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A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and buildings in the background.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, two red chairs, a table with a teapot and glasses, and a view of the sea and mountains.
A coastal view with a stone wall, vibrant pink flowers, and a clear blue sea.
A neatly made bed with white linens and two folded towels, a wooden nightstand with a drawer, and a large window with a balcony view.
A balcony with white metal chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a mountainous backdrop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Elounda
  • Place, Hiona Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stalis Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

2 Twin Beds

Main

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Family

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

VILLA MINOS, Elounda Bay views - Private Pool, near Beach & Shops FREE WI-FI

The VILLA MINOS offers a high level of service and comfort. There is a Meet and Greet service with a basic food starter pack should you be arriving late, a mid week clean with change of towels and sheets. This modern villa is an hour by car from Heraklion airport. In a sought after location, set in an elevated position but close to the beach with views over the Bay of Elounda, and the surrounding Cretan mountains. Built on two levels, the ground floor has been designed with a well equipped modern kitchen, an open plan living/dining area with comfortable seating, air- conditioning and a TV with English & multi language channels plus FREE DIRECT TELEPHONE CONNECTED BROADBAND WI-FI, which will allow the UK Television Channels to be streamed via an Amazon Firestick on to our large screen television. There are two large comfy sofas. The upper floor has 2 bedrooms (one double and one twin), both air-conditioned,with patio doors leading out onto sea-view balconies. Each has its own luxury bathroom with a power shower.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 96643ha
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Agios Nikolaos

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this villa is by the sea. Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Nostimon and Sissi Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Elounda

What's nearby

  • Hiona Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Plaka Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Spinalonga - 29 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Stalis Beach - 45 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 48 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alyggos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mezzo Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jungle Bar Elounda - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dimitri's Steak House - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does VILLA MINOS, Elounda Bay views - Private Pool, near Beach & Shops FREE WI-FI have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is VILLA MINOS, Elounda Bay views - Private Pool, near Beach & Shops FREE WI-FI 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 VILLA MINOS, Elounda Bay views - Private Pool, near Beach & Shops FREE WI-FI ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VILLA MINOS, Elounda Bay views - Private Pool, near Beach & Shops FREE WI-FI ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is VILLA MINOS, Elounda Bay views - Private Pool, near Beach & Shops FREE WI-FI located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hiona Beach, Alykes of Elounda, and Elounda Windmills. Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and Kolokýtha are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Lovey villa, great views, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2023
Hi, glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our Villa. Regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great villa and location

Four of us stayed for a week in July and loved the villa. The views were amazing. The pool and villa were great and due to the heat the Air con was very welcome. Elounda and Plaka were lovely. Had some nice meals out and also ate in the villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Villa

Villa Minos was exactly as shown. It is a beautiful villa with stunning views. I couldn’t of asked for anything better! I will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent Location

A parasol would have been useful! Also, couldn't locate the Spa tub and Stereo!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible views in Elounda

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Villa Minos! Breathtaking views from every window and gorgeous home. We cooked several nights and the kitchen is well stocked for meals. Great location for exploring Elounda & Plaka as well as many side trips. We took the ferry excursion to Chrissi Island, tour of Knossos, wine tasting, Spinalonga & lots of beach time. Andrew was very prompt with all of his communication. Highly recommend this as your home base in Elounda.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
Hi Sarah, thank you for taking the trouble to let us know how much you enjoyed your time in Elounda and the places you visited. We look forward to seeing you back one day as one of our returning guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immaculate Villa with incredible views

Compact villa on the hill overlooking the lovely seaside town of Elounda and the Spinalonga peninsula. Great location, easy walk down into town. The return trip up the hill is harder work, but you are rewarded with a lovely pool and incredible views. Villa is very well equipped (just missing a BBQ, but plenty eating options nearby so not a dealbreaker) Elounda is a lovely little holiday town, with beaches, shops, bars and restaurants (would recommend Palio Kantouni half way up the hill) and a great base for visiting Spinalonga, and taking fun boat trips from the harbour (we went on a sunset cruise).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2024
Hi, we are happy that you enjoyed our Villa in Elounda and thank you for leaving such a kind review. Unfortunately BBQs are banned at the moment due to the high fire risk. Regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view!!

