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☀️Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida-350m from Sea⛱️ Car not necessary❗️Free Samaria Gorge

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6210 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

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

☀️Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida-350m from Sea⛱️ Car not necessary❗️Free Samaria Gorge

☀️ V.I.P. Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida is located on the Sea ⛱️ only 350 meters from the beach ☀️

Renting a car is not necessary❗️
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We would like to spoil you so that you have a wonderful & active & relaxing holiday on Crete, in Almyrida, in your beautiful Private Villa.

Especially in these times it is good that everything is private only for you.
You can make your "own rules" in our Villa, no rules, the best.

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💙 Villa Iannis 💙 You will want to stay Forever 💙

☀️ ☀️ VILLA IANNIS ☀️ ☀️

More Privacy!
More Space!
More Safe!
Better for you and the whole Family!
The Best for Holidays!

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If you dream of an ultimate island experience in Crete, look no further as this beautiful property:

- Villa Iannis (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Max. 6) Private large swimming pool.

For families who want to spend a holiday with 6 people, Villa Iannis is the perfect place in Almyrida.

Forget the early morning race to claim a lounger by the pool! Enjoy having your own large swimming pool, the BBQ and all the features that you enjoy this summer.

Located in the pleasant seaside town of Almyrida, staying in one of our beautiful properties, you will enjoy the Cretan lifestyle at its best. The smile of the locals and their warm sight are known for the typical Cretan hospitality that welcomes you to make Villa Iannis a happy holiday Villa for you.

It is placed in an olive grove next to our V. I.P. Villa Iannis is only a five minute walk from the beautiful sandy beach with blue flag and the center of the village called Almyrida, where you will find a variety of small family businesses that will meet your daily needs. From small taverns, ornate coffee shops, small grocery stores, local butchers, hairdressing salons, bowling, water sports and other activities, this small seaside village is ideal for anyone who wants to experience the Cretan lifestyle.

The village of Almyrida is known as your home away from home and this is exactly what our team "Almyrida Villas" has to offer!

We want the best vacation for you forever!

 "Almyrida Villas" your Villa Iannis, also has the beautiful Villa Varvara, Apartment Stella has a touch of the Greek island structure, spacious covered living areas, large outdoor gardens with a private swimming pool that is ideal for every family with young children or friends trying to enjoy a nice holiday.

When entering villas you will find a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a bedroom with two single beds and a toilet. On the second floor you will find two more bedrooms, a large suite and a bedroom with a further four guests and a shared bathroom.

All rooms in Villas are air-conditioned and fully equipped with Smart Internet TV, free wifi, washing machine, bed linen, towels, amenities. Heated water is available via solar and electrical energy.

The outdoor area is very spacious, including an in-ground swimming pool, outdoor furniture, an outdoor BBQ facility and everything that makes your stay in our villas perfect. One can explore and relax around the mature gardens with many and fruit trees.

The grounds of this villa are perfect for celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, special parties and weddings. The Villa Almyrida team is there to support your requests and offer you a relaxing holiday in Crete.

Our extra services on request:
❗️Free Samaria Gorge ❗️
Personal Luxury Travel Concierge Services
Online travel advisor
Property briefing and supervision of the stay
Executive Real Estate Services
V.I.P. transfers
Personal transfers
V.I.P. nightlife
Car rental
Valet & Cleaning Service
Private hair styling and haircuts
Exclusive catering
Personal events
24-hour Service Help Line

Property manager

Almyrida Villas Team

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2260 sq ft (210 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 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 1057534

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Almyrida, Crete

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 11 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Koutalas Beach - 13 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thalami - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does ☀️Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida-350m from Sea⛱️ Car not necessary❗️Free Samaria Gorge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is ☀️Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida-350m from Sea⛱️ Car not necessary❗️Free Samaria Gorge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀️Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida-350m from Sea⛱️ Car not necessary❗️Free Samaria Gorge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida-350m from Sea⛱️ Car not necessary❗️Free Samaria Gorge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ☀️Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida-350m from Sea⛱️ Car not necessary❗️Free Samaria Gorge located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

