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Stylish House Close To The Beach

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Iraklio, Crete
  • Place, Crete Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hersonissos
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stylish House Close To The Beach

Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The property consists of a traditional villa, a stone studio, two apartments and two maisonettes. There are two identical maisonettes/houses next to each other, which you can rent together if you like. The size of the maisonette/house is 120 sq.m (1290 with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colours, fragrances and local flora. The relaxing setting and view of the mountains and the sea, combined with the surrounding olive grove creates a tranquil and comfortable environment. The first floor of the house consists of one bedroom, with two single beds. On the first floor of the residence there is a big living room, dining room and kitchen, together with a bathroom and a fireplace. The living room has a big sofa (which can sleep an extra person if needed), an armchair, chairs and tables. The bathroom of the first floor has a bathtub and a shower. On the first floor, there is also a very big balcony with a marble table and chairs for the family and friends to gather around. The view from the balcony is unique, with view of the sea, the surroundings mountains and the olive groves. On the next floor is the master bedroom with a double bed and its own ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has a jacuzzi bathtub and a shower. The master bedroom has a fireplace and also its own big balcony. The balcony has a table, chairs and a sunbed, in order for the couple or the family to enjoy the magnificent view. All bedrooms have a closet, drawers and a LCD TV. The kitchen on the first floor has an oven, a fridge, a coffee machine, a dishwasher and all the necessary amenities of a modern kitchen. There is also a table with four chairs, where you can enjoy your meal. On the same floor, there is a small storage room with a laundry machine. The outdoors of the property is very scenic, with a big well preserved garden, a barbecue facility and a traditional stone-oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colourful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after noon
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
- Guests are requested to take the trash to the bins on the main road, since there are no garbage bins outside the property\n- Guests are requested to close the A/C's once they leave the house\n- Guests are requested to make reasonable use of towels and linens

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 are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1048250

We should mention

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

About the area

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Palace of Knossos is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hersonissos and Heraklion Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Iraklio, Crete

What's nearby

  • Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stella Mediterra Lounge Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Filema Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Poseidon - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish House Close To The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Stylish House Close To The Beach?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Stylish House Close To The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish House Close To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos, Dinosauria Park and Marina Beach. Gouves Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

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

Tolle Unterkunft!

Das Objekt befindet sich in 20 Autominuten vom Flughafen Heraklion entfernt. Es liegt abgeschieden und ist damit sehr ruhig. Man sollte mit Auto unterwegs sein, aber an der Hauptstraße gibt es auch Busse in verschiedene Richtungen. Das Haus war sehr schön und auch unsere Betreuunung war sehr zuverlässig und immer bereit, uns zu helfen. Sehr zu empfehlen . .
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Janet C., Montevideo, Uruguay

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

Very nice place!

The villa is very comfortable, and the olives and flowers of the garden , and the view beautiful. Thanks Emmanoela
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Celia W.

Good, moderately well equipped, close to beach.

This is a well appointed apartment set in olive groves and overall was a very good experience. The kitchen was lacking a few key pieces of equipment for those of us who like to cook - no baking trays and only one oven proof dish, no potato peeler. There was no sun lounger but we really enjoyed the choice of terraces/verandahs. Shame that the main terrace was open to the terrace of the apartment adjacent which meant no privacy. The jacuzzi in upstairs bathroom was not working but we were not informed until our arrival. The villa is on the flight path for planes approaching the airport when the wind is northerly - the double glazing ensures a quiet night tho and the air conditioning was super quiet. But these were all small things and overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Essential to hire a car - villa a goodish walk from the irregular buses.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuela Z.

Schönes Haus, tolle Anlage

Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Wir empfehlen die Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiter.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marcus R., Paris

We loved the house!

The house was new, fresh, tastefully decorated and clean. Air conditioning was perfect and the Garden was beautiful. The only problem we had was the unreliable wifi. Emmanouela was our contact and she was extremely responsive and helpful at all times.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Georgios P.

Superb experience!

We stayed in this house for over a week and it was beautiful. The whole building and the gardens are lovely and very well maintained. The house was well appointed with ample room for the two of us. It was very clean, there was plenty of hot water and the bed was comfortable. The view and the sunset were so relaxing. We cooked some and the kitchen had all the items we needed. Emmanuela was very helpful and attentive to our needs and we appreciated that. We enjoyed the little town in which the house is located. The property is in a good place to drive to other points on the island. We would definitely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amir K.

My Best Vacation ever.....

George has been a great friend, and a business partner. I have experienced his 24x7 hospitality during my vacation in his house in Crete. His family, staff and himself are taking such a good care of their guests. We felt like being in a 5 star hotel in a very authentic and traditional Crete environment. Highly recommended and service-oriented host, moreover a great person to go into a discussions and conversations from business and entrepreneurship till politics, life & everything in between.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amir K.

My Best Vacation ever.....

I know George as a business partner and he's been a great friend, host and colleague. I have experienced his hospitality in Crete. His family, his staff and himself are taking such a good care of their guests that feels like home. We all had a 5 star hotel service in a very authentic and traditional Crete environment. Highly recommended and service-oriented host, moreover a great person to go into deep discussions and conversations from business & entrepreneurship till art, politics, travel and everything in between.

About the host

Hosted by George Papachristos

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I grew up in Athens, where I still live and work. I spent all my life's summer and Easter holidays in Crete, in the property where today lies Villa Athena. The property was purchased by my great-grand father (died at the age of 101) and was cultivated with olive trees from my grandfather (died at the age of 94) and grandmother. From that day on our family gathers the olives in December and January to produce an olive oil of the best quality in the world. On this setting my parents extended and renovated the house, thus creating the beautiful Villa Athena.

Why they chose this property

This property is valuable for my family, because it goes back two generations. It carries with it our Cretan bloodline, our family's history and our cultural heritage. For us, and Greeks in general, family is the most important thing, it defines us in our life path. So, this property is closely linked with our memories as children, with images, fragrances, sounds and sentiments. Today, for our family this property, apart from producing our olive oil, which is the base of our diet, acts also as our retreat from the noisy and stressful city.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of Villa Athena is its tranquil environment that makes it feel as a perfect retreat from the city, while being a 5 minute drive from anything one could miss from the city. The beauty of its gardens, the audors and colors makes the environment as relaxing as it can get. Its strategic location close to all the main roads and sights makes touring in Crete very comfortable. Together with the local tastes and drinks that you can enjoy in Crete, it feels like life cannot get any better. It is very difficult for one no to fully recharge here.

Languages:

English, Greek