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Quiet villa with pool, 3 bed 2 bath, short walk to Elounda village and beach

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A modern two-story building with a pool, surrounded by a mountainous landscape.
A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, set in a landscaped garden.
A dining area with a stone wall, a clock, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, a bookshelf, and a wall clock.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a hilly landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Elounda, Crete
  • Place, Hiona Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alykes of Elounda
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Elounda Windmills
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Agios Nikolaos

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Hiona Beach and Alykes of Elounda reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nostimon and Sissi Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Elounda, Crete

What's nearby

  • Hiona Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Alykes of Elounda - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Plaka Beach - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Stalis Beach - 44 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alyggos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olio Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mezzo Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet villa with pool, 3 bed 2 bath, short walk to Elounda village and beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quiet villa with pool, 3 bed 2 bath, short walk to Elounda village and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet villa with pool, 3 bed 2 bath, short walk to Elounda village and beach?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Quiet villa with pool, 3 bed 2 bath, short walk to Elounda village and beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet villa with pool, 3 bed 2 bath, short walk to Elounda village and beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet villa with pool, 3 bed 2 bath, short walk to Elounda village and beach located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiona Beach, Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills. Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and Kolokýtha 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. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. The villa was so light and airy and it was very easy to wander down into Elounda as it was just as described: a 10 minute stroll. John and Flic are generous hosts and provided a wonderful welcome hamper of delicious goods. Thank you for our lovely holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent villa in a great location. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were 4 ‘ladies’ on holiday and the villa was great. A quick walk into town, lovely terraces to have evening drinks. Our only reservation was that you could only access the swimming pool area via the 2 downstairs bedrooms. Not conducive to evenings by the pool. However, we did think it was a great safety aspect if you had small children. John was a wonderful host and answered every question almost immediately
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional villa in a peaceful location but an easy walk into Elounda - everything exceeded our expectations, especially the communication and care taken by our hosts! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Karfi is a marvelous place to stay in Elounda. Your hosts are very special people who make sure you have everything you need for your visit. We were met with a welcome basket of fruit and essentials in the fridge so we wouldn’t need to make a trip to the supermarket right away. The space is wonderful and light and modern and airy with views all the way to the town of Elounda and the surrounding olive groves in the foothills. It is a 10 minute walk to the delightful town of Elounda and the harbor and the seaside restaurants that line the walkway along the bay. This villa can easily hold a family or multiple couples as the 3 bedrooms are large and open to balconies and there are two bathrooms. The only problem with Villa Karfi is that you don’t want to leave. It was the highlight of our trip to Crete. Zetta Fayos
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were four women on a trip to Crete. This property was even better than the description and the pictures. The space was perfect for us. We enjoyed the pool, the decks off the living area and the bedrooms. It was an easy walk from the Villa to the town for shopping, dining, and to catch the boat to Spinalonga Island. John and Flic were great hosts - very responsive to emails before and during our stay. They had a comprehensive, very helpful binder of information about the villa and the surrounding area, and a very generous welcome basket for us upon arrival. We recommend the property very highly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

If you are looking for a quite place near a small town: this the perfect location. The villa is very clean, the owner a friendly person.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful villa. Great for families, super quiet and only 10mns walk from lovely village. Everything you need. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Villa Karfi has everything you need and it’s the best location, The villa is beautiful with a private pool 3BD and 2 full bathrooms kitchen, and much more We can’t wait to visit again! Thank you for the best Holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Karfi

Excellent villa, modern & clean - location is a 10 minute walk from the centre of Elounda. Located on a quiet lane & surrounded by olive groves, the villa offers peace and tranquility. John and his wife, who live next door, are extremely kind & generous with their hospitality. Villa Karfi is highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2023
Thanks James! You were exemplary guests and are welcome back at time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villain Elounda

Nicely maintained villa in Elounda. Owners left us an array of local and breakfast products. Several island books to read. detailed check in process that covered all key area. Owner was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

A lovely villa and a genuine 10 min walk to Elounda centre (if anything the walk was great for digesting food after dinner!). Hosts were very courteous and communicative. They were able to set up a cot and high chair for our baby before we arrived which was very kind. Villa was clean and lovely - although get used to pool access being through one of the rooms. The pool great and it is quiet and peaceful. Overall a great place to stay and a lovely village. We would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Karfi Elounda

The Villa met all our expectations and more! Very well equipped and clean. The hosts were very welcoming and knows the area well and gave us excellent recommendations for local restaurants etc. We enjoyed their own Olive oil too. The Villa is private with beautiful views of the mountains and you can see the sea ahead with the white washed buildings in Elounda. Magnificent views. Also a short walk to Elounda. Really enjoyed ourselves. Martin Connie Michael & Gina
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay in Elounda

The villa was great, very clean and well equipped. Nice layout over 3 levels and with a poor and plenty of sun loungers to relax on. The location was superb, quiet and relaxing with lovely views and Elounda has plenty of restaurants, bars, bakeries, cafes, a nice harbour and pretty much everything you need on your door step. Some villas advertise that they are walking distance to the nearest village and it is sometimes a little bit of a stretch, but this villa really is close to the village and very walkable. Overall, really enjoyed our stay, the owners were lovely people who were very welcoming and always on hand. Strongly recommend you take a look at this villa, definitely worth a visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2020
Thanks so much Tim and Vikki! It was a pleasure having you here and we very much hope you’ll be back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely villa, lovely location

