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A stunning villa on a totally private promontory

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A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and distant mountains. There are two wooden chairs and a potted plant on the balcony.
A swimming pool with a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A modern building with a stone wall and a paved area leading to a body of water during sunset.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a view of the sea.
A modern, multi-story building with a circular central section, surrounded by natural landscape and a mountain in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sweeping ocean views
    Enjoy top-rated ocean views from dawn to dusk right from your stay.
  • Rooftop terrace
    A rare find - enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Koutalas Beach

Popular amenities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Almyrida, Crete Region
  • Place, Koutalas Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is by the ocean. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Art of Living Glass Factory and Greek National Football Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Almyrida, Crete Region

What's nearby

  • Koutalas Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 29 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Lake Kournas - 34 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Souvlakerie - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ōnalos Restaurant - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Στου Ρόκου - ‬47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A stunning villa on a totally private promontory have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A stunning villa on a totally private promontory pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A stunning villa on a totally private promontory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A stunning villa on a totally private promontory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A stunning villa on a totally private promontory?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A stunning villa on a totally private promontory located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Art of Living Glass Factory and within 3 miles (5 km) of Koutalas Beach and Almyrida Beach. Kera and Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa is in a fantastic isolated position with great views .The kitchen is very well equipped and bedrooms lovely again with great views.Cleaning lady was very good and check in was smoothReally recommend this villa for peace and quiet
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Andromeda is exactly how it looks in the pictures and how the other reviewers have described. The road to and from the property is fine apart from a twenty metre section where you have to be especially careful - we managed fine in two normal front wheel drive manual hire cars for a party of eight. Robert has found a great team of hosts - led by Angelina who look after everything for you. They even went as far as improving that small part of the road leading to the villa for us! The location and the villa are truly amazing with the most beautiful sunset we’ve ever seen. There are plenty of lovely tavernas and restaurants nearby with lots of local supermarkets that are reasonably priced and stock so many options. So you can get the best of both worlds - complete solitude in the most beautiful setting or sample typical Greek traditional offerings. The old town in Chania is a must visit and we’d also recommend hiring a boat for half a day - we did both self drive and a captained private catamaran which were both awesome.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Dear Christian Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are so happy we were able to help you have a lovely vacation ! Come back and see us again . Kind Regards, Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an incredible way to experience Crete! The villa is amazing and the pictures don’t do it justice, it is so much better in person. Everything was as described. The villa manager was an excellent source of information and helped us book additional services during our stay that made this a once in a lifetime vacation. I will for sure book this villa again. It is close enough to all the things you need but still remote enough to feel like you have a space all to yourself. Thank you and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Dear Sid Thank you so much for your kind comments. The Team works hard to make every stay a wonderful one and we are so happy that you enjoyed yourselves and will return to see us someday !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful villa. Everything was even better than we expected — the villa is spacious, immaculate and equipped with absolutely everything you could possibly need.The infinity pool is simply magnificent, and the views and privacy make the whole place feel truly special. We were a family of three generations, and the villa gave us the perfect setting to spend precious time together and create wonderful memories.The location is also excellent for exploring western Crete. During our stay, we visited Elafonissi, about 1h30 by car, Kissamos, from where we took the boat to visit Balos and Gramvousa, and Falassarna, another spectacular beach about 1h30 away. We also visited Lake Kournas, only about 25 minutes from the villa, and the beautiful village of Vamos.We actually enjoyed Rethymno even more than Chania, and we completely fell in love with Kera Beach, which became our favourite nearby beach.A very special thank you to Robert and Angelina for their kindness, communication and hospitality. We felt very comfortable throughout our stay.We only wish we had booked 15 days instead of 10! We would happily return and highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for a beautiful, peaceful and truly memorable stay in Crete.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Dear Paulina-Cristina - Thank you so much for your kind comments, We are truly delighted that you enjoyed Andromeda and all that Crete has to offer as a destination. Do come back and see us again ! Kind Regards Team Andromeda
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We have just spent a very relaxing week at Villa Andromeda. Yes the villa is off the beaten track, very much so.... however the view is absolutely stunning and well worth it. You will need a car as there are no local shops or amenities. Ants and wasps are a slight problem that need addressing, however this is just a small thing. We really did have a wonderful stay. Any issues were handled immediately by the wonderful housekeeper and it was a lovely touch to have a mid-week clean and change of all linen, etc.On arrival there was groceries to welcome us in. The infinity pool is a superb addition to the view, and we thoroughly enjoyed tracking all the marine and flight activities. We especially enjoyed the Cretan goats with the shepherd on the mountainsides - very authentic!Communication with the host is 2nd to none, and Robert was great at taking on feedback and addressing things.Beautiful home, would definitely recommend. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The view was breathtaking!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you very much for staying with us. Glad you enjoyed your stay !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury villa with gorgeous views

Beautiful property overlooking the bay. The amenities were great, very comfortable rooms and great pool and outdoor space. This location is a bit of a trek from the road but worthwhile once you get there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Yaron thank you very much for your review. The team really enjoyed having you come and stay with us. You are right the road to the villa is a little long but one man's length is another man's privacy we guess !! Thank you and we hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful view

