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Stylish House Close To The Beach
Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub
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9.4 out of 10
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m
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Iraklio, Crete
- Place, Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos4 min drive
- Place, Star Beach Water Park9 min drive
- Place, Port of Hersonissos11 min drive
- Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)14 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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Property # 4038071
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stalis Beach and Marina Beach, while Lychnostatis and Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Freedom National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.

Iraklio, Crete
What's nearby
- Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
- Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
- Port of Hersonissos - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
- Malia Beach - 18 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Crazy Beach Bar - 5 min drive
- The Island Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Filema Bar & Restaurant - 6 min drive
- The Kitchen - 4 min drive
- Limanaki - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by George Papachristos
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
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