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Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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G????e?, Crete
  • Cretaquarium
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Dinosauria Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gouves Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden

Villa Eva 2 is located at the fishing village of Gournes, between Heraklion and Hersonissos, 17 kilometers from Heraklion airport, 50 meters from the sandy beach and next to the Crete Aquarium, in a very quite area, ideal for families or couples who wants to spent their holidays by the sea, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bath and jacuzzi, living/dining room, kitchen, BBQ, wooden oven, veranda, 500 bio garden. Air-condition is available in all rooms free of charge. A beautiful fire place will keep you warm at winter nights. Can accomodate up to 6 persons. Terrace and garden are overlooking the sea. Private parking space. Situated only 500m from the high way and yet, next to the beach. Ideal for families with children, or guests who want to enjoy their holidays by the sea.. Easy access to high way, close to amenities.The location of the villa is ideal for exploring Crete, or visiting Greek islands like Santorini. Local cuisine,with different dishes every day. Super market nearby. Close to antiquities. Water park with many different slides is 5 Kms away, ideal days out with children. Crete Aquarium, one of the biggest building complexes in the Mediterranean, is 200 meters away for those who adore marine world and want to explore more than 2500 individuals of fish and invertebrates. Bike or car rental companies are also close by.
We are living next to the villa and we will be happy to assist and inform you for everything.

Property manager

Anastasia Epitropaki
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please smoke in the veranda.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 00002459205

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, this villa is on the waterfront. Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stalis Beach and Malia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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G????e?, Crete

What's nearby

  • Cretaquarium - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dinosauria Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gouves Beach - 8 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Watercity Waterpark - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Marina Beach - 12 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Road Trip - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Ambrosia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sportbar Gouves Park Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ξερολιθιά & Ελιά - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Dinosauria Park and Gouves Beach. Marina Beach and Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Lovely apartment close to beach!

This apartment is lovely, very clean and newly decorated. The garden is also lovely. The owners are delightful, they kept bring us gifts of food and were generally very helpful. The beach is very close with sunloungers and a little cafe. Restaurants and bars are about 10 to 15 minute walk away. Hire car was very useful.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley I., England

A Wonderful Holiday

5 stars do not do justice to either the accommodation or the hosts. Previous reviews cover so many of the positives about holidaying here, all we can add is that if you are looking for a spotlessly clean and modern apartment with a warm and welcoming couple who make your holiday a bit more special,this is the place to stay. After a week relaxing here we are already planning next year’s holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard W.

Delighted with our stay and would stay here again - Thank you!

The apartment is spacious, neat and tastefully appointed. It has a view of the sea to the East from the front verandah, and over the neighbouring garden to the West from the back balcony. All rooms have air-conditioning and strong wifi internet throughout. There are two double bedrooms which are light and airy and a good bathroom. The sitting/dining room/kitchen is open plan. The kitchen is fully equipped with a modern electric hob, oven, toast/panini maker, coffee maker and a good array of cutlery, crockery and food preparing things. It also has a washing machine and dishwasher. The area is quiet residential, with mainly mid to higher end villas and apartments. 3 or 4 small yellow sand beaches, popular with local families as well as tourists, are within 10 minutes walk. These are generally calm with clean water and sand, good for swimming and paddling on most days, the bathers predominantly decently dressed. The sunrises and sunsets are phenomenal. Two well-stocked mini-markets, a bakery and a butcher's shop are within about a 15 minute walk. The nearest mini-market and a number of seafront tavernas are a 10 minute walk. It is not absolutely necessary to have a car or bicycle, but these can be hired from several nearby outlets and would broaden your experience of the island. The owners are a professional couple, Eva and her husband George. They are ably assisted by their daughter, Anastasia, and son. They were all extremely helpful and welcoming. They ensured the taxi-driver from the airport took us straight to the correct address, and welcomed us with a beautiful 'welcome pack' of home cooked food, fruits, wine and other useful and lovely things. During our stay Eva shared food with us that she had cooked - all delicious and beautifully presented. They live on the complex, as they also have the apartment above this property and a couple of apartments next door. They maintain a discrete but non-intrusive presence, ready to help as required. We found the owners utterly dependable as well as delightful hosts. We were very happy to have hired this property would stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Beautiful apartment.

