Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi!
Asteraki Villa is located in the westernmost part of the beautiful island of Crete. Built entirely of local stone, surrounded by nature in a quiet and peaceful area, it has a 12 m private swimming pool and a beautiful garden. The interiors, fully furnished with design furniture, are characterized by a refined and comfortable environment. In the villa you will find all the appliances necessary for total comfort (air conditioning, Smart TV (Netflix and Disney+ included), internet, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, toaster, hairdryer. Regular water service with additional private reserve. Nearby: a small town with typical restaurant, beautiful pebble beaches, easily accessible to dive in fantastic waters in complete tranquility. Villa Asteraki is just a few km from the marvelous beaches of Elafonissi, Balos, Sfinari and Falassarna. Recommended for those in search of the ideal place for a relaxing and pleasant holiday in contact with nature but with all the services and comforts.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 00000096816
About the area
Kissamos
Located in Kissamos, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Chryssoskalitissa Monastery and Phalasarna are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pink Beach and Trachilos Beach. Snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Chryssoskalitissa Monastery - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
Elafonissi Beach - 26 min drive - 22.0 km
Pink Beach - 32 min drive - 22.8 km
Restaurants
Kamares - 23 min drive
Krystalia - 14 min drive
Petroula’s Orange Juice Bar - 11 min drive
Meltemi - 13 min drive
Panorama - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi!?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi! on 5 June 2026 start from AU$455, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Asteraki | Private pool and fantastic sunsets! 15 Km away from Elafonisi! located?
Situated by the ocean, this villa is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Pink Beach and within 20 miles (32 km) of Chryssoskalitissa Monastery and Trachilos Beach. Port of Kissamos and Phalasarna are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay at Villa Asteraki! It’s a beautiful villa and the pool is wonderful. The host, Marina, is very lovely and had some great recommendations. You need a car but there is everything you need in an easy distance. Really close to Elafonisi and other lovely beaches and coves. Thank you!
A beautiful stone house with big pool in calm area. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go again. Marina is a great host who always replied swiftly to our questions.
Anders O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
Dear Anders,
I'm very happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in Villa Asteraki!
Thank you so much for your kind words...
Waiting to meeting you again in the future
Marina
Lovely modern villa, great view of the sea and the sunsets from the fabulous pool, helpful host. Close to Sfinari beach for fabulous fresh seafood and Livadia village for amazing quiet pebble beaches. Perfect place to relax and unwind.
Caroline M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2022
Thank you very much for your review.
We are glad you had a relaxing and quite holidays in West Crete and at Villa Asteraki!
Your feedback and tips will be very useful also for the next customers ;-)
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
2 Aug 2015
Beautiful!
What an amazing location! Claudio made us so welcome and we found the villa to be spotless, comfortable and especially well equipped. It was great to have things such as washing powder and a welcome pack of food provided as it is quite a long way to the shops! The pool is delightful and we had an unforgettable stay.
Sarah C.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for your beautiful review!! It was a pleasure for us to meet you!!!
I spent just a few days and I will come back for sure!
The Villa, sorrounded by nature and with a beautiful sea view, is very clean, comfortable and very well furnished.
I enjoyed fantastic sunsets from the pool.
The owner was very nice to me giving me all the information about the lovely West Crete: beaches, taverna and things to do.
The road to arrive to Villa Asteraki from Kissamos is amazing with great views.
See you next time!
Marco B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Dear Marco,
Thank you very much for your review, every feedback matters to us as it helps us improve our service!
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay in the villa and loved the Western Crete fantastic sunsets and landscapes.
We hope to see you again in Villa Asteraki!
If you want to get away into the mountains of Crete, this is the place. Beautiful villa with pool. Sunsets are just unbelievable. Local tavernas 10-20 minute drive and are fantastic. Check out Gigantes for a special meal. The hosts were responsive, helpful and available. We spent 5 days at the villa and wished we had spent 2-3 more. It’s a magical place. Highly recommended.
George K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the amenities and surroundings. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we're thrilled that our efforts to provide a memorable experience paid off. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming You back soon for another fantastic stay.
Warmest regards and happy travels!
Marina
This is a special spot - far far away from all the cares in the world. Our girls enjoyed the pool to the fullest and all had a peaceful and relaxing time, checking out stars and the sea view. The owner's guidance on most items was super helpful and we went to Taverna Gialites every night - more on that below :) and stocked up on food in Kissamos.
