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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kefalas, Crete
  • Almyrida Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Kalyves Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Grounfloor Bedroom BLU

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs Bedroom RED

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom TIRQUAZ

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Kristina, Luxury villa, sea view, private pool, outdoor kitchen/living

Your stay in Villa Kristina is self- catered; you will find that the house is equipped with a everything that it is needed to make your stay comfortable!

The villa has been thoughtfully designed and planned. All principal rooms both on the ground floor and first floor bedrooms have double doors opening into balconies/terraces, all with sea views. There are magnificent views across to Almyros Bay (70 km) and mountain views.

Outside are 3 pergolas areas (all with lights and electric sockets) with numerous seating options for those relaxing al fresco meals, all overlooking the pool, and with panoramic sea views. Outdoor kitchen and living area (couch, table, chairs, dining table), wood oven and large stone built BBQ and most of these areas receive the villa wi fi signal.

The tiled pool is an integral part of the villa, and is on the same level as the villa. The pool has tiled steps leading into the pool. The pool is the same level throughout of 1.5m

The village is within easy reach where there are a choice of supermarkets, kafeneons and restaurants.

The owners employ a maintenance company who are based in the village who look after the cleaning and smooth running of the villa.
The owners provide a WiFi Internet connection (provided free of charge) TV Satellite, Smart TV.

The owners provide liquid soap, shower gel, shampoo and laundry soap.
The owner provide sugar, salt, oil and vinegar, kitchen and toilet roll.
The owner provide a welcome guests with a small "Welcome Pack".
From 1/1/2025 the Greek Government has increased the "climate resilience tax" to € 15 per night for the period 1/4-31/10/2025. The tax is € 4 per night for the remaining months. The owner will remit this tax to the Greek Tax Authorities.

Tourist Licence No : 1042K92003069101
From 01.06.2018 EOT License 1074326
From October 2018 AMA n. 00000131124

Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Villa+Kristina/@35.4093959,24.2499909,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x149b794ea9be0491:0x86055afa58bd8c74!8m2!3d35.4093959!4d24.2521796

Property manager

Stella Giovannoli

Languages

English, Greek, Italian
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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 10:00 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
A low occupancy discount for single couples (use of 1 bedroom) is available (not July/August). Please contact us.
If this is your 3rd (or more) booking or your 2nd booking in one season, a reduction of 5% will then be deducted. Please contact us.
Maid service-linen/towel change* 1 w stays none, 2 w stays every 4 or 5 days *except beach/pool towels which are only changed at the end of week

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 00000131124

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and on 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kefalas, Crete

What's nearby

  • Lake Kournas - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 18 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 26 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Port of Souda - 26 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 26 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gavalianos Kafenes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Καφφε Μαρέντη - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Μετεριζι - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Kristina, Luxury villa, sea view, private pool, outdoor kitchen/living have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Kristina, Luxury villa, sea view, private pool, outdoor kitchen/living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Kristina, Luxury villa, sea view, private pool, outdoor kitchen/living?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Kristina, Luxury villa, sea view, private pool, outdoor kitchen/living?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Kristina, Luxury villa, sea view, private pool, outdoor kitchen/living located?

