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Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press.

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Living area
Living area
Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Ανώπολη, Κρήτη
  • Place, Watercity Waterpark
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

3 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press.

"Villa Fabrica is located in the traditional village of Anopolis,just 15 minutes from Heraklion airport and 5 minutes from the sandy Kokkini Hani beaches. Is a 100-year-old stone building, originally used as an olive factory, carefully restored into a traditional rustic style two-storey house suitable for 2-6 persons. It is quietly located in the village of Anopolis about 100 m from the village square. In the village one finds several cafenions, tavernas and a minimarket. Further shops, supermarkets,bars, ATM, can be found in Kokkini Hani some 3 km away,with a selection of local beaches. The gate opens into a small yard from where one enters the house. On the ground floor is a spacious and comfortable furnished living room and dining room with wooden ceiling, TV,stone built fireplace, separate WC with washing machine. Next to it is a cosy terrace full of flowerpots and surrounded by a small garden,a BBQ and a stone oven.The perfect place to unwind, after a long day's journey. The open plan fully equipped kitchen with dining room too is separated from the living room by a stone archway. From the living room a spiral staircase leads to the first floor into the bedroom with 2 single beds. A large veranda facing the Dikti Mountains and the Monastery of Agios Ioannis can offer an amazing view over the countryside. Next to it there is a separate bedroom with double bed, a bathroom en suite with bath/WC and 2 balconies. A nice place to relax and take part in village life.It offers the unique combination of peace anong with modern comforts and easy access to city life."

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We accept smokers, to smoke at the veranda.

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 (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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 1039Κ10002973401

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance and Museum of Ancient Greek Technology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Watercity Waterpark. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Ανώπολη, Κρήτη

What's nearby

  • Watercity Waterpark - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Heraklion Port - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 16 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yefsis Main Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arina Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Avra Cafe Snack Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ξερολιθιά & Ελιά - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sarakas - Kallegris grill house pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press. located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watercity Waterpark and Dinosauria Park. Gouves Beach and Marina Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy P.

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

A perfect property for our holiday

This wonderful, historic and spacious former olive press was perfect for our holiday in Crete. It’s a beautiful conversion with tasteful furniture and art on the walls. Beautiful views, too, beyond the nearby monastery. And our host, Manolis, was very kind and helpful, recommending culture and beaches nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

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

Wonderful villa

This place was so nice, just perfect for our 3 week stay. The village was filled with friendly residents who greeted us daily and we came and went and we ate dinner four nights at the Golden Cage which we loved (it was a quick walk). I would highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

a beautiful home in a very tranquil traditional village.

The host was welcoming and helpful beyond expectation, a wonderful place, too short a stay ...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna S.

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

Beautiful traditional home

Lovely old house with beautiful views in a tiny village. Manolis was an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margret S.

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

Gem in a small village near Iraklio

We enjoyed our stay in this wounderfull rustic house very much. Travelling off-season the wood stove made the house comfy as soon as we lit the fire. Also the tavern "Golden Cage" can be recommended for nice atmosphere and delicous Greek food.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille B.

Charming Villa

We had a lovely and peaceful time in Anopoli. We walked down the many trails and enjoyed peaceful evenings together. It was such a nice and relaxing place to be after the hustle and bustle of other parts of our vacation. Thank you for the hospitality and lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joy A.

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

Charming!

This was such a great experience and stay. The property is very special and well maintained. The little village is quaint and unique. Manolis gave our family some wonderful recommendations of activities- all worth following!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I loved this beautifully restored property in a quiet, authentic Greek village away from the crowds. Balcony views across the valley were amazing. The garden area for breakfast was another favourite. Manolis, the owner, was very helpful with the check in process and made recommendations for our time there. He was super responsive whenever I communicated with him, and we were appreciative of his thoughtful gestures such as the fruit platter and wine on arrival. The village has a fabulous restaurant, The Golden Cage, which serves fantastic food. There is no mini market any more in the village. However, it’s approximately a 10 minute drive to the nearest supermarket in the town of Kokkini Hani, which also has a nice and calm sandy beach. If you’re arriving late in the day or in the evening, I suggest you bring your own breakfast supplies with you. A most unique and memorable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene D.

a fabulous village house

A lovely house in the charming traditional cretian village of Anapoli,with fabulous views from the upstairs balconies . The house was well equipped and felt like a home . Manolis was a very kind and helpful man who gave good advice on local tavernas and places to visit. The village is close to shops, beach , and restaurants in Kokkini Hani ,we visited the aquarium in Gournes which was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very large, rustic, beautifully restored building to keep its charm. Large living area, and only once enclosed bedroom. The other bedroom doesn't have a door but is just separated by a curtain. It has 2 bathrooms, and the upstairs one has a tub. The downstairs one has a small shower where the water tends to get the whole room wet. The area is a bit complicated to navigate with a car and even google maps. You have a good chance of going through roads that are very narrow, and almost getting stuck. Once we figured it out after a couple of days though, we were fine. Kokkini Hanni beach is a short driving trip away, which was one of our favorite beaches on our trip. It's also not far to Knossos to see the ruins there. The owner was a very nice gentleman that helped us with any issues we had. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

