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Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete.

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A rooftop terrace with a pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas overlooking the sea.
A room with a wooden desk, two framed artworks, a stone wall, a blue chair, and a door leading to a balcony with a view.
An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a long table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.
A modern building with a stone facade, a central archway, and a small balcony.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea through a door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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CHANIA, near Chania
  • Place, Thanasis
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Archaeological Collection of Stavros Ithaca
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stavros Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Chania

Located in Chania, this villa is near a water park and on the waterfront. 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 Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Snorkeling and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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CHANIA, near Chania

What's nearby

  • Thanasis - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Paralia Tersanas - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Archaeological Collection of Stavros Ithaca - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Stavros Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kalathas Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympic Catering - Everest - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ονειρα γλυκά - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Κουκουβάγια - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tavern Irene - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bourakis - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete. have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete.?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete. on Oct 24, 2026 start from $692, 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 Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete. 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 Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete. located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Paralia Tersanas, Stavros Beach and Archaeological Collection of Stavros Ithaca. Thanasis is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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 a great stay at Villa Delfini. Six great bedrooms and ensuite, and an amazing pool areas with spectacular views (the sunsets were incredible). Can't fault the villa, would definitely recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2026
Thankyou ! Villa Delfini is a pretty special place, we are happy that you enjoyed your holiday and hope to welcome you back at some point in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Villa. We had a terrific time. Only downside was poor and intermittent WiFi
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2026
It’s such a beautiful villa… WiFi is always a bit of a challenge in Crete, and we are addressing this, by installing new repeaters for the newly wired in Starlink… please come back next year and discover the difference!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice property. Great pool and outdoor space. Spacious rooms. Stunning views. Very comfortable all round. Would not hesitate to recommend. Only comment would be that the air conditioning was not able to keep up with the very hot weather we had. But would not stop me from revisiting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic week at Villa Delfini! Everything was just wonderful, from the friendly welcome and check-in experience through to the great condition of the property. The large pool and fantastic sunsets on the deck will live long in the memory and made for a really special holiday. The local facilities are good, including the lovely bay and beach a short drive away. Highly recommended... Thanks all!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photos do not do it justice! The views and outdoor spaces are nothing short of spectacular. We had a wonderful week at Villa Delfini for our extended family vacation. The condition of the Villa is pristine, professionally cleaned inside and out twice a week. Bedrooms were comfortable, most with views. Kitchen very well equipped with anything you could need. One of the villa's treasures is its house manager Lis. She was friendly and a delight to work with, very helpful with tips on restaurants, activities etc. Through her we hired an exceptional Chef, Eleni. She and her capable assistant created a wonderful dinner one night, full of Cretan classics. Later in the week provided cooking lessons for all 9 of us, ages 12-74. Just had the best time with her, and she later emailed me all her recipes. Lis also referred us to Notos Mare, a local company providing private boat tours along with a skipper. We were able to see the island from a whole different perspective, and enjoyed swimming & snorkeling in private coves. Thank you Sara, for renting us your beautiful villa . Forever Memories...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chania family vacation

Great property. Great location very close to Stavros beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible villa

We had a fantastic holiday in this villa! It had everything we wanted, plenty of space for our group (10 people) and a high standard of cleanliness throughout. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A spectacular Villa perched on the peninsula in the charming town of Stavro taking the advantage of the cooling breezes off the MedDealing with Sarah and Lis was indeed a pleasure.Thank you all for sharing your beautiful Villa with my Family.It was magical!Michail Laskis :)
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful villa with a view

Great villa with a spectacular location. Comfortable and big rooms. Fantastic pool area. Kitchen utilities could have been bigger. Especially fridge and freezer. Definitely a villa we will recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Stunning

Our family stayed here over Easter 2022. The whole experience was incredible. The host Lis was fantastic and the Villa itself is just spectacular. We will certainly look to return and would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2022
Thank you for your kind words, we are all delighted to hear that your stay at Delfini lived up to expectation. We would love to welcome you back at some point in the future. Best wishes Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views and sunsets

Spent a long awaited (due to COVID!) week at this lovely villa with 7 friends. The views are unbelievable from the pool. Lis (the property manager) was very helpful with recommendations and any issues we had. Look forward to hopefully returning one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2022
Thanks so much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to Delfini in the future. Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect heaven!

