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Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 82152.8 sq ft

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Parking available
Fireplace
Washer
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly

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Makry Gialos, Crete

Lagada Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Diaskari Beach
‪2 min drive‬
Lagoufa Beach
‪2 min drive‬
Sitia (JSH)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.

Note: Many reviews on Tripadvisor. Simply: in 'Find' enter 'Villa Estia' and in 'Near' enter 'Makry-Gialos, Greece'.
Villa Estia is a magnificent architect designed home, surrounded by the stark beauty of Cretan mountains with views of the warm and inviting Mediterranean Sea.
Comfortable Estia nestles in landscaped gardens and a maturing olive tree grove, far enough from neighbouring properties to leave you in a private, calm world of your own.
Your family and friends can unwind by the pool or soak up the sun on comfortable sunbeds before cooling off in the shaded seating areas. At the end of a great day, eat a relaxed meal cooked to perfection on the open-air barbecue or dine more formally inside - where there is still plenty of space for the family to spread – your choice on a warm Cretan night.
The villa includes a modern, well equipped kitchen (including 2 dishwashers), washing machine, Smart TV, music system, Wi-Fi (with internet access) and hot and cold air conditioning throughout. There is a full range of patio furnishings available.
Just a 15 minute walk to the nearest beach, a five minute drive to the tavernas, bars, shops and the safe family friendly beaches of Makrygialos.
The villa is managed by Lagada Management Company (LMC) with English, German, French and Greek speakers available. LMC is only 2 minutes away and there is someone available during most waking hours. A LMC representative will meet you, give you the keys and show you round the property.
A car is highly recommended but you can manage with taxis to/from Makrygialos town.
The villa has a Greek EOT License - 1040K92003097501.
Many Reviews on TripAdvisor - put in 'Villa Estia', Makry-Gialos, Crete!
PLEASE NOTE: As from January 2025 the Greek Government has introduced a new tax - it is called 'Climate Change Tax'. This tax is levied on properties i.e. not on people. The amount of tax due is dependent upon the size of the property. Unfortunately, Villa Estia falls within the highest rate of tax payable and is €15 per night. The amount of tax due for each reservation will be notified to our guests in advance of their arrival and will be payable directly to our Managing Agents. Our Managing Agents are Lagada Management Company (LMC) - it is LMC from whom our guests collect the keys to the villa.
For further views of Villa Estia why not take a look on Tik-Tok - 'Villa Estia - Crete'

Property manager

sue.pearce

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number 1040Κ92003097501

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sitia

Located in Sitia, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lagada Beach and Diaskari Beach, while Sasteria Observatory and Museum of Cretan Ethnology are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and cave exploring.

Makry Gialos, Crete

What's nearby

Lagada Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Diaskari Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Lagoufa Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Katovigli Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Koutsounari Long Beach - 24 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

Sitia (JSH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Σπηλιά του Δράκου - ‬6 min drive
‪Georges Taverna - ‬6 min drive
‪Dragon's Cave Tavern - ‬4 min drive
‪Το Καφενειο Ορεινο - ‬22 min drive
‪kafeneio ΓΙΑΝΝΑ - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas. located?

This family-friendly Sitia villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lagada Beach, Diaskari Beach and Lagoufa Beach. Katovigli Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

carl h.

16 Jun, 2025

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

I Have to say that this has been the most special holiday for my family, from initial booking to guidance, information and assistance from the LMC team and the property owners Martin and Sue. The Villa is better than the pictures show with lots of space nice pool clean and above all quiet. The location allows you to travel to the south side of the island where most is still untouched by tourism. Makry itself is a beautiful little harbour town with tavernas and an accessible beach. Food is plentiful and reasonably priced. I my belief you will not find a better villa and location in this area than Estia Villa

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elly Z.

24 May, 2024

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

Fabulous villa

Last year we discovered Villa Estia. We returned this year and had a wonderful holiday again. The villa is in a quiet environment, but close to a pleasant village with lots of restaurants and little shops. For hikers there are some beautiful gorges nearby, but also less tiring sights worth visiting. And of course there is always the pool! ;-)

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn H.

10 Sept, 2024

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

Cretian Getaway 08/24

Our holiday in the Villa met all our high expectations. The Villa has superb accommodation and outside areas and facilities. The Management Company looked after a couple of issues which arose, including loss of hot water, very quickly. Makry Gialos is a fantastic and authentic resort, away from the tourist hot spots. So nice, I fear its secret will be out soon and it will grow and lose some of its charm. I recommend you get to it now! Martyn, Shirley & family.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

20 Jul, 2025

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

Relaxing Family Getaway at Villa Estia – Just Outside Makry Gialos

We had an amazing stay at Villa Estia, set just a short drive from Makry Gialos in a peaceful hillside location. The villa offered everything we needed for a relaxing family holiday and then some!The views were truly breathtaking—rolling hills, sea glimpses, and beautiful sunsets right from the terrace. The pool was a standout feature for us. It was perfect for both younger children and adults, with a great layout and plenty of space to swim or cool off. There were also plenty of shaded areas around the pool and outdoor seating, which was ideal for escaping the midday sun without having to head inside.Inside, the air-conditioning worked flawlessly throughout the villa—powerful, quiet, and consistent. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable, and there was a great sense of privacy and calm throughout. We especially enjoyed the dining spaces both indoors and out—perfect for big family meals or laid-back breakfasts with a view. There are many lovely places to see in a hire car and easily fell your time up on the island. Overall, we had a fantastic stay. Villa Estia is peaceful, well-equipped, and an excellent choice for families or groups looking to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of Crete. We’d absolutely stay again!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

shayne d.