My only concern is that while the remoteness is magical and I loved that it isn't yet overdeveloped as the north coast - it is a spot to book with caution. The last 4 Km from Kampos on the mountain roads is scary (one lane both ways!) and dangerous - only undertake it if you have the right type of car (stickshift) and an experienced driver. Hence we didn't want to venture far or drive at night. Google maps gives very confusing directions and getting to Elafonisi beach took us almost an hour through mountain roads. It will be interesting to see the venue in a few years - striking the right balance of some development and tourist amenities while preserving the pristine beauty for all to enjoy.
Marina a toujours été disponible et très réactive. Son radio guidage via whatsapp nous a permis de rejoindre facilement la villa le premier soir. 😉
La villa est jolie, bien entretenue et décorée avec goût. 😉La piscine miroir à débordement est parfaite.😊. Enfin la localisation de la villa impose de posséder un véhicule mais permet de visiter aisément le Nord Est comme le Sud Est de l'ile et ne pas manquer les incontournables de cette partie de l'ile comme Balos, Elafonissi etc... A réserver sans hésitation ni crainte.😊. Comme il faut tout de même mentionner un axe d'amélioration, alors il faudrait envisager le remplacement des cousins des transats de la piscine........mais les serviettes de bain fournies permettent leur usage et l'optimisation de ces derniers.😉😊
Das Haus ist sehr nett, die Lage gut, der Garten leider ungepflegt, eine Wüste, obwohl eine Bewässerungsanlage vorhanden wäre.
Insgesamt wäre eine Renovierung dringend erforderlich: die Waschmaschine funktioniert schlecht bis gar nicht, die Outdoormöbel sind teilweise kaputt bzw. am Zusammenbrechen, die Auflagen der Liegen zerrissen.
Roswitha S.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Dear Roswitha, Thank you for your review, every feedback matters to us as it helps us
improve our service!
Thank you for sharing your comments on the lawn (or lack thereof), as it gives us the opportunity to tell more about our choice to eliminate the lawn for the benefit of the typical plants of this part of the world (to safeguard the precious water resources and the natural environment), and to transform our external space into a real Mediterranean garden.
We took the decision to offer our customers, who generally choose this
area because they appreciate the wonder of nature and landscape that surrounds us, a natural environment rather than a forced and out of context lawn.
Obviously, this transformation needs a certain period of time for everything to appear luxuriant, but, at the end we believe the customers will really appreciate our choice!
As you saw in the garden there are already several large plants: palm trees, banana trees, sterlizia, oleander, hibiscus, roses, geraniums, rosemary, lantana, aloe vera and bougainvillea, and we have recently
added other Mediterranean plants - lavender, olive tree, zammara and pomelia!
Regarding the washing machine and the sun beds, we inspected the Villa and can confirm everything was fine and working before your arrival.
We are sorry you didn't inform us of this during your stay - every time we talked and during the housekeeping you told us that everything was going well, otherwise we would have been delighted to rectify all
issues!
Once again, thank you for your feedback - we hope you had a good time and hope to see you again in Villa Asteraki!
We had a wonderful two-week stay at Marina's villa near Kampos on the west coast of Crete.
The villa was clean and well-presented with everything you could need inside. Outside it has a lovely garden with a gorgeous, large swimming pool. The views out to sea were amazing with beautiful sunsets but also lovely afternoons with the sun shining over the shimmering, silvery sea.
Inland are the mountains which give the place its remoteness (a car is essential!) and we grew to love the roads, to see the landscape in different lights and, of course, the sheep and goats!
While the large supermarkets are in Kissamos, there are also smaller ones in Platanos and an excellent minimarket in Chrysoskalitissa (take the coast road through Livadia rather than the inland road through the mountains that Google Maps suggest as it's much, much quicker!).
We loved the Gialites taverna in nearby Livadia for its delicious food using local ingredients and loved the food and staff at the Lefteris taverna in Kampos (their raki was the best!!).
Elafonisi beach is beautiful - before the coaches arrive, so get there early. And do try the locally-caught fish at Kochilas taverna on the way. Falasarna beach is wonderful - try the smaller beach at the north end.
A wonderful, memorable stay - and hope to return!
Martin B.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Dear Martin,
Thank you very much for your review, every feedback matters to us as it helps us improve our service and serve as guidance for our future customers!
We loved the way you described the place as you have absolutely caught what makes it so special, as well as describing with great detail its surrounding amenities.
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again in Villa Asteraki!
Insgesamt sehr schönes Objekt, traumhafter Pool aber einige Schattenseiten.
Sehr gut:
Pool
Aussicht
Ruhe
Mittelmäßig:
nächste Taverne etwa 5km
Strände oft schwierig zu erreichen (unbefestigte Straßen) und ohne Infrastruktur
Negativ:
Waschmaschine funktionierte nicht
Kühlschrank funktionierte die ganze Woche nicht (trotz Kommunikation), ab Mitte der Woche konnte der ebenfalls nur begrenzt gut kühlende Kühlschrank des Nebenhauses mit benutzt werden.