Views are amazing, lovely sunset terrace, villa was very well equipped, any queries were dealt with quickly by the manager Lis who also gave us a map and showed us where to shop, eat and drink, and also arranged our airport transfers and details to hire a car. Comfy beds, perfect family spaces and pool is heated. Table tennis table and table football were both well used by the teenagers! Beautiful landscaped gardens too. We will definately be back, we all loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb place to stay

Can't fault the villa in any way. It's big (there were 13 of us) comfortable and spotless. Each room has an en suite and there are loads of other nice touches such as the big dining table and bbq area. It's fully kitted out and the pool is massive too. Our group has been going on holiday together for 10 years now and this is easily the best place we've stayed at. Good location and some decent places to eat within 5 mins by car. Shout out to Lis the property manager too who was really helpful with checking in, local knowledge etc. Considering coming back already.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fantastic villa with a marvelous location.

We were a company of 12 people who enjoyed this fantastic villa for a week in June. The pictures we saw before we got there were beautiful, but the reality actually exceeded our expectations. Even though we filled the house with 12 people, it never felt crowded. The kitchen was very well equipped, the pool area was great and last but not least the view with the sunset over the Mediterranean was magnificent. The local house manager was also very helpful and assisted us with shopping in connection with our late arrival, and lots of other tips and recommendations. We can really recommend a stay at Villa Delfini!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful villa in a quiet location with sea views

Villa Delphini is a modern villa which is fully equipped with everything you need when you are self catering. It is clean, light and airy with plenty of outside space for relaxing and eating. There is a BBQ conveniently placed near the large table outside where 11 of us could sit with plenty of room. The pool is a good size for swimming or games and the sea views are wonderful. There are several small beaches within walking distance of the villa, each with a Taverna. The manager Lis is very welcoming and will do all she can to ensure that you have a great holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thank you for this, so glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow - Absolutely stunning!

We had a fantastic week at Villa Delphini. It is without doubt the best Villa that we have stayed in (we’ve stayed in quite a few over the years!), and it accommodated our group of nine with ease. The house is both luxurious and homely, and equipped with everything you need. The pool is huge and the various terraces and outdoor areas are superb with plenty of loungers, seating areas and shade. Sarah was excellent in recommending everything from car hire to places to visit when we booked, and Lis, the property manager, provided an great check in service when we arrived. We’d love to return in the future and spend more time at this beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Flawless in all respects

This is a very special place and we all loved it (7-70+ years). There are breathtaking views from every single window. Big pool with more amazing sea views. Outdoor cooking facilities. Large, airy rooms. Everything spotless. Lots to see and do in the surrounding area. Great restaurants a short drive away. The property manager Lis is a goldmine of useful information and always on hand to help. 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 31, 2023
Thank you for your great review, we are so pleased that you loved Delfini and had a great holiday there. Delfini is a special place and we really look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stunning villa and great service!

Our stay at Villa Delphini was fantastic! The place is stunning, with a great outdoor area with a nice pool, a dinner area with view of the sunset (and the pool, so we were able to keep an eye on the kids at all times), a very well planned villa with six sleeps all with separate bath rooms. Everyting in the villa has a very high quality, from the furniture to the kitchen equipment. Lis, the villa manager, took fantastic care of us during the week and helped us with everything from new swim wear to a couple of the kids (due to late luggage), to a fantastic boat tour from Chania. The only downside was that one of the sleeps was in the basement, but still a nice room. We can definitely recommend this villa.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thanks for your lovely review! I am so pleased that you had a great time at Delfini. It is a fabulous house for a large group and even the basement bedroom has a sea view, and is particularly popular with families with teenagers. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. All the best Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible!

From the moment we entered the villa, we didn't want to leave. The entire booking, checking in and checking out process was seamless. Sarah and Lis are fabulous to work with. We had 8 teens and 3 adults and we all had room to spread out, sleep and relax. The rooms are large and comfortable and each one has an incredible view. The location was perfect for us. It's a 25 min drive to Old Town Chania which is very charming. Close to the airport and many nearby beaches to choose from. Lis will give you eateries to try, places to visit and answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend Villa Delfini! Thank you Sarah and Lis for the dream vacation home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thankyou for your lovely words Karrie, we are so glad that you had a good time. I am pleased that Villa Delfini and Crete did not disappoint!! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future, Best wishes, Sarah x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Majestic Delfini Villa Stay in Akrotiri, Crete!

