Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Deck or patio
Internet access
Explore the area
Malades
Shrine at Anemospilia
Place, Shrine at Anemospilia
8 min drive
City Walls
Place, City Walls
13 min drive
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
Place, Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
13 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
17 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Twin Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Twin Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Twin Bed
1 bathroom, 3 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Bathroom 4
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Villa in Crete with Private Pool & Views
Idyllic Setting & Unmatched Views Perched atop a gently rolling hill on a sprawling estate of 50–60 acres west of Mount Zeus, Villa Stella is enveloped by vineyards, olive groves, fruit trees, and aromatic herbs and flowers. Overlooking the scenic Ayios Sillas Plain and Southwest Knossos, this serene and beautiful hideaway is just a 15-minute drive from the heart of Heraklion.
Blend of Luxury and Nature Here, relaxation is a delight. Enjoy luxury nestled in wild landscapes, with terraces shaded by vines and fruit trees and surrounded by vibrant flower gardens—all offering sweeping mountain and sea views. The private mountain-side pool sits among fragrant trees and seating areas—an ideal spot for breakfast or dinner. Villa Stella’s central location makes it easy to explore the east, west, and south of Crete with ease.
Home-Grown Delights & Leisure Enhance your stay by indulging in the villa’s homemade products—olive oil, fresh honey, eggs, vegetables, fruit, and even ice cream, straight from the estate’s own shop. Wander the expansive grounds at leisure, or enjoy a friendly match at your very own tennis court. Villa Stella is truly a nature-rich luxury retreat in Crete’s tranquil countryside. Linen change 1 times per 7 nights included This holiday home is one of the Belvilla Award winners in: 2023,2024
Layout: Ground floor: (Kitchen(electric kettle, toaster, cooker(4 ring stoves, electric), coffee machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer), Living/diningroom(TV(flatscreen, satellite), dining table(6 persons), fireplace, DVD player, CD player), bedroom(single bed(90 x 200 cm), air conditioning), bedroom(single bed(90 x 200 cm), air conditioning), Bedroom with bathroom(double bed(160 x 200 cm), shower, washbasin, toilet, air conditioning), bathroom(bathtub with shower, washbasin, toilet))
mezzanine: (bedroom(single bed(90 x 200 cm)), bedroom(2x single bed(160 x 200 cm)))
garden doors, air conditioning, terrace, garden(private, 4000 m2), garden furniture, sun loungers, parking, parasol, swimming pool(private, 8 x 6 m., opened from Apr upto and including Oct), tennis court, children's bed, high chair
These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price. Tourist tax: € 1.50/night (Indication) Final Cleaning: Included Environmental tax: € 2.00 /night Bed linen: Present
Optional services that you can arrange on site Airconditioning: At local rates High chair: free (on request) Bath towels: Present Wood: Included Wifi: Free Kitchen linen: Present Cot + High chair: free (on request)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Heraklion
Located in Heraklion, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum and Manos Hatzidakis Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Heraklion Central Market and Dedalou Shopping Street. Traveling with kids? Consider Natural History Museum of Crete, or check out an event or a game at Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
Αρμενάκης (Armenakis Greek & Cretan Restaurant) - 7 min drive
Melba - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa in Crete with Private Pool & Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa in Crete with Private Pool & Views?
As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa in Crete with Private Pool & Views on Oct 2, 2026 start from $346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Villa in Crete with Private Pool & Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa in Crete with Private Pool & Views?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa in Crete with Private Pool & Views?
Check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Villa in Crete with Private Pool & Views located?
This family-friendly Heraklion villa is located in the mountains, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Shrine at Anemospilia, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Palace of Knossos and Geoponikos Kipos. Public Gardens of Iraklion and Nikos Kazantzakis Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This place is nice and cozy. We felt right at home in our room.
This place is nice and cozy. We felt right at home in our room.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dec 26, 2025
Just a quick getaway, but I really enjoyed breakfast by the pool. Perfect settin ...
