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Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Villa Alkyoni is a stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. Its unique architectural style is combined with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holiday. The villa features 300 m2 of living space on a 1000 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for two vehicles, garden and pool. The villa can accommodate up to 10 guests. It offers a stunning view of the White Mountains. The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away.

Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa. Beach towels are provided. The pools operate from March 1 to October 30. Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa.

Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.

Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.

Long term renting: The villa is available for long term renting at reduced rates during the off season (November to end of March). Please send us your request.

Further comments about the area:

The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Synagogue, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.

The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:

3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge

Property manager

Christos Skalkos

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1042Κ10003146201

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Alkyoni Luxury Stone Built Villa Maid Service Sleeps 10
Alkyoni Luxury Stone Built Maid Service Sleeps 10 Gavalochori
Alkyoni Luxury Stone Built Villa Maid Service Sleeps 10
Alkyoni Apokoron Luxury Villa Private Pool Sleeps 10
Alkyoni Luxury Villa With Large Private Pool Great Views
Alkyoni Luxury Villa with Large Private Pool stunning views

About the neighborhood

Map
Gavalochori, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 18 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Port of Souda - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 31 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 3 mi (5 km) of Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tendai M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip 2024
The stay was very good. The villa was clean, we were provided some drinks and fruits. It’s a bit out in the village with some narrow winding roads. We were a group of 10 and were given kids single foldable beds which when we spoke to the Christos the manager and Mrs Frosso the manage to replace with proper single bare. The pool was very good and spent some time in there. We had a chef cook breakfast for us and BBQ for one night which allowed us to enjoy the villa and go around places. The villa is out in the village and you need a car to drive up and down. Overal the experience was great and would do another girls trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house is exactly as pictured. Very big with lots of room for our group of 7 adults. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Loved this property. The views, pool and overall house were pretty fantastic. We drove in at night and it was a bit tricky to find, but when we awoke it was so beautiful we completely forgot about the drive up. Best to approach in the daylight. It was clean and spacious and we all would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cookieDC

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Villa
Such an amazing villa! There were two families in our group, and there was just so much space for us to share. All the bedrooms were large and well appointed - the kitchen too. The living space was very large and comfy. But it’s the outside and pool area that’s the real ‘wow’! We spent so much time by (and in!) the huge, beautiful pool - it was just amazing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great week at Christos’ villa. Great comms and everthing was as described. 2 fantastic en-suite double and 2 twin rooms. Pool is huge, good temperature and large enough for a proper swim. Pool / beach towels were provided. The housekeeper, Mrs Frosso is a star and brought us any of the staples we needed such as washing machine powder, cleaning materials and she kept us well stocked with Nespresso coffee capsules. Nothing was too much trouble. Christos arranged for some supplies of water, milk, beer, wine and fruit for our arrival. It’s 400m walk downhill to the village where there’s a great bakery, village store and 2 lovely tavernas. Just a short walk uphill back to the villa. In summary very highly recommend for a great stay in Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen S., Huntersville

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base location to explore Crete
This villa is nestled into the mountain village of Gavalochori. Beautiful, serene landscape and views. No human sounds, just nature. Only 7 min. drive from beach town Almyrida with nice restaurants, bakery and small shops. The villa offers great space with 4 bed rooms, We were only 4. The pool was the winner, lots of hang out places, in sun and shade. Perfect place and value for the money. The host was very responsive before and during our stay. We loved our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay in amazing position
Would highly recommend. Spacious property with everything you could need. Amazing views and a short stroll down into the village with traditional restaurants, shop and bakery for fresh bread every day. Perfect holiday

8/10 Good

andrea b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in a lovely village
Very nice villa with a great location in Gavalochori! The pool area is fantastic accessed by stairs from the house and the pool is large. The view from the terrass is stunning and the living area, kitchen and master bedrooms is very spacious. Froso the house keeper is lovely and will help you with everything you need. We were 8 adults and 4 children staying in the house and it was very comfortable. The villa is stunning but we felt it’s missing a few final touches. There wasn’t enough glass ware for all of us for example and we would also have liked to have more shade on the terrasses and by the pool. The house has so much potential and with a bit more attention to details it would have been 10/10. However, we had a fantastic holiday and can really recommend it to anyone who wants a comfortable and beautiful house in a pretty village.

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

Great villa, huge for six of us!
Lovely property in village with great restaurants and shops. Ideal base and very relaxing. Just a shame pool not heated as too cold for more than a brief splash!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

Gorgeous homes with amazing views. Fun local flavor close to everything. A wonderful adventure! We w
Amazing architecture. Lots of baby stuff everywhere, but we made due. Pools were awesome! Loved the area. Fosio is wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adeline V.

