CELESTINE, beach front villa with roof top pool and spectacular views.

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A pool with a clear view of the ocean, a wooden deck, and a lounge area with a chair and a towel.
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A sunlit outdoor seating area with a pool and ocean view.
A poolside area with two wooden tables, one with a champagne bottle and glasses, and another with a plate of food and a drink. A person in a white dress stands by the pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kolymvari, Crete
  • Place, Rapaniana Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gonia Monastery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Orthodox Academy of Crete
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kolymvari

Located in Kolymvari, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanias Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kolymvari, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rapaniana Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gonia Monastery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Platanias Beach - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Platanias Square - 13 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lounge Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freshness - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ioannis Kafenagogeio - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪rosmaris - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does CELESTINE, beach front villa with roof top pool and spectacular views. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is CELESTINE, beach front villa with roof top pool and spectacular views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CELESTINE, beach front villa with roof top pool and spectacular views.?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at CELESTINE, beach front villa with roof top pool and spectacular views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CELESTINE, beach front villa with roof top pool and spectacular views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CELESTINE, beach front villa with roof top pool and spectacular views. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kolymvari villa is within a 15-minute walk of Rapaniana Beach and Gonia Monastery. Tavrontis Beach and Orthodox Academy of Crete are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this beachfront villa on Crete! The location is ideal—right on the beach with stone barriers that keep the water calm, so swimming is always enjoyable, even on windy days. The area is surrounded by charming, local restaurants that are close enough to visit easily but don’t disrupt the peaceful vibe.It’s also a great base for exploring the island, with easy access to hiking trails, historical sites, and everything Crete has to offer. We had an amazing time and can’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2026
Thank you Robert, it was a pleasure hosing you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cristine’s place is absolutely beautiful with stunning views and delicious dining all within walking distance. The beds were super comfy, and Cristine is warm and welcoming. Kolymvari is a small, older town, but we can see the updates happening to this community and truly believe it’s the next up and coming destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was awesome, clean, nice, right on the beach with a fantastic pool deck. Host was super friendly and accessible!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thank you Christine, it was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely clean house

Excellent check in and communication
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Villa and great village near many tavernas

This was a beautiful villa in an amazing location with many tavernas nearby. We were very lucky to have an amazing house manager next door at the adorable souvenir shop. The layout is great for multigenerational families and we truly felt like locals in this adorable quaint village. The house has many luxury feels with a great kitchen and grill to cook your own meals if you'd like. The owner and house manager will treat you like family. I highly recommend and will gladly come back again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Family Vacation Location

The villa was beautiful, clean and in a great location. Christina, the property manager, was a lifesaver! Our grand-baby needed to go to the doctor and she was instrumental in helping us locate one. She was always quick to respond to any questions or needs. The property is located on the beach and within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. I highly recommend Celestine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing visit!!

The property is outstanding! Clean, modern, and comfortable. The property manager Christina was so nice and helpful. She also has a great shop with locally crafts, goods, and her own handmade jewelry. The owner Alexandra was also super helpful with recommendations and activities. The views are incredible and beach is wonderful. The area has everything you need within walking distance shops, grocery, boat rentals, and restaurants. We would love to come back on next trip to Crete!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful house in friendly Kolymvari

Wonderful house for the 4 of us. The location was great. Kolymvari is a quiet fishing village with plenty of friendly restaurants on the waterfront, all serving fresh local foods. We loved the house, the pool, the quiet resting areas, and our access to visiting local sites in western Crete, such as Chania, Balos beach, Falarsana beach and Paleochora in the south. We followed Alexandra’s advice and rented a car for the week which made these many areas accessible. We also took a private tour of pretty Chania to orient ourselves early in the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you Bronwyn, it was a pleasure hosting you!
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8/10 Good

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Excellent

Would definitely go again. Very clean and comfortable. Pool was a joy. Christina, George and Antonia where so welcoming and helpful it made the holiday very enjoyable and relaxed. Rang Christina as we left the airport and all went like clockwork. Village area, supermarkets and restaurants were very welcoming and food was great. Beach was a bit pebbly but managed to swim in the sea most days and found a relaxing cove 5 mins walk up the road. Just past the monastery. Ran out of time to play mini golf but had a nice day visiting Chania and another visiting the botanical gardens. A couple of us went to sumara gourge and took in the views, will save the walk for another day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The best booking we have ever made!

CELESTINE beach villa exceeded our expectations, even the gorgeous photos of the property do not do it full justice. The hosts and staff were fantastic responding to our requests, bookings and changes in plans. We booked one massage and in-residence chef services for one fabulous dinner called the Hellenic Surprise, with authentically cooked Cretan dishes. The villa was impecably clean. The location could not have been better, the back of the villa with the ocean, beach and restaurants, and the front of the villa facing the little village, and within walking distance of all amenities. The villa is large and offers various areas to sit in the sun or the shade and to find a quiet corner to read. The welcome basket was appreciated, and the host arranged to purchase our list of desired food to be at the residence upon arrival. Many, many thanks to Alexandra and her wonderful staff. Αντίο and Ευχαριστώ! We would return to this beautiful location in a flash. Andree LeBlancq
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you all, it was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Beautifull villa

