Perfect Holiday Getaway

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A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a swimming pool and a coastal town.
A spacious living room with two white sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a TV and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A gravel path leading to a body of water, with olive trees and shrubs on the left.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a view of a pool and sea.
A dining area with a grey cabinet, a table, and four chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Plaka
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Art of Living Glass Factory
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is near the beach. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete.
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Map
Plaka

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 24 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Lake Kournas - 28 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Souvlakerie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Heliostasi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Platanoz Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect Holiday Getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Perfect Holiday Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect Holiday Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Holiday Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Holiday Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Holiday Getaway located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Almyrida Beach and Art of Living Glass Factory. Kera and Koutalas Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic villa in a prime location.Great views from the pool and balconies.Plaka is a lovely village with plenty of tavernas and places to drink.
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent property in a good location for exploring this area , Stunning views and incredible sunsets every night . Minutes from Almyrida .Highly recommend. Communications and check in/out excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far the best property that we stayed in on our tour of Crete. Would definitely stay here again, loved Plaka and enjoyed the boat hire at Almirida.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, central location

Beautiful home, close to several wonderful beaches, restaurants, and a great local town with grocery, bakery, etc. The hosts were wonderful and the sunset from the pool cannot be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic villa in beautiful location

Stunning villa with all you could need for a relaxing holiday. Perfect location for relaxing by pool or exploring local area. Just outside Plaka village which has great restaurants and well stocked supermarkets. We loved this villa and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and views, very comfortable villa with beautiful pool

Three good rooms leading into pool and a choice of terraces depending on time of day. Great views and easy but steep walk into village for food and drinks. Five min drive to sea and loads to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Villa

Perfect for 2 couples. Bright and airy villa.Lovely pools..not too cold…. (But v deep..could only stand on tip toes one end- I’m 5.7”) Check in and check out very easy -were met by Leo the housekeeper who also organised return taxi to airport. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

10 out of 10
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views

Villa is situated a short walk up the hill from the village of Plaka. Unobstructed views of Souda Bay and amazing sunsets. Villa is great value for money with good facilities. Good communications with both owner David and manager Michalis who was quick to respond to our queries.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic villa in an amazing location

From the moment we arrived at the villa we were overwhelmed with the amazing views. We visit Plaka every year however this year we had our 15 month old with us, David the host was exceptional at providing us with all the information we needed. The tavernas in Plaka are great for families and we especially love The Emerald (Elements restaurant) The views from the villa are spectacular, we loved every moment. Many thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property set on a hillside above Plaka village. Immaculately clean, spacious house. Very well appointed except lacking a few kitchen utensils. Sensibly, plenty of plastic 'crockery' as the position of the house made it quite windy. Beautiful pool. Again immaculate but not for younger children, non swimmers. Fabulous location near the village where there are plenty of restaurants with nearby Almeryda another option. Definitely a car is preferable.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2025
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! The elevated position on the sloping hillside means you get to enjoy the panoramic view of Souda Bay and the wonderful sunsets!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa in lovely Plaka

The villa was everything we’d hoped for; clean, modern, well-equipped and well-furnished, with lots of nice artwork. The pool was fab, with a spectacular view from both balconies. The villa was quiet and peaceful, though only a ten minute walk from great tavernas in the village of Plaka, where there were also two mini-markets and a couple of bars. Elpis was our favourite taverna, delicious food with enormous choice and a lively outdoor terrace. Sunset was more traditional, with a fine view. Closer still to the villa was Totem, great for lunch and cocktails and purveyors of fine homemade fig jam. David’s communication with us beforehand was comprehensive and helpful and we followed several of his local recommendations, including lunch in Chania.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing beautiful home in stunning scenery