Absolutely perfect!
We ve had a perfect stay in this beautiful house. Large bedrooms, well equiped kitchen and the huge living room and nice terrace have a wonderful view to the white mountains. The pool is large and well maintained and behind (one terrace below) is even a nice garden where our kids loved to play. We were with 3 young children (5,4 and2) and it was very easy to close the stairs to the swimming pool with a chair, so our youngsters could not enter the pool unguided. That felt very safe. Mrs Frosso came by every day to maintain the house. She is really Nice, speaks English and knows a lot of the environment. The house is situated in a litlle village with a bakery, a few little supermarkets and Some Nice restaurants. It is a little but charming and friendly village. Nearby in Almyrida is a Nice beach (safe for little Children). I really can recommend this beautiful house!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

A wonderful , relaxing week!
The villa was spacious , clean , and in a wonderful location , up a steep hill but overlooking the village with the mountains in the distance , a treat waking up every morning to the ever changing view. Each room had a balcony , and there was a big dining table outside with steps down to a large pool . We had a friendly cleaner who came in daily which was a bonus and was there to give advice if needed. The village was very quaint with a folk museum and a couple of supermarkets plus a bakery selling pastries which seemed to be open all the time! We ate out at two excellent tavernas - not a lot of meat available in the supermarkets for home catering. The beach was three kilometres down a very winding mountain road ; plenty of restaurants on the water front and a sandy beach with safe bathing round the bay. We hired a taxi and spent a day in Chania which was much busier than we remembered from years ago , but worth a visit and lots of restaurants round the pretty harbour to choose from. The owner ,Christos was easily contactable and helpful and we had no problems while we were there. A great holiday!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mathew C.

Perfect place to unwind with a group of friends and family!
The house is as beautiful as in the photos. We were a group of three families with several children and never felt crowded. The place is clean and well maintained. Mrs. Froso comes by daily and is helpful. The kitchen is fairly well stocked with tablewear and glasswear. The location is nice, can walk down the hill to the village for charming tavernas. It takes about 10-15 minutes to the nearest beach by car. I had hoped to walk to the beaches but the route is not ideal for walking ( no trails and the roads are narrow, winding, and busy). The outdoor area of the house is amazing, great views of the mountains from the veranda. Lovely to sit out in the morning or evening and have breakfast/dinner or watch the kids enjoy the pool. The village is small but charming with friendly and helpful locals ( try the apple pastries from the bakery). Definitely hike the Samaria gorge- was the highlight of our trip. We also enjoyed Olive oil tasting at the traditional mill- Biolea, seeing nearby ruins, and the beaches, especially Falasarna. We had a great time in Alkyoni and would definitely recommend the house. Thanks for a wonderful week in Crete!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Costa T.

Superb
Have stayed in these villas already 3 times, and wish i had an excuse to go back more often! Each time was with a group of friends from around the world - and the consistent reactions have been totally positive. Great big spaces, amazing views, nice pools, a perfect set-up for a family or group holiday. The little village of Gavalohori is also a gem, a really special place. Christos is a responsive manager, who is on top of every request - and the on-the-spot care of Frosso is perfect. Highly recommend any of these villas - for any reason ;)

10/10 Excellent

Kai S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Urlaub
Die Villa überzeugt im Aussenbereich auf der ganzen Linie. Im Innenbereich ist nicht alles so perfekt, wie die Bilder glauben lassen. Aber es ist absolut in Ordnung. Die Ausstattung ist sehr gut. Vor allem aber ist es ein perfekter Service, der hier geboten wird. Vom Waschmittel über Spülmaschinentabs bis hin zum Kaffee und dem Gas für den Grill wird alles in kürzester Zeit aufgefüllt. Reinigung und Handtücher kann man jederzeit verlangen. Wirklich aussergewöhnlich. In der Umgebung (5 Minuten zu Fuss) befindet sich eine sehr schöne Taverne mit sehr gutem Essen. Die Organisation von der Buchung bis zur Abgabe am Schluss ist absolut perfekt. Auch ist im Kühlschrank ein gutes Startpaket an Getränken. Schön, wenn man in der Nacht ankommt und es gibt etwas zum Trinken. Die Unterkunft ist wirklich empfehlenswert. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kreta Paradise
eine wunderbare Unterkunft mit einem fantastischen Blick. Das Haus bietet alles, was einen gelungenen Urlaub ausmacht. Toller Pool mit einem atemberaubenden Ausblick in die Berge. Das Dorf sehr süß und beschaulich mit allem, was man braucht. Besonders hervorzuheben ist der sehr schnelle Kontakt und die sehr gute Versorgung durch das housekeeping vor Ort. Alle Fragen wurden umgehend beantwortet. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klaus E.

Liked: Cleanliness
September 2019 Großartig
Die Villa entspricht genau der Beschreibung und wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt. Die Räume sind sehr großzügig vor allem die 2 Hauptschlafzimmer. Der Pool ist mit seinen 12x6 Metern eine Wucht. Frau Froso die Verwalterin war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Alles in allem eine schöne Location um den Westteil der Insel zu erkunden und jederzeit zu empfehlen Klaus

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt sommarvecka
Huset och bemötandet var över all förväntan. Precis lika härligt som på bilderna! Den lokala lilla orten bjuder på härlig atmosvär, grym restaurang och bageri.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Gavalohori, Crète
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette magnifique maison. Endroit très calme, vue splendide. La proximité du joli village de Gavalohori est un plus. Ménage tous les jours, changement de linge tous les 2 jours : top ! Nous aurions apprécié un peu plus de vaisselle pour cuisiner ainsi que couverts et assiettes. Attention, porte du lave vaisselle cassée...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019