This Apokoronas villa is on the beach, 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Almyrida Beach and Koutalas Beach. Kera and Kalyváki are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caro F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean villa very well managed by host and local manager
The weather was a bit cold but our host ensured we had heating and suitable bedding. The pool is sparkling and villa well equipped for all our needs. Advice on local restaurants etc was exceptional and expansive, every recommendation we took up was better than anticipated.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2022 family holiday
We had a fantastic stay at Villa Katrina. Stella provided so much useful information about the villa, car hire, local area and things to do, both upfront and during our stay - nothing was too much trouble and any queries/issues were all sorted very promptly. The villa itself was fantastic - very comfy beds and sun beds, fantastic views and great pool and outdoor areas. The pizza oven was a big hit! The village is also lovely - all the locals very friendly and two great restaurants. Overall just what we all needed for our first holiday abroad in three years - thank you. Hopefully we will be back!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing villa and great host
Villa Kristina is a fantastic place to stay - the location and setting were lovely with great views. Despite being a last-minute booking, Stella provided a level of information, service and advice that was second to none. The villa was equipped with everything we needed and was spotlessly clean on arrival. In 25 years of hiring villas, I don’t think we have ever seen a pool that has stayed so clean and inviting! We really couldn’t fault the villa nor Stella’s attention to detail and prompt and efficient communication. Very impressed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa
We made a last minute booking for this property during the Coronavirus outbreak which was a bit of a risk. We needn’t have worried- there were lots of measures in place to ensure the villa was clean- remote controls in plastic bags, antibacterial products all provided. Communication from the owner, Stella, was superb throughout. The property is beautiful with so many outdoor spaces to relax. The kids spent hours in the pool (a bit cool at first but perfect once you’re in!) Indoors there is everything you need, including a decent sized tv, washing machine, microwave, coffee machine. The property isn’t overlooked so It feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, with the sound of cicadas, the occasional goat and cockerel. The stars at night are spectacular! However, 10 minutes away (up a bit of a hill) is the village which had 3 tavernas. We ended up eating out most nights as it felt perfectly safe. We had a hire car to visit the beach, some nearby villages and lakes. Really recommend the pedalo boats on Lake Kournas, where you can spot turtles swimming and then eat in one of the many tavernas (NB watch out for the many hairpin bends on the roads in in Crete!) This was a lovely, relaxing break in a beautiful setting and we would definitely return.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harriet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to go back next year!
Our holiday at Villa Kristina was everything we had hoped for it to be and more. The villa has the most wonderful views out to sea and a gorgeous pool to soak up the sun and relax. It provides all the amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday and is a very comfortable home. We loved the location, it felt secluded but close enough to all amenities and the village of Kefalas is very quaint and has some wonderful tavernas to eat or enjoy a drink at. Stella was brilliant with communication and made sure we got there safely, it was a struggle to find in the dark but we found her instructions very useful. We were also grateful for all the recommendations for the local area and our lovely cakes that were delivered to us on our anniversary. All in all, we couldn’t have wished for a better holiday and can’t wait to visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa
Really lovely villa which was very well-equipped. Great pool and lovely outdoor areas for eating and relaxing. Fabulous views and we enjoyed exploring the local area. Host was very helpful and responsive. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cretan Gem
We chose this property as we had stayed in a neighbouring property the previous year and enjoyed the village and surrounding area, and wanted to return. Villa Kristina did not disappoint! It is in a quiet, private area with views out over the sea and down the coast towards Rethymno, but within easy walking distance of the village centre, with landscaped garden and welcoming pool. The house itself is very tastefully decorated and is equipped for a family stay. The owner has been incredibly easy to contact and has been welcoming and helpful throughout the process and stay. The surrounding towns and villages of the Apokorokos area are charming, welcoming, and with tavernas almost everywhere you go. The property is also well situated for trips to the bigger towns of Chania and Rethymno, and also, for the active/adventurous, the many amazing natural activities on offer in western Crete, including the Samaria and Imbros gorges, many watersports, etc. My only reservation in recommending this property so highly is my selfish desire to return there, and be able to keep it all to myself when booking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Frank O., Oxshott

Peaceful break
Lovely quiet spot and fabulous views, though can get a bit windy at this time of the year and we did have a day of rain. Wonderful pool too, but villa a little tired
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

JANE B.

