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Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Authentic Greek Hospitality!

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A multi-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are bookshelves and a television.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a chandelier.
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a blue sofa set, a pink armchair, and a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Agioi Apostoloi Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Χανιά, Crete
  • Place, Kalamaki Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Agioi Apostoloi Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Chania

Located in Chania, this villa is near a water park and near the beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kalamaki Beach and Golden Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Χανιά, Crete

What's nearby

  • Kalamaki Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Agioi Apostoloi Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunset Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stalos Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Iguana Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leptos Panorama Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Katsaroles Taverna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪VIRAGE Cafe & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Topos - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ελια - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Authentic Greek Hospitality! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Authentic Greek Hospitality!?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Authentic Greek Hospitality! on Mar 19, 2027 start from $467, 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 Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Authentic Greek Hospitality! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Authentic Greek Hospitality!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Authentic Greek Hospitality!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Vanelia Mare - Guest Favorite Elegant Stay! Authentic Greek Hospitality! located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Beach and Kalamaki Beach. Agia Marina Beach is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time staying at Barbara’s place and would highly recommend it to anyone considering a stay in Chania.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Wonderful !

Thanks to Barbara for her welcome, her advices for visits and restaurants. Villa very well located, very clean, very pleasant swimming pool. Everything was very good.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome home in Galatas Greece

We had a fantastic experience with our house rental! Barbara, the host, made the entire process effortless, and her communication was excellent throughout. The highlight for our kids was undoubtedly the pool, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, we were extremely pleased with our stay and would highly recommend this rental to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing villa in a wonderful location, very convenient. Made only better by the tremendous communication and assistance from Barbara. If you need a luxury villa near Chania, this is the one. Own car is advisable, that would be my recommendation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I'd like to thank Barbara from all of us for making this such a fantastic stay. Barbara would respond promptly whether to queries for information prior to arriving as well as during the stay. I arranged airport transfers and trips into Chania with Barbara, and they were all reliable transfers. Barbara has lots of contacts for trips, restaurants etc which saved a lot of time.Like in previous reviews we arranged for Barbara's aunt to cook for us. We chose the day that we arrived as that took the pressure off trying to sort something out. she was easily able to cater for our dietary requirements, and we had enough food left over to eat on subsequent days.The villa is a well proportioned 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom property set up on a hill with fantastic views of the sea, beaches, and mountains. There’s lots of outdoor space to sit around and sun loungers by the pool. The property also has a wood burner bbq and a pizza oven that they set up. Everything you need for a short stay is in the house and if you need anything else then just ask Barbara. We wanted to bake a cake but there was no tin. We asked Barbara and she promptly delivered along with some kitchen towels and saucepan mats for the tables.The shops, restaurants, grocers, local beach are a short 10 minute walk down the hill. We ate at a few of the restaurants and all were friendly with good food options at a reasonable price.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect vacation in Chania! The property is exactly as listed, very clean and spacious. The pool was so nice to have as the summer days are hot. The location is also perfect. You can walk to the grocery store, restaurants and the beach. The bus stop is also right down the road so you can get to Old Town Chania very easily. Barbara was an amazing host. She was so helpful with tours, suggestions, directions, recommendations. Anything we asked for Barbara was able to make it happen. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastiskt

Vi har haft en underbar vecka. Huset är mycket bra. Bilderna stämmer med verkligheten. Barbara är en utmärkt värd. Mycket hjälpsam. Fixade transfer, utflykt och hjälp med matinköp. Vi kan verkligen rekommendera boendet. Anna-Maria och Eva
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Villa in great location

The villa is spacious and has a great pool for swimming in - deep water pretty much throughout. Barbara was lovely and gave us lots of tips to help us enjoy our stay. Elofonissa beach is a must and for those that like a challenging walk the Samaria gorge. Would recommend this villa and hope to visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Accommodation cool, clean & well equipped; swimming pool a great assest; Barbara helpful, caring and available whenever needed to order taxi's etc or to give guidance.; local sandy beach clean and swimming very safe for children (provided adult supervision); good places to eat for lunchtime snacks or for evening meals; airport very near.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Kato Galates

We absolutely loved our stay. Barbara was an excellent host - she went the extra mile (and even drove us to the market when we arrived late). Her place was outstanding - lots of space, clean, great pool and outdoor eating and balconies to watch the Chania sunrises. We’re coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious and close to beach!

Barbara’s villa is lovely. It had lots of room for two families and everything you need for a relaxing visit. We all loved the pool, which has a shallow end and a great deep end for cannonballs. The place is a short jaunt from the beach and from several great restaurants. We enjoyed doing pilates on the second floor balcony with the ocean in sight!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning villa, perfect host

Barbara, the host, cannot do enough for you. From organising airport transfers to taking us to the supermarket in her own car to stock up on provisions, organising for her aunt to cook us all an amazing meal one evening and providing us with anything we needed to know about the area. This villa was amazing, 5 star luxury with absolutely everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The lemon trees provided us with much needed lemons for our gin and tonics which we could sip on from multiple verandas overlooking mountains and a seaview. Thankyou Barbara for making our stay perfect 🥰
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Home and Great Host