☀️Villa Iannis ❤️ Almyrida-350m from Sea⛱️ Car not necessary❗️Free Samaria Gorge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Iannis
Lovely villa. Disappointed with pool - liner dirty in places. Downstairs bathroom stinky. No towel or linen change and expected to take rubbish to the village for disposal. All not what I would expect from a villa holiday. Also no bin liners supplied. Next doors tree removed while we were sunbathing around the pool causing multiple mosquito bites to everyone. WiFi shocking
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCEPTIONAL HOLIDAY LOCATION AND VILLA
The villa is in a perfect location and a hire car is not necessary. A ten minute walk to a safe sandy beach lined with many local tavernas. The villa has its own pool and barbeque area with exceptional views to the mountains in the distance. Well appointed accessories including beach towels and a weekly change of bedding etc. A local taxi service is readily available for those who wish to visit further afield. Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful location. David.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa close to beach, supermarket and tavernas
We had a lovely week in this very clean, well - equipped villa that is really well located in easy and safe walking distance to local tavernas, the beach and supermarkets/ bakeries. Arrival instructions were really clear and on arrival we had a lovely Welcome hamper from Jan and the team which was much appreciated. The villa is spotlessly clean and really well-equipped and comfortable. The air conditioning was very effective and needed during the August heat. My only slight issue was the layout of the villa which meant that we couldn’t see the pool from inside the villa which made it slightly less connected than it could have been. The living area is on the first floor, with the main bedroom on the ground floor and the twin bedroom downstairs. This was a slightly unusual layout that would possibly not suit younger children. It is also worth knowing that the pool is all one depth which is effectively shallow end. This was not a problem for us as it made playing catch with a ball really easy … but beware of diving in. Overall, we had a great week. We met Jan the just a couple of times and he couldn’t have been more helpful. We felt he really cared that we were having a good time. We also hired a boat from Antonis boats in Almyrida which was brand new, very reasonable and great fund…. Thanks for a lovely holiday on Crete !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family holiday
The villa is amazing. Plenty of space and super clean. Everything is there that you would need for a home from home experience including all towels (beach ones too), even washing tabs and dishwasher tabs. We went with our children 13 and 11- who loved the villa. The pool is a great size and plenty of seating/table options and umbrellas outside too. Outdoor shower was great. The welcome basket was lovely and helpful. The area is beautiful. 5 mins walk to the beach and all the restaurants. There are a few bakeries and shops too for food. The taxi firm is brilliant. You can book face to face or by text. We used them for the airport transfers and a day trip to Chania (which we fully recommend). You do not need a car if you do not plan to go away from Almyrida each day. The beach is wonderful, sandy at one end and pebbles down the other. The water is calm and shallow and eating directly by the sea at one of the many restaurants was lovely. The bakery on the front is super friendly and food was great. Communication with the hosts was fab. Jan and the team will send updates including taxi information and recommendations to eat etc. Whenever we messaged we had responses quickly. We loved it here and we are already wanting to rebook.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa
The Villa is in a great location, walking distance to the beaches and restaurants/bars etc. The pool is lovely and the Villa has all the amenities you require for a relaxing holiday. The communication from Jan, Dimitra and Kaiti at the Almyrida Villas team was excellent throughout, everything was made easy. Would return tomorrow.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creating Adventure
We arrived very late after a delayed flight and it was easy to find the keys and enter this delightful property. The waiting gift of food and wine was so much appreciated. The pool was lovely especially with all the bougainvilleas flowering. Almyrida beach and restaurants were a perfect distance away from the villa - not too near the hubbub of shops, hotels and restaurants but not so far for an easy stroll into the village. We didn’t meet the hosts, Jan & Dimitri, but via emails they were very helpful with many suggestions on places to visit, taxis and car hire. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at a this wonderful villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
We had the most amazing holiday in Almyrida. Villa Iannis was beautiful and the restaurants served great food. We particularly liked Psaros and Francois. The villa was spotless, the pool was bigger than we anticipated and Jan was so kind, helpful and just very lovely. We will be back! The only issue for us was the layout. You can’t see the pool from the villa and there were a lot of steps but our children are 11 and 14 so it was fine for us. Thank you Jan, Dimitra and the Almyrida team ❤️😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nina m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect villa
We had a wonderful few days in Villa Iannis. It was just as described, clean and well decorated. It was a short walk to the beach and restaurants. We loved every moment here and will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Villa
We've just returned from a lovely holiday staying at Villa Iannis. I can not recommend it highly enough. Its situated 5 minutes flat walk from the main town with its beautiful sandy beach and restuarants. The supermarket and bakery are at the end of the road as is the bus stop which will take you to Chania ( well worth a visit). If you have limited mobility you may struggle with the steps as the entrance level contains the bedroom and bathroom with further steps down to the second bedroom or steps up to the living room kitchen and dinning area. The villa is clean, well equipped and beautifully decorated. The pool is large with lots of seating and sunbathing areas. We loved the visits from the local sheep which graze right next to the villa. The welcome basket was a lovely gesture...we even got PG tips! The taxi office is also on the main street and after some help from Jan..Mary was waiting to pick us up from Chania airport and she also sorted our return. It cost €45 per trip. Most of the restuarants do takeaway so on a rainy night we treated ourselves and took advantage of the smart TV with Netflix. I think they've thought of everything! Thank you!! We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

