Title: Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34405363&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. Villa in Apokoronas with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. ![Property grounds - Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34405400/34405363/e9c9ed1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34405400/34405363/ad1b43c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34405400/34405363/b6473b6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34405400/34405363/4647b556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34405400/34405363/20db9b95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience peace and tranquility at this downstairs house, set in a quiet neighborhood. With separate access, you can enjoy the independence of having your own private space with one bedroom, living area with dining space and kitchen. Ample parking is available for your car. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 2700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## 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 in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. This is the downstairs house which is completely independent with separate access. It comprises one bedroom, a living area with dining area and kitchen and a wc shower room. The neighborhood is quiet and offers peace and tranquility. There is ample parking for your car. Upon finalizing your booking you will be given detailed information of how to get there. A car is essential as the house is located at the top of a hill with no public transport nearby. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112460000/112458600/112458538/71d71a6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### KS2 Exclusive Luxury Villa with 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, BBQ &Outdoor Dining Asprouliani - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=112458538&PinnedHotelID=112458538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57740000/57733600/57733537/8e954527.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Vangelis Stylos - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=57733537&PinnedHotelID=57733537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66390000/66383100/66383048/60d0f930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dream Villa Violeta, Cretan Gem with SeaViews Bali, Rethymno - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=66383048&PinnedHotelID=66383048&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21975000/21974962/w1079h1080x1y0-adbc389a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stratos Villas Chania with pool and sea view Chania - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very Good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=21974962&PinnedHotelID=21974962&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa, Smoking | 3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120590000/120583700/120583615/25488c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Dimitrios - With Private Pool Rethymno - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=120583615&PinnedHotelID=120583615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104189400/104189303/c210a3da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Karavos View - A unique artists' hideaway Paradise Kalyves - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=104189303&PinnedHotelID=104189303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110810000/110802800/110802729/4e4a8fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Anta With 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathrooms Rethymno - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill - Living/Dining area [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=110802729&PinnedHotelID=110802729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47030000/47025900/47025897/b909b966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Iperion G2-2 Agia Triada Crete Ag. 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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 00000711604 ### 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 Villa Unique Location Beautiful Gardens Mountain sea Views Plaka Villa Unique Location Beautiful Gardens Mountain sea Views Unique Location Beautiful Gardens Mountain sea Views Plaka Villa Unique Location Beautiful Gardens Mountain sea Views Plaka Villa Unique Location Beautiful Gardens Mountain sea Views Unique Location Beautiful Gardens Mountain sea Views Plaka ## About the neighborhood Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Apokoronas travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas.dx6143330) [View more Villas in Apokoronas](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Villas.d6143330-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.44675%2C24.21077&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TRWe80guQszB0IRMcuoUJ6MYd2o=) Plaka ### What's nearby - ![Aerial drone photo of famous Venetian fortified islet of Souda featuring small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Crete island, Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6278302/d4eb882d-de8b-44f5-9ef7-6a0c70b22580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Souda 20 min drive \- 10.4 miles - ![Lake Kournas, the only natural fresh water lake on Crete...