Tranquil and very private setting far from the crowds of Chania
Villa Kristina was all we wanted - exactly as described and extremely well provided for as if a home rather than a holiday rental. We enjoyed a relaxing stay with our adult daughters - loved going to surrounding villages, admiring beautiful views of the coast and White Mountains and enjoyed Chania and Rethymnon. The setting is so peaceful with the gentle sound of cicadas and the muffled bells on the goats. The flowers were especially beautiful at this time of year and we loved the beautifully kept garden. Frank was always quick to reply and incredibly helpful - and just sorry that in 36 degrees we did not, in the end, make the pizzas despite excellent instructions. One thing we particularly loved was the extensive choice of seating around the property - sun beds, breakfast table with view of the pool, seats and table up on the balcony with a view down the coast to Rethymon and, best of all, the breeze which blew through the covered shade where we found wonderful sofa chairs and another choice of where to sit to eat - this time next to the enormous barbecue. Many thanks for a great stay and a wonderful way for us to celebrate two big birthdays!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Beautiful villa in a quiet location overlooking the sea.
We had a wonderful stay at the Villa Kristina. The villa is beautiful and very well equipped for dining at home. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and tastefully decorated.The kitchen has everything needed for dining in and the outdoor areas were fantastic for sunbathing, evening meals and relaxing. A short walk away is a fantastic taverna that makes the best food we have ever tasted on the island and is clearly very popular, ( the path is steep in places and you do need a torch). The village has two general shops and are handy as they stay open long hours. The owner met us on the first day and was most welcoming and a pool attendant came once in the week and ensured the pool was sparkling. Communication with the owner prior to the visit was clear and efficient and couldn't have been more helpful. Altogether it was a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Fantastic very well equipped villa
Our family have had a fantastic holiday in this villa. It's in such a peaceful location overlooking the sea. The views are fantastic my son loved getting up early to see the sunrise on the balcony and bird watching. The pool was lovely too and big enough to do a few lengths everyday! The villa is very well equipped and was spotlessly clean. The surrounding area was fab to explore and very beautiful! We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would return. Frank was very helpful​ and we got a great car rental from his recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Beautiful Villa in an Amazing Location
We have just returned from our 10th Holiday to Crete and had an amazing 2 week break at Villa Kristina with our two children (4 and 11), it must be the best accommodation I’ve had whilst visiting the island since 1980. It truly is a Beautiful Villa that is fully equipped with everything you might possibly need for a relaxing holiday, the multiple eating areas meant that you could find shade any time of the day whilst alfresco dining, topped off with the excellent outdoor kitchen meant for fun times with my 4 year old son cooking in the Pizza Oven with “Real Fire Dad” The Views are to die for, multiple terraces all facing out to sea with every bedroom benefitting from this, a lovely way to wake up in the morning ! The outdoor lounge was fantastic, which is an excellent shaded area with comfortable seats that was generally about 10 degrees cooler than being out in the sun. The pool kept the kids (big and small) amused for hours, regularly maintained and essential to cool off after many day trips to a really traditional and interesting part of Crete. The Village of Kefalas is only a short 15 min walk from the Villa where you’ll find an excellent restaurant Meterizi which is very reasonably priced and the food is really good – they had specials every night we went which made for a more varied eating experience. There is also Maddies Kaffeion which is also a great place to eat / drink and enjoy the local village life. There are 2 small Mini Markets in town which are pretty limited but good for picking up essentials, for self-catering we found that Vamos (a short 10 min drive away) had everything we needed, Jon the English Butcher was excellent and made it much easier buying cuts of meat that you could recognise ;-) he also makes his own Sausages with many flavours! There is a lovely Bakery and also a great Delicatessen (which is hard to see initially but can be found in the main square on the corner opposite the Pharmacy). Frank and Christine were excellent hosts, from the start of the booking process communication was always really quick and nothing seemed to much trouble, (Frank even sent me recipes to try out in the outdoor oven). Everything was exactly as described and it was lovely to meet Frank on our first couple of days just to make sure we knew how everything worked. I have no hesitation in recommending this outstanding property or booking through Frank as we had the most fantastic holiday and would love to go back soon. Ed and Amy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arjan v.

Fantastic stay!
Everything was very good. Very complete villa as described on the homeaway website. Nice pool. Fantastic seaview. We travelled with our kids(11,10 and 7 years old). We all enjoyed it. We can recommend a stay at villa Kristina! Family Vanderweerd from the Netherlands
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Tranquil spot in the mountains of Vamos region
We stayed at the lovely villa Cristina for two weeks with our three children aged 16, 14 and 11. For us it provided the perfect place to relax and unwind taking in the panoramic views of the Cretan sea merging into the constantly blue sky - a view you can take in from the comfort of your bed once you have mustered the small amount of energy needed to open the shutters. The villa itself is excellently appointed with a pool (regularly cleaned) and pizza oven and roasting racks. Inside all rooms have efficient air-con and there is even an excellent TV / Satellite package thrown in - we were able to keep up with Team GB exploits throughout the week. There is a modern kitchen and much welcomed arrival pack. Some great local beaches (you will need a car) - family favourites being Ombroglialos and Georgioupolis. Kefalas is a great place for a lazy wander round the town and Vamos is an interesting spot to hang about over a coffee and watch the world go by every morning. We even managed a few hikes round Vamos exploring the lost churches and Old town. Further trips to the amazing Balos and Falassarna are only about 1 hour away. Knossos about 1.25 hours and the lovely Chania old town 40 mins. Would fully recommend the villa and booking was easy and straightforward with great communication from Frank.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Beautiful peaceful villa with wonderful sea view
We had a wonderful peaceful holiday at Villa Kristina; the villa has wonderful views and a beautiful pool and garden. We really appreciated all the different seating areas. There was plenty of space in the villa and the welcome goodies and cleaning (after one week and end of stay) was so appreciated. Frank & Christine are friendly and helpful owners. The village has a couple of supermarkets and we loved the local restaurant Meterizi, which was also very friendly. The bakers at Vamos was also good. We found the island to be very beautiful and the Cretans very welcoming and friendly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard Wheatley