nick k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Property is great, clean, tidy, stylish and welcoming. Easy walk to the beach with its restaurants and shops. Jan and the team were all great and I wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awwww, we're back home again!
We have just returned from the most amazing holiday ever! It's difficult to know where to start. The Villa Iannis is just perfection. I was dubious when told that it was just a 5 minute gentle stroll to the beautiful seaside village of Almyrida, but this description couldn't have been more accurate. The selection of restaurants was brilliant, all selling fresh, tasty meals at more than reasonable prices and the service was second to none. We particularly recommend Francoise for lunch. Ice cold water and delicious fresh bread was places on the table when we arrived and the little bottle of Raki and selection of fresh fruits or small desserts after was most welcome. The villa itself couldn't have been better. The air conditioning was amazing, especially in the bedrooms, which enabled us all to have a great nights sleep. It was spotlessly clean and the pool was a little piece of paradise for lazing next to and enjoying a refreshing swim, or just floating about on the pool toys. The city of Chania is an air-conditioned bus ride away and the selection of shops and harbour there are wonderful. We have only just got home and we miss it already. Highly recommended. .
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Week
We booked Villa Iannis for a week as our first holiday abroad in 3 years and following the death of my partner, post teen exams, Covid and everything else. The pressure was high but I can honestly say we couldn’t fault Villa Iannis. The team looking after the villa, Kaiti and the other lovely lady (who organised the butcher delivery for me) were amazing and so friendly. The villa was spotless and really tastefully done, with aircon, WiFi and Netflix (important for teen girls). The pool area is incredible, we felt so spoilt. The other big bonus is that I often search so hard to find a villa with pool close to restaurants, shops and beach and often they aren’t as close as described. However Villa Iannis literally is a short amble on flat ground. A car would be nice to get around and see other places and also the supermarkets don’t stock fresh meat or fish so you have to go to the next village. However the Villa Iannis team straight away sorted out a delivery for us and everything else (plus restaurants) was very easy to come by in the village. My very picky teenage daughters said they absolutely couldn’t find a negative with Villa Iannis. Thank you so much to Jan and Dimitra and Kaiti and the team for a wonderful holiday. I left my favourite jumper but I will get it next time! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay! Perfect Location
We had an amazing stay at Villa Iannis. The location was perfect and walking distance to the village for anything we needed. The air conditioning worked great, which was important as it was above 90 each day. I would definitely recommend this villa, and if a large group was visiting, could get the villa next door also. Would stay again. One thing, there were some ants on the counter in the kitchen and outside, but we purchased some Raid and that took care of it. Also recommend bug spray when out by the pool. Overall amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Well after originally booking for June 2020, thanks to COVID we eventually managed to go in 2022 and we are so glad we decided to hang on. Villa Iannis, what can we say, beautiful villa in the most beautiful setting, just a short walk from village, shops and beach, you really don’t need a car. The villa itself is extremely well equipped, they have thought of everything. The pool is a very good size and well maintained. If you want a peaceful and relaxing stay you won’t be disappointed. We had the pleasure of meeting the hosts, Jan and Dimitra, and their team while we were there and you couldn’t wish to meet nicer people, they are so kind and accommodating. We couldn’t have wished for a better holiday and it was well worth the long wait. Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality Jan and Dimitra you are wonderful. Linda and Steve
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie R., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness
THE BEST
It was so difficult to decide where to stay for our honeymoon; luckily we made the right choice with Villa iannis! The villa is situated just a short walk from the beautiful beach and restaurants and shops, but is far enough away to feel peaceful and rural. It has beautiful olive groves surrounding, and views of the white mountains. Also the walk to town is flat which was a pleasant change as usually when I stay in Crete everything is on a hill and I suffer with arthritis so this was great for me! As soon as you get to the private large gate you get a feeling of luxury - there is so much space for cars. The courtyard is tiled. There is a beautiful olive tree at the front which is lit by a green light in the evening it’s very picturesque, in fact the whole villa has pretty lights around it in the evening which creates a pleasant ambience especially for a late night drink by the pool which is also lit in the night. AMAZING HOSTS! They even made the villa especially lovely with decorations for our honeymoon which was beautiful. Jan was very helpful and brought me a weighing scales that I requested as I have been on a weight loss journey and wanted to make sure all the lovely Greek food was not making me backtrack! The pool was wonderful. It is suitable for children. There were plenty of loungers, chairs and tables around the pool, and a brick barbecue which we didn’t get to use unfortunately. There was some charcoal and lights left for use. A special feature was the shower in the olive tree! The WiFi was pretty good and we were able to watch films on Netflix. The kitchen was fully equipped we had everything we needed. Kaiti the lady that manages the house was so kind enough to stock the fridge with Mythos and Water prior to our arrival as per our request. The plastic plates were particularly useful for taking outside. There are two lovely balconies, one off the bedroom and one from the living room. We had breakfast here which was really nice. The bathtubs are extra spacious. There is also a huge power shower in the back of the bathroom. Bath towels (and pool towels) are provided. The bed was super comfortable. There are plug sockets either side of the bed, which really is a must. The decor of the house was beautiful. You can really see that the owners have thought about everything. We were particularly happy for the thoughtful welcome basket which got us started here. We started calling Villa Iannis “home”. See you next year
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa in Almyrida
We had a great 1 week break at Villa Iannis. We will stay longer next time. Every thing you could want with in 5 minutes walking distance. Nice welcome basket Little niggles were Influx of rain water through front door during down pour Poor WiFi/ internet connection Lack of Guest handbook (useful information) Like having to put key fob in electricity consumer unit. Best restaurants to visit, etc. And one point that always annoys me is the lack of a grain of salt or pepper (a personal gripe) But overall a great palace to stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa
We enjoyed a 12 night stay in this lovely villa. The owner has really thought about what people want when they go on holiday, it was spotless, beautifully furnished and had everything that you need. The lay out is a little quirky and it may not suit the elderly or really young because of the stairs, but it was perfect for us, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. The pool was a great size and well looked after, the villa was regularly serviced with clean towels and bedding. We even had the pleasure of meeting Jan the owner, what a really nice, genuine guy. It was also well positioned, quiet but only a 5 minute walk to Almyrida centre. All in all we had a fantastic time and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. Thanks Jan, we hope to see you again in the not to distant future. Peter, Sandra, Dan and Melissa.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Paul D., Shipley, West Yorkshire.