Perfect for 4 people. Close to the village and Platka. Gret food and great people. The only problem others might have is driving up the hill and avoiding the cars, motorcycles, obstacles. Parking is very tight, no room for errors. Be aware and be careful!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely villa

We had a fabulous holiday at Villa Minos. Views from all windows, doors, terraces, balconies and pool absolutely stunning and villa beautiful and immaculately clean. Villa is very well kitted out and everything we needed was available. Rose the property manager was very helpful and gave us advice about local restaurants. We had a car and this was an excellent base to visit the eastern end of Crete. Also visited Minoan palace at Malia, drove up into the mountains to Lasithi and visited the classical site of Lato. There is so much to see and do on Crete. Would highly recommend this lovely villa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2022
Hi Kirsty, thank you for taking the time to give our Villa such a fantastic review, and to say how much you enjoyed your holiday with all the different sites and places you visited. Elounda is a lovely part of Crete with its small fishing port, mountains and many clean blue flag beaches, as well as many good restaurants a short walk away. We are grateful for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back one day together with many of our other returning guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation in a beautiful setting!

This property is exactly as advertised. Lovely cool, shiny, clean entrance, kitchen with everything you need, a comfy lounge area and 2 large bedrooms with a bathroom each! Both with balconys too! Then there's the pool! It was cleaned twice during our stay. Beautiful views over Elounda with plenty of room around the pool for dining, sunbathing and just pure relaxation. A couple of beautiful walks down to Elounda town, with Tavernas en-route! Always a bonus! Overall, a fantastic stay. Thanks Andrew and Rose. We will definitely be back! Tracy and Martin x
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Viva the Villa and Village!

The property is nestled on the peak of a hillside overlooking sea and village views. The house is very comfortable and well suited for a visitor’s stay. The view is spectacular from the pool, deck, and lower patio. The people of elounda and the surrounding area offer heartwarming hospitality. Rose, the property manager and the guests direct support, is ever so helpful. The beach below is right in town and both are about a half mile walk. Please note that the road up the final segment to the villa is steep. Some may be daunted to drive it but it is manageable!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic pool with stunning view

The property is one of 4 similar properties which are situated right next to the others and overlook each other. They are at a top of a hill with very steep, narrow tiled roads. So beware. Once at the property there are beautiful views of the sea and of the sea front in Elounda. The walk downhill to Elounda is pleasant and takes about 15mins( the walk back is uphill and takes a bit longer). There are two fantastic places just a two minute walk down the first steep hill from the property. They are hidden gems! Beeraki does excellent cocktails and has a fantastic view of the sea. Next door, The Hope does delicious Cretan food freshly prepare and served with a smile.i recommend the courgettes balls.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely villa, wonderful views