We had a lovely stay in the beautiful modern apartment, that provided all the facilities we needed for our holiday. Our hosts were incredibly welcoming and helpful, providing lovely food and refreshments on our late arrival. Throughout our stay they surprised us with wonderfully prepared dishes and were extremely helpful with offers of transport to local facilities. Exceptional hosts!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane B., London, England

Greek Hospitality at its best

Perfect week at Villa Eva 2. The flat is very comfortable, clean and well maintained. It is a great base - beach, shops and restaurants within walking distance but in a quiet area, far from the maddening crowds. Good car rental around the corner. The perfect holiday. The best thing about staying at Villa Eva is the family that own this property, they are so warm and hospitable. Eva is a great cook and is very generous in looking after her guests despite her busy work schedule. I can not recommend this place highly enough, we will be back. Thank you to Eva and her lovely family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Z.

amazing place

I had a wonderfull time and I can say that I enjoyed more my holidays in crete thanks to these apartments.. The location is brilliant, not far away from the center of the city and rather to close to the highway which gives you the opportunity to visit other cities and villages of this island. All of the appartments are new and spacious, especially our apartment was really clean and our beds were really comfortable. Our bedroom was really cosy with modern style and it made us feel like home. Generally, the apartment had all the comforts and nothing disappointed us during our vacation. Apart from that, the great hospitality and the welcoming environment throughout our vacation inspired us to come back again this season. Overall, I totally recommend it without any hesitation for an unforgettable and relaxing experience on your holidays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

perfect location, luxury, peaceful and friendly

i can't say enough about this house , i have seen the pictures but it was even more beautiful. The location is perfect and it's right on Gournes beach. if you want to relax and stay in a modern luxury house , I would definitely recommend this place. Also i want to say thanks for the hospitality , you really make my holidays special .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Virginia O.

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

Treat!

George was waiting for us which was so helpful as difficult to find. We were left with many treats! How kind of you have accessibility issues the shower / tub will be an issue. Would suggest to others. Thanks so much
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore C.

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

Villa Eva beautiful respite on Crete Coast

Loved Villa Eva. So close to the ocean. Beautiful sunrises; walk to sites, restaurants and shops. Well appointed two bedroom apartment. The welcome raki regular and honey infused a wonderful touch. Nice deck/patio to bask in the beautiful sunrise and enjoy the evening. Lovely garden area with seating. Absoulutely would stay again. Yassas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Crete

The property was great. We were welcomed by the owner and treated with cake, water and wine. The one issue was Crete was much larger than we expected and property is located in the middle of the island. We were not able to explore as much as we wanted due to our time constraints. The property located on a closed military establishment with homes interspersed and restaurants along the coast. Washer worked great tho instructions were in Greek and took much longer to do a load than expected. Loved the shower and the living room space. Beds a tad firm for our taste. Should have done more research on the places to visit-glad we rented a car-a must have for this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stefan s.

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

Great Villa Eva

Very good location - close to Heraklion, wonderful beaches nearby, quiet and peaceful place. Hospitable hosts, responsive and friendly. Highly recommended!! Stefan
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margrethe S.

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

Schöne Wohnung, herzhafter Vermieter

Die Wohnung war ausgezeichnet und hatte alles was man braucht. Der Vermieter war sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und entgegenkommend was für uns viel bedeutet hat.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Goran A.

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

Toller Urlaub

In der Wohnung gibt es alles, was man braucht, der Vermieter war sehr hilfsbereit und nett. Wir bekamen Kuchen und Trauben geschenkt, außerdem erwarteten uns bei Ankunft Wein, Brot, Kuchen, Raki, Wurst und Käse. Wie wurden auch, obwohl es schon spät war, von Giorgi zu einem Restaurant direkt am Meer gebracht. Man hört das Meer, sobald man ein Fenster aufmacht. Vom Balkon aus sieht man es auch. Hilfe bekamen wir auch bei der Anmietung eines Autos und um ein Taxi für den Weg zum Flughafen zu bestellen.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

