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Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment

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A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, a house with a balcony, and a mountainous backdrop.
A pool with lounge chairs, a stone pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A two-story house with a stone facade, a garden with neatly trimmed hedges, and a clear blue sky.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a stone patio, and a two-story building with a red-tiled roof.
A rectangular swimming pool with a stone border, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers, and two umbrellas providing shade.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Xirosterni, Crete, Crete
  • Place, Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Art of Living Glass Factory
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural 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 Helios, located between Xirosterni and Vamos, in the NorthWest of Crete. Each bedroom has an outside patio area with fantastic mountain and sea views.br>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 is 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 # 10733802
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. Ancient City of Aptera and Agios Nikolaos Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Xirosterni, Crete, 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
  • Kera - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Exopolis - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Elia & Thyme - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪CostAnita - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maza Cafeneion - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural 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. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 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

Kerstin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We‘ve spent a wonderful time in Crete. The house is great, well-equipped, nice pool, quiet but close to wonderful beaches and cities like Chania and Rethimno. Communication with the owner Patrick and his local team (Stathis) was easy, friendly, super responsive and reliable. We (three adults and three teens/twens (17-20) truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2026
Dear Kerstin, thank you very much for the super review! Very glad you liked it and hope to see you again . Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Villa Helios

Superb!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2024
Thanks Lee, glad you liked your stay at Villa Helios! Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verhoeven B.

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

Great house & experience

We had a very nice stay in Villa Helois. Would love to come back one day. Easy contact with Patrick and Stathis, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pernille B.

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

Wonderful house and location

Everything is perfekt. 😀 A very lovely house, pool and location in a quiet area. A beautiful view of the sea. Good quality and very clean. Nice welcome and information. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2022
Dear Pernille, Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm happy you liked it and would gladly welcome you again as a guest of Villa Helios. Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anthony c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
one of the most important parts of any villa holiday is that the villa meets your expectations and aspirations. Villa Helios did this in every possible way. It was evident that a lot of thought had gone into providing everything you needed, inside and out. Big thank you to Patrick the owner and Stathis the villa manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2025
Dear Anthony, thank you very much for your kind words. Very glad you liked your stay and hope to see you again! Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

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

Perfect Villa in great location

We are frequent visitors to Crete and always choose to stay in a villa. This property was perfect for us. Quality fixtures and furnishings, roomy and comfortable. The villa was super clean, and during our 10 day stay the cleaning crew came by to change sheets and towels and spruce the place up. The welcome pack on arrival was a lovely and appreciated touch. All in all a great place to stay and would happily revisit this villa.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2024
Dear Marie, thank you so much for your review! Very glad you like it and more than welcome to come again. Thanks for your stay. Regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel N.

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

Wonderful Villa

A well-appointed villa in a very quiet location with tavernas and small shops a few minutes away - a couple that can easily be walked to, others a short drive. Great views with the sea in one direction (even if some distance away!) and the dramatic White Mountains the other. We had a couple of minor problems (caused by external influences) which were resolved incredibly quickly by the manager, Stathis We can't praise him highly enough for his service. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2022
Dear Nigel, thanks a lot for your positive review! I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and yes Stathis with his team are the best! Hope to see you again. Kind regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

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

Fabulous family holiday

We had a fantastic 2 week holiday in Villa Helios. The villa was perfect in every way. The detail of the villa has been thoroughly thought through to make it a home from home. The location was superb. Such a beautiful, peaceful location but within walking distance to a few tavernas. Either along the track to Litsarda, or in Xirosterni. We also found a couple of truly excellent restaurants nearby in Almyrida and Vamos. We particularly loved Ombros Gialos for a swim and snorkel, the closest cove to the villa ( only 15 min drive ). Stathis was extremely kind and helpful and the welcome food and drink parcel was very much appreciated. We also had a top recommendation from Patrick for a fabulous restaurant in Chania. All- in-all a perfect holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Dear Jo, Thank you for your much appreciated (and super) review. I am delighted when guests had a good time on the Island and enjoyed the villa. Hope to perhaps greet you again one day. Kindest regards, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Delightful 2 week stay at Villa Helios

