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Villa Pindarakis - level walk to beach and tavernas, two pools, mountain views

Villa in Apokoronas with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
Dining
Property grounds
Experience the serene atmosphere of this three-bedroom villa, nestled within walking distance to Almyrida's sandy beach and tavernas. The upstairs front bedroom offers panoramic views of the White Mountains from its wrap-around balcony, while two shared pools and a lovely olive grove await outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Villa Pindarakis - level walk to beach and tavernas, two pools, mountain views

This spacious three bedroomed villa with many terraces and balconies is located within 10 minutes level walk of the sandy beach, tavernas and little supermarkets of Almyrida. The upstairs front bedroom leads out onto a wrap around balcony with panoramic views of the “White Mountains”.

There is easy access to two immaculately kept shared pools set in attractively planted communal areas and the villa faces out over a lovely olive grove.

Plenty of private outdoor dining and relaxing space with two terraces and two balconies. Inside, fully air-conditioned and elegantly furnished with wireless internet in all rooms. The villa is also well-equipped with cooking, dining and clothes washing facilities.

Off-road parking for a single car plus plenty of space for more on the no through road outside the villa.

English speaking owners, always happy to answer queries and provide local information.

Bed linen, house towels, electricity and internet are included.

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Almyrida is located on the north-western coast of Crete and is about 30 kilometres from Chania airport. Car hire and airport transfers are available from the airport. Alternatively, there is a regular airport bus service into Chania and from there out to Almyrida.

Almyrida is a small seaside resort situated in a sheltered bay with several sandy beaches with Blue Flag status, perfect for swimming. The village has a good selection of family-friendly tavernas along the beach front, some with seating on the beach, perfect for a relaxed meal. There are several little supermarkets, a pharmacy, souvenir shops and a couple of bakers.

For the active, there is a scuba diving and snorkelling company based in the village and, in the summer, canoes and windsurfing boards are available for hire on the beach front. There are many beautiful walks in the countryside around Almyrida.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Except in outdoor areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Beach towels

5 mins to beach and amenities.

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 1 review
5 mins to beach and amenities.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Please limit your use of the pools to 09.00 to 20.00. Also, after 23.00, please respect the peace and quiet of the neighbours.
Please keep the pool areas tidy, returning sun chairs to the villa when you are not using them.
On departure day, please leave the villa tidy and take any rubbish to the waste/recycling centre down at the beach front.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pools have shallow sections. Easy walk to beach.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Except in outdoor 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
This property accepts cash
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 no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 1042Κ92003265501

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Almyrida, Almyrida Region

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kalyves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Koutalas Beach - 10 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Port of Souda - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Marathi Beach - 39 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platia Café Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Souvlakerie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Στου Μπανανα - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Pindarakis - level walk to beach and tavernas, two pools, mountain views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Pindarakis - level walk to beach and tavernas, two pools, mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Pindarakis - level walk to beach and tavernas, two pools, mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Pindarakis - level walk to beach and tavernas, two pools, mountain views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Pindarakis - level walk to beach and tavernas, two pools, mountain views located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Almyrida Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kera and Kalyves Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Villa Pindarakis - level walk to beach and tavernas, two pools, mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect villa for our group.Excellent location and facilities.

Great villa in fabulous location only 10 min flat walk to centre of Almyrida. Very quite in the evenings even though so close to the centre. Plenty of space for six adults.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic villa in a beautiful place

Just outstanding, highly recommended both villa and location. Almyrida is a lovely resort in a beautiful setting and we absolutely loved our stay. The host is fantastic from booking to very detailed pre-holiday information and were easily contactable during our stay. They also arranged for shopping to be done for our arrival. The villa is as described, the bedrooms are all great sizes and the balconies and terraces are superb. It’s a fairly small complex of very nice villas, very quiet day and night with the 2 pools great for cooling off. Walking distance to the resort centre, beach front. Would love to go back one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fiona

