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Villa Ariadne - Apokoron Villa with 2 Private Pools and Great Views

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A cozy living room with a sofa, TV, and a fireplace. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with a stone deck, lounge chairs, and a view of a mountain and trees at dusk.
Balos beach (45km from the villa)
A beachside café with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sea and mountains.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a view of the mountains, and a stone wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•8 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gavalochori, Crete
  • Place, Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Kournas
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Ariadne - Apokoron Villa with 2 Private Pools and Great Views

Villa Ariadne is an elegant stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. The villa is built on a hill and it offers a stunning view of the White Mountains and the valleys below. It has a unique architectural style featuring among others high vaulted ceilings, fine wood finish interior and two private pools (one regular and one lap). It has two master bedrooms and two twin bedrooms and it can accommodate up to 10 guests with the addition of two single beds. The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1042Κ10002903701
Property # 10423408
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is by the sea. Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Almyrida Beach and Kera. Snorkelling, waterskiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Gavalochori, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Kournas - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Port of Souda - 25 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 36 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ψησταριά Άννα Σουβλάκι - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Platanoz Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • Georgioupolis Beach Canteen
  • ‪Elia & Thyme - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Ariadne - Apokoron Villa with 2 Private Pools and Great Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Ariadne - Apokoron Villa with 2 Private Pools and Great Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Ariadne - Apokoron Villa with 2 Private Pools and Great Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Ariadne - Apokoron Villa with 2 Private Pools and Great Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Ariadne - Apokoron Villa with 2 Private Pools and Great Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Ariadne - Apokoron Villa with 2 Private Pools and Great Views located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 3 miles (5 km) of Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bessie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Pool was wonderful. Nice living area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sofia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delicious villa in cute town

Recommended! Beautiful villa with big pools and amazing view of mountains to wake up to!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Thank you for your lovely review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good holiday

The property was ideal for us. Many thanks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

The villa was exactly what we needed. Plenty of space for a big group, a decent kitchen when we wanted to cook at home, and the pools were clean and well-maintained. The town of Gavalochori was also incredibly charming. The tavern in town had fantastic food and the shops nearby were great for other local food, souvenirs, etc. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
It was a pleasure hosting your travelling group! Thank you for visiting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay at Ariadne.Communication with Christos and Mrs Fosco was extremely quick and Villa was excellently furnished inside and out.Short 7-10 mins walk down into the lovely village - seems quite steep but over 60's managed it fine! Tried all 3 tavernas, all good. Local shop catered for essentials.We will return..!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with Christos and the housekeeper both excellent.Location was superb.Pools were excellent.All bathrooms in desperate need of an update.Kitchen was one of the hardest to work around very strangely laid out needs an update.Weather beautiful
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely outside space and views

Great house in quiet location, fantastic views, village has everything you need. Pools fabulous, housekeeper very responsive on any issues faced does a great job. Clean and tidy change of sheets every few days was perfect. Some kit older but functional. Would recommend.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Dear Angela thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Villa with wonderful views

A wonderful and spacious Villa set in the hills overlooking the beautiful White Mountains. Highly recommended. Finished to a high standard and generously equipped. Gavalochori is close by but steal yourself for a steep climb back up to the hill to the Villa. Almyrida is a short taxi ride away which we visited often - great value restaurants set along the beach front in a relatively quiet and friendly resort.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Thank you very much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelika F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Great!

We had a wonderful time in Villa Ariadni. The caretaker Froso is a gem and also gave us great recommendations on where to find great restaurants and places to visit. The Villa is a wonderful accommodation for a relaxed vacation and with its 2 pools, and many amenities and great view of the Cretan mountains a wonderful place to unwind. We hopefully will be back soon! Angelica, Lilli and Dennis
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2021
It was a great pleasure hosting you and your family! Thank you for visiting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Villa zum entspannen

Die Villa hält was sie verspricht. Sehr viel Platz und super Pools. Alles vorhanden was man benötigt. Kleine super Restaurants im Dorf und ein kleiner Supermarkt. Wir haben nichts vermisst. Vermieter und Betreuerin sind super und helfen sofort. Wir kommen bestimmt nochmals wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place !!!

It was such a great location and we felt completely taken care of during our stay. The house was so spacious that 7 of us could stay there without using up all the space. Would always come back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
We are very happy and thankful for staying with us! All the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Villa mit Blick in die Berge

Wir haben im Juli 2021 eine Woche in der Villa Ariadne verbracht. Die Kommunikation mit Christos hat reibungslos funktioniert, alle Fragen wurden sehr schnell beantwortet. Der Empfang durch die Verwalterin war herzlich und wir wurden auch während unseres Aufenthaltes sehr gut von ihr betreut. Die Villa ist genauso schön wie auf den Fotos. Wir hatten genug Platz für 7 Erwachsene und haben insbesondere die Terrasse und die Pools genutzt. Alle Zimmer sind gut eingerichtet und die Klimaanlage funktioniert einwandfrei. Im Dorf Gavalochori gibt es zwei gute Tavernen. Wir haben dort mehrmals gegessen und würden beide Lokale weiterempfehlen. In der Dorfbäckerei gibt es täglich frische Brote, Teilchen und herzhaftes Gebäck. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub dort und würden die Villa jederzeit wieder buchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thank you very much for staying with us and your wonderful review of the villa and the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning villa

Beautiful villa, with 2 fabulous pools. The villa is just like the pictures. Easy walk to shop and 2 Tavernas for meals. Nearest beach is 10 minutes and nice and sandy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Thank you for booking the villa! We are happy you enjoyed your holidays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Christos Skalkos

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