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Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches!

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Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Paleloni
  • Almyrida Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lake Kournas
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kalyves Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom upstairs

1 Double Bed

Single bed bedroom upstairs

1 Single Bed

Twin bedroom downstairs

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom with a bathtub upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom with shower ground floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches!

Our villa is located in a very tranquil and relaxing environment which is typical of the Cretan rural landscape. It has been built with local stones and wood with special attention to detail. Based mainly in the traditional Cretan architectural style, it also offers modern facilities and comforts providing the best you can expect from a fully operational house.
It is totally children friendly as it is surrounded by a big gated open space.

Outside
There are many outdoor places where you can relax and enjoy the sun or the sweet summer breeze at nights, staring at the stars in the sky. We have catered for providing various seating areas all around the villa as well as 4 pergolas for shade (2 upstairs and 2 downstairs by the pool). The pool is available all year round and is maintained twice a week. 5 sunbeds and 2 umbrellas equip the area around it. There is also a bbq for an additional option of cooking meals and spending quality time together.

Inside
The interior of the house is very convenient and cosy. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, a living area, a twin bedroom , a bathroom and a small storage. In particular, the kitchen is fully equipped with a big fridge, cooker, built-in dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster and all the cooking utensils and cookware. In the living room there is an antique dining area, satellite TV and a fireplace which is operational during winter months. The bathroom downstairs has an enclosed shower and there is a washing machine in the wardrobe outside the bathroom. The bedroom on this floor has 2 standard sized single beds which can become a king sized bed upon request. A french door opens up to the pool area and allows tons of light to come in.
A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor where there is a master bedroom, a single bed bedroom and a bathroom. Both bedrooms have balconies where the view of the mountains and the trees takes your breath away.
The whole house has access to free unlimited wifi and hot water is always available. There is air-conditioning in all bedrooms.

Location
Apart from the house itself, the location is central enough to anything. The nearest beach, Ombrogialos, is a -5- minute drive away while other popular sandy beaches are from 10 to 20 minutes away.
The historical cities of Chania and Rethymno are less than an hour drive. Other villages with handy shops with local products are just 2 to 5 minutes away. You can also find some traditional tavernas in great proximity offering delicious Cretan dishes in reasonable prices.
In general, our first and foremost priority is offering our guests a delightful experience combined with the feeling of being at home and that is why we always do our best to be immediately responsive to our guests' needs and questions. We always welcome our guests and we can be contacted anytime.

Property manager

Marianna Nikoloudaki
Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek
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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Please don't throw any disposable items or toilet paper in the toilets.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1042Κ92003121601

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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

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Agios Nikolaos Fort and Ancient City of Aptera are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Paleloni

What's nearby

  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 15 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lake Kournas - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 23 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 30 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural Stone Villa with private pool and mountain views near local sandy beaches! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 6 miles (10 km) of Art of Living Glass Factory and Almyrida Beach. Koutalas Beach and Kera are also within 6 miles (10 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 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa
The location is lovely - close to beaches and towns and a 20 min walk to local village with a couple of great restaurants. The villa has everything we needed including amazing views and it was incredibly peaceful. We wanted to stay longer
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
We had a beautiful holiday The villa is perfect. Spacious and clean. Restaurants, shops and cafes are a short 5 to 10 mins drive. Beautiful beaches with ample parking are around 25 minutes drive Marianna was so helpful with information of places to visit and local amenities. Highly recommended. There
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped, rural and relaxing
Lovely pool, well equipped villa and kitchen. Enjoyed sunsets in Almyrida. Friendly host. Useful car port. Nice outside BBQ and sofa area next to pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2024
The villa is very comfortable and has everything you need. We arrived in the middle of the night so locating the keys was a little challenging as there are two ways of getting into the property, but we got there in the end! 😊 Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and its location is good for beaches and local restaurants. Having been to the area before it worked well for us. Missing it already!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

evelyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay
Property was well equipped with everything you can need. Stunning views that you could never get tired off. Had some issues but these were resolved with communication from owner. Would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Great! No more words needed.
What a great stay! Great swimming pool, loved bbq area and ever Was so clean! Highly recommend! Also our Host, Mari was the nicest person we ever met. So helpful and care. Thank u once again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison H., Uk Warwickshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Our stay was fantastic lovely villa beautiful view of the white mountains suitable for the children a 1 yr old and a 2 yr old nice pool and easy access to Chania and Rethymno and beaches Kalyves and Almyrida perfect for children as shallow sea Marianna our host was amazing 😍😍😍😍😍sent us lots of information with Google map GPS like so everything easy to find . Thank you Marianna definitely recommend your lovely Villa xxx
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Holiday Location
Just returned from a fabulous 2 weeks stay at Villa Paleloni. Marianna the owners communication before and during the stay was brilliant with lots of information to help us find the villa, restaurants etc in the surrounding area and things to do. The villa was spotlessly clean and very well presented with absolutely everything you needed…..kitchen utensils and amenities the best in any villa that we have stayed in. A lovely enclosed shower downstairs with plenty of hot water. The outside was brilliant with 5 sun beds, 2 umbrellas, a huge pool, loads of room to lay around the pool and sunbath, outside seating area in the shade and a huge fantastic BBQ which we used at least 6 times during our stay. The villa itself is in the perfect location……in the hills overlooking the breathtaking mountains and so peacefully quiet with just the wonderful sound of the sheep’s bells in the distance. When we arrived Marianna had also left a welcome pack of water, 2 packs of Cretan biscuits, olive oil, a bottle of wine and a basket of fruit containing apples, peaches, nectarines and bananas which was a lovely touch. Included in our stay the pool was cleaned at least 4 times and the pool man was lovely. Also the villa was cleaned twice and we even got to meet the lady who cleaned and she was so friendly and polite. If you are looking for a holiday in a place just like home, private, quiet and so relaxing in a beautiful setting then I would definitely recommend Villa Paleloni. Marianna is the perfect host…..leaves you to enjoy your holiday but also there at the end of a mobile should you need help or just ask anything. Thank you for the perfect stay
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maciek S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Villa close to beaches
We had a fantastic stay in a very spacious villa in the hills close to Vamos and Kefalas. We stayed for 2 weeks mid August and enjoyed every minute of the relaxing experience. Marianna was a brilliant host, who was easy to contact and always on hand to provide great recommendations for food and places to visit. The villa was everything we hoped for and definitely lived up to expectations. Clean, spacious and well equipped, with air con in all bedrooms and a fantastic private pool (10m long). It was private and secure with only a 20 minute drive to Georgioupolis or Almyrida where there were sandy beaches, restaurants and shops. 5 minutes to local mini markets and tavernas. We could not fault the stay in any way. Car is a must.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natercia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream vacation!
What a beautiful villa ! Many happy memories and hope to come again next year! The property manager & Mariana were so helpful and very kind. Communication through WhatsApp was great! Don’t miss out on this one - 5 *****!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny ten day break in September
Comfortable and peaceful stay in a spacious traditional villa with pool and mountain scenery with beaches and tavernas near by.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home
Beautiful home, comfortable beds, thank you for the fruit salad cheese etc x. We hope to come back again for longer x
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely brilliant villa & management
From start to finish this holiday has been excellent. Marianna deserves all the positive reviews previously posted. Thanks again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A luxurious villa with beautiful views of the White Mountains
Everything excellent - we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Romantic holiday for two
Property was great, in a secluded spot with wonderful views of the mountains. Plenty of Tavernas and restaurants nearby. The people of Crete are so friendly and this is also a good location for visiting other areas of Crete. Maria Anna the owner of the property was brilliant, friendly and helpful . Definitely a five star venue for us
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Warm welcome and nothing left to chance!
Both Marianna and Vagelis are such wonderful and helpful hosts to deal with and answer all your questions promptly. Nothing is too much trouble...even working out the logistics of getting my daughter from another airport and back! The property is true to the description but has the addition of a loggia along the poolside wall of the house now, where you can dine then relax in a comfortable seating area. Everything you need is in the property bar a beach towel and the local beaches are definitely worth a visit, but a car is a must. Marianna will have put a 'welcome' pack of necessities in the villa and this can be topped up at the local supermarkets, which sell everything else you might need, even for an impromptu BBQ (they all seem to have a selection of frozen meat/fish) and are open until very late. We stayed the last week in September and the unfortunately the weather did turn a bit wet and windy but there are still things to do and long lunches to be had in the local villages. Be brave and venture out even if it does rain because wierdly when we drove to Almyrida on the coast just some 5k 'ish away it was beautiful weather!! Also visit Lake Kournos. It's breathtaking and has inviting pale turquoise water at the shoreline and the water temperature (according to my son) is like bath water!! You can hire pedalos etc for about 7e an hour or have lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants plus you'll find all the usual gift/souvenir shops too and parking is free. Rethymno is charming and we preferred it to Chania. So much to do in only a week but the villa makes the perfect base for exploring this area. Thank you Marianna and Vagelis for making our stay memorable...From the Barnes' family :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Lovely villa and pool in beautiful location ! Owners are fantastic and looked after us very well
Will definitely return - makes a great base to explore west and central Crete
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miles D.

