Villa Hellena, Minimalist Design & Spa Retreat

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A person in a swimming pool with a view of the ocean.
A pool with clear blue water, a person relaxing in a hot tub, and a view of the ocean and a road leading to a building.
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A sunlit outdoor seating area with a stone wall, a pool, and a view of the sea.
A massage therapy session by a pool with a scenic ocean view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Heraklion
  • Place, Palaiokastro Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Paleokastro Fortress
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Malevizi

Located in Malevizi, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum and Museum of El Greco are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Dedalou Shopping Street and Heraklion Central Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural History Museum of Crete, or check out an event or a game at Pankritio Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Heraklion

What's nearby

  • Palaiokastro Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Paleokastro Fortress - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 26 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 27 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Heraklion Port - 28 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Pepper Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Almyra - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪H2O restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Gourmet - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Hellena, Minimalist Design & Spa Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Hellena, Minimalist Design & Spa Retreat?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Hellena, Minimalist Design & Spa Retreat on 4 Apr 2027 start from £814, 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.

How much is parking at Villa Hellena, Minimalist Design & Spa Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Hellena, Minimalist Design & Spa Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Hellena, Minimalist Design & Spa Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Hellena, Minimalist Design & Spa Retreat located?

This family-friendly Malevizi villa is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Palaiokastro Beach and Paleokastro Fortress. Made and Pantanassa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect villa!

This has to be the most luxurious villa we've even been to. Every thing was clean and so beautiful, the pool and the view were fantastic. Also the hospitality was beyond amazing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Ronald, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Villa! I really appreciate your kind comments and I will send them to the owner as well! I wish you all the best and please keep us in mind for future travel, as we would love to have you again as our guests! Have a nice evening! Best regards, Kostas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful escape with spectacular views

Great place for a peaceful escape with spectacular views. Heated pool is a must. Welcome food and drink basket was perfect for our late arrival. Modern appliances and shower. Overall a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We loved staying at this property! It was luxury while also feeling very comfortable. We were recommended to have a rental car, and I am grateful for that recommendation. The location provides a lot of privacy, which means its a few min drive to restaurants and the city. Dimitri, our concierge, was a pure delight! He was always quick to respond, and assist us with spa bookings and wonderful city recommendations. We have every intention of staying here again for future visits.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Stay Near Heraklion!

Our stay at Villa Hellena was incredible! The villa was so beautiful, clean and private. Dimitris, Kostas and the etouri team were all excellent and so responsive to any questions and arranging truly anything else we needed. The kitchen has updated appliances and they even went shopping for us prior so we had everything needed to cook from check in (just need to provide a list a few days prior to check in). He also had the wine fridge stocked with delicious local wines which was an added bonus (minibar style). Our favorite part was hanging by the spacious pool and enjoying the beautiful view. We never heard a single neighbor, it was so quiet and relaxing. Highly recommend watching the sunrise over Dia island from the patio, it’s breathtaking! Also recommend getting a massage at the on site spa. Do not hesitate to book this place, it’s even better in person than it looks in pictures! Thanks for an AMAZING stay, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

We loved the privacy and the quietness of the Villa. It was easy to find. The quality of the Villa was first class, spacious and very well equipped. Everything worked just as it should. We loved how it was furnished. The bed was very comfortable. The ‘welcome pack’ was great and very useful. The pool was fantastic and excellent that it was heated, which we would strongly recommend if you stay when the weather is not boiling hot. As each Villa is separate and none overlook another, it did feel very private. The architect had also clearly given thought to acoustics as you could hardly hear any sounds from other villas. The view is amazing and it is easy and quick to drive into Heraklion. We absolutely loved it here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our honeymoon

My wife and I came to Crete for the last leg of our Greece honeymoon. When we saw this vacation rental listing online, our heart was set on it and we took the plunge. But we were shocked to find out ... that the place vastly EXCEEDED our expectations. We loved everything about the villa. We opted for the heated pool (which I recommend btw, because otherwise the water would be quite frigid) and were able to enjoy it every single day. The villa is super new (literally less than a year old) and was way nicer than most places we've stayed even in high end hotels in the US. Everything was incredibly modern (sometimes too much, simpler light switches anyone?) and they got every little quality of life detail right. Chromecast-ing to TV just worked. Separate room for toilet and shower? Check. Cleaning person that comes in the middle of your stay, check. Floor to ceiling windows, check. The place was truly beautiful inside and out. The owner was on-site a lot of the time and had food, some light groceries, and wine waiting for us after a stressful ferry over. The owner even arranged for some clothes of ours to be washed and pressed, it was all a very seamless experience. Etouri was a great travel concierge provider as well. They made it super easy for us to order meals for delivery (which they did on our behalf). They made it easy to secure a rental car with just a few quick emails and made sure to drop off and pick up the car from our villa! We will stay here again the next time we are in Crete and let our friends / family know to stay here. Thanks for such an awesome stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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