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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6861.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Kalochorafitis, Crete
  • Place, Museum of Cretan Ethnology
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Palace of Phaistos
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Agia Triada
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Schlafzimmer 2

2 Twin Beds

Schlafzimmer 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Badezimmer 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Badezimmer 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private paradise with heated pool Peace, comfort. Goddess and large garden

Welcome! Villa Petra. The villa is recognized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) NR. 1039K91003011201
 is a beautiful, classic, traditional mansion from the 19th Century. Made entirely of stone. The property has an exquisite garden, a variety of colorful plants and trees together with a well-kept lawn impress even the most demanding eye.
The house was renovated in 2012 with the greatest care, taking into account the Cretan architecture and traditional construction. Historical and ecological building materials such as stone and wood were used.

This traditional, Cretan villa offers enough space for up to 6 people on two floors.

The top floor offers a spacious living-dining area, 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with two single beds, 1 bathroom with shower cabin and modern hydromassage, a fully equipped kitchen with washing machine-dishwasher, 2 balconies and a large terrace with an indescribable view of the Libyan Sea. On the lower floor there is a double bedroom, a kitchen and a living room. All three bedrooms are air-conditioned. All windows in the villa have mosquito nets so you can always enjoy the fresh air of the village.
The interior of the villa is carefully designed to reflect its long history and social status from its first owner. Viennese furniture and antiques create a warm and elegant ambience in keeping with the character of the house.
The villa offers an indescribable view of the Libyan Sea, the fertile Messara plain and the Ida Mountains.

Unforgettable sunsets can be enjoyed in the spacious, park-like garden. Many shady seating areas, some made of natural stone, invite you to relax in the quiet village of Kalochorafitis.

On the spacious covered terrace you can enjoy a strengthening breakfast with fresh fruits, honey, cheese and vegetables from Cretan nature.

Enjoy a refreshing dip in the private pool on hot summer days. There are numerous sun and shade spots in the garden for relaxation.

Especially in the evening after sunset, the entire property is wonderfully illuminated and shines in a special shine.

The villa is ideally equipped for 2 families or a group.

On arrival you will receive a welcome greeting consisting of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh mineral water.

During your stay, we provide you with our own organic olive oil free of charge. Bed linen and towels are changed 3 times in two weeks - all costs and taxes of Villa Petra for the duration of your stay are included in the price - WiFi, electricity, hot water, cooling or heating, air conditioning.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number 1039Κ91003011201

About the neighborhood

Faistos

Located in Faistos, this villa is in a rural area and near a water park. Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Museum of Messara are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Agia Triada and Palace of Phaistos. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Kalochorafitis, Crete

What's nearby

  • Museum of Cretan Ethnology - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Palace of Phaistos - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Agia Triada - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Central Court - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Phaistos - 19 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kostas" psitopwleio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fast Food Super Donald - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪7ven Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Manassakis Taverna - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪ΤΣΙΚΡΙΤΣΑΚΗΣ - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private paradise with heated pool Peace, comfort. Goddess and large garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Private paradise with heated pool Peace, comfort. Goddess and large garden?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private paradise with heated pool Peace, comfort. Goddess and large garden on Jun 3, 2026 start from $150, 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 Private paradise with heated pool Peace, comfort. Goddess and large garden 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 Private paradise with heated pool Peace, comfort. Goddess and large garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private paradise with heated pool Peace, comfort. Goddess and large garden?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private paradise with heated pool Peace, comfort. Goddess and large garden located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Museum of Cretan Ethnology, Agia Triada, and Central Court. Palace of Phaistos and Phaistos are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cécile C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just paradise, and Vagelis is an Angel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie G.

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

Great place

Beautiful house, very nice host who left us a welcome gift, fresh big watermelon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Fabulous stay

Beautiful villa in a very peaceful village with an amazing view. Genuine and hospitable host, reflecting the character of the region which is possibly the most hospitable culture i have ever encountered. Couldnt recommend highly enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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Spacious home

Our stay was amazing! The house is clean, spacious and has fabulous views. The pool is was the perfect place to relax after a day of beach or exploring. Definitely need a car but roads in area are all excellent. Vagelis is a great communicator and met us to go over all the details. He had water in the fridge and even told us about a wonderful open market we greatly enjoyed. Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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Better than expected

We were here with two kids (2/5) and it was just perfect. The house and the garden are just wonderful- better than on the pictures on the webside. Also inside...its all clean and pretty. Thank you so much for that stay dear Vangelis.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne N.