Fabulous
Lovely house, beautiful views. Pool area amazing. Had a fantastic time here. Would definitely go back. X
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Excellent. No other words required
Stayed in this villa for the past two years. It's amazing and the owner Marianna cannot do enough to ensure you are comfortable throughout. Meal on arrival, items of bread milk, eggs in the fridge. You can arrive and chill by the very large pool which is maintained during your stay. So much to do around you and then you one back to relax in the quiet around the pool. I intend to book again and friends have already booked and loved it. You simply can't go wrong. Worth every penny. Thanks again Marianna
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Greek Week!
Consistent with previous reviews the Villa is comfortable and well equipped, Marianna is communicative and helpful! It coped with our family of 4 no problem. Provides a peaceful and more isolated location away from the resorts but its not too remote and gives good central base for a variety of trips including beaches, hikes and city trips - hire car is essential. Friendly local people throughout the region, good value simple food in all the taverna's we went to, especially that in Drapanos, go to Meterizi in Kefalas for something smarter if that's what you want. If you go to Rethymno to eat avoid the old town and harbour and try Vassilis on the way to the Fort! ευχαριστώ
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

karin b.

Fabulous Place
Absolutely lovely destination and villa. Despite a very bad start to our holiday with terrible delays the welcome we got when we arrived at this villa was second to none. The amazing welcome pack of food, wine and olive oil - all of it delicious and very much appreciated. Loved the olive oil so much! Thank you Marianna - a wonderful touch. As for the villa - very happy with this. The location was perfect - quiet and away from the crowds which suited us perfectly. The villa is one of two each with their own pool - they are very well placed so you aren't really aware of the other villa at all. The villa and pool all immaculate and very well looked after - even a garden with fresh herbs in, not to mention the brick bbq which was the source of many lovely meals. Basically everything seems to have been thought of in this villa to make it easy on you staying - even dishwasher tabs and a cup of washing powder left. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Marianna - who was so helpful and efficient making the stress of sorting out holiday rentals very easy. This was out first visit to Crete and it wasn't long enough - will definitely be returning Marianna - thank you so much to you and your family for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Everything you could want when renting a Villa in the chania area.
Take beach towels otherwise all you could need is in the villa. Amazing scenery, lovely pool. Rooms and beds very comfortable. Strong Wi-Fi reception no limit on usage which was great with kids. Lovely taverns and beaches nearby. A trip to balos beach and kournah lake is a must. Only 45 mins from rethomonon and chania. The owner couldn't have done more for us. Even provided milk bread eggs etc and some lovely stuffed vegetables on the first day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cameron J.

Lovely and just like the photos
A beautiful villa that worked well for a group of five. Marianna was a great host and everything was easy to manage. Some lovely local tavernas as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marie V.

Calm and beautiful location
We were for 2 weeks in one of the two villas, with a swimming pool for our family. It is a comfortable, quiet villa, with 3 bedrooms. The view on the white mountains is beautiful. We enjoyed to visit the West part of Crete and also to go to a nearby beach. Very pleasant stay. Nice welcome by the owners!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jerry l.

Fantastic villa. Beautiful location, great facilities, helpful host ,great for children
We really enjoyed our stay in Villa Eleonas . The facilities are great, & the villa is stocked with everything we needed. It made such a difference. Marianna met us at Vamos a local village & we followed in our car to the villa as its a little tricky to find the first time but easy after that. There was fresh bread,milk,water cheese pies (delicious) waiting for us on arrival & lots lots more. The location is perfect. Quiet, private, & secure. The villa & grounds have lots of character & feel very Greek.. Olive trees, goats, fruit trees, vegetables & chickens. We were delighted to be provided with lots of this fresh tasty produce by Marianna's father who looks after the grounds. The pool is fantastic surrounded by beautiful flowers & the views of the mountains from the BBQ area are wonderful. It is a very child friendly villa. Our 2 young boys loved the pool, the space to run around safely,the wildlife including big friendly grasshoppers resting by the pool, colourful butterflies & feeding the goats in the evening.. Overall a fantastic villa & extremely helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

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