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Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101614.6 sq ft
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Kato Gouves,, Iraklion, Crete
- Place, Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos4 min drive
- Place, Star Beach Water Park10 min drive
- Place, Port of Hersonissos10 min drive
- Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Twin Beds
Living room
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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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
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
Property Registration Number 1048250
About the neighborhood
Hersonissos
Located in Hersonissos, this villa is in the city center and on the waterfront. Port of Hersonissos and Heraklion Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Star Beach Water Park and Natural History Museum of Crete. Traveling with kids? Consider Dinosauria Park and Aquaworld Aquarium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Kato Gouves,, Iraklion, Crete
What's nearby
- Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
- Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
- Port of Hersonissos - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
- Malia Beach - 18 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Filema Bar & Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Logari - 13 min walk
- Elli‘s Coffee - 10 min walk
- The Island Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive
- MaM Comfort Food - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Sep 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Geert V.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly
Geert V.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David S.
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karine V.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olive trees




Karine V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amelie G.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle grande villa relaxante près de la nature
Amelie G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise T.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour inoubliable
Louise T.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martin D.
Jun 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wunderbar
Martin D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaritha B.
Jul 21, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne ländliche Lage, großes Haus mit sehr schöner Terasse-Garten
Margaritha B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Iesha H.
Jun 26, 2016
Amazing
Iesha H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mike H.
Aug 25, 2015
Awesome Place for Groups!
Mike H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Otto P.
Aug 23, 2015
Amazing
Otto P.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Britt-Marie E.
Jul 30, 2015
Relaxing
Britt-Marie E.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
James W.
Jul 5, 2015
Enchanting!
James W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE G.
Oct 10, 2014
an other fantastic stay in villa Athena
CATHERINE G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE G.
Oct 9, 2014
an other fantastic stay in villa Athena
CATHERINE G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE G.
Oct 7, 2014
an other fantastic stay in villa Athena
CATHERINE G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Peter E.
Sep 29, 2014
Perfect house in a perfect setting!
Peter E.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lorna M.
Jul 10, 2014
Just lovely
Lorna M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christian G.
Oct 11, 2013
Great and wonderful place to stay !
Christian G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
vagos G.
Oct 10, 2013
Unforgettable experience for my family
vagos G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lidia S.
Oct 1, 2013
Great holiday in a pitoresque place
Lidia S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kathrin O.
Aug 18, 2013
Perfect holiday
Kathrin O.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE G.
Jul 7, 2013
A very nice week in Gouvès
CATHERINE G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Roberto B.
Dec 7, 2012
Cretan Villa in November
Roberto B.
Verified
8/10 Good
Chiara
Jun 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Chiara
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by George Papachristos
I grew up in Athens, where I still live and work. I spent all my life's summer and Easter holidays in Crete, in the property where today lies Villa Athena. The property was purchased by my great-grand father (died at the age of 101) and was cultivated with olive trees from my grandfather (died at the age of 94) and grandmother. From that day on our family gathers the olives in December and January to produce an olive oil of the best quality in the world. On this setting my parents extended and renovated the house, thus creating the beautiful Villa Athena.
Why they chose this property
This property is valuable for my family, because it goes back two generations. It carries with it our Cretan bloodline, our family's history and our cultural heritage. For us, and Greeks in general, family is the most important thing, it defines us in our life path. So, this property is closely linked with our memories as children, with images, fragrances, sounds and sentiments. Today, for our family this property, apart from producing our olive oil, which is the base of our diet, acts also as our retreat from the noisy and stressful city.
What makes this property unique
The unique benefits of Villa Athena is its tranquil environment that makes it feel as a perfect retreat from the city, while being a 5 minute drive from anything one could miss from the city. The beauty of its gardens, the audors and colors makes the environment as relaxing as it can get. Its strategic location close to all the main roads and sights makes touring in Crete very comfortable. Together with the local tastes and drinks that you can enjoy in Crete, it feels like life cannot get any better. It is very difficult for one no to fully recharge here.
Languages:
English, Greek
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