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Elegant House Close To The Beach

Waterfront vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Nestled within a picturesque olive grove, Villa Athena offers a serene escape in Kato Gouves. Enjoy the spacious outdoor area and magnificent garden, full of colors and local flora, or take in the tranquil views of the mountains and sea from your private balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Elegant House Close To The Beach

Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The property consists of a traditional villa, a stone studio, two apartments and two maisonettes. There are two identical maisonettes/houses next to each other, which you can rent together if you like. The size of the maisonette/house is 120 sq.m (1290 , with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colours, fragrances and local flora. The relaxing setting and view of the mountains and the sea, combined with the surrounding olive grove creates a tranquil and comfortable environment. The first floor of the house consists of one bedroom, with two single beds. On the first floor of the residence there is a big living room, dining room and kitchen, together with a bathroom and a fireplace. The living room has a big sofa (which can sleep an extra person if needed), an armchair, chairs and tables. The bathroom of the first floor has a bathtub and a shower. On the first floor, there is also a very big balcony with a marble table and chairs for the family and friends to gather around. The view from the balcony is unique, with view of the sea, the surroundings mountains and the olive groves. On the next floor is the master bedroom with a double bed and its own ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has a jacuzzi bathtub and a shower. The master bedroom has a fireplace and also its own big balcony. The balcony has a table, chairs and a sunbed, in order for the couple or the family to enjoy the magnificent view. All bedrooms have a closet, drawers and a LCD TV. The kitchen on the first floor has an oven, a fridge, a coffee machine and all the necessary amenities of a modern kitchen. There is also a table with four chairs, where you can enjoy your meal. On the same floor, there is a small storage room with a laundry machine. The outdoors of the property is very scenic, with a big well preserved garden, a barbecue facility and a traditional stone-oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colourful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

- Guests are requested to take the trash to the bins on the main road, since there are no garbage bins outside the property\n- Guests are requested to close the A/C's once they leave the house\n- Guests are requested to make reasonable use of towels and linens

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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 not indicated whether 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 1048250

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 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

Elegant House Beach Kato Gouves
Elegant House The Gouves
Elegant House Close To The Beach Gouves
Elegant House Close To The Beach Private vacation home Gouves
Elegant House Close To The Beach Private vacation home
Elegant House The Hersonissos
Elegant House Close To The Beach Hersonissos
Elegant House Close To The Beach Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Kato Gouves, Crete

What's nearby

  • Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Port of Hersonissos - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Malia Beach - 18 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crazy Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Filema Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Limanaki - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant House Close To The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant House Close To The Beach?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Elegant House Close To The Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant House Close To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos, Dinosauria Park and Marina Beach. Gouves Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Elegant House Close To The Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Georgios P.

We could not ask for more...

Warm welcome from host, including lots of delicious fruits. Very clean and attractive home with stunning gardens. The beach is only 10 minutes away by foot. Conveniently situated for visiting Heraklion region.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denis G., Kiev, Ukraine

Just perfect

This is an immaculate property located in the midst of the olive grove, close to the beach. The location is perfect - close to the airport and touristic areas of Heraklion, yet it is very secluded. It is a 10 min walk to the beach through the nature preserve. There is a small authentic taverna on the beach - you absolutely must try the homemade meatballs there! They also provide sunbeds and umbrellas. There are a few apartments on the property, all belonging to the same family. The grounds are very well tended and very beautiful. My kids (14, 7 and 3) loved it. The apartment has been only recently built to the highest standard. You get all the amenities you would expect. It is our 10th year of vacationing in Greece and this is one of the nicest properties we have been to. The owner, George, is a sweet heart. The location is very convenient for exploring Crete by car. We went to the south coast, the Amari mountain range, Chania, and Agios Nikolaus - all within a 2 hour drive.