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

Ein tolles Appartement - Sehr zu empfehlen

Für unseren ersten Urlaub auf Kreta hatten wir nach einem hochwertig ausgestatteten und familienfreundlichen Appartement in zentraler Lage gesucht und haben genau das mit der Villa Eva gefunden. Die Lage in der Mitte der Insel ist ideal, um die meisten Sehenswürdigkeiten und Strände in kurzer Zeit anfahren zu können. Natürlich würden wir dafür einen Leihwagen empfehlen, die nächste Bushaltestelle ist allerdings auch nicht weit entfernt. Das Appartement selbst war genau so wie wir es uns vorgestellt haben: Gut ausgestattet mit allem was man für 2 Wochen Urlaub braucht, sehr sauber und ordentlich. Das Besondere bei dieser Wohnung sind außerdem die Inhaber: Sie haben uns sehr freundlich empfangen und verabschiedet und während unseres Aufenthaltes immer wieder mit lokalen Spezialitäten versorgt. Wir waren bereits in vielen Ferienwohnungen aber soviel Gastfreundschaft haben wir noch nie erlebt! Bei den Fotos ist es natürlich so, dass diese schon etliche Jahre alt sind. Der Blick auf das Meer ist mittlerweile teilweise verbaut und auch den Strand mit den Sonnenliegen gibt es in dieser Form nicht mehr. Das Haus und das Appartement selbst sind aber genau so wie abgebildet. Wir danken den Gastgebern für die sehr angenehmen 2 Wochen Aufenthalt und könne die Villa Eva mit gutem Gefühl weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was amazing, very sweet and understanding. We was out late our last night and we forgot to turn in our rental car before we leave early in the morning and she took care of it for us. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that want to explore Crete. I will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Panajiota W.

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

Einfach fantastisch

Die Wohnung ist einfach fantastisch. Sie ist sehr geschmackvoll und modern eingerichtet. Die Verwalter sind super freundlich und haben uns bei allem sehr schnell und freundlich ausgeholfen, so dass wir uns wirklich sehr willkommen und wohl gefühlt haben. Wir sondert unser 20monate alten Tochter verreist und alles war für sie vorhanden. Kinderbetreuung, Kinderstuhl und sogar Kinderbadewanne. Ein Traum für sorgende Eltern. Wir wurden mit Toast, Wein und einem großen Obstkern empfangen….es war einfach wundervoll. Wer sich Gedanken um den Fluglärm macht, dem kann ich nur sagen, dass man es schnell vergisst und es sogar spannend wird. Wir können die Wohnung wirklich wärmsten empfehlen! Ευχαριστούμε από καρδιάς παρά, μα παρά πολύ για τις όμορφες μέρες!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ines W.

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

Angenehmer Tage in herzlicher Atmosphäre

Wir verbrachten neun sehr schöne Tage in Gournes. Die Wohnung ist, wie schon mehrfach beschrieben, modern und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet, auch die in diesem Jahr besonderen Hygienevorschriften wurden beachtet. Die Vermieter sind außerordentlich freundlich, von der An- bis zur Abreise standen sie uns hilfreich zur Seite. Das direkte Umfeld des Hauses wirkt zwar etwas heruntergekommen, dafür entschädigen aber die überraschend guten Sandstrände und das saubere Meer in unmittelbarer Umgebung. Die zahlreichen Tavernen bieten sehr gutes Essen zu günstigen Preisen. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohlgefühlt und empfehlen die Ferienwohnung gern weiter. Ines W., Juli 2020
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anita D., Newcastle, USA

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

Beautiful luxury villa on Crete!

Our visit to Crete was over the Christmas holidays and we were warmly greeted by our host who was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay on Crete. The home is in the same building as the owners which was nice if we had questions. It is very stylish and has beautiful décor and had lovely Christmas decorations, the beds were very comfortable, the area is quiet and within walking distance to the beach. The kitchen is available for any meals you choose to prepare yourself and does have a dishwasher. Our host (Anastasia's Father) gave us recommendations to restaurants and drove my husband around the area upon our arrival to show us where to go. We especially enjoyed the bakery he showed us and there was a very cute restaurant with amazing Christmas decorations with delicious food that we really liked. Our host family had special treats they made for us and other items we enjoyed throughout our stay. We appreciated their friendliness and generous, kind attitude throughout our stay. We would highly recommend staying here! Enjoy Crete!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Suzanne L.

