Villa Athena, Sisi, Crete

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10270 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Sisi

Potamos Beach7 min drive
Malia Beach12 min drive
Stalis Beach12 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3.5

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Athena - the goddess of reason, intelligence, activity, arts and literature. Daughter of the great Zeus

On entering the villa you will walk through large glass doors to a cosy and welcoming living area. If you look behind you, you will see the large 55 m2 private swimming pool within perfect view. There is a spacious deck with a lounge, plenty of sun loungers and parasols around the pool. On your right there is an outside bar, professional fridge and built-in BBQ to enjoy warm summer evenings.

The villa consists of 3 levels. On the middle floor there is a spacious living area, a dining area for 10 and a fully-equipped kitchen, a veranda with a lounge corner and an outside dining area for 12. On the lower floor there are 2 double bedrooms (one of them with an extra single bed), a twin bedroom and a large bathroom. On the upper floor you will find 2 double bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms and a large private terrace with the most peaceful views over the olive groves.

Cleaning service before arrival and after departure, and a mid-stay clean (only when staying 10 nights or longer) are included in the rental price. An additional cleaning can be booked prior to an arrival at an additional charge.

*Kindly note, requests from groups under the age of 24, will not be accepted.
*By the new Greek 2024 end of resilience climate crisis law, your host will be obliged to charge you €10 per night in climate tax. This can be paid with credit card.

Property manager

Audrey Thomassen

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Greek

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

Venue Fee: 750€

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60

Note from host: Venue Fee: 750€

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 1040K10002993601

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Agios Nikolaos

This villa is located in Agios Nikolaos. Star Beach Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Malia Beach and Stalis Beach. Sissi Mini Golf and Aquaworld Aquarium are also worth visiting.

Sisi

What's nearby

Palace of Malia - 5 min drive
Potamos Beach - 7 min drive
Malia Beach - 12 min drive
Stalis Beach - 12 min drive
Star Beach Water Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Taverna Kalyva - 5 min drive
Ο Μερακλής - 10 min drive
Kalimera Kriti Restaurant - 4 min drive
Mouries - 5 min drive
Ormos Cafe - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Athena, Sisi, Crete pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Athena, Sisi, Crete?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Athena, Sisi, Crete?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Athena, Sisi, Crete located?

Situated in Agios Nikolaos, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Palm Bay Beach and Sissi Mini Golf. Boufos and Avlaki are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

24 July 2022

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

Excellent minimalist modern Villa, responsive host

Super space for family of 5 with 3 big lads. Proper sized beds and rooms. End Villa in set of 3 but not overlooked. Very responsive and helpful host with strong links into local services to add to the holiday experience. 10 min walk to Sisi bars and restaurants. Jolly Roger recommended for any sport you don’t want to miss!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Otto R.

13 July 2022

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

Deilig feriehus med deilig basseng

Romslig hus med alle fasiliteter. Stort og fint basseng. Barområde rett ved bassenget med masse kjøleplass til drikke og mat. Her var det også mulig å søke skyggeplass. Vi var 9 personer og hadde god plass både inne og ute.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steve R.

26 June 2019

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

Beautiful villa a few minutes from Sissi

This is a lovely place located in a cluster of three modern villas a few minutes outside of the town of Sisi. The listing accurately describes the space and amenities. It is spacious, clean, and a great home base for staying with a group of friends and exploring Crete. We had a number of complications with the house while we were there, including a medical emergency of one of our group. Audrey and her staff always came immediately and were helpful in making sure that somebody was around to help with communication if needed. The only thing that I wish I knew before arriving is that the address listed on Vrbo is for the management office, not the property itself. Sisi and all of its restaurants and shops are wonderful, but a little bit of a walk. Also, it was helpful to rent a car to be able to explore further on our own, although I suggest getting the smallest vehicle you can tolerate. That being said, this villa is an excellent place to stay. It is very well managed, and Audrey's team has great suggestions for how to enjoy Crete. Here recommendations for a private chef and boating expedition were great experiences.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

20 May 2018

Super sixtieth birthday holiday

Great place to stay, everything you would want and the village of Sissi is lovely, small enough to get to know the llocals and big enough to dine at a different place every night and only a short walk away. Potomus beach is a 10 min drive away and was one of the best we visited with a great taverna. My group all thought we were super lucky to find villa Athena and Sissi.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Colette F.

20 June 2017

Excellent villa, perfect for family celebration

Villa met nearly all our expectations and suited our family birthday celebration group perfectly. Location is good, just outside of little port of Sisi and only 10 minute walk into the town where there are lots of bars and restaurants. Photos are clever at not showing that the villa is right beside another similar size villa and on a road that one or two coaches pass by every hour during the day. Saying that, with the gates closed, we had great fun in the pool at the front of the villa all day long without feeling too overlooked. Would recommend it highly for a family group. Audrey and her team could not have been more helpful, recommending wonderful photographer, Graham, and excellent caterer Eleni. Anything that needed attention she sorted immediately.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017