Beautiful Kefalas Villa
We has the most relaxing and enjoyable holiday you could wish for, staying at Christine and Frank's villa. Kefalas and the surrounding area is very rural but unspoiled, peaceful and a perfect place to rest up. The villa was clean, well looked after and maintained with regular visits from the pool guys. Plenty of outside spaces to eat, read and relax. Pool was great - very warm and inviting. If you do have children, be aware that the pool has one depth of 1.50m. We didn't do a huge amount during the two weeks, but went into Chania a couple of times, visited the water park, went out snorkeling from one of the boats in Almyrida which was great fun. We visited the freshwater lake (Kournas) and drove up in the mountains; some spectacular views up there. Plenty of places to eat out; local tavernas in Kefalas, Almyrida, Georgioupoli to name a few places. Christine and Frank couldn't have been more helpful and efficient in the arrangements prior to going and Frank answered a couple of questions I had while I was there very promptly. I would definitely recommend staying here, you'll have fantastic time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Highly recommended
My wife and I visited Villa Kristina for a week in September, our first time to Crete. Villa Kristina is situated in Kefalas, in the hills. Your first impressions upon arrival in Kefalas are of a quiet traditional village with simple, rustic charm. Villa Kristina is tucked away with stunning views of the coast to the east. The villa itself is beautiful, modern, spotlessly clean and kept to a very high standard with a lovely garden and pool. You have all modern comforts including wifi, very handy for researching which local taverna to visit next… Kefalas itself has a small convenience store, coffee shop and a taverna (Meterizi) which does good local food. We enjoyed breakfast by the pool and drinks on the balcony looking at the very dark night sky. The owners left a comprehensive information pack and a lovely welcome pack of essential food items. After a week in the sun exploring the area, we had grown very attached to the villa which the owners have made feel very homely. We would not hesitate to visit again and would recommend Villa Kristina to other couples or families.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful villa in a great location.
As a family of five (three children 8,11 and13) we all agreed that the villa, pool and surrounding views were brilliant. The owner was very good to deal with and his representatives in crete were on hand if needed. The garden/landscaping around the villa was lovely and very well thought out and looked after. This is a very well presented villa with lots of nice touches like the welcome pack of essentials plus some cretan honey. The village of Kefalas is a perfect base as there are good beaches a short drive away but you can leave them and their prices behind and eat in the local tavernas or surrounding villages. The villa was peaceful at night and you could hear soft sheep bells in the distance, lovely. The children could amuse themselves for hours in the pool giving us time to relax on those lazy days after the waterpark near Chania, Kornas lake and Imbros gorge. Perfect villa, perfect location, perfect holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

graham c.

Ideal villa for a relaxing holiday!
Villa Kristina was everything we had hoped for and more! Great location, stunning sea views, lovely clean pool and equipped to a very high standard – wifi greatly appreciated. The villa sits in a very tranquil location at the edge of the beautiful village of Kefalas which has a selection of tavernas and a couple of minimarkets and is a 10 min walk away – you will need a car to explore everywhere else, and there is a lot to see! Bit unlucky with the weather at times but it was October so you take your chance! Overall a fantastic holiday and would thoroughly recommend villa Kristina, thanks to owners for great communications and pool cleaners for friendly chat and local info.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Friederich M., Haguenau