Keine Infrastruktur in der Gegend, besonders schwierig ohne Kühlschrank
Kaum Schatten am Pool
Garten ungepflegt
manches recht abgewohnt (Poolmöbel, Beschattung Freisitz)
Michael T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your review and feedback - we are glad to hear you enjoyed our Villa, with its swimming pool and tranquillity of the location!
We are sorry to hear about the issues with the fridge, as you know we bought a new one right away but the delivery was delayed - we thought we'd do our best by giving you the option to use the fridge in the house next door just a few steps from yours.
As for the washing machine, we can confirm it is fully functional - we will now make sure to share operating instructions ahead of time!
As for the taverns and beaches - we shared distance from taverns/beaches along with other information ahead of your arrival,
the Villa is in a tranquil location but we do think the surrounding beaches are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean!
Once again, thank you for your feedback - we hope you had a good time and hope to see you again in Villa Asteraki!
Verified
8/10 Good
Marc J.
25 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful setting, very isolated, but lacking services and comforts.
The property has a beautiful pool and terrace with amazing views over the sea. The room sizes are good and functional.
The "villa" was clean, but a bit run-down, and not well cared-for. Bathrooms are a good size, but shower cabins are too small.
The online listing describes it being "nearby" a small town, but the nearest mini-market is a 25 min drive, the nearest super market is in Kissamoss (45 min away), nearest petrol station 30 min away. You can't get anywhere by walking except for the nearby pebble beach; but that’s a tough walk down the mountain for kids. We spent a lot of time in the car on these patch-work mountain roads.
The lawn would be beautiful, if it were watered. Most of the grass was dead with large sandy patches.
The pool terrace needs some umbrellas: there is absolutely no shade from 11 to sunset; this makes watching the kids in the pool a pain.
Not good for grilling. Two small cheap grills were provided (possibly by a previous guest- though one was unused), but no grilling utensils. We were also warned that grilling when it is windy is not permitted, which it often is up on the mountain. Good advice with all the dead grass on the lawn.
Marc J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Dear Marc,
Thank you for your review, every feedback matters to us as it helps us improve our service.
We would like to clarify a few points you raised, for you as well as our future customers.
We are not sure what you mean by run-down, but the shower cabins are a
standard size of 80cm x 80cm.
In addition to the information reported online, we sent you an email ahead of your arrival (like we always do with all customers) with all the useful information including the distance from taverns, banks, beaches, petrol stations etc,
The closest village is Kampos (4km away), with its 3 taverns and a convenience shop selling groceries and other products.
Elafonisi, with the supermarket you mentioned, is a 15-20 minutes drive - since Villa Asteraki is in a secluded area, unfortunately not all services and amenities will be at a walking distance.
As for the pool area - the Villa does have a 5m long pergola by the pool, however when the sun starts to set (around 3pm in August) one might still have to catch some sun..
Finally, both grills provided belong to us (one being brand new), but it is a recommendation from the local authorities not to light barbecues during windy days - this is also something we share with our
customers beforehand, since the Villa is surrounded by nature and olive trees.
Once again, thank you for your feedback - we hope you had a good time and hope to see you again in Villa Asteraki!
Parfait même si la route depuis kissamos est très compliquée.
Chaïma F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2022
Merci!
Oui... peut-être que la route n'est pas la plus facile, mais quels panoramas et paysages fantastiques peuvent être appréciés en voyageant dans la partie ouest de l'île de Crète... ;-)
Traumhafter Ausblick, grenzenlose Ruhe, natürliche Umgebung, toller Service, bodenständiger Luxus... rundum Perfekt für uns als Paar! Die Fotos geben nicht wieder, was man vorfindet...
Der erste Eindruck war sehr gut. Tolle Lage, sehr gute Ausstattung, sauber, Kühlschrank mit Wasser und Obst gefüllt. Haus, Pool und Aussicht ist wunderbar.
Leider ist das Eine oder Andere in die Jahre gekommen und sollte mal repariert/ersetzt werden (Fenster läßt sich nicht abschliessen, Poolfliesen lösen sich, Poollampen sind locker, Polster auf den Poolliegen tw. zerrissen und fleckig, Duschkopfhalter abgebrochen, Garten war nicht wirklich gepflegt wie auf den Fotos, die Wiese ist vermutlich der Hitze und Wassermangel zum Opfer gefallen) Alles nicht tragisch aber mindern eben das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Gastgeber waren wirklich sehr zuvorkommend, hilfsbereit und nett. Marina hat superschnell auf Anfragen reagiert und ist auch bemüht Dinge die reklamiert wurden (kaputte Waschmaschine und CD Spieler) schnellstmöglich zu reparieren. Haben die Woche mit Pool genossen!