This was the best VRBO property we have stayed in. The pictures don't do it justice. It is so nice and easily absorbed the 5 of us with space to spare. The location is great with no major sights more than 20 minutes away by car. Barbara was an excellent host. She helped coordinate a scuba diving trip and saved us 100 euros on a private boat trip. Her restaurant recommendations were all excellent, from the casual breakfast to the fancy dinner. She set the standard for hosting a vacation property. Thanks so much for taking such good care of us Barbara.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Upon arrival, my party was greeted very warmly by Barbara who offered a tour of the house. The living room offered a great space to settle down and enjoy some family time. All four bedrooms were very neat and clean, we had no complaints with sanitation. The bathrooms as well were cleaned thoroughly. All the amenities were in great condition and working; the pool, AC units, kitchen appliances, and bathrooms are in prime condition. The addition of Smart TV’s allowed for a better entertainment experience along with the Ping-Pong table. The Wi-Fi was very stable throughout the house. Our hostess, Barbara, was very attentive and widely available. She assured that our experience would be smooth; making sure breakfast was ready or assisting with any difficulties. Our experience overall was very pleasant and reliable. The house is a exactly as shown in the pictures and reviews. We greatly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacker och rymlig villa

Allt funkade toppen och vi hade en fantastisk semester mitt i varmaste juli. Det tar 10-15 min till bad och det är enkelt att ta sig till Chania som har mysiga restauranger och shopping. Rekommenderas!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing vacation at Barbara's Villa!

We had an incredible stay at Barbara's villa. The villa is beautiful just like in the pictures, exceptionally clean, beds are very comfortable, the views are amazing. It has absolutely everything you will need to have a wonderful stay. There are great restaurants and wineries in the area, beautiful beaches, and Chania old town is just a short drive away. What made our vacation even better was Barbara's help with recommending amazing local restaurants, places to see, etc. Barbara’s communication is great, she is very responsive and helped us to make this trip even more memorable. Thank you Barbara for your hospitality! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dejlig villa

En fantastisk villa hvor alt var som beskrevet i annonce. Det eneste som der godt kunne være mere af er liggestole - der var 5 og huset har plads til 8 , men det er en bagatel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property for a party of 8

We travelled here for a week in August, Barbara was a brilliant host and helped us to organise car hire as well as suggesting the best places to visit. The villa is really spacious with loads of room for 4 couples. Excellent restaurants and shops nearby as well as beautiful beaches to visit
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Familienurlaub

Tolles Haus. Nette und hilfreiche Betreuung. Lage des Hauses ideal für Ausflüge zu den Stränden im Westen Kretas.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Villa, Great Location

We were greeted by Barbara, who was a great host. Always available for help and advice on where to go and where to eat. Also Barbara offered to take us to the supermarket to get our provisions on more than one occasion. We decided not to hire a car as we were a group of 7 friends who just wanted to relax together and enjoy the lovely weather. The villa is very comfortable with great outdoor space to eat and relax. The terraces around both levels are spacious and the neighbourhood is quiet. The villa has lovely views of the surrounding mountains and the sea. The pool is not very large but very deep, perhaps not recommended if you have young children but not an issue for us. However the local beach is only a 10 mins walk away together with shops, mini markets and a good choice of restaurants. The local sandy beach is lovely and clean, the sea crystal clear and the loungers and umbrellas are free as long as you buy drinks from the bar/restaurants behind. The bus stop for getting into Chania is at the bottom of the street and it only takes about 20 mins. Chania is a beautiful town with plenty to do and see. An excellent choice for a wonderful holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfecto

Villa Vanelia Mare was perfect! From start to finish everything was grand. Barbara was great with communicating before, during, and after our trip. Next time we have more time to sit and relax and enjoy more of the many amenities at her beautiful home, we will be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Villa, great host

Barbara made our stay most enjoyable, she’s a great host and couldn’t do enough for us, recommending local restaurants, attractions and even arranging an amazing boat trip. The villa is great with plenty of space and numerous dining options. All the bedrooms rooms have balconies and one has an en-suite with 3 other bedrooms sharing two bathrooms. A five minute walk to the local beach and loads of great dining options. We particularly liked Corinna Star. The only disappointment is the size of the swimming pool, not big enough to swim or stand in due to the depth, but the outdoor space is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic villa with a great host!

Our stay at Villa Vanelia Mare was wonderful - the property itself and also Barbara, the host, were amazing. The villa is perfect for big families like ours and Barbara went out of her way to make sure it had everything we needed for ourselves and our baby. As other people mentioned, she was kind enough to take us to the grocery store and also set up activities for us, call us cabs, and make recommendations. She was beyond friendly and helpful! The villa was gorgeous and clean and the pictures really don't do it justice! We loved the pool and the outdoor pizza oven and used both a lot. The villa had everything we needed. We did rent a car a few days in because we always wanted to leave at the busiest time to call a cab. If you just want to relax at the villa and walk to the little beach and several restaurants and shops nearby, you don't need one, but if you plan to travel around to Chania a couple of times I recommend renting a car. All in all, a great stay! We will recommend to our friends and also stay again if we visit Crete again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent !!

Everything about this property was excellent we all really enjoyed it I wish we were all still by the pool ! Barbara was a Gem and did so much to help even helping us order take away hahah. We all miss you xx
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend

Luxurious and comfortable; clean and very user-friendly; great location. Don't miss this place if you are planning a trip to Chania and the lovely beaches in the west and Southwest. The owner is really attentive and right on top of everything - nothing is out of place and all details are attended to -
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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