A really nice time !
My partner and I stayed at Villa Kristina for a week and it was a lovely time. The house is very beautiful and clean, just as seen on the pictures. The swimming pool was very clean and well maintened and the view is breathtaking. Also, we appreciate the welcome pack that was provided at our arrival. For more, all the commodities are available in the village (a supermarket and very friendly owner). We will recommend it to our friends and family, and will certainly come back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Villa Kristina
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Kristina for a week as a group of friends along with our small toddler. The pool and view beyond it are fantastic, Stella is a very helpful and kind host and it's in good striking distance of many nice beaches / swimming spots, as well as a both Rethymno and Chania. Wouldn't hestitate to recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafte Villa in ruhiger Lage
Die Villa Kristina liegt in ruhiger Lage am Berg mit einem schönen Blick aufs Meer und den Sonnenaufgang. Der Ort Kefalas ist klein, verfügt über gemütliche Tavernen und zwei Minimärkte und ist in ca 15 Gehminuten zu erreichen. Die Villa ist komfortabel ausgestattet. Waschmaschine, Spülmaschine etc. und auch Geschirr ist reichlich vorhanden. In den drei Schlafzimmern gibt es große Schränke, um alles gut zu verstauen und auch die Betten sind äußerst bequem. Der Außenbereich ist abwechslungsreich gestaltet. Es gibt einen großen Pool mit Sonnenliegen und Schirmen sowie mehrere überdachte und sonnengeschützte Sitzplätze. Die Outdoorküche mit Grill, Pizzaofen. Spülbecken und großem Sitzbereich ist perfekt für ein gemütliches Abendessen. Zur Einstimmung auf unseren Urlaub erhielten wir von Gastgeberin Stella vorab sehr viele Informationen (empfehlenswerte Tavernen, Ausflugstips, nützliche Allgemeinfos). Auch während unseres Aufenthaltes war sie jederzeit ansprechbar und sehr bemüht, uns einen perfekten Aufenthalt zu bieten. Wir haben uns in der Villa Kristina sehr wohl gefühlt und einen wundervollen Irlaub verbracht. Herzlichen Dank :-)
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't Freeze in Greece
Everything Stella wrote in the ad is true. It is a wonderful, clean and comfortable house with plenty of nice places to stay inside and expecially outside. The view from the balcony, the pool and the terraces to the sea is unforgettable. Stella, the landlady, is only as far away as your mobile phone is. She knows perfecty well all you can imagine about places to go and things to see. Couldn't be more helpful from the distance. Just in time via WhatsApp. Thank you for everything! Not to forget: the sending of our forgotten iPad... Henrik and family
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Ferienhaus
Traumurlaub mit Frau und Enkelkind in sehr schönem gut eingerichteten Ferienhaus mit tollem Pool, Meerblick in ruhiger Lage. Die Vermieterin war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Ein Auto ist erforderlich.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home!
Villa Kristina was a wonderful base for our first trip to Crete, we could have stayed for much longer! We loved the views of the sea, the stars at night, the pool, and exploring the nearby beaches and towns. Stella was very helpful with many recommendations that made for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stella Giovannoli

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My name is Stella. I love traveling and the sea. I am of Greek origin (Chania) and I live in Rome.
I’m often in Crete as soon as possible.
Villa Kristina is the right place to relax and, if you want, to explore the fantastic surroundings.
Happy Holidays!

Why they chose this property

This property has fantastic views across the bay with 70km sea and mountains. The villa is on the edge of an old traditional village and has 2 supermarkets and a good traditional restaurant. It is in a quiet tranquil location but with easy access to all facilities. There is also a walk-in Health centre in the village of Vamos which is nearby and is open 24/7. Nearest beach 11mins away by car. The pool is on the same level as the house and outdoor living area and kitchen making it easy for access and to monitor if needed. The pool water is the same level as the paving around with steps leading in making access very easy for all members of the family.
The Villa is carefully cleaned and disinfected in every part at each check-out and subsequent check-in with water and suitable detergent (WHO).
The Owner support good hand hygiene for guests and anyone involved with the property by providing sufficient hand sanitiser, antibacterial soap products at property entry points and key areas.
The Owner provides Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) typically includes: disposable single-use gloves and masks.

What makes this property unique

When the house was being built we it was an important requirement for us to have a tiled concrete pool with easy access from the villa and for it be built at the same level of the house. We have recently had work done installing an outdoor kitchen and dining/lounge area which comprises a wood fired oven and a large stone BBQ. This area is attached to the house and close to the kitchen so it makes cooking and living outside very convenient. The wi fi can pick up the internet outside living area so that you can to listen to your favourite radio station.
We also extended the upstairs balcony and now it can seat 6+ people around the table and has fantastic views and is shaded in the afternoon when the sun is it its hottest.
The oven is suitable for pizzas (as well Greek style Sunday roast dinners) and we make them as a family and all join in adding our favourite topppings to them. The children love getting involved with the cooking and we as parents have the time to devote to them during this relaxing holiday time which makes for a very enjoyable and unique experience for us and our children. We can leave instructions on how to fire up the oven and BBQ as well some of our favourite recipes. Children can easily make the pizza dough and they can add their own favourite toppings and share their pizzas they have made with the rest of their family (please request the information pack so we can make sure you understand how it all works.

The gardens are now mature with pomegranate, orange, and lemon trees so these can be picked and eaten or used in your drinks!

Languages:

English, Italian, Greek