Private 4-Bedroom villa, large pool, amazing gardens, relaxing family vacations

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A waterfall cascading over rocks into a pond with lily pads, surrounded by greenery.
A wooden table set with plates of food, glasses of juice, and a potted plant.
A multi-story building with a central staircase, balconies, and a well-maintained garden.
A poolside area with wicker furniture and a table with two glasses of red wine.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chania, Κρήτη
  • Place, Dourakis Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalyváki
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Appartment bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main bathroom

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Agios Nikolaos Fort and Ancient City of Aptera are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Chania, Κρήτη

What's nearby

  • Dourakis Winery - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kalyváki - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Lake Kournas - 14 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Avli Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Georgioupolis Beach Canteen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mythos Taverna - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private 4-Bedroom villa, large pool, amazing gardens, relaxing family vacations have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private 4-Bedroom villa, large pool, amazing gardens, relaxing family vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private 4-Bedroom villa, large pool, amazing gardens, relaxing family vacations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private 4-Bedroom villa, large pool, amazing gardens, relaxing family vacations?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 4-Bedroom villa, large pool, amazing gardens, relaxing family vacations?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private 4-Bedroom villa, large pool, amazing gardens, relaxing family vacations located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Dourakis Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kalyváki and Georgioupolis Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kera are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FABULOUS,from start to unfortunately going home.Villa Marianna was great for us as a family(6,3 generations)the pool was stunning and very clean,plenty of outside seating areas.Inside clean and cool with everything you’d need for a week or two.Local area beautiful,mountains beaches and a lake,all within 10-15 mins.Local people so welcoming and friendly,thanks Poppi and leonardis for everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa and friendly host

Really lovely property with everything you could need. Beautiful outside area and pool and the host was very friendly and helpful. Couldn't fault this place at all.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

great location and lovely people to deal with

overall great property and George and his dad were really easy to deal with and always available to help with information and and any issue we had
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the first to the last day, we had a great time. Thank you to George and his family for their welcome and help during our stay. Check in process was smooth and we were warmly welcomed. We had fresh fruits, olive oil and tsikoudia and freshly baked cake on arrival.It was very clean and all the amenities you could want.Location was excellent. You could walk to the village (vryses), and the beach at georgioupoli was 15 mins, rethymo approx 35mins. There are smaller supermarkets in Vryses, bigger ones in kalyves and georgioupoli. Great mountain views from the house. Pool was good and was cleaned during our stay. The location was private as you are not overlooked by anybody.The host, George, is easily contactable and any issues are promptly resolved (one of the AC units needs fixing, and it was sorted immediately). We would definitely recommend this property for families.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Villa

This is our second time to this villa and we are so glad we returned. Stunning villa in a great location. Hosts were fantastic and highly reponsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The property was clean and easy to get to. The kids loved the pool and we loved all the outdoor areas. George and his father were easy to communicate with and provided us wirh everything we needed. Great location if you have a rental car and want to explore different areas of Crete.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in the villa, the pictures online don't do it justice, it is much prettier in real life with many different areas for everyone to relax. We had one or two small issues which were dealt with quickly. George and his father were always available and very helpful. The pool and BBQ were exceptional. We would definitely return to this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

We loved the villa and the surrounding area. We enjoyed the quiet countryside and local village but also only a short drive to the beach. The villa was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The pool was fabulous and we loved the outdoor kitchen area and cooked homemade pizza's in the wood fired oven which was a real treat. Thank you to the hosts who were responsive and helpful to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was nice with a mountain view and a village roughly 10 minute walk away with all the essentials. The beds and pillows were firm and you can hear church bells ringing, even at 11pm( the dogs are also quite noisy). The owners were really nice and informative. The pool is big and deep. There was air conditioning in every room, some louder than others. Overall would recommend for bigger groups.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely villa

We have just had a lovely holiday here. The villa is very nice with a special mention for the outside kitchen, with bbq and pizza oven. The pool is beautiful. There is a nice beach suitable for young children only 15 minutes away. George and his father were very helpful and their communications were excellent. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Dream vila

We had a lovely holiday staying in Vila Mariana The Vila was so clean and comfortable and during our stay ,lovely poppy came to clean twice The owner is so friendly and always available if you need him The Villa is safe and situated in a friendly and safe village Swimming pool was very clean and maintained Highly recommend , from this village you are 10 mins drive to Kurnas lake Defiantly will comeback
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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The location of this villa could not have been better. Private and secluded but close enough to lake sea and towns to enjoy. There are a lot of marble steps to navigate which become slippery when wet so just need to be aware. The owners were helpful and friendly and were available to sort out any issues promptly. We had a few issues with the electricity but this was sorted out by George. I would recommend this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic property with plenty of space and a wonderful pool

