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Villa Selene, luxury holiday home, private pool, a peaceful environment

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A dining area with a stone archway, a wooden table, and chairs.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofa, and a cactus plant.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, a wicker hanging light, a white wardrobe, and a view of a pool and mountains.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a rocky hill in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Overlooking the ocean, this villa features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 outdoor pool for relaxation. Engage in nearby fishing, mountain biking, and windsurfing. The terrace and patio offer outdoor enjoyment. Explore the Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and Kalyváki for a taste of local history.

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Xirosterni, Crete
  • Place, Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Selene, luxury holiday home, private pool, a peaceful environment

Great enjoyment can begin! Sitting on the terrace, in the morning sun with a cup of coffee. Or would you prefer the cool shade to start your day? It's all possible in and around Villa Selene, located between Xirosterni and Vamos, in the NorthWest of Crete. Each bedroom has an outside patio area with fantastic mountain and sea views. The quiet and space in your garden make another fantastic day. Take a dip in your spacious swimming pool or relax on one of the many terraces. It is a 45-minute drive from Chania airport. Heraklion Airport is approximately 100 minutes by car.
Almyrida beach is approximately 10 minutes by car with its many taverns and bars.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool not fenced
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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
Climate Resilience Fee of €15 per night need to be paid in cash when checking in at the Villa.
When you go to book make sure the period matches a previous or subsequent booking. However, a vacancy of up to one night is not a problem.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1144107
Property # 10731257
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Almyrida Beach and Kera. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Xirosterni, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heliostasi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Exopolis - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Selene, luxury holiday home, private pool, a peaceful environment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Selene, luxury holiday home, private pool, a peaceful environment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Selene, luxury holiday home, private pool, a peaceful environment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Selene, luxury holiday home, private pool, a peaceful environment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Selene, luxury holiday home, private pool, a peaceful environment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Selene, luxury holiday home, private pool, a peaceful environment located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 6 miles (10 km) of Almyrida Beach and Art of Living Glass Factory. Kera and Koutalas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Selene

Fantastic holiday villa and surrounding area.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice villa for family vacation

Our family enjoyed a week in the nice villa relaxing by the pool with short trips to local towns. Stathis made us feel very welcome and well taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2022
Dear Lars, thanks for your nice words! Glad you liked your stay. Warm regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect Resort

prepared.We liked the tastefully interior and the quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2024
Thanks a lot Michael! Hope to see you again. Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous villa

Super spacious villa, with beautiful interior. Lovely peaceful location, short walk to local shop, close to beaches and the lake, which we all enjoyed. Great view of the sunset.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2022
Thanks for your positive words Emma, glad you all enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again one day! Kind regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Selene, Crete

Fantastic villa 20 minutes in the mountains with lovely pool and great facilities. Welcome pack was very well provided. Chania and Rethymno are great towns to visit and eat out, trekking Samaria Gorge was awesome and Stathis' (property manager) recommendations were great. All in all a highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2024
Dear Mark, thanks for your great review, I'm glad you liked your stay. Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful vacation

The villa surpassed expectations - everything was well presented, completely clean and support from the local property manager, Stathis, and his wife was excellent. Everything worked as it should and the location is idyllic - completely quiet, other than the occasional sounds of nature, and very private. The grounds are extremely well landscaped and the views of both the sea and the mountains were wonderful. There are a couple of tavernas within walking distance and a small shop that is well stocked, but a car is definitely needed to be able to get the most out of this beautiful island. It was just what we needed after the last 18 months and definitely hope to return at some stage.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2021
Dear Peter, thank you very much for your very positive review! I am really happy with Stathis and Georgia because they take very good care of the villa as if it were their own home. I would be delighted if you decide to stay in villa Helios or Selene again! For now thanks for your stay and maybe see you soon. Regards,Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful holiday at this villa. The villa is presented to a very high standard. The living areas are a good size and the kitchen is modern and well equipped. The air conditioning was efficient which meant the villa was always cool, even on the hottest of days in August. The bedrooms were a good size and the beds were comfortable. Housekeeping and cleaning during our visit was much appreciated and very efficient. The pool area is well equipped and nicely located. There are several different outside areas to sit in so you can always find some sun or shade. The location of the vila meant we could visit Almyrida, Chania and Rethymno as well as the local village of Vamos which had good restaurants and local shops. One improvement would be slightly better Wi-Fi!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2025
Thank you very much for a fantastic review! So glad you liked your stay at Villa Selene. Hope to see you again. Regards, Patrick
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing villa. Superb holiday.