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601135/3a0a496c-5f76-4e90-8163-bb16175b7296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Kournas 30 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Almyrida Beach 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Art of Living Glass Factory 5 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Agia Marina Beach 31 min drive \- 21.5 miles ### Getting around - Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - Στου Μπανανα 8 min drive - Souvlakerie 7 min drive - KOHILI 8 min drive - Ψησταριά Μητσος 8 min drive - Platia Café Bar 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. have a pool? ### Is Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa in a unique location with pool, beautiful gardens mountain and sea views. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy B. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had 10 fantastic days , the apartment was perfect, everything you need. George and nanna had thought of everything. Pool was beautiful, very clean and we mostly had it to ourselves. Very quiet location with easy to reach amenities and restaurants . Would highly recommend. ##### Guy B. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful host and location Although we had bad luck with a broken arm at the start of our holiday, George and Nana were the most exceptionally kind and thoughtful hosts. We cannot praise them highly enough, and they really made our stay memorable for good things, and helped us enjoy the rest of our stay in their lovely apartment and garden. ##### Susan G. Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. Sep 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Away from the hustle Excellent service and beautiful scenery ##### John B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee R. Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cretan delight What a fantastic stay. George and Nana our hosts were superb. Outside space is just heavenly in George’s award winning garden. Lovely pool with plenty of outside seating. The accommodation was absolutely spotless and unbelievably well equipped. We would definitely recommend. ##### Lee R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy H. Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our week in Plaka 1-8 October 2024 This was our first week of 4 in Crete and what a start! All our places we stay have a lot to live up to! George and Nana were the perfect hosts and the accommodation was just as we hoped for and wanted. We we out and about everyday enjoying the surrounding area, travelling as far as the south coast and enjoying many walks and beaches. Lots of places to eat out but the apartment kitchen was so well equipped that it was a pleasure to eat in too! Thanks for the homemade raki, the gift and a bottle of bubbly for my 60th birthday next week! A wonderful stay ##### Wendy H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ESTELLE V. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderfull stay in George s house. Evrything was perfect. And also George and Nana s welcome. I will keep in touch for a next time. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/91d463a9-d3c7-471c-b93f-9564e6aad614-1754843867899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/46595584-0be6-4ccb-bcc6-2de1925664ab-1754843868054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a99dd45c-cdba-46f4-9810-96cf59251b60-1754843867954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### ESTELLE V. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah L. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A little slice of heaven away from the crowds. The villa has everything you need and the hosts are very generous with household items meaning we didn’t have to buy any additional extras. The garden is so well kept and is beautiful. There were many days we had the pool to ourselves and it really was peaceful. The sunsets from the roof top are spectacular and makes for great photos. George, his wife and Nana are lovely people and very welcoming. George was able to give us lots of tips on where to eat and visit. Had a couple of evenings chatting away to George which was lovely to hear local history and sharing different cultural information.Beautiful place ![Rooftop view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/97879bd4-549b-4eaf-9f25-18de353c698b-1756237142661.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Rooftop view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/62776ecf-658a-4eac-9028-77cbc769b8bb-1756237143167.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Rooftop view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/aefe855f-a419-40ef-88a5-e6d05cb5fc86-1756237142509.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Rooftop view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9a260240-6739-4d02-ad3e-a632aff668e3-1756237143103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sarah L. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter S. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A house full of warmth We stayed with Nana and George for 10 days. The two are very welcoming hosts who made our stay in their wonderful house an unforgettable experience. The apartment, lovingly furnished, personal, and comfortable, is equipped with everything and more, and invites you to feel at home. The enchantingly landscaped garden, where we enjoyed our meals, is truly special, and the fantastic pool also deserves a special mention. The crowning glory for us was the roof terrace, where we could enjoy a special sunset every evening. We arrived as guests and left as friends. Thank you also for the lovely gifts. Nana and George ##### Peter S. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith W. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr Keith Welling The warm welcome from George and Nana our hosts was the start of a wonderfully ##### Keith W. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim and Helen R. Jun 24, 2015 #### A perfect peaceful tranquil holiday hideaway Helen and I arrived in Crete in untypical Greek weather....we were miserable because of it. But when we arrived at the apartment and were shown around by the owners George and Nana our grey mood changed along with the weather. The apartment was spotlessly clean with every facility we required available. The pool was beautifully clean and water temp varied between 27 and 30c. George is jusitifiably proud of his garden and it was a pleasure to be allowed to enjoy it with him. If you are looking for a peaceful private retreat for two in the sun look no further. We loved it....and intend to return later this year! ##### Tim and Helen R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard V. Sep 28, 2015 #### Struck gold This was our first visit to Crete and we could not have chosen a better location. We felt we had struck gold with this fantastic villa. We were slightly apprenhensive going to a new and unknown destination but our concerns were totally unfounded. The villa is located at the top of a very steep hill in a fantastic location with stunning views of both mountains and Souda bay. The villa has every thing you need for a relaxing and peaceful holiday. This is much, much more than a typical holiday rental, more like home from home. The property is a totally self contained ground floor apartment with every amenity you could require. The owners, George and his wife Nana, live on the upper floor and as such are available to offer advice and guidance about the area and Crete in general. George, who is rightly proud of his award winning garden, is usually available for a friendly and interesting talk, always attentive but never intrusive. Although only 2 kilometers from the centre of the local village of Plaka a car is essential unless you have the ability of a mountain goat. The village offers what we were delighted to discover is typical Creten hospitability. The tavernas offering traditional greek food of excellent quality at a reasonable cost. The nearby resorts of Almyrida and Kalyves both offer excellent beaches with safe bathing. The beach fronted tavernas providing excellent food and hospitatilty. An added bonus, free sun beds and parasols for customers. If you are looking for a ralaxing, peaceful holiday in a superb property, this is the place to choose. A word of caution, if this is your first visit to Crete, take great care when driving. The roads leave a lot to be desired and the standard of driving is at times frightening. ##### Richard V. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronique L. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Logement hyper bien équipé et propre.L'hôte est très attentionné et disponible.À 10 min à pied du centre du village et à 20 min de la plage très agréable. ##### Veronique L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean-François M. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances à Plaka Séjour très agréable avec magnifique piscine et beau jardin. Accueil attentionné et généreux! Seule la climatisation nous a manqué vue les grosses chaleurs... ##### Jean-François M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. May 24, 2018 #### Beautifully located and thoughtfully equipped villa. Lovely garden and superb pool. As one who has two villa holidays a year this was far and away the best ever. Our hosts, George and Nana were so helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We left feeling like members of the family having received so many restaurant tips from George's encyclopedic knowledge of the Cretan gastronomic scene.The villa was ideally situated to explore the wonderful scenery of Western Crete. This may well be the villa that breaks our holiday rule of not going back to the same place! ##### David M. Stayed 14 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolas T. Sep 25, 2016 #### Perfect holidays in Crete ! We loved our stay at George house. Everything was very nice. I recommend ! ##### Nicolas T. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim W. Jul 5, 2016 #### Best holiday in years! We have just arrived home after enjoying one of our best holidays ever! George and Nana were perfect hosts and their lovely home was a perfect choice. The villa is well equipped with just about everything you could need and more. The Plaka, just a 15 minute walk down the hill (25 minutes coming back up!) and has some very good restaurants and Tavernas serving excellent food (good vegetarian options too), all were very friendly and value for money. Further down the hill is the lovely coastal town of Almyrida. This was a real plus for us as it is busy enough to have everything you could want whilst staying quite traditional. Plenty of choices to eat or drink, all good value and either traditional Greek or more simple fayre. Many of the restaurants are right on the beach itself, a wonderful place to eat around early evening. The beach offers the chance for quiet sunbathing or something a little more lively and the gently shelving sands provide a great place to swim. Some water sports (not noisy motorised!) and because of the way way the bay is shaped, we saw plenty of people enjoying paddle boarding and surfing on one side of the bay while others swam in the calmer opposite side. The weather was perfect too while we were there, so all in all we were so pleased we chose the area and George and Nana's villa, highly recommended. ##### Kim W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy S. Jun 25, 2016 #### Lovely idyllic, restful, spacious holiday home Oh, wow, such a beautiful, idyllic, spacious holiday home. Love at first sight! It is located on a