Just a quick getaway, but I really enjoyed breakfast by the pool. Perfect setting for some peace.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mar 14, 2026
Saw beautiful flowers everywhere around the property. It’s quite picturesque.
Saw beautiful flowers everywhere around the property. It’s quite picturesque.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mar 25, 2024
Overall, a solid choice for a family vacation, The location was great, and we lo ...
Overall, a solid choice for a family vacation, The location was great, and we loved being surrounded by nature, The villa had everything we needed for a comfortable stay,
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mar 30, 2026
Working from the terrace with those views was incredible. The coffee machine mad ...
Working from the terrace with those views was incredible. The coffee machine made mornings way better.
We have just enjoyed 2 weeks at the lovely villa Stella hosted by the very helpful and friendly Alexandros.
Immaculately clean and with the basic supplies, coffee, tea, bread, home grown grapes, bread and salad ready and waiting for us on arrival. We were even treated to a bottle of the owners own grown olive oil.
Simply couldn’t ask for more.
The road to the house is very steep so a good car is essential.
Would definitely recommend.
John B.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 16, 2026
Wat het belangrijkste was? Het zelfgemaakte ijs! Echt goede dingen recht uit hun ...
Wat het belangrijkste was? Het zelfgemaakte ijs! Echt goede dingen recht uit hun eigen winkel.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2026
Der Poolbereich ist atemberaubend, so entspannend unter den Bäumen.
Der Poolbereich ist atemberaubend, so entspannend unter den Bäumen.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 9, 2026
Ich liebte den frischen Honig aus dem Ladengeschäft des Anwesens!
Ich liebte den frischen Honig aus dem Ladengeschäft des Anwesens!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Feb 15, 2026
Onze familie had een geweldige tijd in Villa Stella! De kinderen hielden van de ...
Onze familie had een geweldige tijd in Villa Stella! De kinderen hielden van de tennisbaan en het verkennen van het terrein.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jan 25, 2026
Ik heb mijn dagen doorgebracht met het verkennen van Kreta. De mooie kamers maak ...
Ik heb mijn dagen doorgebracht met het verkennen van Kreta. De mooie kamers maakte het gemakkelijk om te ontspannen.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
j.j. b.
Aug 5, 2025
Erg netjes en goed onderhouden locatie, rustige omgeving.
Erg netjes en goed onderhouden locatie, rustige omgeving.
j.j. b.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Dec 6, 2024
Notre séjour a été très agréable, La villa était propre et les équipements étaie ...
Notre séjour a été très agréable, La villa était propre et les équipements étaient tous en bon état, C'était agréable d'avoir une piscine privée à laquelle revenir après une journée d'exploration d'Héraklion, Un bon choix pour les familles,
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 6, 2024
Un très bel endroit où séjourner ! L'espace extérieur était fantastique, et nous ...
Un très bel endroit où séjourner ! L'espace extérieur était fantastique, et nous avons apprécié l'atmosphère paisible, À seulement quelques minutes en voiture d'Héraklion, cela a rendu les visites touristiques pratiques,
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Aug 23, 2024
Was für eine fantastische Villa! Der private Pool war das Highlight unseres Aufe ...
Was für eine fantastische Villa! Der private Pool war das Highlight unseres Aufenthalts
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 14, 2024
Wir hatten eine gemischte Erfahrung, Während die Villa sauber und komfortabel wa ...
Wir hatten eine gemischte Erfahrung, Während die Villa sauber und komfortabel war, wünschten wir uns ein paar mehr Annehmlichkeiten, Trotzdem machte die Aussicht und der private Pool es wett,
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 8, 2024
Helt perfekt til en afslappende ferie, Det fredelige miljø og de smukke haver gj ...
Helt perfekt til en afslappende ferie, Det fredelige miljø og de smukke haver gjorde det til en skjult paradis, Tennisbanen var også en sjov tilføjelse! Vi ville ikke tage afsted,
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nov 2, 2023
Tolle Lage, um Kreta zu erkunden! Die nahegelegenen Attraktionen, wie das Naturh ...