Enjoyed the stay. Lots of interesting things to watch from the house. From ships and boats entering and exiting the harbor, planes arriving and the goats were alway entertaining.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Jan - Thank you for the review and the highlights of what you spotted from our magnificent perch at Villa Andromeda ! Do come back to Crete soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely villa with amazing views

We loved everything abput our stay at vilka Andromeda. The view is gorgeous, all the rooms are well appointed and impeccably designed. Leaving relaxed & recharged and hoping to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Elly It was a pleasure to host you and your family and we are very happy that Andromeda helped you re-charge ! We would be delighted to have you back anytime you like. Thank You!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best wake-up views imagineable

Spectacular views. Spacious villa - super clean. Angelina was super-helpful - was there to meet us in the dead of night when our flights had been delayed - there's a great BBQ - the kitchen's great - you'll enjoy yourselves - but you do need a car!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Thank you very much for your kind words - we appreciate them and hope you will return one day !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and Spectacular. Brand new house.

Great spot with breathtaking view. Villa has all mod cons. Both families very happy. Pool had separate kid's section too for toddlers which was great. Loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful holiday at this great villa. All the facilities really were as good as all the other reviewers have said. The owner was very helpful and responsive pre-trip. The house manager was very friendly, knowledgeable about the house and surrounding area, and ensured our stay went smoothly. We all want to return as soon as possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Daniel Thank you very much for your kind comments. We set out to have a professional approach to our clients and we are glad you had that experience ! Please come back and see us !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly Views

The house is very spacious and clean. It overlooks the ocean and mountains with great sunsets. Pick a suitable car for some clearance for the road leading up to the house and best to arrive during daylight. Nearby villages have great tavernas with short drives. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Dear Bob Thanks for your kind review - its was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come back and stay with us again !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Well equipped villa with amazing panorama views

The owner responds quick at any questions. During the stay property manager Andreas took really good care of us. The Villa is very nice situated, in a private surrounding. The pool area is the best with a lovely infinity pool with panoramic sea views and perfect with a connecting kids pool or relaxing pool during sunsets. We highly recommend this Villa, the owner and the manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Linda Thank you for your feedback - we try hard to look after our guests as we travel a lot ourselves and so we know what good (and bad) service looks like ! We loved having you and your family to stay and hope we contributed to you all having a restful and enjoyable vacation. Do come back and see us someday ! Best Regards Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most spectacular place!

Villa Andromeda was truly amazing - the house and the views could not be beat!! It was the perfect location for our family trip and we hope to return as soon as possible! I can’t express in words how stunning the location is, and the house is built to capitalize on the view and a sense of outdoor living. Angelina and Dimitrious were so helpful, and even met us on the road when our gps failed on our first arrival and we took some wrong turns in the dark of night. Everything about this house was perfect for us and we loved Plaka, Almaryda, and Chania as well. Best vacation ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Dear Kathryn Thank you so much for your kind words about Andromeda - we are all genuinely delighted that you had such a good time and equally proud of the customer service that you received. Many Thanks and see you again in Crete The Andromeda Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely stunning 5 star Villa

We have stayed in properties all around the world and this one is right at the top of the list. From our initial contact with the owner, to seeing the property ourselves first hand and to meeting the very professional and most helpful property manager Andreas, it was an excellent experience in every respect. No corners have been cut whatsoever with the standard of the property or facilities, and even the welcome pack was extensive. The view is amazing as well with the property facing a gorgeous setting sun. It doesn't get any better than this!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Bill Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We are glad you enjoyed your time here and hope to see you again one day. Thank You Robert
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The place to be

We spent 2 lovely weeks in august 2017 in this marvelous villa. The location and the view are amazing. On the top of a rock, 200mt over the sea and the Souda bay in front of you. Best moments during the day: waking up in that place and dreaming during sunset. It is baby friendly and the swimming pool is the place to be. 10 minutes driving from nice beach, shopping, restaurants. The manager of the villa, a very nice and friendly person, took care of us everyday. We are all missing Creta and the villa!! Daniela
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Daniela Thanks for your review : we are very proud of Andromeda and so glad you liked it. We hope to see you again sometime. Regards Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful experience at Villa Andromeda

Villa Andromeda was everything we expected and more. Robert was a wonderful host with quick responses to any questions. Andreas, the property manager, met us at the property and provided us with a quick overview of the property and a few tips to make our stay even more enjoyable. He even checked in with us after a few days stay with warm croissants! The property has amazing views!! A little off the beaten path but exactly what we were looking for.....peace and quiet. Thank you Robert for sharing your property with us....very much appreciated. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Darrell Thank you for your kind comments. We are so happy you had a great time at Andromeda and happy we looked after you well. Come back and see us soon Best Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place for great vacation !