It's the little things.........
Whilst the resort can't be faulted, lovely beach area and lots of great places to eat, the welcome pack was also a nice touch, the villa (in our opinion) would benefit from a few tweaks here and there, as I say in my review title, it's the little things. On our arrival for example, we did not know (because we were not informed) that the key fob needed to be inserted into a fitting on the wall, to activate the lights on the landing. The villa is well presented but there are stairs up to the kitchen/dining/living room and down to the basement, which are spiral, and with no handrails, this is not ideal, if, like our party, you have people who suffer with bad knees and hips. We have stayed in lots of villas over many years and we found it a little odd, that there wasn't an information pack containing details of local services such as chemist, English speaking Doctor etc, again, it's the little things. There is a barbecue area outside but given how far away the kitchen is from it and that there wasn't any outside refrigeration or utensils (most villas cater for this, plastic plates etc) it was a bit impractical in our opinion. The general lay out of the villa was impractical to be honest, given that the kitchen is at the top of the property, a few trays and cool boxes would be a good idea, there wasn't even a chopping board. I hope this review is a help and not a hindrance to potential guests and that the owner is able to view it as "constructive criticism" and perhaps tweak a few things. All in all the villa is nice and the views and pool area are lovely but not ideal for our particular party of, people of a certain age!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Keith C.