hill, with fantastic views to the mountains and surrounding areas Plenty of little thoughtful extras when we arrived, which was a nice surprise and very useful. George and Nana are such lovely people who own the property, they are so helpful, and knowledgeable about the area, restaurants, sandy beaches etc. They live in the upper part of the house, so are usually around if you need anything. George is always up for a chat, if you need one, like me! The pool is exceptional, very clean and well maintained. It is set in the lovely gardens which are very picturesque and a pleasure to relax in. A small supermarket which has everything you need is only a couple of minutes away. The restaurants in Plaka, a three minute drive away, are excellent, There is know need to go any further. Harokopos was very friendly, reasonably priced and excellent food. It is only five minutes to the next village, Almyrida, where there are several restaurants on the waters edge. We had a sharing platter of fish at Thalami, a large portion, cooked very well, and good service. We had a fantastic holiday, one of the best and can't praise it enough! ##### Cathy S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda T. Nov 4, 2015 #### A delightful, comfortable, clean apartment We had a wonderful week here in the bottom half of George and Nana's house. We arrived to find a very warm welcome, an extremely well cared for and equipped apartment, with all sorts of litttle "extras" which make you feel at home immediately, and wanting for nothing. George and Nana are excellent hosts - always friendly, available if needed, but also very discreet. We loved sitting out in the gorgeous peaceful garden. We swam in the immaculate pool, which was still warm enough to enjoy, and we had it to ourselves as the owners of the other 2 houses which share it were away (as we understand they are a lot). We have been to Crete quite a few times before, and love walking in the Apokoronas area (we recommend 2 books of walks in the area by Geoff Needle). Plaka was a superb centre for the area, with good local shops and tavernas, yet very quiet and "away from the madding crowds". Can't wait to return! Linda and John, Chester UK ##### Linda T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### TERESA S. Jun 12, 2015 #### Beautiful, quiet location with lovely views We had a lovely time at this villa. Villa was spacious with lovely pool and outside seating area. Great location for the village and restaurants within walking distance. Beach a short drive away and a lovely pretty area. Really enjoyed the peace and tranquilty of the villa, weather was great too. Had a lovely holiday and we would return. ##### TERESA S. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [Traditional Cretan stone cottage on the semi-rural outskirts of Kefalas, Vamos](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Traditional-Stone-Cottage-For-Couples-Private-Rural-Location-Kefalas-Nr-Vamos.h62974518.Hotel-Information) - [Exclusive Villa with stunning, Sea and White Mountains Views and Internet access](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Exclusive-Villa-With-Stunning.h33592960.Hotel-Information) - [Cretan Sunrise Villa | HEATED Pool](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Cretan-Sunrise-Villa-Heated-Pool.h53810873.Hotel-Information) - [Walking distance to beach and all amenities](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Walking-Distance-To-Beach-And-All-Amenities.h34048574.Hotel-Information) - [Kontis Village](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Kontis-Village.h44105944.Hotel-Information) - [Villa Amelia, 3 bed villa with private pool, lake, mountain and sea views](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Villa-Amelia.h32866794.Hotel-Information) - [Welcome to Alexis Zorba Villa, 400 m from Almyrida beach](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Welcome-To-Alexis-Zorba-Villa.h27336316.Hotel-Information) - [Critamo Cottage](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Critamo-Cottage.h21852430.Hotel-Information) - [Amazing family vacation in a unique villa](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Amazing-Family-Vacation-In-A-Unique-Villa.h19306797.Hotel-Information) - [Aloe Villa Chania Crete Retreat and Relax Villa](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Aloe-Villa-Chania-Crete.h59926404.Hotel-Information) - [Panorama Plus](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Panorama-Plus.h34120337.Hotel-Information) - [Azalea](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Azalea.h15853835.Hotel-Information) - [Near Almyrida ☀️ No Stairs! ☀️ Gated Private Pool For Child Safety ☀️ Free WiFi](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Near-Almyrida-No-Stairs-Gated-Private-Pool-For-Child-Safety-Free-WiFi.h21988083.Hotel-Information) - [Villa with private pool and sea view located between Chania and Rethymnon, Lake Kournas](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Villa-With-Private-Pool-And-Sea-View-Located-Between-Chania-And-Rethymnon.h29871957.Hotel-Information) - [Reina Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Reina-Apartments.h36676291.Hotel-Information) - [Daphne-Morfi Village](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Daphne-Morfi-Village.h19654323.Hotel-Information) - [Villa Aurora, relax and enjoy](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Villa-Aurora.h37139527.Hotel-Information) - [Villa ArGia with private pool & sea view](https://www.expedia.com/Apokoronas-Hotels-Villa-ArGia-With-Private-Pool-Sea-View.h99975664.Hotel-Information) - [Effie Beach Front Apartment. 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