Our family of four have just returned from a two week stay at Villa Minos in Elounda. The villa is in an elevated position which gives amazing views of the bay and surrounding areas. The only down side to this is the steep hill to get to the villa. The villa itself is well looked after by Rose and has everything you need for your stay. There is a good selection of TV channels and a good quality radio. There is plenty of room outside with a variety of seating. The main resort and beach is around a 15 minute walk, there is a variety of bars and restaurants. We found the staff in all the restaurants very friendly and welcoming. We visited Plaka, the next resort, about an hours walk or 8 euros in a cab, which is a lovely little resort. We also visited Spinalonga which was nice. We all had a wonderful time, thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2020
We always look forward to reading the review from our latest guests, and the more so when they obviously have enjoyed their time there so much. It is a lovely area of Crete with the Greek people being so welcoming and loads to do Thank you for taking the time to write the review and we look forward to perhaps seeing again one day as one of our returning guests.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Great little villa. Terrace and pool are excellent - with sunny spots and shady spots, and views to the sea are from everywhere. Villa is very new and so in excellent condition, together with TV and DVD (plays english DVDs) and aircon for the two bedrooms. Management is very good - the owner is quick to respond to requests, and the housekeeper, Rose, meets you at the site etc. Loads of choice for tavernas etc nearby. If you are staying for a week and don't want to explore too far, then best value is a taxi from the airport (owner can recommend a good value firm) - as you can easily walk to local facilities. If staying for two weeks, and more likely to explore further , then better off getting a hire car. Whilst the particulars say that you are in a village next to Elounda, if you hand't been told this you would just assume that you are on the outskirts of Elounda. Its no more than a 10-15 minute stroll along the seafront to get to the centre of town. All in all - excellent. And would certainly book again.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2020
Thank you Simon for such a great review, both Rose and Fred who look after the Villa and ourselves, try really hard to make your stay as comfortable and trouble free as possible, so it is always nice to hear from our guests that they loved the area and the villa and are thinking of returning in the future, just as many of our previous guests have done. Once again thank you for staying with us. Andrew
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pros and Cons

We have just spent a lovely relaxing week in this villa. The villa is nice, exceptionally clean and the pool was wonderful especially as the weather was so hot. On the minus side, I do feel it should have been made very clear how steep the hill is up to the villa. I first realised it might be an issue when we were given written directions and told we had to get into first gear driving up the hill! One needs to drive like Louis Hamilton to get up there, I have spent a lot of time in San Francisco and this hill reminded me of the city - but there are no steps making it almost impossible to walk up and down. There is no strolling into town for coffee from here!! In the description it says there is TV with many channels - there isn’t it’s just a screen with a dvd player. We were also told we would have a mid week clean this never materialised. So I’d say a villa with pros and cons!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa with amazing views!

We had a wonderful holiday staying at Villa Minos! The villa itself is beautiful. All of the rooms are spacious, modern and immaculately clean. The kitchen is well stocked, the pool is a great size and clean and the gardens are pretty and well kept. Wifi is very good as is the air conditioning too.The views from the gardens, pool area and both bedroom balconies are beautiful - absolutely picture perfect. You'll see the steep hill mentioned to reach the villa, the last short road is steep but we walked to and from town everyday, though less abled walkers may struggle in which case it is drivable with parking space directly in front of the villa. We walked through the village and olive groves instead, a gentler and less hilly walk before the last incline, though the villa and views are well worth it! We found the villa in a quiet and safe village area, the residents we passed were happy and welcoming, greeting us everyday and there are good tavernas close by too. The walk to the main town is 10 -15 minutes and the town and beach are beautiful with a great choice of restaurants and shops. Andrew's correspondence was fast and excellent, booking was smooth and easy and the villa details and local details were clear and helpful. Rose met us at the villa and is lovely, knowledgeable about the area and keeps the villa well stocked and immaculately clean. We have no hesitation recommending the Villa and hope to be back soon, enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem with views to die for...

Villa Minos was perfect. I travelled with my wife and 15 year old daughter. We flew to Heraklion and hired a car to drive to the villa. Even with a few hours delay, Rose (property manager) was really helpful and accommodating and met us at the property. The villa was lovely and I don't think the photo's do it justice. It's modern, clean, a good size for 4 people. The bedrooms and downstairs had effective and much needed air conditioning, The pool area, sunbeds and seating areas provided lots of outdoor eating/drinking space. The views from the pool terrace were amazing - perfect to watch the day go by and sun go down behind the villa - the colours on the mountains in the distance were photographed almost every evening. The kitchen has all the mod-cons including dishwasher and washing machine. The villa is in Mavrikiano. Near to the villa (less than 5 minutes walk) were 2 tavernas and a Cretan Pub - all with beautiful views over Elounda bay. I'm not going to lie, Mavrikiano is on a very steep hill but this shouldn't put anyone off. We went into Elounda several times which was a 10-15 minute walk down the hill. There are so many bars/restaurants and shops down there - everything you need. The beach in Elounda was nice - and 2 sunbeds & parasol were a reasonable 8 euros for the day. I would highly recommend Villa Minos and this area of Crete. A lovely relaxing, chilled holiday! Thank you!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Comfortabele villa met prachtig uitzicht