7 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tackle the East

The house is perfect for a big group. Plenty of outdoor seating, nice pool, plenty of everything in the kitchen, good hot showers and most importantly the beds are super comfy. The drive in from the main road however, a dirt track about 1km long is not for the faint hearted Also we had issues with the wifi for 3 of our 4 days. It may have been us just not being able to sort it… wifi does appear to be elusive all over Crete. Martin was a super attentive host as were the managing agents. A great launching place to discover the East.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Tolles Haus mit wunderschöner Aussicht

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Ruhige Lage, schöne Aussicht und ein großes, gut ausgestattetes Haus.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

21 Sept, 2024

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Wunderschön zum Entspannen

Super toll.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odile L.

6 Sept, 2024

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Merveilleuses vacances

Magnifique villa, tres bien équipée, très bien située, dans un endroit paradisiaque, encore authentique Plages magnifiques, eau turquoise, lagons, très peu de monde.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsti v.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Tolle Villa mit traumhaften Blick

Wir waren für 10 Tage in der Villa Estia und haben jeden Tag genossen. Sie lag sehr ruhig und abseits vom Trubel mit Blick auf das Meer. Die Zimmer waren geräumig und die Betten bequem. Es waren Kleinigkeiten nicht in Ordnung, wie einzelne Lampen und ein Toiletten Deckel, aber das hat nicht gestört. Der Pool war zwar nicht riesig, aber zum Abkühlen har es allemal gereicht. Als Tip für den Weg zum Haus: ein Geländewagen wäre von Vorteil. Wir können es nur weiterempfehlen

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elly Z.

16 May, 2023

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

Prachtige villa

Prachtige villa, werkelijk van alle gemakken voorzien. Heel rustig gelegen, maar niet ver van gezellig dorp met winkeltjes, leuke terrasjes en vele lekkere restaurants. In de omgeving leuke plaatsen om te bezoeken, opgravingen, mooie stranden, uitdagende kloofwandelingen. Voor elk wat wils!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique m., Marly le roi

10 Nov, 2021

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

we discovered a new face of Crete

We stayed 1 week with 3 boys during the summer. The house is really nice, well furnished. The swimming pool has the right size to enjoy and spend a lot of time in it, from early morning to late evening. The house is isolated, meaning it is really calm and pieceful. And the view on the sea is just amazing. The whole area is nice. Less tourists then in the north of Crete, but with amazing beaches with real sand and beautiful. And clearly less croawded then in other parts of Crete. Not to forget the communication with Martin and Sue, that have been super helpful. The whole family enjoyed the stay and we highly recommend this location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie blanche C.

10 Aug, 2021

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

Très bon séjour

Très bon séjour dans la maison de Martin et Sue. C’était simple de communiquer avec eux et avec l’agence. Bon accueil. La maison est très agréable, très calme, avec une vue sur la mer dont on ne se lasse pas et une belle piscine. On a pu rayonner et découvrir cette magnifique région Sud-est de la Crète.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

1 Aug, 2021

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Traumurlaub!