We loved everything about our stay! The view is stunning, the home is lovely, clean and very well equipped with great design. Robert, the owner was very helpful and responsive at any time. Andreas, the house manager was very nice and helpful with recommendations about the house and surrounding area. The welcome pack was extensive, which was very appreciable as we arrived at night, after a long trip! The path to get down to the villa can be intimidating at first but we got used quickly. Close distance to very charming villages (mini market, fishmonger, tourist shops). 40 minutes to Chania, 60 minutes to Rethymno. We already miss the gorgeous setting sun!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Severine Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you will come back and see us again someday. All the best to you and your family Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Villa

This villa by far has been the most amazing villa ive stayed in, the view that you get is eye watering! It sets the mood and its just such a good vibe, you also have absolute privacy. It feels safe. The only very small inconvenience was the road to getting to the villa, but if you go with caution and slow. You can make it to the villa with any car small or big, just be cautious of the rocks. Other than that... i will be coming back with the family next year. Looking foward to it! Special thanks to Angelina and the repair men for the quick response when needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Dear Remy Thank you for your review and kind comments. We were delighted to host you and look forward to seeing you next year when you return ! Team Andromeda
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Best View in the World

We stayed very recently at Villa Adromeda and absolutely loved every minute of it! The views are unparalleled - we have stayed at some amazing places all over the world but I don't think we have ever had a view like this. And the sun sets right in the middle of the whole thing - you can't get much better than that. The villa is like a brand new house with every gadget and feature you would expect in a new build. Andreas, the manager, looked after us superbly, we have never had such service and such a welcome when we have rented. I would recommend this villa to anyone who loves total privacy but not too far away from life! It soothed our souls and regenerated us every time we looked out of the window or walked on to the patio. It was truly magical. Many thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Louise It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I am so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. We tried to create a special place for our family and families like yours and it seems we succeeded ! You were impeccable guests and we hope to see you again sometime and would always recommend you highly to any other owner on this network. Kind Regards Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Stunning Villa

This is a very well equipped, clean villa with absolutely stunning views. Robert - the owner answered our groups emails in a very timely and honest way. Andrea's the property manager was there when we arrived, he is very professional, friendly and helpful with recommendations for restaurants and places to visit. He stressed he was on call 24/7 for us - fortunately we never needed to test this out! He came a couple of times during our stay with warm croissants for breakfast and extra tea bags just to check we were OK and if we had any questions. The final road leading to the Villa is step and curved and the first time we drove down felt like a leap of faith - but our drivers soon became experts in navigating it without problem. We found the local people to be very friendly. A car is essential. We hope to return one day. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Jackie Thank you for your review. We try our very best to look after you ! We do hope you will come back and see us one day. All the best Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab-u-lous

We have been holidaying in this area for 20 years. This villa is by far the best one we have ever stayed in . Its spotless. The view well you cant describe you just have to stare and stare - and take lots of photos!! As other reviews said hire a 4x4 for the road and better you arrive whilst it’s light for the first journey. The villa itself is immaculate, well looked after , well maintained, good air con, good water pressure and hot water for showering, tip top sheets and towels, beds really comfortable slept like logs as its so quiet with the electric blinds down, windows open to the sound of the sea crashing on the rocks below, the mid week clean was immaculate and the staff looking after it cant do enough if you need to sort anything out. As we know the area well it was easy for us to know nothing was very far away even thought it feels isolated it is not. Thats the joy of this villa. Tranquility and awesome views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible veiw

Perfect veiw, lovely home, friendly helpful host. I could go on and on and on. My first trip to Greece and this was a perfect way to start it. I've never had such a beautiful veiw to wake up to every morning, or such a beautiful sunset to watch, to close the day. The villa gives you a feeling of isolation but still within close distance to very charming and fun villages. 1 of the best days we had was lunch in the nearby village of Plaka followed by just strolling the area streets to admire the cute homes. The biggest problem with the home? Not wanting to leave it to explore the area. We did though, 40 minutes to Chania, 60 minutes to Rethymno. Andrea's, the property manager was really cool and helpful. He even had some great suggestions. I can't recommend it enough. Derek
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Derek Thank you for staying with us. We are delighted we were part of such a relaxing and fun vacation and your feedback is much appreciated. Come back and see us again ! Kind Regards Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home away from it all

This home is just as described modern and feels like ship with beautiful views and a pool. It was easy to enjoy evenings outside watching the sunset, swimming, grilling, eating dinner outside. Each bedroom includes a bathroom which was great for our group. Beds were comfortable. The main floor had plenty of space to relax and cook. The pool deck had many loungers and the house provided shade for much of the day. This house was perfect for us, but be realistic about how you spend your days. If you want to head out to explore parts of crete each day, it is 20 mins to the main road. The road in requires slow careful driving as parts are not paved. We rented a toyota yaris and it was fine as long as we watched where we drove. We really enjoyed spending beach time and eating lunch in Almyrida which is about 10 mins from the house. The town of Plaka about 7 mins away had nice village tavernas and grocery stores. The kitchen had nice amenities inc large fridge, dishwasher, coffee pot, kettle, panini press and the host left welcome snacks that we enjoyed. I would happily spend another visit here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comprehensive review - we really appreciate it and look forward to hosting you again !
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