We hebben enorm genoten van ons verblijf in de villa. De villa is prachtig gelegen met een heel mooi uitzicht over de baai. Het huis is netjes en alle apparatuur doet het naar behoren. De communicatie over aankomst en vertrek of als er iets aan de hand is verloopt vlot en prettig. De baai van Elounda is heel gezellig met veel goede restaurantjes en leuke winkeltjes. We hebben zelf ook uitstapjes met de auto gemaakt. Het enige wat iets minder prettig is, is de steile weg omhoog naar de villa. Dat wende wel maar was de eerste keren even spannend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elounda holiday

The villa was great, loved the pool and views, and a couple of tavernas minutes from the front door. We were greeted by Rose who was really helpful and gave us lots of useful tips.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

I can’t say enough about this villa. The views were amazing. The pool was perfect for my 2 daughters 5 and 9. The villa is close to tow and even closer to 2 wonderful restaurants. We will definitely be back to Villa Minos. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Villa with super elevated sea views

Beautiful Villa with elevated sea views over the bay & further over to Elounda. Only a 10/15 minute (downhill) walk into the centre of Elounda through olive groves & along the way there are 2 bars - should you need refreshments, incidentally both bars share the same magnificent views as the Villa. What’s not to like!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Maison très confortable avec superbe vue

La maison est très bien située, proche des commerces et de tavernes à pied, tout en ayant un environnement calme. Elle fait partie d’une rangée de 4 maisons identiques et nous avions de la chance d’avoir des voisins non bruyants. La vue de la villa sur la baie d’Elounda est tout simplement époustouflante. La maison était très propre, elle a tout le confort nécessaire et est très bien équipée. La climatisation fonctionne très bien. Très très bonne qualité de literie. La piscine était très bien entretenue et même petite, elle était bien agréable, toujours avec cette vue exceptionnelle sur la mer. Plusieurs dysfonctionnements à notre arrivée mais Rose a tout fait pour y remédier en moins de 24 heures. Néanmoins, la TV n’a pas fonctionné pour nous (disons que de mon avis, ce n’est pas essentiel pour ce genre de vacances) et le WIFI est lent et quasiment inexistant à l’etage. La maison était pour nous idéale pour profiter de la région.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe endroit

Merci pour l’accueil c’était top, l’endroit, l’emplacement. La maison est vraiment fonctionnelle, très proche du centre de Elounda à 1H de Heraklion. La piscine est ensoleillée jusqu’à au moins 17H30. Le matin est un vrai bonheur. Fortement recommandé.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal location

Lovely villa with stunning views over the bay and of Elounda. The hill up to apartment is steep but manageable if your fit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

I thought the location of the property was good, a short walk into town with its restaurants, bars and shops. However, the town of Elounda was a bit disappointing and not as charming as many others in Greece. The property itself was good, if a little basic inside - however the pool and views were excellent. The manager, Rose, was very helpful and charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2020
We are happy to read that you enjoyed your stay at our villa with its nearby restaurants. Generally Elounda is a vibrant busy place with its own charm. Yes Rose takes great pride in keeping the villa spic and span for our guests and is able to recommend many interesting places to visit. We look forward to welcoming you back one day soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa with amazing views

The villa was everything and more. Spacious accommodation with all appliances. The pool area and views were fabulous . Would definitely recommend and return for another stay

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