Perfect villa for family of five!Villa itself is spacious enough for 5 adults, and having the kitchen/diner/lounge on the top floor gives a nice view of the top of Elounda and the sea beyond. It was spotlessly clean, and the owner was very helpful with any questions, and generously stocked the fridge with essentials, plus beer and wine. It's a well equiped villa too, with everything you need.Location is great – it's only a 10 min walk down to Elounda town, but set back in the hills behind the town, which is best of both worlds – very quiet, nice breeze when hot, but you can easily access the more lively town/harbour. Plenty of nice restaurants and bars of an evening.Plaka is only 3 miles up the coast – plenty of cabs if you don't have a car – which is classy and quiet, and you can get the boat to Spinalonga from there too.In all, a nice part of Crete and a nice villa – we'd certainly be happy to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and Villa

Had a lovely stay at Villa Karfi. Location exactly as described and so easy to walk into Elounda, which we did pretty much every day. Not too steep a walk and took about 12 mins. Villa had everything needed, beautifully presented and the welcome pack was so much appreciated. Very quiet area but easy access. We have stayed in other villas in Greece before and some of the roads up to them have been much trickier to negotiate. The only mentions I would make is that it would not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues as the property is over three floors so lots of steps and probably not suitable for families either for the same reason. Thanks again John and Flic and hope to be back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2023
Thanks Tracey! While there are obviously steps in the house that would present a problem to anyone unable to navigate them easily, we’ve had plenty of families with young children stay here and they’ve never reported a problem. Thanks for being such exemplary guests and we hope to welcome you back here in the future! Best regards, John and Flic
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marvellous and relaxing stay

John and Flic's villa is clean, comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Every possible need is covered including a welcome pack to get you going, a fab utility area for washing your clothes, well equipped kitchen, good wifi, TV with Netflix and a lovely (and private) swimming pool. Check in was super easy - we liaised with John with regard to our arrival time, and John left the key in the door for us. We knew our hosts were on hand should we need them (they live next door), but they were very respectful of our privacy and let us just relax on our holiday - perfect! The location is fantastic. A genuine 9 min walk into the main village of Elounda with its shops, tavernas and bars. You don't need a car at this villa unless you want to go further afield (we hired a small car for 2 days from Eagle in the village to get to Knossos and Kritsa). Elounda is lovely with a lot of choices for places to eat. You can also get the boat over to Spinaloga (highly recommend). Nice walks to be had on Kalydon as well as in to the neighbouring villages of Epano Elounda and Mavrikiano. Also recommend taking the 'train' up to Plaka and the villages of Vrouchas and Selles. Easy to go to the Water City water park (go on their website and select the ticket that includes transfers - you can arrange pickup from the church roundabout in Elounda). Thanks John and Flic for a lovely relaxing stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October 22

This is such a lovely property ! Set high so there are sea views, it is very comfortable and well equipped. Great pool - we swam every day even at the end of October! Owners quick to respond and very helpful . The village is a short walk and there are good supermarkets and restaurants. We used buses to get around - these were easy and efficient . Just a wonderful stay - thank you !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular views close to beautiful Elounda

Set on a hill in the middle of an olive grove we felt as if we were in middle of the Crete countryside - but yet only a few minutes from Elounda which has a huge choice of excellent restaurants, lots of boat trips on offer several beaches and a short drive to Ag Nik. The villa is brand new with modern bathrooms, small but well equipped kitchen and good size bedrooms. Balconies offer spectacular views of the sunrise. Pool is very pretty with large table and chaises. Small caveat - villa amplifies noise so you will hear loud guests throughout the villa. Access to the pool is through two of the bedrooms so put your late sleepers in the third bedroom if you like an early swim! The owners were very helpful and provided locally grown provisions. We would go back to this beautiful and very convenient place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing vacation

The villa is beautifully situated amidst olive groves with a wonderful view. We enjoyed the peace and quiet, but also the proximity to Elounda, where you can find everything for your stay. The hospitality and helpfulness of the owners, who were always available with help and advice, deserves special mention. An all-round successful holiday and a wonderful location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2021
Thank you Kersten! It was an absolute pleasure having you and your family here - you were perfect guests, and we’re really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top villa, Top accueil, Top localisation

La Villa est exactement conforme à la description : moderne, très bien agencée et très confortable. Une vue exceptionnelle et un calme absolu à dix minutes pied du centre d’Elounda. Comme à la maison, le confort hôtelier en plus. Tout y est, rien ne manque. De la cuisine ultra équipée au linge de maison, les serviettes, les produits d’accueils pour la salle de bain et plein d’autres choses qui nous ont facilité la vie. John et Flic sont des hôtes exceptionnels. Très discrets mais toujours disponibles en cas de besoin. Leur générosité se révèle par une multitude d’attentions qui ont sublimé notre séjour et nous ont permis de passer des vacances formidables.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2020
Merci beaucoup Kais! Vous étiez également des invités exceptionnels et vous serez toujours les bienvenus à revenir ici à l'avenir.
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