Villa Mariposa- Panoramic Sea View - Near Chania City - Private Pool - Spacious

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a sofa, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the sea.
An outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table, a potted orchid, and white lanterns.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a modern chandelier.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Childcare
  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available

Explore the area

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chania, Crete
  • Place, Tombs of Venizelos
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nea Chora Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Souda
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and ecotours.
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Map
chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Tombs of Venizelos - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Port of Souda - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Golden Beach - 15 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ονειρα γλυκά - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Κουκουβάγια - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bourakis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ραχατι - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carte Postale - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Mariposa- Panoramic Sea View - Near Chania City - Private Pool - Spacious have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Mariposa- Panoramic Sea View - Near Chania City - Private Pool - Spacious pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Villa Mariposa- Panoramic Sea View - Near Chania City - Private Pool - Spacious ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Mariposa- Panoramic Sea View - Near Chania City - Private Pool - Spacious ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Mariposa- Panoramic Sea View - Near Chania City - Private Pool - Spacious ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Mariposa- Panoramic Sea View - Near Chania City - Private Pool - Spacious located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tombs of Venizelos, Chalepa Beach and Kouloura Cove. Chania Archaeological Museum and Tabakaria 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 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This villa is really impressive with a fantastic pool. There is plenty of space to relax inside and out with a well equiped kitchen. Our host were also very helpful and easy to communicate with. I would have no hesitation in recommending this villa to anyone!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, grounds and pool were beautiful. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. Spotlessly clean and super stylish. The views were amazing. Awesome place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have just finished an amazing 2 weeks at Villa Mariposa. The villa was really wonderful. Very well equipped in every way. Beautiful views. Great pool and patio area. Comfortable and high quality in every way. Diana the host was extremely kind and helpful, nothing was ever a trouble. Thank you for a brilliant holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The house was perfect for my family. Great location and beautiful views.
Nice barbeque set up.
Great pool with a view
Sea view
Sunset
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place for family with kids

The property was amazing, the host was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ten out of ten! Villa Mariposa was truly heavenly. We absolutely loved everything, from the manicured landscaping to the delicious homemade goodies provided by Diana and Stratos’ mother. The location was absolutely perfect—peaceful and tucked away from the crowds, yet incredibly convenient. The villa felt just like a home away from home, and Diana and her mother treated us like family. They even went above and beyond to recover a forgotten "night-night" blanket for my daughter! If you stay here, definitely try to arrange a breakfast prepared by Katerina—it was absolutely fabulous! We cannot recommend this place enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Everything was perfect. Diana and her family were a very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

House is stunning!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!!

We loved staying at the home of Stratos and Diana. Our stay was absolutely wonderful only made better by the most delicious spanakopita from their mom! Wonderful all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our home. It was a pleasure having you, and we're glad the spanakopita was a hit! Our mom will be thrilled to hear that. Hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with incredible views. Great location within a few minute drive to Chania Old Port. Our family didn’t want to leave! Amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply the best

Everything was fabulous. Our hosts are warm wonderful people
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super vacation!

The Villa was super nice, everything worked perfectly, from the check-in (which we were kindly allowed to do in the morning instead of noon) to the chech-out. Diana is very nice host, we could always reach her and she gave us good tips about beaches, restaurants and other destinations.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience, and it was a pleasure to host you. I'm glad the early check-in worked out for you and that the tips helped you make the most of your stay. It was wonderful having you, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home in Chania!