This is the place to have a proper holiday in wonderful surroundings. It has beautiful views from every angle and the house is high up above Almerida so you get a nice breeze. The sunsets are amazing and the pool is well maintained so if it's a little hot, then it's easy to cool down quickly. The house is well equipped, maintained, and well located. Almerida has a lovely local charm and nearby Plaka has lots of good local eateries at reasonable prices. Kalives is a little further away and is also by the sea. But if you prefer sightseeing to seaside, then there are the historic ports of Chania and Rethymno not too far away. Rethmyno is a vibrant university town buzzing with atmosphere. So all in all, a great place to relax, and to enjoy the outstanding views and have a lovely holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The villa exceeded our expectations. Good communication with David prior to our stay, with some great recommendations. Michalis met us at the Villa on our arrival. He was very informative sent us lots of info about the area things to see, places to eat and where to shoo. We had to use medical care whilst there but Michalis was helpful with where to go. Any issues and he was quick to respond. The pool is brilliant, the views spectacular especially sunset. You need a car but Plaka has a lovely little square of restaurants with very friendly staff. This is a 10 min walk away. Nearby Almyrida and Kalives are a short drive away and great for restaurants, shopping and beaches. We were all sad to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfection

We travelled as 5 adults on a rest and relaxation holiday. We got bliss. The villa is extremely spacious with stunning sea views. We were able to walk to several nearby villages including the coastal village of Almyrida. There were many places to eat although we fell in love with Takis and as it was in Plaka village we returned on several occasions. As we travelled at the end of the season we did not require the air conditioning as we found the villa very light and airy. We hired a car which is definately needed and we found the villa quite easily with the instuctions given. So all I can say is a big thank you to David and family for sharing your home. We will be back
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Jem!

The pictures cannot do the place justice. The villa is immaculately clean and has spectacular views overlooking the bay. Three bedrooms are located downstairs of which the two doubles open out onto a veranda leading to the pool area and a twin with its own little patio. The lounge is open plan and located upstairs with doors opening out onto a balcony with seating for six. This really makes the most of the views, and trust me, you will enjoy many a meal (or beverage) just staring at the sunsets which are out of this world!! A couple of tavernas are located within walking distance and Plaka is just a little further and contains its own lovely restaurants overlooking a lovely sandy beach. The pool area is excellent, with chairs, tables, and sunbeds provided. Overall I cannot recommend this villa enough. We are explorers so never holiday in the same place twice, but on this occasion I know I will be contacting David someday to book his families beautiful villa once again, just so I can stare dumfounded at the colours of those sunsets.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect.......

It's difficult to describe this in any other way! The villa is spacious, beautifully furnished and equipped and was so clean when we arrived that I tried to walk through a closed glass door! Lesson learned, the main balcony overlooks both the pool and the magnificent Souda Bay to the north. We spent many hours just relaxing, eating and drinking and watching the marine 'traffic' heading in and out of port. Turn to the west and you can watch the sun setting over the White Mountains. The villa is conveniently located just outside Plaka. There's a decent small supermarket within easy walking distance (if you don't mind a bit of a climb on the way back), along with numerous good and very welcoming local restaurants. More shops and a sandy beach are only a short drive away. We would recommend hiring a car if you want to get about, although you could easily spend a week simply enjoying the villa, the climate and the immediate surroundings. Chania is lovely. However, heed the warnings! We didn't, and were duly ripped off in buying lunch at a restaurant overlooking the harbour.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect....

It's difficult to describe this in any other way! The villa is spacious, beautifully furnished and equipped and was so clean when we arrived that I tried to walk through a closed glass door! Lesson learned, the main balcony overlooks both the pool and the magnificent Souda Bay to the north. We spent many hours just relaxing, eating and drinking and watching the marine 'traffic' heading in and out of port. Turn to the west and you can watch the sun setting over the White Mountains. The villa is conveniently located just outside Plaka. There's a decent small supermarket within easy walking distance (if you don't mind a bit of a climb on the way back), along with numerous good and very welcoming local restaurants. More shops and a sandy beach are only a short drive away. We would recommend hiring a car if you want to get about, although you could easily spend a week simply enjoying the villa, the climate and the immediate surroundings. Chania is lovely. However, heed the warnings! We didn't, and were duly ripped off in buying lunch at a restaurant overlooking the harbour.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