Villa Selene is a superb villa to spend your holiday in. From the fantastic communication with Patrick and Stathis they made our holiday wonderful and easy. The Villa is immaculate and is set in a large plot with excellent outdoor space and a very welcoming pool. Stunning views on every side make this a very unique and wonderful place to stay. The villa is really well set out and in fantastic condition with everything you would need. Bedding is changed regularly and the villa cleaned to a very high standard by a lovely team. I cannot fault this holiday destination in any way at all. There is easy access, by car, to local beaches and restaurants with major tourist attractions a short drive away. Book it !!! Added bonus is Chania Airport was a breeze to get to and from and a great wee airport to fly into.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2024
Dear John, Thank you very much for the fantastic review! I am happy that you liked Villa Selene and the Island. Hope to see you again. Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Relaxing Holiday

Villa Selene was as gorgeous and stylish as it looks on the photos. We had a wonderful two weeks! We had everything we needed at the villa - it is really well-equipped and was was spotlessly clean. In a quiet area, its location means the views were stunning - we watched many beautiful sunsets from the veranda. Location-wise it was super convenient - being in walking distance of two taverns and a shop - and there are supermarkets and many restaurants within close driving distance. There are some lovely beaches in the area. We were there end of Sept /early October - quite late in the season - but apart from one day, the weather was sunny and very warm. We loved it, and would highly recommend it! Many thanks to Patrick, and to Stathis for looking after us so well.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Dear Jacqui, Thank you very much for your super review and thanks for staying at Selene! I'm really happy that you liked it and would gladly welcome you again. Your kind words are passed on to Stathis and his team. The best property manager I could wish for. Kindest regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful two week holiday at Villa Selene. The location, villa and pool were amazing. This was our third visit and we definitely hope to return next year. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2026
Hi Lee, thank you so much for your fantastic review! Would love to see you again at Villa Selene or Villa Helios! Kind regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacances de rêve

Nous avons passé une semaine dans cette villa et nous aurions pu rester encore plus longtemps. La villa est fantastique, très lumineuse, avec une super vue sur la mer et sur les collines. Nous sommes à la fois tranquilles mais pas complètement isolés, avec quelques villas aux alentours. La villa est très bien équipée, avec tout le confort nécessaire. Nous avons eu un accueil très gentil de la part de Stathis qui nous a en plus accueilli avec un panier de bienvenue (vin, jus orange, pain de mie, œuf…). La villa est décorée avec goût. La piscine est de belle taille, nous en avons bien profité. La villa est bien placée, pas loin d’Almirida ( que nous avons beaucoup aimé pour les restos et la plage), pas loin du village de Vamos (typique village crétois avec de bons restaurants et tavernes) mais il faut vraiment avoir une voiture pour se déplacer. Bref nous reviendrons sans hésiter dans cette villa qui a grandement participé à nos vacances réussies en Crete. Merci à Stathis pour son accueil, Merci également à Patrick pour ses conseils et sa disponibilité lors de nos échanges fréquents concernant l’organisation de cette semaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2023
Merci pour votre excellent commentaire! Très heureux que vous l'ayez tant apprécié. Peut-être à la villa Selene ou Helios ! Cordialement, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Ein wunderschönes Ferienhaus, ein wundervoller Urlaub mit allem was dazugehört.