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

Wonderful Hosts

We loved our week in Crete. The hosts treated us like long-lost friends. They provided a very warm welcome meal, as well as treats and gifts throughout the week. We ate every meal on the balcony and waved to neighbors running and walking by. We appreciated the black-out shutters for sleeping, and the kitchen for cooking meals (since many restaurants were closing down at the end of the season). We were at the beach every day with our little one. We also went on a hike in a different gorge every day. We took advantage of the wonderful weather. The one thing I wish I could change is the flight path of the airplanes. Our little one loved seeing every plane pass right over the home, and happily there were not flights at night when we were sleeping. It seems to be a still developing area, since it is next to the old US Army Base. I could see this neighborhood being more built up in a few more years.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Françoise D.

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

Séjour à Gournès

Le logement est très agréable, fonctionnel, bien situé. Le propriétaire est aux petit soins pour les locataires, petits cadeaux, eaux, fruits, gâteau, ... à l'arrivée, bons conseils pour le choix d'un restaurant vraiment très bon. Il est très présent sans être envahissant, nous avions rarement reçu un accueil aussi chaleureux. Logement à recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

A lovely place we hope to return!

Our stay was absolutely lovely. The family were such gracious hosts from the welcome to our last day. They treated us like family in the best way—popping in with a special sweet or taking us to town to avoid an extra bus ride. The apartment was wonderful—beautifully decorated with the amenities of home. The town (Gouves) has all you would need and some wonderful restaurants. We can’t say enough about all the great food! The beach is visible from the porch which was so easy. For non beach days, getting into town was about 20 minutes and in town, the buses were easy. Heraklion had shopping, restaurants, and nice people. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property and what feels like our friends to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sanjiv T.

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

Great Condo

Beautiful 2 bedroom condo very close to the beach. The owners are very friendly and had baked a cake for our arrival and gave us fruit, rakhi and metaxa to enjoy during our stay. The local restaurant that the owners recommended - Ambrosia Tavern - was one of the best meals we had in Greece. Only negative was that they did not provide soap for the shower which does make bathing difficult.

10/10 Excellent

Lapo C.

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

Best owners ever

The house is pretty nice, air conditioning in all rooms and beach at a walking distance. We have to say a big thank you to Anastasia and her parents. We had the best service ever imagined, like being old friends. Thanks again for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nunzio s.

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

Gentilezza

Villa stupenda e arredata con gusto. Proprietari gentilissimi e simpatici. Pochi metri dalla spiaggia e al centro di molte attrazioni turistiche. Ritorneremo sicuramente! 😍
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

You feel like family

My family and I just returned from our Greece trip. We are 3 adults and 2 children, ages 7 & 9. Crete was our second half of our trip. We wanted to stay somewhere centrally where we could travel from there. We ended up staying at Villa Eva. I LOVE this property! But first, let me describe our arrival to the property. It looks to be owned by a family (husband, wife, adult daughter.) We met the father and daughter at the aquarium closeby since it's difficult to find the property by just using the address. Once we arrived to the property we were greeted by the mother. The property is located close to the sea in an area that is not the most updated or modern. BUT, that didn't diminish our experience whatsoever. The property was beautiful. The mom had furnished and decorated it and it was lovely. The family were so excited to give us the grand tour. It really felt like we were family coming to visit. They even made food for us knowing that we had kids. There was a huge platter of ham and cheese sandwiches, an egg/ham "quiche", cake roll, two bottles of wine, limencello, and mom's homemade raki. The property is beautiful. The pictures are very accurate. The two bedrooms & common area are spacious. They had a cute balcony with a table where we had most of our dinners. There is even a yard next to the building meant for our use that had a dining table, several lounge chairs, and the cutest decorations! The kitchen area had plenty of items to help us with our dinners. The property is located very close to Heraklion (Iraklion) and the drive to Elounda was about an hour away. The neighborhood is very quiet. The parents live downstairs but only bothered us when they would bring up desserts that mom made for us. They were even kind enough to let us borrow their phone a couple of times. We were well taken care of! Our goodbye gift was the icing on the cake. This property was a wonderful place to stay. We would highly recommend it for anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Anastasia Epitropaki

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My name is Anastasia Epitropaki. I have studied Greek literature, I teach , I love travelling and meeting new people.I also have other interests such as music and sport activities.
I look forward to meet and accomodate you!!!

Why they chose this property

Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sandy beach in a very quite area!!!

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Greek

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