The photographs do not do justice to this fabulous villa. On arrival, we were blown away by the breath taking view across the pool area and out over the bay. The pool area and pool itself were perfect with plenty of space and beds for soaking up the sun. The covered terrace was a welcome relief from the heat. The inside of the villa certainly didn't disappoint either; modern,perfectly laid out, beautifully maintained and everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. We sat on the top balcony every night watching the amazing sunsets, each one different from the last. Plaka square is the perfect place for an evening out, we ate in Elpis a few times . Food and service brilliant !! Wander a little further and sit in one of the many tavernas in Álmyrida with the sea lapping against your feet. Beach here is lovely too with Crystal clear water. Recommend a snorkelling trip with Georgios, great fun!! Also try paddle boarding if you're feeling energetic. Fabulous food, wonderful people, perfect location, amazing villa, what more can we say !!!!!!! Never been to Crete before but definitely be back...............next year hopefully!!!!! Dealing with David the owner was easy and the support from Richard and Ann who look after the villa was excellent especially when we managed to lock ourselves out !!!! Thank you so much, Shirley Valentine had the right idea !! Antony, Jane, Cari and Meg
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for the positive review Antony and for taking care of the villa. Happy to hear you had a great time. Regards, David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect for our family getaway! Beautiful view, amazing pool, great property- one neighbor, but not too close. Convenient to restaurants, grocery stores and the beach. Leo met us and made check in and out a breeze. Communication from the start was suburb. We are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
War Mega
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alles super, wie zuvor von etlichen Leuten beschrieben

Wir haben einen tollen Urlaub hinter uns gebracht, das Haus ist klasse, Kommunikation mit Eigentümer und vor Ort super. Kleiner Tipp: Da sich die Küche im oberen Stockwerk befindet, haben wir eine zusammenklappbare Kühltasche sowie auffüllbare Kühlakkus mitgenommen, so mussten wir am Pool sitzend nicht immer nach oben laufen, um kalte Getränke zu holen. Ansonsten vielen Dank für diesen wunderbaren Aufenthalt
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sehr schöner Urlaub

Das Haus hatte eine super Lage, mit eigenem Überlauf- Poos und eigenem Parkplatz auf dem Grundstück. Der Blick vom Poolbereich und der Terrasse vom oberem Wohnbereich war Atemberaubend. Sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très agréable villa.😊

Parfaite communication avec David (absent) et Michealis (le gestionnaire). Jolie villa aux équipements parfaits. Localisation parfaite permettant de visiter les incontournables aux alentours. Piscine propre aux multiples skimmers en périphérie. Service 24h sur 24 si besoin assuré par l'intendant résidant a 10mn de la villa. Véhicule obligatoire. A réserver sans crainte ni hésitation. Comme il faut bien donner un axe d'amélioration alors on peut noter qu'un effort devrait être réalisé sur l'entretien et la réparation de diverses choses cassées qui font "tâche" dans cette jolie villa !!😉 (serrure volet cassé ou absente - grille au sol cassée dans une salle de bain - literie moyenne )
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolles Haus mit schönem Pool

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in dem Haus. Für den Empfang und bei Fragen oder Schwierigkeiten stand uns Michalis (Hausverwalter) zur Verfügung. Der Pool ist fantastisch, ebenso die Aussicht vom Balkon auf das Meer. Die Lage war für uns passend, ein paar nette Tavernen fußläufig erreichbar, für alles weitere ist ein Auto unabdingbar. Der Strand ist mit dem Auto in 5-10 Minuten erreicht, zu Fuß aber zu weit. Für uns hatte das Haus alles, was wir für einen perfekten Urlaub gebraucht haben.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023
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