chora Sfakia on the south coast (45 mins drive) to take a ferry trip to Loutro or Ag Roumelli. There is a tiny taverna serving traditional fare in nearby Maza, about 1.5km away or drop into Vrisses at only 3kms and eat at one of the tavernas with tables under the trees by the river.
Outside Villa Olivia
Swimming Pool - 8m x 4m, depth 0.9m - 1.5m. Roman step entry
Poolside Sun Terrace - Sun beds and parasols, sofa set under sun shade
Pergola - Table tennis
BBQ - Covered BBQ with Cretan oven.
Covered Dining terrace - Table and chairs
Garden - Areas of lawn
Inside Villa Olivia, accommodation on one level
Open plan L shaped Living space, comprising:
Kitchen area - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob and oven, dishwasher, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules), fridge freezer, microwave and breakfast table and chairs.
Dining Area - Table and chairs.
TV area - Sofa and chairs, flat screen TV (limited channels/news only).
Sitting area - 2 Sofas and 2 sets of French doors to garden. Air Con. unit.
Double bedroom with ensuite shower room - 1 double bed, French doors to covered pool terrace. Ensuite shower room, wash basin, W.C. Air Con. unit.
Twin bedroom - 2 single beds, French doors to pool terrace. Air Con. unit.
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: 969 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 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. 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 1237224
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 Olivia Apokoronas
Villa Olivia Private vacation home
Villa Olivia Private vacation home Apokoronas
Smart villa with private pool in a relaxing rural environment
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Villa Olivia to the airport?
This villa is 27.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Villa Olivia have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Villa Olivia to the beach?
This villa is 5.2 mi (11-min drive) from Georgioupolis Beach and 12.2 mi (25-min drive) from Almyrida Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Villa Olivia offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Villa Olivia?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at Villa Olivia?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Villa Olivia?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Villa Olivia have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Villa Olivia have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Villa Olivia to downtown Apokoronas?
This villa is 0.3 mi away from Filippos.
Villa Olivia Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan
Jul 3, 2023
Villa Olivia
Sublime views, wonderful pool, a first-class villa.
Jonathan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
Jul 10, 2023
Superb Villa
Great location, spotlessly clean, great views, perfect pool, housekeeping super efficient. Our second villa provided by Freelance and the standard and service remain first class
Nicholas
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
Jul 18, 2023
Beautiful Country Villa
Lovely quiet rural location, clean and beautifully equipped property with a lovely pool. Highly recommended.
Slightly softer beds in the second bedroom would be nice.
would highly, highly recommend this villa what can I say absolutely immaculate and all round AMAZING thanks villa Olivia.
Michael.
Michael B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JOHN
Oct 24, 2024
Lovely Villa
Quite and peaceful location but close enough to village to make life easy.
Nothing
JOHN
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Oct 25, 2024
Excellent
Excellent as usual.
Second time here, very quiet and secluded, just what we wanted.
Nothing
Andrew
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
Jul 9, 2025
My Favourite Cretan Villa
This was, I think, our 6th stay at the Villa Olivia and it was as peaceful and enjoyable as all the others. A beautifully prepared villa in a lovely location with a great pool. What's not to like?
The shades over the outside dining area had been removed which meant that it was not really useable after late morning.
Anthony
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Jul 4, 2023
Faultless
Classy villa, lovely pool, great setting, lovely beds , spacious.
What more could you ask for.
Maybe in the future perhaps some screening by the pool , as a new villa is being built next door.
Andrew
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ann
Jul 24, 2023
Perfect
The dishwasher was not working and after being ‘fixed ‘it still did not work. Everything else was excellent.
Ann
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
Jun 28, 2022
Beautifully Presented Country Property
The villa is set in a small olive grove in a quiet country location with beautiful views over the surrounding hills and valleys. It is comprehensively equipped and was spotlessly clean and the garden was immaculately maintained.
I carelessly locked us out of the villa shortly after arriving but the Freelance Holidays local agent arranged a rescue within half an hour greatly appreciated.
Although it is outside of the villa's control, a neighbour's barking dog can sometimes disturb at night.
Anthony
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
NANCY
Sep 2, 2022
Perfect villa for a family get away
Everything was fantastic- the location, the villa, the pool, we loved being there and are so sad we are back home!
Only a couple of really minor things! We felt it would be more helpful to have a folder of instructions- with all info there in one place regarding amenities, rubbish removal, local area and checking out etc. We did like the online pdf, but there was a lot to read though on a phone
We also thought the instructions to get to the villa were a little complicated to read while driving and actually our satnav did a great job getting us there.
Everything else was wonderful, thank you very much!
NANCY
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eric
Jun 16, 2022
What a great place!
We had a lovely stay at Villa Olivia. The upfront communication and also during the stay was easy and charming. Getting to the Villa and around for beaches etc. definitely requires a car, but the place is simply great. The house is modern, spacious, clean and super well equipped. Every couple of days the villa is cleaned. The pool is great, and there was really nothing to complain about. The neighbourhood is quiet even though the neighbour's dog barked a couple of times during the night. There are plenty of beaches only 10min drive away. We will definitely come back!
There is nothing we can think of that could be better! Thanks for having us :)
Eric
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike
Oct 24, 2024
The best villa we have ever stayed in (and we've stayed in quite a few)
Beautifully designed and built, Villa Olivia has been finished to a remarkably high standard and kitted out with all the facilities and equipment you could ever need. The pool is terrific and the location feels beautifully isolated while actually being only minutes from the shops and tavernas of Vrisses. The owner is very helpful and hospitable. Hard to think of what could improve it, other than a mountain view.
Well, you can't create a mountain view! Nor could you control local building and gardening programmes which were in full swing during our April visit, rather disturbing the peace. Quite why a neighbour would want to strim an olve grove every single day remains a mystery. We have only marked down the value for money by one star because we are a couple and so the per-head cost is high - but it is worth it.
Mike
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bärbel
Oct 25, 2024
Tolles Haus!
Lage, Sauberkeit, Pflegezustand des Hauses und des Grundstücks, Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit, Zwischenreinigung und Wechsel der Handtücher.
Bärbel
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tim
Aug 3, 2022
Even better than expected
The sheer size of the living room/kitchen.
The lovely pool.
The very efficient AC and WiFi.
The easy to access location.
The excellent shower bathroom.
The cleanliness and maintenance.
The location between Chania and Rethymnon.
Some briquettes or charcoal.
A few more dishwasher tablets.
Something to mash with.
Lack of table tennis bats and balls.
All small cost items but can make a disproportionate difference to the impression next to outlay.
Tim
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Georgios
Jun 28, 2022
Schön und ruhig
Die Villa ist für 4 Personen optimal geeignet. Die Außenanlagen und der Pool sind Toll und werden wöchentlich gereinigt und gepflegt.
Mietwagen ist erforderlich um die Insel zu erkunden.
Die Lage zwischen Rethymno und Chania, jeweils 30min. mit dem Auto entfernt, ist ganz OK.
Auf jeden Fall kann ich die Villa weiterempfehlen.
Die Pool Beleuchtung Abends etwas länger anlassen.