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Villa Nikos

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 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 Nikos

Built on the hillside below the village of Megala Chorafia, guests at Villa Nikos can look forward to relaxing in the company of wonderful views encompassing the whole of Souda Bay, with the wider sea beyond, an ever changing nautical scene. Across the bay, the Akrotiri Peninsular forms a perfect backdrop.
This well thought out Villa, with all accommodation on one level, has been designed to make holiday living as uncomplicated as it should be. With a colour palette chosen to harmonize with the land/seascape, the interior is pared back yet comfortable and practical. Step through the sliding doors onto the terrace and the eye-catching infinity pool, surrounded by quality sun beds, awaits. Bonus for those who love to social media as the Starlink satellite provides fast wifi service.


Location Megala Chorafia
Just 10 mins walk up the hill or maybe a little longer, (it’s fairly steep so sigar, sigar - slowly slowly in Greek) is the village of Megala Chorafia, catering well for the holiday maker, there’s a well stocked mini market and three tavernas. If you prefer to drive, you follow the one way road downhill then back up again but walk or drive it’s a short and easy return journey.
Although the village has everything you need, Villa Nikos is very well placed to explore the island further, being just a couple of minutes drive from the North Coast Road. The quiet beach at Kiani is an easy 3 mins drive, the buzzing little resort of Kalives 5 mins and Chania Venetian Harbour front is less than 30 mins away.
For a change of scene and some excellent freshly caught fish - head for Souda, just 10 mins away and very popular with the locals.

Outside Villa Nikos
Sea View Infinity Swimming pool - 7m x 3.5m with depths 1.10m - 1.40m max.
Sea View Sun terrace - Six Sun beds, wooden table and chairs and rattan sofa with table. Tempered glass on one side of the terrace.
Pergola - when shade is needed.
BBQ - built in.

Inside Villa Nikos
All accommodation on one level
Open plan living area
Kitchen - Breakfast bench with stools, 2 ring induction hob, eye-level electric oven, microwave, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules), double sink with window overlooking pool with sea views. Door to rear terrace & pool area.
Dining Area - Wooden table and chairs for six. Large sliding windows (with screen)
Sitting area - HD Smart TV (limited channels/news only) with cable and DVD player. Two easy chairs with large picture window. Air con unit.

Sea View Double bedroom - 1 double bed, bedside lamps, fitted wardrobes and dressing table with mirror. French doors to pool terrace. Air Con Unit.
Twin bedroom - 2 single beds (can be pushed together with no gap), bedside lamps, fitted wardrobes and dressing table with mirror. French doors (with screens) to balcony with table and chairs. Air Con Unit.
Sea View Twin bedroom - 2 single beds (can be pushed together with no gap), bedside lamps, fitted wardrobes and dressing table with mirror. French doors to (with screen) to sea view with table and chairs. Air Con Unit.
Shower room 1 - Tiled shower with walk in rain forest shower, hand basin, WC and washing machine.
Shower room 2 - Tiled shower with walk in rain forest shower, hand basin, WC.

Housekeeping
Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.
For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.
For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.
Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.

Parking - There is private parking with a remote controlled gate.

Property manager

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
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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 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 and a first aid kit
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 1144416

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

Property is also known as

327942

About the neighborhood

Map
Aptera, Megala Chorafia, Crete

What's nearby

  • Ancient City of Aptera - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kiani Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Port of Souda - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Marathi Beach - 32 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Argonaut - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Espressaki - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Όνειρο - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nine - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Nikos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Nikos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Nikos?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Nikos located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Souda Bay and Ancient City of Aptera. Port of Souda and Kalami Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Villa Nikos Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Villa Nikos
Loved the villa, super clean and amazing service. A beautiful place to stay and the views are stunning.
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10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Beautiful Villa, great service
The villa was even more beautiful than the pictures. Super clean. Everything you want provided for. The host was very organised and responded to any enquiries we have immediately. We will definitely be back :) Maybe just add a short guide on using the air con units and what to do if they dont switch on etc :) (i.e open and close the windows again etc). But otherwise everything else was perfect
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Most memorable for the stunning and un-interrupted views across Souda Bay.
The villa was well equipped, and very comfortable, lovely pool. It should be made clear to guests that the noise from the main coastal road and the secondary road adjacent to the villa is relentless and extremely intrusive.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Beautiful villa and pool with fantastic views
Everything
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10/10 Excellent