Lovely property everything you need Short walk to the sea and village Good restaurants Easy contact and quick replies from the owners No one in the pools Would recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice villa in lovely seaside resort

Excellent and helpful communication with the owner before and during our stay. Nice, spacious villa less than 10 minutes walk to local shops and the fabulous beach and tavernas of Almyrida. Two lovely pools just behind the property, shared with neighbouring villas but rarely busy. Bedrooms were all good sizes and the aircon worked well throughout the property. Spacious lounge/kitchen/dining room with two large comfy sofas. We found the screen was too small for the size of the room and the sound quality was poor so we struggled to watch the DVDs provided (and ones we had brought with us). The WiFi signal was weak so we weren't able to stream any movies with the firestick we'd brought. The downstairs bathroom was rather quirky (walk through shower to access cramped sink and toilet area) so we let the kids share the nicer upstairs one. These were minor issues and overall we had a lovely time in Almyrida.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Volker H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Urlaub mit Freunden

Leider gab es zu wenig Informationen auf ihrer Webseite zu dem Haus. Wir waren 6 Personen im Alter von 65 bis 79 Jahren. Für uns war es sehr mühsam die erforderlichen Einkäufe ohne Auto zu tätigen da der Supermarkt zu weit entfernt war. Unserer Meinung nach müssen Sie angeben, dass ein Auto erforderlich ist. Dazu kommt noch, dass man jeglichen Müll zu einer weit entfernten Abgabestelle transportieren musste. Wir sind der Meinung, dass das Haus nicht für 6 Personen ausgestattet ist.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Holiday in Crete

We had a fabulous time at Pindarakis. We cannot recommend this villa and the access it provides you to beautiful Almyrida and wider Crete. The villa is clean and has everything that you and your family need for a beach holiday. It is set back from the town, only a short 5 minute walk away, so very quiet at night. The kitchen is well kitted out for all you need for self catering. The air conditioning was reliable. The guide books were very helpful as we explored the island. The complex was quiet and well cared for. The pools were excellent, clean and cool. Great for new or confident swimmers. Almyrida is a lovely village, very welcoming with everything you need for your stay. The supermarket is well stocked with all you need. You can get slightly cheaper and wider range of food in Kalyves, the next town over. We had a car but you could easily get by without using the great local buses and tours that you can book in the village. We loved the villa and are so grateful for our two magical weeks there. Thank you very much for having us!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place

The house have been a true gem for the five of us. We have enjoyed breakfast on the front porch and dinner in the shadow in the back. The children have used the pool every day and have had so much fun. Thanks ever so much for letting us stay in you fabulous house!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turn right for sand, left for rocks

Great villa! Brilliant air con Pools are fabulous Very close to the beach: Turn right for sand and restaurants, left for rocks and waves.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Ferienhaus für die Familie mit Pools und toller Lage

Das Ferienhaus hat alles an Ausstattung, was man für den Familien Urlaub braucht (inkl. Air conditioning). Haus ist großzügig und geräumig und voll ausgestattet (Platz für Koffer, ausreichend Schrank Platz mit Kleiderbügeln usw.), absolut sauber. 2 Balkone und 2 Terrassen boten immer die Möglichkeit bei Hitze im Schatten zu sein. Die zwei Pools haben die Kinder reichlich genutzt, die Fuß weg Entfernung zum Strand war ebenfalls perfekt. Ruhige Lage in einer Wohnstrasse in Fußweg Entfernung zu zahlreichen Restaurants, Supermarkt usw. Wir haben die Zeit hier sehr genossen und uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Kontakt zur Vermieterin sehr, sehr nett und freundlich. Finella ist sehr hilfsbereit und kümmert sich um alle Anfragen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous trip

Our family of five have all had a brilliant time here. The villa was perfect, right next to the pool. The kids obviously loved being in the pool all day every day it seemed. Almyrida itself is a great little resort with lots of excellent restaurants - and the villa is a gentle 5 minute stroll from them and the beach. Finella, the owner, was great to deal with and she couldn't have been more accommodating or helpful. I highly recommend staying here, and we may well be back ourselves given the chance...