Ahhh Delfini Villa...This is a breathtaking house! All the pictures can’t do justice to how it feels to sit at that table with your family and take in the view! This is to say nothing of the pool, great location, well appointed spacious accommodations. The owner and property manager were very responsive in helping us plan and address any issues. They helped us get a chef for a night who was also superb; a relaxing glorious night like in a movie ..we highly recommend this villa to anyone with a large group looking for a great Greek escape in Crete! Thank you Sarah and Lis for the memories of a lifetime!! Ted/Masha
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best accommodations ever!

Sarah, we are an international group of 8, from the US, UK snd Sweden. We visit a new place every 18 months or so. Villa Delfini was the best yet! We have stayed at Scottish castles, Villa Saraceno in Italy, Stockholm, Sonoma Valley in California, the Scilley islands and a couple of other places. This was our best ever! Lis was great and we had absolutely everything we needed. Thank you so much for sharing you Cretan home with us. Debbie Tyrrell will also be contacting you with some mutual experiences. Warmest regards, Betsy Hight
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely property with incredible view

The Villa has a fantastic sized pool and incredible view. It was lovely watching the sunsets. The location is quiet and appreciate all the bedrooms and bathrooms for multiple families staying. Lis was also very informative and resolved issues with the coffee maker we had right away. We had a couple other things come up that were addressed. This is only improvement I would suggest is having some additional maintenance done as some of the property showed some wear and the basement bedroom had a damp/musky smell quite frequently and I expect a dehumidifier needs to be run consistently down there. With that said we really enjoyed the villa, amazing views, pool and visiting the various beaches in the area and going to Chania Old Town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2024
'Thank you for your feedback and we are very glad you had such a lovely time at Delfini. Regarding the issue you pointed out in the basement, our two tradesmen could not detect this, but have recommended a simple remedial measure, should it ever occur again. We do use a dehumidifier through the winter as you will appreciate the close proximity to the sea necessitates this. During the summer we like to keep the house well aired and have not received any other reports of damp in over 12 years. We place great pride upon the state of maintenance of our beautiful villa and strive to make every one’s stay special. I will pass your comments on to Lis our manager. Thankyou for choosing Villa Delfini for your holiday.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Villa

Great kitchen and out door areas, beautiful pool. Expected a bit better "kitting out" (garbage bags, dishwasher soap, etc.) for this level of a property. Airy, bright, lots of bedrooms with ensuite baths -- though the bathrooms are quite small. There is an issue with the outside walls of the villa -- the stone is flaking away. Although someone comes to sweep it up every morning, the outside furniture and cushions get covered with it again very shortly, which is annoying.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thanks for your review about Villa Delfini, we are glad that you had an enjoyable holiday there. All of your comments have been noted and as far as possible acted upon. We always leave a basic welcome pack for clients including sparkling wine, and offer a grocery shopping service before rental if required. It’s always difficult to know what items to leave as people have different priorities but as a rule there are always bin bags, dishwasher tablets and washing detergent aswell as salt pepper and olive oil. The stone work is something that we are addressing and is worse after a very severe winter such as this year, and I apologise if it in any way marred your enjoyment. All six of the bathrooms are en-suite and designed for use by two people, which we think is perfect for a villa that sleeps 12 people. We are always upgrading the furnishings and decor and aim to provide a 5 star villa service, and we would love to welcome you back to Delfini in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family celebration!

Wow! Amazing! This was our reaction on first entering the villa, together with the certainty of knowing that this, carefully chosen villa, was going to be absolutely perfect for our family get together. We were not wrong! The Villa Delfini was wonderful in every way, allowing us the space to go off into little groups or to join together for meals and 'Banagrams' tournaments! We were a mixed group aged from 11 to 60 and the villa fitted all our needs just perfectly. Beautiful pool area, huge terrace/seating areas and very clean, well appointed bedrooms and bathrooms. Plenty of crockery, glasses etc in the kitchen for mass catering and the large barbecue was fab! Sunsets and views abdolutely stunning. Lis, the manager, was a brilliant help - like having your own personal assistant although we tried not to abuse her kindness! The pool was cleaned and sheets/towels etc all changed mid-week, which we appreciated. We had to drag ourselves away from the villa to vist Tersanas beach (beautiful) and take a boat trip with Captain Nick from Chania (to be recommended). Our family came together from England and Australia to celebrate my 60th birthday and it was everything I could have wished for. The beautiful Villa Delfini was the icing on the cake. P.S. Geraniums watered regularly, Sarah!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thank you! It sounds like you had an amazing holiday! We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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