Serge

Great Villa in a good location
Perfect villa and location for visiting Crete. Freelance villas were professional from start to finish. All the info prior to arrival was very helpful and we referred to the manual many times during our 12 day stay. We really enjoyed the fact that we could walk up to the restaurants in the village - our favorite being the Taverna Aptera. It would be helpful if there was a map of the island plus pen and paper. I was chilly at night so a light blanket in the cupboard. You could add Kanakis Olive Mill (local traditional products) to the manual .
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10/10 Excellent

Will

Fisher Family Stay May 2022
You will not be disappointed! We arrived at night so couldn’t see much. However when we woke up in the morning, what a surprise. The views are simply breathtaking. The pictures don’t do it justice. The villa itself is perfectly put together and extremely comfortable. We are a family of 6 +1 baby and had plenty of space. The surrounding area is lovely and you're central to all the local towns etc. We would recommend a visit to Old Town Chania, Wine tasting in the hills at Dourakis winery and a meal at the local Taverna "The Aptera" We ate in quite a lot, so the only thing I would say is a few more utensils. Sharper kitchen knife, serving spoons. Everything else was perfect!

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Excellent villa
The location of this villa is good. Walking distance to Aptera which has a basic mini market, taverna, kafenion and restaurant. The views across Souda Bay are stunning and offer interest with ships and submarines using the port regularly. You can see planes landing and taking off in the distance but there is no noise from the airport. However, as the villa overlooks the main E75 highway, there is the constant sound of traffic but you soon learn to tune this out. Villa Nikos is extremely well laid out and both the living room furniture and the beds are comfortable. It is cleaned twice a week by a delightful lady and the pool guys are unobtrusive and thorough. The owner was very helpful and fixed a problem we had immediately. Our favourite supermarket was the EKAABENITHE in Souda, laid out on two floors with a car park opposite but there is also a SYN.KA further up the street. We visited Chania several times, as it was so near, the Botanical Gardens, Ancient Aptera, Elafonisi Beach, Lake Kournas (go early before the crowds descend) the Springs of Argyroupolis (which are full of restaurants and not a lot else), Rethymno and also caught the ferry from Chora Sfakion to Loutro. So there is plenty to do! I would definitely recommend a stay at Villa Nikos and would like to thank everyone who helped to make our holiday in Crete so special.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Beautiful view
Amazing views, quiet location, great walking distance restaurants. Would recommend some guidelines for guests to not encourage cats on property. We had one who was extremely aggressive wanting to come into the house and bit my daughter, who was in no way encouraging it. Another we found sleeping on the outdoor sofa in the mornings.
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Fabulous villa with great views and local tavernas
The villa was immaculate and well equipped with 3 tavernas and a local shop a short walk up the hill, so convenient. Lots to see in Suda Bay when lounging in the pool or patio. So relaxing.
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10/10 Excellent

Bill Lees

Well-appointed villa with superb views of Souda Bay
All accommodation on one level, very, very comfortable. Great swimming pool, but should have been bigger.

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa
The property was exactly as presented on their ad. The residence was clean and had everything a family required.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Excellence
Keys
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10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

Relaxed vacation in Villa Nikos
he villa is situated slightly below Aptera with a wonderful view of Souda Bay and the Akrotiri peninsula. The villa has a very nice infinity pool, a large barbeque and several seating areas around the house. The villa is well equipped. We slept very well in the comfortable beds. the cleanliness in the villa was very good. We can really recommend the villa for a nice vacation. Special praise also goes to the entire team of freelance villas for the always friendly support and helpful recommendations. Due to the location of the villa, it is very sunny and you only have shade under the sun protection on the house from late morning.