Great location, Clean house/pool, Responsive host. Highly recommended to stay at Villa Askeraki to enjoy the West part of Crete.
However, we noticed that a couple of items needed to be fixed in the house (e.g., shower head, flush, window lock). Also, note that you have to bring your own shampoo and soap.
Clara T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
Dear Clara, thank you so much for your nice review!
I'm happy to hear you and your friends had a great holidays in Villa Asteraki and in West Crete!
Regarding all the items you noticed, I would like to inform you and the next customers that everything has already been fixed and I hope this haven't bothered you too much...
I hope to see you again in the future!
Marina
Nous avons adoré notre séjour de 3 semaines dans la villa Asteraki. La vue sur la mer et sur les oliviers est vraiment magique, l’endroit est très calme, on entend uniquement le merveilleux chant des cigales : un vrai régal !
La villa est très bien entretenue, très propre et très bien décorée/équipée. La propriétaire est adorable et disponible en cas de besoin, idem pour Agapi la housekeeper.
Des supérettes et tavernes de qualité sont accessibles à 10-15 minutes en voiture, les plages de sable à 20 min (5-10 min pour les plages de galets). Nous n’avons vraiment manqué de rien ! C’est un endroit parfait pour une famille qui cherche un lieu de villégiature calme pour se reposer.
Merci pour tout Marina et à très bientôt j’espère !
Natalia K.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
Dear Natalia,
thank you so much for your nice and detailed review!
I'm happy to hear you and your family had a wonderful stay in Villa Asteraki and in West Crete!
I hope to see you again in the future
Marina
Wunderschönes Haus, toll gelegen, herrlicher Ausblick,
sehr nette Vermieterin.
Stefan T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Dear Family
thank you very much for your review!
we are glad that you had a pleasant stay at Villa Asteraki and enjoy your holidays in Crete !
Hope to see you in the future
Marina ⭐️💙
Nicely appointed villa in quiet surroundings.
Owner was fantastic with communication and we were met at the villa for the handover and had local contacts if there were any issues. The view was fantastic and the pool was perfect for relaxing and cooling down in.
We had everything we need to cook when we wanted to and there are some nice local tavernas within 10 to 20min drive away. The villa was fully air-conditioned which added to our comfort.
With the westerly outlook the sunsets were magnificent as it dipped beyond the sea horizon.
You will definitely need your own car as the location is remote and getting to any tourist sites or beaches requires a reasonable drive - 40 min to Elounda beech and 50 mins to Kissamos.
The owner was also flexible with our late arrival time and also allowed us a late check out which we were very greatful for.
Julian D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Julian, it was really a pleasure to host you and your family in Villa Asteraki!
Hope to meet you in the future
Arrivederci
Marina
Alles bestens, sauber, freundlich und komfortabel. Der Pool ist genial, Bäder funktionieren einwandfrei. Einrichtung sehr geschmackvoll. Haben einen BilligGrill in Kissamos gekauft und dort gelassen...die Nächsten freuen sich. 20 Minuten zum Strand von Elafonisi sind schnell zurück gelegt. Wir kommen bestimmt nochmal.
Volkmar S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2020
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung.
Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder zu sehen!
It’s true that the road is vertiginous as you arrive but that helps to keep this destination secret
The cleanest, most tastefully decorated and beautiful house you can imagine! Best swimming pool you can imagine- sheer heaven! Marina is an attentive hostess and Agapi was charming too!
Elizabeth R.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Elizabeth,
it was really a pleasure o welcome you in Villa Asteraki!
Thank you very much for your kind words!
We hope to meet you again
All the best
Marina
Verified
6/10 Okay
Martina H.
17 Oct 2018
Price and performance don't match
The house is really nice, quiet and built on high level. Unfortunately, the service is not. For example the internet worked for only two days and the owner as well as the house-keeper did not do anything about it. The answer was: "It's hard, you know and it should work tomorrow!" Well, it didn't... Twice we did not have any water for quite a while, which is really annoying. On the first day, the electricity failed, a lid for the pan is not available, the coffee-machine is really cheap and terrible. All in all: The place is nice but the service around it has a lot of deficits, which could easily be taken care of. So we will not return to this place. The Keramoti Villas on the other side of the street seem to be in better shape, they are bigger, cost almost the same and have a good view to the sea. At Villa Asteraki you can see the sea only from the pool-area.