The villa is beautifull and corresponding to the photos. We had a very nice time there, but we felt it was a bit overpriced. Below a list of what we loved: - the swimming pool area and the view. Just have in mind that that the pool is a bit small and shallow for an adult to swim, it is perfect for kids swimming and adults relaxing. - the bluetooth speaker that we could use also at the roof top :-) - the WiFi works everywhere in the house - plenty of cooking equiment and pots to cook - comfortable beds and pillows - very comfortable sitting areas in the interior living room, as well as the balcony and the roof top - beautifull decoration elements - nice beach right outside the villa with options for coffe and restaurants, as well as Supermarket nearby (car needed) Below some things that we believe need improvement: - need a bigger garbage bin or another solution to take care of the garbage. The bin was too small and the closer disposal was 300m away from the house. - at this price, we would like to have more frequent cleaning. - when we arrived there was no hot water, this was fixed few hours after. - there were only 9 forks available, would be nice to have few more for this size of villa. - the A/C was a not easy to control, but at the end this was not a big issue for us, it may be a problem during very hot days. Overall we had a great time, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Dear Panagiota, It was a pleasure hosting you and your lovely family, and friends. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, and have taken notice of your comments about the bin. Unfortunately, we can’t do anything about the position of the municipal disposal bins being 300 meters away. Ref. the hot water, please accept out apologies for it being turned on late, but according to your arrival details we were expecting you later in the day. Regarding the forks, we apologize, we should have checked better and could have provided more if you had let us know as we have plenty more crockery in storage. The A/C is more than adequate even during very hot days, except perhaps during an extreme heatwave which unfortunately occurred during your stay. Kind regards from Almyra and the staff at Celestine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic villa with a perfect location. Even better than the pictures. Steps from the beach and restaurants. The pool and outdoor spaces are amazing. The town has everything you need and is a great base for exploring west side of Crete. The host and her team will make sure your stay is perfect. We enjoyed the in-home chef service and received assistance booking a boat trip. You will not find a better villa in Kolymbari.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Villa ist sehr geschmackvoll und grosszügig eingerichtet! Die Zimmer sind hell und sauber. Auch die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet und hat genügend Geschirr, grosser Kühl-und Tiefkühlschrank, Elektrogrill,...Der Pool auf dem Dach ist perfekt, ebenso die tolle Aussicht! Die Lage der Villa ist super! Das Meer und die Restaurants sind in wenigen Schritten erreichbar. Der Supermarkt, Souvenierläden, ect. sind in wenigen Minuten gut zu Fuss erreichbar.Die Schlüsselübergabe (Abgabe) hat bestens, reibungslos und unkompliziert geklappt. Christina (Hausbetreuerin vor Ort) ist sehr sympathisch, freundlich und hilfsbereit!Wir hatten tolle und erholsame Ferien in der wunderschönen Villa und gerne werden wir wieder einmal kommen!Wir können die Villa sehr weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Thank you Patrick, it was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Super Lage

Alles super, Vermieterin sehr nett, tolles Haus mit schönen Pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Traumurlaub in Kolymvari

Unser Aufenthalt war einfach nur super. Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt und auch Vorort wurde immer gefragt ob alles in Ordnung ist. Vielen Dank das wir das Haus Celestine buchen durften. Die Beschreibung ist sehr zutreffend und es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Thank you Stefan, it was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely villa and Location

We had a lovely holiday at Villa Celestine. The villa was very clean and tidy with a brilliant pool with fantastic views of the beach and sea. Christina and Alexandra were always there when we needed information or help with anything. The location was near the beach and close to many restaurants with good food and friendly staff. The only thing that was missing was mirrors in the bedrooms and maybe it would be safer to have a hand rail on the staircases. We would recommend at stay at this villa.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great experience

The property location is amazing. Just a few meters from great restaurants and the beach. The house was very clean with all amenities for comfort. We enjoyed the rooftop pool and lounge area the most.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very chill holiday

From the first contact I always got quick and help communication from Alexandra. Christina let us into the villa and was also helpful. The villa is lovely and a lot of thought has gone into its construction to be eco friendly. The kitchen is a little small for a large group but with great meals and service at the restaurants close cooking is not super necessary. The village is small and quiet, just what we wanted. Our trip was in April and it was not at all busy and still a bit chilly and windy. The pool didn't stay very warm because of the wind but we still used it. I will certainly visit Crete again and would recommend Villa Celestine
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tolles Haus in bester Lage

Das Haus ist sehr schön, top ausgestattet und befindet sich in einer wunderschönen Lage.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Traum Haus in einer ruhigen Oase

Tolles Haus, tolle Gastgeberin , super Aufenthalt
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantanstic week

Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect in every way

Great location on waterfront of restaurants. Pool is fab and warm. Housekeeper was there for everything with lovely family doing cleaning and pool. Just perfect. Thanks for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Ace

Excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Villa

Easy to book, exactly as described m, perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Une maison de rêve!

Nous avons adoré notre séjour! La maison est top, super propre, très bien aménagée avec tout le confort et le roof top avec la piscine est un vrai bonheur. Le village est très tranquille mais il y a tout ce qu’il faut et notamment plein de tavernes sympas au bord de l’eau. L’accueil et la disponibilité d’Alexandra sont très précieux; elle est disponible dès que vous en avez besoin. Nous avons testé les massages dans la villa; ils étaient formidables. Bref un séjour inoubliable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for coming! All the best, Alexandra.
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