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Best pool ever

We spent one beautyful week in villa Petra and we were so sad to leave... Our twins (6 years old) loved the pool and the big garden, and we too. And we are thankful for such a great hospitalty. Vangelis was reachable every time. When we arrived the fridge was full with fruits. And when we leaved he gave us honey. There were no wishes open.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathrin S.

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The vacation was a dream !!!

The sea view from the upper terrace is simply breathtaking. The pool is a good size and very welcome in the hot weather. The garden is large, well-kept, and beautiful. There are numerous relaxing shady spots on the property. The beds are very comfortable. Wi-Fi works perfectly. A fantastic, large villa with traditional furnishings. We lacked for nothing. The village is very remote. Shopping facilities are easily accessible by car. The island's inhabitants are super friendly and helpful. Vagelis and Stella, your honey and oil are amazing. We thank you for your warm hospitality and send you our warmest regards, the four Hamburg residents. Kathrin, Dennis, Tom and René
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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Vagelis was a wonderful host and his villa and garden were perfect for our 3-generation family holiday. We arrived at a very unsocial hour and Vagelis was there to welcome us and share delicious local provisions to start our holiday.Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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Es war ein super schöner Aufenthalt in einem sauberen Haus, welches sich in einer äußerst gepflegten Anlage befindet. Besonderen Dank gilt dem Gastgeber, bitte richten Sie diesem aus, dass wir die Zeit maximal genossen haben.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

François A.

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Très bon accueil de notre Hôte.

Belle maison confortable et tres grande. Clim dans les chambres
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Uli P.

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Ein wirkliches Paradies

Alles war perfekt. Sehr freundlicher, hilfsbereiter und unaufdringlicher Gastgeber. Großes Haus ist wie beschrieben, nette Willkommensgeschenke. Pool und Garten super. Alles für den täglichen Bedarf ist vorhanden. Wunderbarer Blick auf das Meer und die Berge in ländliche Umgebung und trotzdem zentral. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten im Umkreis von 35 Minuten Fahrzeit. Strände ebenso. Auto erforderlich. Tolle Tavernen in den Nachbarorten.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karina R.

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Sehr schönes Ferienhaus

Wir waren rundum zufrieden!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

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Wundervolles Haus mit großem, gepflegten Garten

Es war ein großartiger Aufenthalt! Und alles genau wie beschrieben. Ein ruhiges, altes Haus, sehr gepflegt und dazu dieser großzügige Garten mit Pool und Orangen-, Mandarinen - und Granatapfelbäumen. Tolle Lage! Und ein immer freundlicher und erteichbarer Vermieter.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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Wunderschöne Villa mit Pool und Aussicht

In Griechenland heißt jedes Gartenhaus als Feriendomizils „Villa“. Diese hier ist aber tatsächlich eine Villa mit gediegenen alten Möbeln. Mit schönen Garten, gefliestem Pool und einer sehr schönen Terrasse und Aussicht auf die Südküste. Die Ausstattung liess keine Wünsche offen. Sehr nette Vermieter. Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian N.

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Gerne wieder

Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Es waren Getränke kalt gestellt und Obst war auch da. Bei fragen, haben wir immer eine Antwort bekommen. Wir können die Finka nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Falk S.

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gepflegte Villa in toller Lage

Wir verbrachten Ende Juli zwei sehr erholsame Wochen in der Villa. Alles ist sehr sauber und gepflegt, wenn auch etwas älter, einzig eine etwas umfangreichere Küchenausstattung wäre wünschenswert gewesen. Die Kommunikation verlief reibungslos, der Vermieter ist sehr nett und gastfreundlich. Danke für das leckere EIs und den tollen Honig sowie das Willkommenspaket im Kühlschrank. Der Ort ist ruhig gelegen mit einer tollen Sicht auf Berge und Meer. Der Pool und die Aussenanlage wurden gern genutzt. Im Rückblick ein gelungener Urlaub, wir kommen gern wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ilona R.

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Wunderbarer Garten

Der Aufenthalt in Vagelis Elternhaus im Dorf hat uns insgesamt gut gefallen. Die Inneneinrichtung ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber die Wohnung, die wir bewohnt haben (es ist die größere der beiden mit 2 Schlafräumen) war liebevoll bestückt - so wie es andere schon berichtet haben. Vagelis ist zuverlässig und sehr freundlich. Der Garten mit dem kleinen Pool ist wunderbar und konnte von uns auch schon im April genutzt werden. Der Sternenhimmel ist fantastisch, der Blick ebenso, die nächtliche Stille auch - wenn nicht manchmal ein Hund die Nacht durchbellt. Von diesen Einschränkungen abgesehen, hatten wir dennoch eine schöne Zeit, haben vor allem den Garten sehr genossen, der paradiesisch ist.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sven M.