We had a wonderful week. The property is beautiful with plenty of outside space including balconies to enjoy evening meals on and a brilliant bbq area including a pizza oven. The pool is more than big enough to properly enjoy. The local village is very picturesque and the shops there have everything required for your stay. George & Lila the owners of the villa and were always happy advise, help or assist wherever they could. Also the villa is only 15 mins drive from the beach. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just back from a fabulous holiday at Marianna. Highly recommend. The villa was perfect and just as described with everything we needed and some lovely touches to welcome us on arrival - bunch of flowers, home-made cake and local olive oil! We were met on arrival, shown around, and given a very warm welcome indeed. George kept in touch throughout and nothing was too much trouble. Orchard was amazing! The villa was spotlessly clean, and cleaned 3 times during our stay with fresh linen and towels. The pool was brilliant, with some inflatables left by previous guests. Plenty of areas for much needed shade while the sun beds were comfy. Views of the mountains were stunning as was the evening sunset from one of the many balconies. Air con in each room was a godsend! Just the one local power cut during our 2 weeks which only lasted a few hours and George’s Son and Dad were soon on the case with, and kept us informed. Only a 15 mins walk into nearby Vryses village with 2 main restaurants, a beautiful bakery, and a few small supermarkets…and a much-frequented ice cream parlour! Our hire car was definitely needed (I’d say essential really) to venture further afield (highly recommend Georgiopolis for beach, shopping and restaurants for meals) plus larger supermarkets and the water park near Chania. We caught the bus from Vryses to Chania and Rethymnon a few times (buy tickets from the helpful man in the ‘bus station’ cafe on the main street!). Perfect villa for our 2 families x
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Villa

Me and my family have just returned from our holiday and everything was wonderful. The villa is stunning and absolutely spotless. Located in a lovely village just a short walk away you had the best of both worlds - privacy with the option of walking to some lovely taverns. The local beach is 15 minutes away and is stunning. The hosts went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Always available if we needed anything and even provided us with a delicious meal for our first evening!! This was our first vist but wont be our last. Thank you so very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Magical stay for my father’s 70th birthday

We rented as a group of five adults and one under-2 toddler for my father’s birthday. Lilla and George were incredibly welcoming and helpful from first email contact through our entire stay at the property. The photos are accurate and the property is a lovely space to stay in, about 5-10 minutes’ stroll from Vrysses village centre and 15mins drive or so from Georgiopolis and the nearest beaches. George also arranged for a wonderful home-cooked celebration meal for my Dad to be prepared on one of the nights. The food was lovely, very reasonably priced and it really made our trip special. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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A surprise in the Crete countryside

It doesn’t get better than sitting in the evening sunshine surrounded by olive groves & fruit trees, watching the sun setting over the mountains. This property is a tranquil haven away from the tourist areas, a place to truly relax & feel like you’ve got away from it all. It’s only a short drive to a wealth of different beaches to choose from, and shore-lined tavernas & cafe bars. We liked Kalivaki beach & the long stretch of sand by Poseidon Beach bar. But when we wanted a relaxing day at the villa, lounging by the pool, it had everything we needed. We had 6 in our family group & the villa was perfect with ample space. The hosts, George & Lila, were very attentive & helpful, and quick to respond if we needed advice about the local area. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this wonderful villa to others; & I hope to be back again one day in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Holiday at Villa Miranna

This is a fantastic Villa,spacious, spotless & plenty of room for family & friends to spread out and enjoy the various spaces . Eat by the BBQ, on the Balcony or inside. The Pool has a depth that if you like a swim you can enjoy. George,our host & his team, are friendly,welcoming & couldn’t do enough to make our stay relaxing. Poppy , the Housekeeper visited during our stay to clean & check we had everything we needed, even bringing us some homemade cakes & homegrown vegetables. This Villa is ideally located to go out & explore by car. Whether you want to explore the far west of the island, the Cities & the South of the island all of these are accessible. The local village of Vryses, has two Bakeries, a number of small Supermarkets & Restaurants, therefore plenty close by. Loved our stay, would definitely go back and would thoroughly recommend Villa Miranda to anyone
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you Margaret Happy that you enjoyed your stay, more than happy to host you again
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place

Absolutely fantastic is all I can say!!!! The owners were so welcoming and warm. Any issue or query we had was attended to there and then. Any advice we needed they were on hand any time of day! the outside of this villa is stunning! Absolutely perfect location. Near a beach. Near tourist areas but also traditional Crete is right on your doorstep. The local shops bars and taverns on right on hand with the freshest of produce… we were so so sad to leave but left with the best memories and the most relaxed version of ourselves in a while. The outside bbq area was a huge hit with hubby. And the apartment underneath was perfect for the grandparents. They said it was the best holiday they have ever had. This holiday this villa this family this location has a special part in our hearts. Xxx
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous

Absolutely fabulous, from booking to leaving? Villa was amazing, so peaceful and charming, Villa was spotlessly clean, Poppy who came to clean was adorable, even brought my granddaughter a lolly pop which she was delighted with, and made us all a cake which was delicious. We were given some local products and some raki, which again was a nice touch, George the hosts dad was super friendly too, I asked if there was an ice box at the villa for us to take to the beach, and the very next day we had one, nothing was too much trouble. The location was perfect, the villa was completely private and the village restaurants and shops were a 5 minute walk. In the words of my granddaughter “I’m dreaming Nannie “ she was in her element especially in the pool which was probably one of the best pools we have had, we always have villa holidays and this one was one of the best. Thankyou George, Poppy and Georges dad for making our holiday so amazing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Villa Marianna

We had a great holiday at Villa Marianna. The villa has lots of outdoor space and seating areas with a good sized clean pool (which the kids spent most of their time in!) Inside the villa it is very clean with plenty of room for the 6 of us that stayed. The annex was perfect for my mum who travelled with us, as she had her own space yet not too far away to join us whenever she wanted. Lila, George and Poppi were the perfect hosts, always at hand for any queries we had or providing recommendations on local restaurants and things to see/do in the area. Throughout the trip they made sure we were ok and the gifts from Poppi were a nice gesture and were well received 😀. Being central to Chania and Rethymno and close to the main National Road is was easy to visit both of them. The Old Towns in both of these are worth a visit, also travelling to the south of the island over the mountains gives you some stunning views and is recommended. All in all a great villa and holiday even with the implications of Covid going on we were able to relax and have a great time. If we returned to this area we would definitely consider staying here again if available!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Villa Marianna our stay 20/09/19--27/09/19

This villa is amazing,and is by far the best in 20 years of taking villa holidays. Villa Marianna is beautiful,the surrounding area is great,with the mountains in the distance,the walk from the villa to the village is no more than 10 minutes The Villa was spotless on arrival,and was fully cleaned again during our stay by the wonderful Poppy,who also brought us some delicious home made treats. If you need a local Taxi,Poppy's husband works for a local company,who we used on a number of occasions. We would also like to thank George,Lila,and George's father for making us feel so welcome,and to George's father for the wonderful local Cretan Cheese given to us on our departure. Our only regret is not staying longer at Villa Marianna. As a family,we can highly recommend a vacation at this Villa,and we will return in the future for another amazing holiday. Ian,Polly,Callum,Stephanie,and Nathan. From Kent,England. September 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful villa

A lovely villa with excellent facilities. The downstairs living, dining & kitchen area is very spacious. Kitchen well equipped. The outside areas are vast , including a BBQ area, which we used several times and a pizza oven which we did not try. The swimming pool is lovely, possibly one of the nicest pools we have had. The pool and housekeeping was every few days which was ideal. Any issues were promptly responded to by George and usually sorted out by his wonderful father. Checking in and out was an easy process, we were met both on arrival and departure by George’s father. On arrival there was a bowl of fruit, water in fridge and some Raki! As a parting gift we were given some cheese which I believe was produced by the family. Overall a very relaxing holiday, the villa was just outside the local town which meant we had lots of privacy. There is also a small flat at the base of the house which comes with the villa, ideal for grandparents etc. Local town was a little over 10 minutes walk with cafes, tavernas and super markets. Lots of other tavernas within 15 minute driving range. At some point we will return to Crete and would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Place - Great Hospitality

We can give nothing but 5 stars. We felt so welcomed and even though we arrived late in the evening the first day we were greeted welcome, and the landlord had even prepared some food for us. The surroundings and the villa were great. It was nice to stay in Vryses, a little bit outside the tourist areas. The pool was nice, there was a lot of sunbeds as well as tables and chairs on the property. There was also air-conditioning in all bedrooms and the main living room. Everything worked as expected and whenever we had a question or a request we got immediate answers or service. We received a service well over what anyone could expect. The landlord delivered fresh cheese (own production) to us as well and on the day where we wanted to cook pizzas in the pizza oven (a great outdoor kitchen with a BBQ and pizza oven) the landlord showed up and prepared the oven for us - and they even brought some Greek specialties for us (Kalitsounia). Even during checkout, the landlord was being extraordinary flexible. We felt welcome and appreciated all the time. Thanks a lot, to Villa Marianna and the family behind it! Our best and most sincere recommendations for this Villa Marianna. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptionnel

Tout est parfait, le logement, la localisation, la communication et la réactivité de Georges. Nous recommandons vivement
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you David, so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Always welcome to Villa Marianna
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