Lovely place - will surely be worth five stars soon
We very much enjoyed our stay in Almyrida and in Villa Iannis. The villa is newly renovated, clean, good beds and very nicely decorated. Location is great, close to beach, tavernas and bakery (get the croissants from the croissant place NOT the bakery or Francoise's patisserie!). A lovely garden with real highlights like the shower in the olive tree or fresh herbs in plant pots. The local service in the form of Rick is fast and responsive and very helpful. The owner too responds quickly, which we needed when we had no info pack and a pool pump running dry! A hint here - in the information provided by mail include an emergency number and all is well. We did experience some issues such as rainwater coming in under the door and non-watertight basement windows (there was a LOT of rain but still). Also, things kept going out of service like electricity and finally the water in the garden. Pool is leaking, if no fresh water is added via the hosepipe the water level drains. No problem with the hosepipe per se - but it makes the water rather cold. As I said,house is fairly new I'm sure this can and will be addressed. Our biggest issue was something the owner can't fix - the architecture. It is a tick annoying that the living room kitchen is on the top floor and one has to run up and down the steps (and down the front steps if one wants to get into the garden) all the time. Plus, be careful - outside steps are very slippery when wet. Otherwise, Almyrida is beautiful, a true little gem, the tavernas by the sea side (we very much liked Elia and Thyme even if it is a tick more expensive. Or try O Lagos which is not on the sea but with a lovely atmosphere and a truly personable host). For shopping (we did a lot of self catering) we found the Slavenitis supermarket in Souda better than the SYNKA in Kalives (we had a car). There is a fish shop on the way down from national road, we only found it on last day. An enjoyable holiday, a beautiful island - even if the weather was a real beast (hint - google medicane Sorbas)
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

corinne r.

Very nice stay in an extremely well located house at 200 m from the village and the swimming
Very nice stay in an extremely well located house at 200 m from the village and the swimming

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Thank you so much for an amazing holiday.
Everything was brand new in the Villa and very nicely decorated, beautiful. The Villa is ideally situated, quiet location and only a few minutes walk to beach and tavernas. The maintenance and cleanliness is worthy of a five star rating along. We woke in the mornings to great views from top floor balcony over to the mountains.. The welcome pack in the Villa with local product was delicious. Almyrida is a small village with excellent bars and tavernas along the beach. We did not rent a car was necessary, The bus services are very good and run often from Alymrida to the resort of Chania also there is plenty of excursions on offer around Almyrida. The area is great for couples and families and the Villa is very lovely in a beautiful location. The weather was great and had a wonderful experience from arriving to leaving and we would certainly recommend the villa to family and friends and look forward to going back ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan R.

Villa Iannis - Lovely villa, fabulous location.
Really enjoyed our stay. Well equipped villa, nicely furnished, very clean and lovely pool. Friendly pool man and cleaners who kept everything sparkling. Great location - a five minute walk to the beach and into Almyrida where there are lots of bars and restaurants. If there was one little niggle it was that the villa had no access or balcony pool-side but it wasn’t a big deal for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Villa Yannis - thoroughly recommended
Really lovely villa - beautifully furnished and equipped. Great pool and lovely to be 5 minutes walk from a great beach, corner shop etc. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon O., Derby,United Kingdom

Outstanding property in a fabulous location with excellent facilities and furnishings throughout!
We stayed here for two weeks and had one of the most relaxing, wonderful holidays. The villa was absolutely beautiful with high quality furnishings and fittings throughout the property. A large welcome pack was much appreciated as we arrived later than planned ! The location could not be better with a short walk to beach and restaurant and a good variety of supermarkets and bakeries etc. The villa has superb space outdoors with a good sized pool and eating areas with a huge BBQ! The outdoor shower in the olive tree was a fantastic bonus and well used! Almyridia has a very relaxing feel and is not too commercialised and eating out was very reasonable with choices for all budgets. The villa was spotless and staff changed towels every 3 days and also cleaned to a high standard. It was good to have local English speaking staff on call if needed and we also met Jan, the owner who was extremely friendly! We loved everything about the villa, it’s location and Crete and will definitely be returning next year! A brilliant holiday which has fully recharged the batteries. Thanks for a wonderful stay! Simon and Bev.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018