We had the pleasure of a delightful 2 week stay at Villa Helios, albeit in somewhat strange covid19 times. When we arrived late evening at the villa, Patrick was on hand to welcome us and make ensure we had everything we need. He had also very kindly left us a welcome pack with essential supplies, beer and wine! it also included enough for breakfast and even lunch on our first day. The villa had everything we need and more for our 2 weeks, it was spotless on our arrival and included additional cleaning products. The villa is in a quiet, rural location with easy access to local shops and restaurants although wider travel really requires a car. Much of our time was spent enjoying the pool and views at villa Helios but we also ventured out to local beaches and restaurants. A visit to the old venetian harbour at Chania is a must do trip and is only 45 minutes away. I would also like to thank Patrick and his team for how quickly and effectively they resolved the aircon issue which we had on arrival. Thanks again to Patrick for being the perfect host and would highly recommend a stay at Villa Helios.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2020
Dear Richard and family, thank you so much for your very nice review. I'm glad you liked your stay at villa Helios. Hope to see you all again on Crete one day. Regards Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PHilippe S.

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

Séjour Crète

Maison exceptionnelle tout à été parfait du début à la fin.La communication avec Stathis a été parfaite. Idéalement située pour faire toute les balades splendides de la région. Je recommande grandement cette maison où rien ne manque et la piscine est très agréable.Merci beaucoup à tous et en espérant revenir ici un jour
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
Cher Philippe, merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié la Villa Helios à ce point. Nous avons hâte de vous revoir ! Cordialement, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anne G.

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

Vacances

Nous avons passée une très belle semaine , les lieux étaient magnifique, les responsable disponible, un ménage de la maison au milieu de notre semaine à grandement été apprécié. Nous recommandons sans hésitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2022
Thank you very much for your positive review Anne. I am glad you liked it. Kindest regards,Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elke H.

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

Top Ferienhaus mit toller Ausstattung

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in der Villa Helios sehr genossen! Die Namen der 2 Villen (Helios & Apokoronas) sind ein wenig verwirrend...Die Anreise vom Flughafen Chania war mit Mietwagen problemlos, der Caretaker Stahtis war schon da und zu dem gab es auch noch ein sehr gut durchdachtes Willkommenspaket mit Brot, Wasser, Marmelade, Käse, Magarine, Tee, Kaffee, Wein, Bier etc. Das Haus liegt auf einem sehr großzūgigen Grundstück, sehr ruhig und man hat einen tollen Blick auf die eindrucksvollen Berge als auch auf das Meer vor der Halbinsel vor Chania. Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und auch hochwertig ausgestattet inkl. der Bettwäsche & Handtücher. Auch in der Küche hat uns nix gefehlt. Das Dorf Vamos ist nicht weit weg (ca. 5 Min mit dem Auto) - ansonsten waren wir zum Abendessen in Georgiopolis (ca. 18 min) oder aber auch in Chania & Rethinon ( > 35 min). In Villa hat jedes der 3 Schlafzimmer entweder eine Terasse oder eine Dachterasse, so dass hier jeder auch mal ein ruhiges Plätzchen für sich finden ksnn - falls gewünscht. Das Haus als auch die Aussenanlagen waren sehr schön sauber - wir haben uns sofort sehr wohl gefühlt. Am meisten haben wir die entspannten Stunden morgens und abends dort genossen. Man hört quasi keinen Verkehr - nur das stetige leise Bimmeln der benachbarten Schafe und das war sehr authentisch und entspannend. Wir danken Patrick & Team für den tollen Aufenthalt und können die Villa zu 100% weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2021
Liebe Elke, vielen Dank für die ausführliche und schöne Bewertung Ihres Aufenthaltes in der Villa Helios. Es freut mich, dass es dir so gut gefallen hat. Das andere Haus, das ich vermiete, heißt Villa Selene, aber aus irgendeinem Grund ändert die Buchungsseite manchmal den Namen. Ihr seit wieder herzlich willkommen und vielleicht das nächste Mal in der Villa Selene! Grüße, Patrick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valentin D.

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

Wonderful stay !

Everything was perfect (the location of the house, the garden, the pool, the facilities)... I would definitely recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2021
Thank you Valentin for your positive review! Kind regards, 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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English, German, Dutch

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