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5 Sterne für Villa & Gastgeber

Als wir abends gegen 22 Uhr ankamen, hat uns unser Gastgeber Vangelis schon in der Villa Petra erwartet. Er erklärte uns alles in Haus und Garten und war auch in den kommenden Tagen jederzeit für uns erreichbar. Der Kühlschrank war reichlich gefüllt mit frischem Obst und Gemüse, es gab Brot, Süßigkeiten, Kaffee, Tee, Wasser und Wein. Auch von seinem leckeren Olivenöl war ausreichend vorhanden, sogar Waschmittel, Weichspüler, Spülertabs - alles sehr liebevoll und großzügig vorbereitet. Die Bäder in beiden Etagen sind klein aber funktional, die Zimmer gut eingerichtet. Der Garten mit dem Pool ist grandios, abends wunderschön beleuchtet. Von dort und der Terrasse im Obergeschoss gibt es eine phantastische Sicht bis zum Meer. Und jeden Abend haben wir die Rufe der Zwergohreulen gehört. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen und erholsamen Urlaub in der Villa Petra, senden nochmals herzliche Dankesgrüße an Vangelis.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

magali t.

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Tres bonnes vacances

Tres bon séjour, le propriétaire est accueillant, avec des petites attentions tres appréciables. Le jardin est magnifique. Merci !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hartmut H.

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Villa Perla - grandios

Die Anlage ist ein Traumidyll. Ein riesiger Garten mit beheizbarem Pool war für unsere Enkelkinder, neben den täglich geernteten Grantäpfeln das Größte. Bei unserer Ankunft hat uns der Hausherr, Vageliss, alles gezeigt. Der Kühlschrank war gefüllt mit kühlen Getränken, Gurken und Tomaten. Auf dem Tisch stand eine Schale mit Obst. Wir fühlten uns gleich sehr wohl. Bei hochsommerlichen Temperaturen hatten wir eine wundervolle Woche und haben Land und Leute kennengelernt. Nochmals vielen Dank für Alles
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Odile C.

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Une location exceptionnelle

Nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement par VANGELI le propriétaire des lieux, un brlle personne, aux petits soins pour ses locataires mais très discret. Des provisions diverses nous attendaient, offertes , du jamais vu en ce qui nous concerne ( fruits et légumes, cafés et thés différents, vin, huile de sa production et j'en passe...) Nous avons profité du jardin paradisiaque et de la piscine malgré la fraîcheur due au tout début de saison (mauvais temps la semaine precedente), mais nous avons quand même nagé plusieurs fois. Le petit déjeuner avec vue sur la mer et les montagne le matin vous met de bonne humeur. Le village est accueillant. Merci encore à VANGELI
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth W.

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Ein wunderbarer Ort

Wir hatten eine ganz tolle Zeit in diesem Haus. Schon der Empfang mit Obst, Gemüse, köstlichstem Olivenöl ( wovon jede von uns zum Abschied eine Flasche geschenkt bekam - nochmal danke, Vagelis) und Wein war ungewöhnlich. Der Ausblick ist ein Traum zu jeder Tageszeit. Der weitläufige Garten mit den leckeren Kumquats, Orangen und Zitronen und den vielen Ecken, in die man sich zurückziehen kann, machen dieses Haus zu etwas Besonderem. Auch den Pool haben wir genutzt, obwohl es noch ein bisschen kühl war. Kalochorafitis ist ein idealer Ort als Start für Wanderungen und auch zum Meer ist es nicht weit - ein Auto ist aber zu empfehlen, auch wenn man nach Vori ins Restaurant zu Fuß gehen kann.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bernhard G.

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Gartenidyll in den kretischen Bergen

Sehr sauberes Ferienhaus mit wunderbarer Gartenanlage und Pool sowie genialem Blick auf das libysche Meer, beste Betreuung durch das Vermieter-Ehepaar. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Myriam B.

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Lovely house with tropical garden

House and garden are more beautiful in reality compared to the pictures The house has a real Greek style and spirit Given the two appartments on 2 different levels - one very spacious on street level and 1 flat downstairs near the swimming pool - the house is very convenient for 2 families Last but not least Vagelis is a fantastic host and very helpful ! House is cleaned and new towels once a week Thank you for ALL, Vagelis
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew b.

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perfect

We had such a relaxing time on crete, a real holiday. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

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