Kids loved the pool and the check in was great. Wonderful welcome gifts when we got in. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a spacious, well maintained villa with effective air-conditioning, lovely views and a great pool. There are plenty of comfortable sunloungers, and two large umbrellas providing shade if required - robust enough to be left up permanently in the welcome breeze (so no need for faffing around lowering them and putting them up again). There was a nice selection of essentials, fruit and a lovely home made cake waiting for us arrival, and a further cake was kindly provided during our stay. There are plenty of great places to eat in the surrounding area. Diana and her family were attentive, but not at all intrusive; and they kindly let us delay our check-out until 2.00pm due to our flight time, and did their best to minimise disruption to us while gardeners and cleaners worked and provisions were restocked in preparation for the next guests. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A few spring days in Crete

The property is wonderful and the hosts are exceptional. The basket of fruit, fresh-baked bread and property-harvested olive oil were a wonderful touch. I wish the pool was heated. The views are outstanding, the beds quite comfortable, and the kitchen well-stocked with equipment. Would definitely recommend to a large family or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place for vacation.

Villa Mariposa was a great place for vacation to my whole family, ranging from 1-63 yrs. A spacious and well-equipped house, beautiful surroundings with a wonderful view over the city and ocean. Everything was perfect except for the swimming pool which was not heated and therefore too cold for our two toddlers. I can highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pauline's 60th

Amazing villa - pictures don't do it justice. Bit of a long walk to town, so maybe a hire car would have been good. Diana was an excellent host, and really helpful throughout the week. We had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in Crete

This property is really beautiful and larger than it appears in the photos. The house is comfortable, stylish, well-located for trips to Chania and great beaches, and extremely well-equipped. The view is amazing! Diana, the owner, is very helpful. There was an unusual dust storm right before we arrived and Diana and her team went to great lengths to make sure everything was cleaned up (even the leaves on the plants!)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on Crete Island

Imagine serene landscape, amazing views, brisk sea breezes and a space like heaven. That is Villa Mariposa. Diana and her team are a rare commodity today. If you’re looking for a slice of heaven on Crete, with access to all the important and rare spots on the island in short drive, you have no choice but Villa Mariposa!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Villa with a view

Villa Mariposa provided everything we were looking for. Luxurious and immaculately clean villa, beautifully tended gardens, a pool big enough to swim in and the most amazing views from its hilltop position. Shops and bakery/cafe 10 minutes down the hill and Chania a short drive away. We hired a car via Stratos and Diana from the lovely Eirini at "Drive-it" and found the island easy to explore. Highly recommended and hope to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chania vacation

The property was fantastic. We spent almost as much time at the pool with a view than the great beaches. Diana, the owner, was more than helpful with anything we needed. We will definitely stay here again if we return to Chania. Driving in Chania was tough but parking in Chania is even more challenging if you are driving a small van. We really like Stavros, Parili Kalatha and Paltanis beach were great. We really enjoyed KouKouVaya for deserts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2023 Crete vacation

Beautiful, luxurious house. We stayed for 7 days. Very clean, well maintained.We enjoyed the pool, the kitchen was fully equipped. Our hosts stocked the pantry & fridge with welcome items. It was very kind of them. Very close to Hania downtown, supermarket. Our hosts recommended restaurants, day trips, they were very helpful! Would go there again in a heartbeat! ❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Villa Near Chania

We loved our stay at Villa Mariposa. The villa is just on the outskirts of Chania and is everything it is advertised to be in the listing. We were far enough from town to relax by the pool and enjoy the view but still close enough to go in fto explore or have or dinner almost every night. Communication with the owners was easy and the villa has everything anyone would need if you want to stay in and cook too. There were several beaches nearby that we visited regularly and we took several day trips to other parts of western Crete. All in all could not have asked for anything more. Hope to come back for a longer visit next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply my best stay ever.Diana was not simply a super super host but an amazing being. The property is close to the airport, old city Chania, restaurants and more. Accessing the main highways was very easy. The pool wow.And last but not least was the hidden gem outside the kitchen that was our all day sitting area, away from the sun but with a nice breeze.Honestly we did not want to leave and definitely the villa will be our home away from home when we return to Chania.The views are spectacular, the comfort is like home, the kitchen well stacked. An addition that did not appear in the pictures is a new railing for the stairs to the bedrooms.Before booking, one review that impressed me was that the pictures don’t make it justice. Well I second the motion. Thank you again Diana and regards to all.
View from the living room
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
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