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Relaxing stunning villa, wonderful views , large pool, short walk to village.

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Outdoor pool
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Marina
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Chania, Crete
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relaxing stunning villa, wonderful views , large pool, short walk to village.

The exact location cannot be shown as google car mapper ignores this area of Gavalochori so does not recognise the road.

If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing holiday this is the villa to choose and re charge your batteries and watch the butterflies. You will love the Cretan country setting and the White Mountains - pink in the early morning at sunrise and forever changing colour all day, Magnificent sunsets to marvel at while sitting on the upstairs balcony.
Greek Taxes
Please note that Climate tax is2 euros per night payable on arrival plus municipality tax of 0.5 % of the rental costs.

Enjoy the seclusion and also the village close by for visiting, dining and having a glass of wine or the local Chania beer in barrels called Charma.

You can visit the Gavalochori Folk Museum, an ancient Olive Mill with beautiful Cretan arches and interesting Greek churches. Roman wells can also be found above the village also lovely walks.

Villa Ariadne a detached, 3 bedroom, 2 storey house is beautiful, comfortable, light,modern and airy set in mature gardens only 8 minutes walk ( 400 metres) to Gavalochori village with 2 tavernas (Monica's and Arismari ) , a kafenion, a bakery, 2 mini markets, hairdressers with nail bar and craft/gift shop .

Open countryside and the White Mountains in the background are the views from the Villa plus the olive groves surrounding the villa.

The living room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room plus 2 balconies are situated on the first floor of the villa,
Two bedrooms and a large bathroom plus one balcony and large covered verandah are on the ground floor.
Upside down house as views are magnificent from the higher floor.
Secluded setting among the ancient olives groves along a quiet lane with mature gardens consisting of many olive trees, fruit trees, bushes, flowers, birds, butterflies and small lizards. Fully fenced and gated grounds.

The pool is 10m by 4.5 m, depth ranges from 1.2 to 1.4 to 1.8 metres and is accessed by large roman steps, no slippery ceramic tiles.. The pool is not gated . Pool shower is available.

No need to drive for dinner at one of the local tavernas.
Walking at night to the village in with a torch for guidance is wonderful -or you could steer by the stars.!!

Electric gates
Carport for one car. - space for second car on driveway
Deposit box
Hairdryer in each bedroom

FOR EXTRA PRIVACY
Two couples can share the house as there are bedrooms and bathrooms on both floors

The villa is not situated on a development

The owner's villa next door faces in opposite direction and Penny is available for assistance and local information as required. She is discrete so that you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings without interruption.

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, 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 guests.
During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori. You'll find features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and 7 minutes from Almyrida Beach
This villa offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Apokoronas villa is smoke free.

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 1042Κ123K2548401

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Reviews

Relaxing stunning villa, wonderful views , large pool, short walk to village. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ieva B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Stay – Warm Hospitality and Immaculate Comfort!We had a truly wonderful experience staying at this villa. From the moment we arrived—at 2 AM no less!—we were warmly welcomed by the host, who kindly waited up for us and made sure we felt right at home. That level of hospitality is rare and deeply appreciated.Throughout our stay, we enjoyed great conversations with the host, who was not only friendly but also genuinely interested in making our visit as comfortable as possible. The villa itself was spotless—every room was immaculately clean and beautifully maintained, which made it easy to relax and enjoy our holiday.The location was peaceful, the amenities were exactly as described, and the overall atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing getaway. We would absolutely recommend this villa to anyone looking for a clean, welcoming, and well-managed place to stay. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Superb, quiet and peaceful Location in a luxury Villa

Four of us stayed at this villa in June 2018 and had a great time. Penny the owner lives next door but was very obliging in being available when needed but away sufficiently that we had plenty of privacy. The Villa is 400 metres up a track and surrounded by olive groves. There are lovely views of the White Mountains to the South West and we saw some lovely sunsets. The villa itself has all mod cons including air conditioning and balconies to each bedroom. The outside space is fabulous, with a large pool, sun or shade patio and BBQ. Go back down to the track and a few hundred yards further along the road is the village, with a choice of Tavernas & small shops including a bakery. The coast and beaches are only a few miles away and are lovely and sandy in many areas. Overall this villa is well recommended for staying in and touring to, the western side of Crete. Fab!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andreas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr geplegte, liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus mit wunderschönem Garten.

Sehr freundliche, entgegenkommende Vermieterin
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Xavier R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacances de rêve

Nous te remercions Penny pour ta gentillesse et pour tout. La propriété est splendide, bien orientée, très propre et au calme L’extérieur est superbement fleuri et la piscine répond à nos attentes. Penny, un tout grand merci.