Villa Metapothia

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A beachside café with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the sea.
A coastal town with a beach, rocky cliffs, and buildings along the coastline.
A villa with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A swimming pool with a view of the mountains at dusk.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden dining table, and a comfortable sofa set.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gavalohori, Crete
  • Place, Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area. Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and War Museum of Chania are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery.
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Map
Gavalohori, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Lake Kournas - 23 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Souvlakerie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mistrali - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Metapothia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Metapothia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Metapothia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Metapothia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Metapothia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Metapothia located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is steps from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 3 mi (5 km) of Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Unforgettable Stay for a Large Group in this beautiful villa

We have just come home from a wonderful holiday in this villa that has everything. Perfectly equipped with everything you could possibly need. Even with 12 of us, the layout felt incredibly spacious, offering a great balance of communal areas and quiet privacy. The large pool which was a highlight & very well used by us all. We were greeted on arrival by the friendly owners who maintained the villa to an excellent standard & gave us information on the surrounding area. The village which is a short walk away had 2 lovely tavernas & a typical greek cafe for snacks & a cold beer. I would suggest you need a car to get around to see more of the surrounding area. Thank you for a memorable holiday
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation

Quality stay with beautiful pool and stunning views all around. Clean, comfortable, ideal for a large famil Adding some larger pots/pans and more glasses.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation

Quality stay with beautiful pool and stunning views all around. Clean, comfortable, ideal for a large famil Adding some larger pots/pans and more glasses.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb villa in lovely village

Excellent accommodation for family gatherings. Friendly Cretan village with excellent tavernas and cafenions.p Provide card to show oven temperature settings which have worn off.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
Thanks Colin, we are really happy to know you enjoyed your stay at Villa Methapothia. Best wishes from Jane, Freelance Villas
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gem in Krete!

All of it Nothing
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Hi Paul thanks so much for your high rating of Villa Metapothia, we are pleased you loved it. We would be delighted to welcome you back to one of our villas in the future! Best wishes from Erry, Freelance Villas
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Villa for a larger group

Stayed here 10 years ago and always knew we’d come back. This villa has everything. Six en-suite bedrooms. A huge pool. Amazing views and you can walk to great tavernas and shops. It’s immaculate and very well equipped. Lots of different areas to sit, eat, lounge. You can have privacy if you want it or great communal living. Highly recommended. The keys are a bit tricky to get the hang of. Maybe be label or number them better? But that is a very small thing. That villa is perfect. Many thanks to Diana, Yiannis and your girls x
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Emma, thanks so much for leaving such a lovely review! So pleased that you still loved Villa Metapothia on your return visit, and it sounds like you really made the most of your time at the villa and its lovely views & location! We would be delighted to host you again in the future. Best wishes from Erry, Freelance Villas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ms

Our two families spent very relaxing nine days at Villa Metapothia in the lovely village of Gavalohori. The Villa was everything it promised to be - we wanted for nothing. The Villa was very tidy and Eleni the housekeeper left wonderfully baked goodies after each clean. The pool and garden area is big enough for 12 people with multiple areas for seating all together. The kitchen had every utensil imaginable, which made cooking so easy and enjoyable! We had two medium sized cars which enabled us to drive up the very narrow access road. Anything bigger and we would’ve had to park further down. The village of Gavalohori is a hidden gem! Away from the touristy coast - it offers two mini markets which are well stocked (although a bit expensive) and the one behind the Kafeoni “ Gavalohori "O Bakalogatos ”sells local produce and ice creams. The “ Elpida- Traditional Cafeneon- Gavalohori” is a Café style eatery, right in the town centre and is popular with locals as well as visitors to the family. The owner speaks English well and they catered for gluten intolerance. The taverna Arismari was a real find! Set behind in the town square by a big tree with a small well - it was my favourite place! Also in the small market square is a pottery place, selling artwork (pottery, paintings, prints, jewellery etc.) from various artists from the area. To sum up - we would definitely recommend the Villa Metapothia and are already thinking of returning sometime soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa, Lage und Ort hervorragend

Die Villa liegt in einem sehr schönen Dörfchen. Hier ist man ganz nah am kretischen authentischen Leben dran. Die Tavernen sind super, man muss nicht weit fahren. Die Villa bietet wirklich alles, was man braucht, selbst wenn man mit mehreren Generationen unterwegs ist. Wer sich ein Auto mieten möchte, sollte vielleicht auf die kleineren Modell zurückgreifen, da der Weg zu Villa sehr eng wird. Wir haben es trotzdem mit einem VW Caddy geschafft.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love it

The five children spent hours in the pool while we looked on from the comfort of the shade on the balcony. The wide view from the mountains to the sea is incredible. This was a return visit for a special family occasion, I can't think of anywhere that would have been better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect villa for family reunion!

Great pool, very spacious villa lots of space for all the family Longer stay next time
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