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Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views | Villa in Apokoronas

9.8 (31 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Gavalochori Villa | Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

4 Bedroom Villa in Gavalochori, Apokoronas

Villa Athina 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.
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.
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.
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

Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views is located in Gavalochori. Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Ocean View, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Villa features Bedding/Linens, Ocean View, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Athina - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Gavalochori has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Gavalochori, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • View
  • Private Pool
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 1042κ10003146201 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
Apokoronas, 73008, Greece

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Nov 14, 2023 08:00:07 AM
Summary: great week at the villa for our family and friends. near to the lovely village of Gavalochori with great restaurants, gift shops and mini supermarkets. will hopefully get the opportunity to return next year. highly recommend .
simon d. simon d.
Sep 17, 2023 11:00:21 AM
Summary: Great location to use as a home base to explore this region of Crete. We had an amazing time. Galvalahori is a perfect home base. The village amenities are welcoming and it’s isn’t touristy at all. Great meals, coffee and grocery stores. It’s storybook charming! Don’t miss the museum. The villa has an awesome view and really nice pool. The only negative for us was that the kids space was quite small for our 6 kids. Only one shower for them to share and two had to sleep on cots. Overall lovely place, great hostess and unforgettable holiday!
Cheyenne P. Cheyenne P.
Sep 7, 2023 11:00:18 AM
Summary: Incredible week in a beautiful home with all amenities needed. The home is beautiful, the pool is large and the space around it really enjoyable. The person who welcomed us is really nice and took care of the home regularly during the week. The home is situated in one of the nicest village around with good restaurants and nice little shops. To be perfect beds and suns beds could upgrade - but nothing to be disappointed about.
Enora G. Enora G.
Jul 2, 2023 01:06:32 AM
Summary: Enjoyed staying here during our holiday in Crete. House is very spacious allowing privacy especially for mixed family groups such as ours. Besides driving down to the local beaches, we loved walking the village and especially the local taverns, shops and bakery. Pool is very lovely (though inner pool has some sharp edges that are not kid friendly). Owner and housekeeper were very responsive to our needs. Some minor updates / upgrades (more kitchen equipment, shower curtains in bathrooms, blinds) would further enhance guest experience. Overall we really enjoyed our time in Crete and at the villa
Mindy H. Mindy H.
Nov 8, 2022 08:00:04 AM
Summary: Even though our weather was untypically grey and a bit chilly, Mrs Froso provided us with warm blankets and we still had a great time. The taverna down the hill (5 min walk) was absolutely lovely, food and service both great. Almyrida restaurants and ice cream parlour also worth a visit! Enjoyed seeing kingfishers and terrapins at Lake Kournas too...about a half hour drive away. Crete itself was lovely and everyone we encountered was very warm & welcoming.
Andrew & Susie M. Andrew & Susie M.
Oct 15, 2022 11:00:04 PM
Summary: What a wonderfully serene setting for our family. Villa Athina met all of our expectations. Gavalohori is a lively and quiet village. Thank you Christos!
Dave B. Dave B.
Sep 26, 2022 11:06:16 PM
Summary: The villa is superb and the pool is sublime! It met all our expectations and Mrs Froso was lovely and very helpful. There is so much space and storage and the kitchen is extreme well stocked. The BBQ is effortless and everything was spot on. There is only one very small criticism and its not really a problem but we would have preferred proper showers and not the baths or maybe shower curtains but I see with children, a bath would be a must. Overall it was great and perfect location especially with a car. I will definitely recommend this place to others!
Julie C. Julie C.
Aug 23, 2021 09:21:03 PM
Summary: We had a great two weeks stay here. The house is lovely and the views amazing. Plenty of room inside (we were two families, 9 people, had 3 children in one bedroom). Lovely pool. A/c in all the rooms (which we needed in August). Housekeeper lives very locally and came everyday for a quick sweep and empty the bins. The house is in a little development of about 5 identical villas all in a row. We were slightly worried by this pre-holiday, but actually nothing to worry about - at no point did we hear any neighbours. The village is lovely - two great tavernas walking distance, plus 2 mini-mini-markets and an old-man's-backgammon cafe and an upmarket gift shop. We frequented each taverna 3 times, and it felt that people were driving from other villages in order to come to them. There is a lot of driving on windy small roads in Crete. The beach at Almyrida is less than 10 mins drive with many bars / cafes / restaurants. We wished we had booked watersports in advance as boats etc got booked up quickly. The little taverna and rocky cove (snorkelling) at Omprogialos was a highlight for us. Would recommend this villa / Gavalochori / Crete for anyone looking for an interesting villa holiday.
Justin F. Justin F.
Aug 31, 2020 02:15:03 PM
Summary: We absolutely loved our two-week stay in Villa Athina. We spent the first week as a family of four (including two teens) and were then joined by two other family members. Communication with the property owner, Christos was excellent from start to finish. He reassured our concerns regarding last minute free cancellations due to Covid restrictions and even arranged the housekeeper to get me crutches when I sprained my foot. He answered endless questions that I had before reaching the property and was incredibly helpful. The picture of the property do not do it justice. It is huge and we loved our stay. The housekeeper, Mrs Froso was brilliant and even though she will come and clean every day, we just asked her to come two days a week which was ample. Everything was provided - loo roll, soaps, hairdryers, towels, pool towels, floats for the pool. When a toaster broke, it was replaced almost immediately with a brand new one. We did not hire a car as we knew that the furthest we were going to venture was the beach town, Almyredia. The great guys from Almyredia Taxis charge €10 each way and €15 for a minibus. There were some fantastic beaches and loads of good restaurants down in Almyredia. The town of Gavalochori where the villa is based is absolutely enchanting. It is around five minutes’ walk from the restaurant and has three mini markets, a baker and two superb restaurants. You really feel emmersed in village life In Gavalochori and Monica at Monica’s Tavern and Anastasia at Arasmari could not make you feel more welcome. The food at both restaurants is very affordable and cooked to perfection. The villa bedrooms were large and all had balconies. The outside eating area was a beautiful place from which to watch the sunsets and the kitchen was well-equipped even including a sandwich maker and a blender. We loved our stay at Villa Athina and would definitely return as it ticked so many boxes. Thank you Christos and Mrs Froso!
Emilie A. Emilie A.
Aug 16, 2020 03:30:21 PM
Summary: A wonderful two week stay with family and friends at villa Athina 1st - 15th August 2020 From booking the holiday to the day we departed the service has been fabulous - the villa is stunning with amazing views and great facilities including one of the biggest pools we have ever had when hiring a villa The village is lovely and the people can’t do enough to welcome you - we will absolutely be returning We would highly recommend the Apokoron villas they are well appointed and private providing us with the perfect location for a superb summer retreat Mrs A Mitchell, family and friends
andrea m. andrea m.

FAQ's

Is this Gavalochori villa pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Gavalochori villa have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Gavalochori villa has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Gavalochori villa?

Best-rates for the Gavalochori villa starts from $292 per night with includes Kitchen, Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Pool, View, Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, Private Pool, Bedding/Linens, Ocean View, Entertainment, Hot Tub StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Gavalochori villa a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this villa Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Gavalochori villa wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Gavalochori villa has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Gavalochori villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Gavalochori villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Gavalochori villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Gavalochori villa are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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