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Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment

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Exterior
Sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6184 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment

The great enjoyment can begin! Sitting on the terrace, in the morning sun with a cup of coffee. Or would you prefer the cool shade to start your day? It's all possible in and around Villa Helios, located between Xirosterni and Vamos, in the NorthWest of Crete.
The quiet and space in your garden makes another fantastic day. Take a dip in your spacious swimming pool or relax on one of the many terraces.
It is a 45-minute drive from Chania airport. Heraklion airport is approximately 100 minutes by car.
Almyrida beach is approximately 10 minutes by car with its many taverns and bars.

Property manager

Patrick Prinsen

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances 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: 1981 sq ft (184 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Pool is not fenced
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 1144107

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Xirosterni, Crete, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lake Kournas - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 22 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 26 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 31 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 6 mi (10 km) of Almyrida Beach and Art of Living Glass Factory. Kera and Koutalas Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Helios
Superb!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Villa in great location
We are frequent visitors to Crete and always choose to stay in a villa. This property was perfect for us. Quality fixtures and furnishings, roomy and comfortable. The villa was super clean, and during our 10 day stay the cleaning crew came by to change sheets and towels and spruce the place up. The welcome pack on arrival was a lovely and appreciated touch. All in all a great place to stay and would happily revisit this villa.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verhoeven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house & experience
We had a very nice stay in Villa Helois. Would love to come back one day. Easy contact with Patrick and Stathis, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pernille B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and location
Everything is perfekt. 😀 A very lovely house, pool and location in a quiet area. A beautiful view of the sea. Good quality and very clean. Nice welcome and information. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Villa
A well-appointed villa in a very quiet location with tavernas and small shops a few minutes away - a couple that can easily be walked to, others a short drive. Great views with the sea in one direction (even if some distance away!) and the dramatic White Mountains the other. We had a couple of minor problems (caused by external influences) which were resolved incredibly quickly by the manager, Stathis We can't praise him highly enough for his service. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family holiday
We had a fantastic 2 week holiday in Villa Helios. The villa was perfect in every way. The detail of the villa has been thoroughly thought through to make it a home from home. The location was superb. Such a beautiful, peaceful location but within walking distance to a few tavernas. Either along the track to Litsarda, or in Xirosterni. We also found a couple of truly excellent restaurants nearby in Almyrida and Vamos. We particularly loved Ombros Gialos for a swim and snorkel, the closest cove to the villa ( only 15 min drive ). Stathis was extremely kind and helpful and the welcome food and drink parcel was very much appreciated. We also had a top recommendation from Patrick for a fabulous restaurant in Chania. All- in-all a perfect holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances
Nous avons passée une très belle semaine , les lieux étaient magnifique, les responsable disponible, un ménage de la maison au milieu de notre semaine à grandement été apprécié. Nous recommandons sans hésitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Ferienhaus mit toller Ausstattung
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in der Villa Helios sehr genossen! Die Namen der 2 Villen (Helios & Apokoronas) sind ein wenig verwirrend...Die Anreise vom Flughafen Chania war mit Mietwagen problemlos, der Caretaker Stahtis war schon da und zu dem gab es auch noch ein sehr gut durchdachtes Willkommenspaket mit Brot, Wasser, Marmelade, Käse, Magarine, Tee, Kaffee, Wein, Bier etc. Das Haus liegt auf einem sehr großzūgigen Grundstück, sehr ruhig und man hat einen tollen Blick auf die eindrucksvollen Berge als auch auf das Meer vor der Halbinsel vor Chania. Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und auch hochwertig ausgestattet inkl. der Bettwäsche & Handtücher. Auch in der Küche hat uns nix gefehlt. Das Dorf Vamos ist nicht weit weg (ca. 5 Min mit dem Auto) - ansonsten waren wir zum Abendessen in Georgiopolis (ca. 18 min) oder aber auch in Chania & Rethinon ( > 35 min). In Villa hat jedes der 3 Schlafzimmer entweder eine Terasse oder eine Dachterasse, so dass hier jeder auch mal ein ruhiges Plätzchen für sich finden ksnn - falls gewünscht. Das Haus als auch die Aussenanlagen waren sehr schön sauber - wir haben uns sofort sehr wohl gefühlt. Am meisten haben wir die entspannten Stunden morgens und abends dort genossen. Man hört quasi keinen Verkehr - nur das stetige leise Bimmeln der benachbarten Schafe und das war sehr authentisch und entspannend. Wir danken Patrick & Team für den tollen Aufenthalt und können die Villa zu 100% weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valentin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay !
Everything was perfect (the location of the house, the garden, the pool, the facilities)... I would definitely recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful 2 week stay at Villa Helios
We had the pleasure of a delightful 2 week stay at Villa Helios, albeit in somewhat strange covid19 times. When we arrived late evening at the villa, Patrick was on hand to welcome us and make ensure we had everything we need. He had also very kindly left us a welcome pack with essential supplies, beer and wine! it also included enough for breakfast and even lunch on our first day. The villa had everything we need and more for our 2 weeks, it was spotless on our arrival and included additional cleaning products. The villa is in a quiet, rural location with easy access to local shops and restaurants although wider travel really requires a car. Much of our time was spent enjoying the pool and views at villa Helios but we also ventured out to local beaches and restaurants. A visit to the old venetian harbour at Chania is a must do trip and is only 45 minutes away. I would also like to thank Patrick and his team for how quickly and effectively they resolved the aircon issue which we had on arrival. Thanks again to Patrick for being the perfect host and would highly recommend a stay at Villa Helios.