Wie waren insgesamt zwei Wochen in diesem wundervollen Ferienhaus und haben die Zeit in vollen Zügen genossen. Am Pool entspannen, abends gemütlich grillen oder in den umliegenden Tavernen leckeres Essen genießen. Wir sind jetzt seit einer Woche wieder zu Hause und vermissen Kreta, das Haus und die ganze Gegend wirklich sehr. Sofern wir eine Frage hatten, wurde diese sofort von Stathis oder Patrick beantwortet, es war ein wirklich traumhafter Urlaub. Danke dafür.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2022
Hallo Nicole, danke für deine netten Worte und ich freue mich, dass du so eine gute Zeit hattest! Es wäre schön, euch eines Tages wiederzusehen. Vielen Dank für Ihren Aufenthalt. Gruß Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Erholung pur

Gepflegtes großzügiges Feriendomizil in ruhiger Lage aber noch relativer Nähe zu Chania (30 Min mit dem Auto). Großes Grundstück und sehr schönem Pool (regelmäßige Reinigung) mit schönem Blick auf Berge um Meer. Man findet immer ein Plätzchen (auch schattig) um den Tag zu genießen. (Auto sollte verfügbar sein um die nähere und weitere Umgebung zu erkunden.) Unkomplizierte sehr freundliche Brgrüssung/Betreuung vor Ort durch Patrick (Besitzer) und exzellente Zwischenreinigung durch das Serviceteam. Absolut empfehlenswert.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2021
Lieber Martin, vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Mühe gemacht haben, eine (fantastische) Bewertung zu schreiben! Das Team unter der Leitung von Stathis und Georgia gibt sein Bestes, um sicherzustellen, dass die Gäste einen schönen Urlaub haben. Hoffentlich sehen wir uns in der Villa Selene oder Villa Helios wieder. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on the hill

I can absolutely recommend Patrick's villa. It is situated just far enough away from everything, that you are almost undisturbed, but still it's only 10-20mins to nice restaurants and the surrounding villages. It's a beutiful place with a great view of the mountains and a wonderfully crafted garden surrounding the comfortable seating, grill and pool area. Perfect for a nice mix of relaxing pool days in combination with some trips to the beaches just north and one or two adventures in the wilder south, which is also near enough. We'd come again :)
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Dear Lorenz, thank you very much for your kind words. Just want to mention that the village of Vamos is situated only 5 minutes away by car. It has plenty of restaurants. I would be delighted to meet you next time on Crete! Best regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations!

The villa was everything we hoped for and we were suprised how spacious it is. Everything was clean, we were given a welcome package, and it was easy to get in touch with the property manager, who was very helpful. Outdoor living space is perfect to relax by the pool, eat dinner and find a place to chill and have a few drinks, all while enjoying the beautiful view of the Cretan landscape.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2021
Dear Max and friends, thank you for your much appreciated nice review. We do our best to give people a beautiful memory. I hope to welcome you again in the future! Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicole Kreta 08/2020

Tolle Villa bei der einfach alles stimmt. Ruhige Lage mit Blick auf die Berge und das Meer, toller Pool, reichlich Rückzugsmöglichkeiten, voll ausgestattete Küche und wunderschöne Strände in der Nähe. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Hallo Nicole, danke für deine netten Worte. Es war schön, Sie persönlich zu empfangen und ich hoffe, Sie auf Kreta wiederzusehen! Grüße Patrick

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Prinsen

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Hello and welcome, I am Patrick Prinsen. Living in Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands. I often travel around the world, both business and private. Since I discovered Crete in 1998, I have been a regular visitor to the beautiful island.
In 2004 I bought a first piece of land to build a holiday home. It is so relaxing there! Later, 2 more luxury holiday homes were built on my behalf, Villa Helios and Villa Selene. From 2020 I like to rent these 2 villas to you!
Come and taste Cretan hospitality for yourself!
Patrick Prinsen - owner
Xirosterni 2020

Why they chose this property

A traditional villa with contemporary luxury in an absolutely beautiful location. Quiet, rural setting with mountain and sea views.

What makes this property unique

*Beautifully designed and decorated villa
*Fantastic views
*Quiet rural environment
*Privacy

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