Tolle Lage, um Kreta zu erkunden! Die nahegelegenen Attraktionen, wie das Naturhistorische Museum, waren nur eine kurze Autofahrt entfernt, Wir schätzten es, dass wir kostenlose Parkmöglichkeiten an der Villa hatten,
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sep 30, 2023
Zeer aangenaam verblijf! De villa had een gezellige sfeer, en de open haard was ...
Zeer aangenaam verblijf! De villa had een gezellige sfeer, en de open haard was perfect voor de koele avonden, We waardeerden de gratis WiFi en vonden het gemakkelijk om verbonden te blijven,
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jul 11, 2023
Wir waren begeistert von unserer Wahl der Unterkunft, Der private Pool war ein H ...
Wir waren begeistert von unserer Wahl der Unterkunft, Der private Pool war ein Hit bei den Kindern, und wir liebten es, frisches Obst aus dem Garten zu pflücken, Die Gastgeber waren freundlich und hilfsbereit,
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jul 4, 2023
Vi havde en dejlig tid på denne villa, Den var rummelig og veludstyret, perfekt ...
Vi havde en dejlig tid på denne villa, Den var rummelig og veludstyret, perfekt til vores familie på fem, Køkkenet havde alt, hvad vi havde brug for, og vi nød at lave mad sammen, Plus, beliggenheden var fantastisk til at besøge Knossos-paladset,
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Apr 29, 2023
Ta villa to ukryty skarb! Uwielbialiśmy połączenie luksusu i natury, Ogrody były ...
Ta villa to ukryty skarb! Uwielbialiśmy połączenie luksusu i natury, Ogrody były piękne, a strefa przy basenie idealna do relaksu, Jeśli szukasz spokoju, to jest miejsce dla ciebie,
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mar 29, 2023
La villa était assez spacieuse, mais nous avons trouvé que certaines zones avaie ...
La villa était assez spacieuse, mais nous avons trouvé que certaines zones avaient besoin d'une petite mise à jour, Cependant, l'expérience globale était bonne et nous avons apprécié notre temps dans le bel environnement,
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jan 24, 2023
Het uitzicht vanaf het terras was adembenemend, vooral tijdens zonsondergang, We ...
Het uitzicht vanaf het terras was adembenemend, vooral tijdens zonsondergang, We genoten ervan om 's ochtends buiten koffie te drinken, De locatie is vredig maar toch dicht genoeg bij de stad voor dagtochten,
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Margot P.
Aug 1, 2020
Het was even zoeken om Villa Stella te vinden, maar na een telefoontje naar de e ...
Het was even zoeken om Villa Stella te vinden, maar na een telefoontje naar de eigenaar is hij ons komen halen en is hij ons voorgereden naar de villa. Een degelijke huurwagen is wel een must; de villa ligt bovenaan een zeer steile weg die niet aangelegd is en vol stenen ligt. Over het algemeen is een goeie wagen nuttig, aangezien de wegen op Kreta niet al te best zijn en zeer steil op en af kunnen gaan. Om een supermarkt te bereiken, moet je ook al gauw 20 minuten rijden want in de omgeving van de villa is enkel een kleine buurtwinkel (met de auto te bereiken, opnieuw langs het steile pad). Als je van rust houdt, is een verblijf in de villa ideaal: er is rondom werkelijk niets en je komt ook niemand tegen. Het zwembad is fantastisch met de nodige ligbedden. Alexandros is zeer behulpzaam met tips voor uitstappen, restaurants, stranden, ... Hij houdt contact via sms of whatsapp, en vraagt geregeld of je nog iets nodig hebt. Hij heeft er ook voor gezorgd dat er bij onze aankomst iets te eten klaarstond in de koelkast. In de helft van de week komt hij het linnen en de handdoeken wisselen. Kortom, wij hebben een fijne vakantie gehad in Villa Stella.
Margot P.
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