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything as described. First class location for the beaches and restaurants.

I cannot recommend this villa highly enough. Excellent location and exactly as described. Finella and Chris really care that you are enjoying yourself and answer any queries very quickly. I would recommend this villa and it's location to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely lovely villa and fantastic property owners.

This property is ideally located, when Finella says it's approx 5 mins walk to the beach she is being absolutely accurate. If 5mins is too far there are two lovely pools behind the villa and we had a great time messing around in the water with a Danish family staying in the villa next to us. The villa itself was exactly as listed, very clean, very well equipped and the use of two showers was really helpful. The beach front has plenty of sunbeds, restaurants, a wonderful ice cream shop along the road for young children and for young adults happy hour at the local Almyrida beach resort hotel keeps them happy! Finella and Chris provided some of the best and most helpful visitor documents and information that we've had for any villa we've rented. I suggest reading it carefully, we visited a lot of the places they recommended and we weren't disappointed. We had a fantastic holiday. You can either relax and do nothing except swim in the pools or have a hire car/use local buses and explore more of Crete. Highly recommended without hesitation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgeina K.

Cool, spacious family villa, well situated for local beach and adventuring further afield

This villa was just right for our group of five including two children. The villa is cool and spacious and well kitted out for a family stay; the kitchen has everything you need for holiday cooking, including basics/condiments in the food cupboard. DVD player and small selection of DVDs helped give the kids a bit of down time, and holiday reading in the bookshelf. The air conditioning works perfectly. And if you choose the front bedroom, the view of the mountains in the morning and evening is lovely. It's an excellent basic base for a beach holiday. The two pools by the villa are ideal for an afternoon's splashing about. During our stay it was mostly families, but also a couple of groups of young adults. As we kept different timetables this was ok. Almyrida beach is 5-10 mins walk depending on how tired the kids are, and there's a strip of restaurants to choose from on the seafront ranging from burgers and nuggets to fresh fish and trad greek food. If you don't drive, you can manage well with taxis and the bus. Car hire from the local firms will help you get further afield. All the beaches were clean and had clear water. Recommended: Kalyves has a pretty, and quite long beach with sunbeds, most places are free-€5-6 euros/pair and will ask you to buy drinks/snacks from the adjoining taverna - just 10 mins away on the bus. Marathi - very pretty, clear, crowded but a lovely day out. Lake Kournas for the turtles - we didn't see them but apparently there they are and Lappos further on for the waterfalls. Take the bus (air conditioned) for a day/afternoon at Chania, which is worth a visit for the charming harbour and old town - some lovely jewellery shops! The owners provide a detailed guide to the house and locality, and were in touch to see how we were doing and there's a local lady who checked in also. We were confident we could get help when we needed. Tips: - get to the beach before 12 for the best choice of sunbed. - shop in the El Greco supermarket for friendly service and broad range of stuff. It's next to the souvenir shop that sells bus tickets. - fresh pastries and cheese pies from the Piperakis bakery - opens early. Delicious. - Butter is pricey in greece. - take mozzie repellant. They chomped a couple of members of our group to bits.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lars G.

Fantastiskt boende

Underbar villa med 3 fina sovrum och 2 badrum, bra utrustat kök. Trevligt område, lugnt och skönt med 2 fina pooler att välja mellan. Endast 5 minuters gångväg till en underbar sandstrand. Många trevliga restauranger att välja på och alla vi besökte med trevlig och serviceminded personal. Finns några småaffärer att handla i men om man ska laga lite mat varje dag (lunch eller middag) så bör man hyra bil och ta sig till Chania för att "storhandla", dock kostar det bara 45 euro att hyra bil en dag så det är överkomligt då småaffärerna är lite dyrare. Sammantaget så var det en fantastisk 8-dagarsvistelse som jag varmt rekommenderar och det var definitivt inte sista gången vi var där.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018