Excellent villa in a village

This is a lovely and comfortable villa. It is well equipped with beautiful outdoor spaces as well. Evi and Manolis were excellent and caring hosts who were most helpful in all things. The location is in a small village that is very convenient for all sightseeing without any of the touristic rush of people. The only two things I consel are 1. you will need a car and 2. follow Manolis' restaurant recommendations each of which served delicious and interesting food.

8/10 Good

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view from the house was nice. If you’re at the property at the begging of the week the local restaurant is not open and local market has bread only. You have to drive to the city for 15 min to the nearest market. We arrived at the property late Sunday evening a family of 4 with young kids and it was inconvenient not to have anything around for breakfast. Would have been nice the owner to give heads up about to bring snacks ( if needed). The bed mattress was squeaky and uncomfortable. My husband and I had back pain every morning even though both of us in a good physical shape. No nice beaches around the area and not much to visit nature wise. We enjoyed our stay in Chania and visited all around. We were not very impressed with the area of Heraklion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edouard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bel appartement dans un tout petit village de quelques habitants à 20 minutes d'Héraklion. On y accède par une rue très étroite et pittoresque. Il y a des chats partout.L'appartement est rustique et assez beau, la terrasse petite mais agréable (ce n'est pas vraiment un jardin).L'intérieur, avec ses murs en belle pierre, est un peu sombre. Il y a 2 chambres à l'étage, mais une n'a pas de cloison et donne sur l'escalier en spirale (attention aux enfants en bas âge).L'hôte a été très agréable, nous a accueilli avec fruits et vin blanc, et nous a donné des conseils utiles.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jörg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes altes Dorfhaus mit Blick in die Berge und Olivenhaine, sehr ruhig.Leider hat das einzige Restaurant des Dorfes nur am Wochenende geöffnet, so dass man entweder selbst was kochen muss oder noch mal an die Küste oder nähere Umgebung fahren muss…
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow wow, tout était parfait, super propre, cuisine équipé A1, le décor de la maison a couper le souffle, les propriétaires super gentils et accueillants. La maison est parfaite et proche de tout, je la recommande très fortement. Merci pour nos belles vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr netter Vermieter und einwandfreies Objekt. Danke
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Ferienhaus Anopolis

Wir wären 14 Tag mit unseren 2 Kindern und Hunden dort, das Haus war sehr gepflegt und ordentlich man konnte sich super entspannen, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Strände waren mit Auto sehr gut zu erreichen. Die Strände in der Nähe laden zu wundervollen Badetagen ein.Vermieter war super freundlich an dieser Stelle auch nochmal ein Dankeschön an ihn, wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.Efcharisto
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lisa A.

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

Dreamy stay in Anopoli

A beautiful family space, quiet and close to everything we needed. Enjoyed use of the back garden and interior home. The views are breathtaking. Manolis and Evi were very hospitable and responsive. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

Beautiful traditional village home

A more beautiful place could not be found in a small village not far from Heraklion. Filled with comfort, Greek warmth and a lot of thoughtfulness. Plenty of room, lovely patio and balconies off the upstairs bedrooms. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet in a beautiful setting, look no further.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

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

Idyllic country retreat

We had a wonderful 5 days stay. The villa is tucked away in a quiet mountain village but close to beach and Heraklion. Excellent location for Knossos as well. Our host was lovely and very welcoming. And all his restaurant recommendations were excellent. A visit to The Golden Cage a must!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Quiet small village and nice accomodations with several close good restaurants.

We would definitely stay here again. Nice small village close to Heraklion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

samuel c.

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

Gorgeous!!!

What a magical house! The village where it is located is like stepping into the past. It was a great experience for me and my family! The host was so nice and gave us a history of the house and the area. We absolutely loved our stay. The views of the mountains from the upstairs are absolutely beautiful! Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Architectural masterpiece in an ancient mountain village.

Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les S.

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

Quiet village life

Nice rustic experience with all the modern conveniences. The village and everyone in it were super pleasant and welcomed us in with open arms. The house (old olive mill) was very impressive and has many balconies and decks to sit and relax. I recommend if you want to stay out of the hustle of the city have a quiet time then this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Hilltop Hideaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It has a beautiful view of the countryside, way up high on the mountain top and it overlooks a lovely monastery. We loved that it had two bathrooms and two bedrooms. This is a very roomy home. I could have spent a month here enjoying the solitude as we love being in small mountain villages. The owner has thought of everything. We felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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