Das Haus ist einfach großartig! Es war super sauber und sehr gepflegt. 2 Schlafzimmer haben ein Bad im Zimmer, 2 teilen sich ein Bad. Für uns gar kein Problem. Jedes Zimmer hat eine Terrasse und auf dem Dach ist noch eine riesige Terrasse. Aber das Highlight ist der Pool und die vielen Sitzecken und -möglichkeiten im Außenbereich. Auch sind genug Liegen vorhanden, sowie eine Kiste mit Wasserspielzeug. Der Weg zum Haus ist gewöhnungsbedürftig und könnte mal geteert werden. Aber diese Hoppelpiste gehört irgendwie halt dazu.😄 Auch die Ansprechpartnerin vor Ort war zu jeder Zeit erreichbar und hat sich auch immer sofort gekümmert, wenn etwas war. Die Umgebung war für uns ebenfalls genau richtig. Absolute Ruhe am Haus und abends sind wir nach Makrygialos gefahren (ca.7 Minuten Fahrt) um an der dortigen Strandpromenade zu essen. Ein nettes Restaurant reiht sich an das nächste und die typischen Souvenir-und Strandläden sucht man hier umsonst. Wir haben in den 14 Tagen nicht alle Restaurants geschafft, aber immer gut gegessen. Die Großeltern haben gerne auch noch einen Aperitif in dem ein oder anderen Café vor dem Abendessen genossen. Besonders toll war für uns, dass die Kinder auch am Abend noch am Strand spielen konnten und wir dadurch ganz entspannt sitzen bleiben. Wer trotzdem gerne mal durch den ein oder anderen Souvenirladen schlendern möchte, muss einfach nur die Hauptstraße etwas von den Restaurants hochlaufen. Außerdem können wir noch die 20 Minuten entfernte Bucht Agia Fotia empfehlen. Dort waren wir immer am (Stein)Strand. Es gibt ein Restaurant und eine Bar, Liegestühle und Sonnenschirme (7€ für 2 Liegestühle mit Sonnenschirm) und kristallklares Wasser! Ein Traum. Wir waren wirklich rundum begeistert. Aufgrund der wirklich hohen Temperaturen haben wir leider nicht viele Ausflüge gemacht. Aber in Heraklion waren wir einen Tag und können das nur empfehlen. Auch hier überwiegen tausende von schönen Tavernen, Kneipen, Bars und Restaurants und dazwischen findet man ganz unauffällig zahlreiche Shopping Möglichkeiten. Außerdem waren wir in Agios Nikolaios und auch das war wirklich einen Ausflug wert. Auf dem Weg dorthin findet man auch wieder schöne Buchten, also Badesachen einpacken. Die hatten wir leider nicht dabei. Ich denke man kann hören, wie gut es uns gefallen hat. Die Griechen sind unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit und wir werden bestimmt wieder kommen. Und mit Sicherheit auch wieder in dieses Haus!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle E., Belgique

17 Jul, 2021

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

Très belle maison

Très belle propriété, conforme aux photos . Propriétaire et agence disponibles rapidement ! Tout est mis à disposition pour passer un très agréable séjour ! Serviettes pour la piscine, entretien de celle-ci tous les matins en toute discrétion. Idéal comme maison pour les vacances !!! On vous la recommande …

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alain U.

2 Oct, 2020

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

Grosszügige, sehr schöne Villa

Top Villa, mit viel Platz, wunderschöner Pool, der täglich gereinigt wird. Hervorragende Kommunikation mit Besitzer und Agentur vor Ort. Sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Ruhige Lage. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Sebastien C.

4 Aug, 2020

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Tres belle maison

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

3 Nov, 2019

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Traumhafte Zeit !

Das Haus ist toll ! 4 Schlafzimmer und auch der Wohnbereich schön groß. Alles war ordentlich sauber und der Pool wurde regelmäßig gereinigt. Die Straße ist tatsächlich abenteuerlich auf den letzten 300 m. Es war sehr ruhig und entspannt! Unser 4jähriger war begeistert vom Pool :-) Das Haus kann man uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

5 Oct, 2018

Tolles Haus, sehr gepflegt !!!

Das Haus ist in einem wirklich sehr guten Zustand. Sauber!!!! Es bietet sehr viel Platz im und um das Haus. Auch die Poolanlage ist super. Die fest verankerten Sonnenschirme sind ideal, da es manchmal sehr windig ist. Wer seine Ruhe haben will, ist in diese Haus bestens bedient. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter und zum Verwalter ist sehr angenehm und funktioniert prima. Lediglich die Zufahrtsstraße (400-500 m) zu den 3-4 Häusern ist sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig (Schotterpiste bei der das Auto das eine oder andere mal aufsitzt) . Hier sollte dringend was gemacht werden!!!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by sue.pearce

Martin & Sue Pearce live in Yorkshire.
Sue is a retired physiotherapist and Martin is a retired Consultant Civil Engineer.
We have two grown up children - one is a teacher in an independent school, the other is a Chartered Civil Engineer - and we have four grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

The ability to relax and focus on the family in luxurious surroundings away from the world and yet easily join the hustle and bustle when you want to.

What makes this property unique

This area of Crete, with its friendly and laid back people, has its own 'micro-climate' (SE Crete has more sunshine hours than any other part of Europe) and is famous for its jaw dropping scenery, stunning beaches, wonderful weather, olives and locally produced wine. It is less bustling and noisy than the north of the island yet still with plenty of things for an active family to do.

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English, French

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10/10 Excellent

carl h.

carl h.

10/10 Excellent

Elly Z.

Fabulous villa

Elly Z.

10/10 Excellent

Martyn H.

Cretian Getaway 08/24

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10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Relaxing Family Getaway at Villa Estia – Just Outside Makry Gialos

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8/10 Good

shayne d.

Tackle the East

shayne d.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G.

Tolles Haus mit wunderschöner Aussicht

Susanne G.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Wunderschön zum Entspannen

Jessica S.

10/10 Excellent

Odile L.

Merveilleuses vacances

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