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Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri

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A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.
A rooftop pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.
A hot tub with a view of the sea and mountains.
A poolside area with a wooden table set for dining, outdoor seating, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chania, Crete
  • Place, Souda Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Loutraki Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Souda
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Studio

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Souda Bay - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Loutraki Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 24 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Port of Souda - 24 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 27 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Anchor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olympic Catering - Everest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Souda Bay Coffee Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Argonaut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪5' Minutes Shop & Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri?

As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri on 26 Dec, 2026 start from S$4,971, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Loutraki Beach and Souda Bay. Marathi Beach is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa, we enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Great Host , nice Pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place and lovely host

Property is superb, in a calm side of Sternes, not far from the beach with astonishing views everywhere. Perfect place to chill with the family, the host is warm welcoming and you're 15 min from Chania, really nice old town. Warmly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at the Villa

Our stay at Villa Niolos 1 was fabulous..beautiful home, stunning views. Great location. Highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house in Crete!

We had a wonderful time. Stella was amazing with any needs and the house was perfect for our family. The pool was lovely and location great to a wonderful local beach and town of Chania. Thank you and we will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Crete villa

The villa was beautiful! So sweet of Stella to leave us such wonderful treats at the house when we got there. Fresh watermelon, peaches, cantaloupe, homemade cookies, honey, raki & olive oil. Stella was wonderful to communicate with. The cleaning girls did a great job & we would love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply The Best Stay Ever!

We stayed at Villa Niolos for 7 nights in July 2021 and it has simply been one of our best stays. The owner Mrs Stella could not have been more helpful from booking a table to watch the Euro finals to providing us with all the amenities we needed for our stay. She even left us freshly baked cookies and olive oil form her own vineyard. Etouri - their concierge service was second to none from recommending restaurants to booking them for us every evening. We cannot wait to return! We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
Dear Rachana, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Villa! I really appreciate your kind comments and I will send them to the owner as well! I wish you all the best and please keep us in mind for future travel, as we would love to have you again as our guests! Have a nice evening! Best regards, Kostas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Crete!

Villa is exactly as pictured in listing, but even more beautiful when you are there in person taking it all in. We took some day trips (boat excursion to Gramvousa/ Balos Lagoon through Etouri) and lots on our own to explore the island and its many beaches. We cooked meals in the villa, which was well equipped. You will need a car, there are not a lot of great restaurants close by. We rented one through Etouri that was dropped off at the Villa. Service could have not been better from owner and from Etouri. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Villa with a stunning view

We can only say good things about our stay. The villa was nice and clean, the view was beautiful and Mrs. Stella was so sweet and friendly to us. She surprised us with lovely homebaked greek cheese and spinach packages, and let us in contact with her daughter, so she could help us out with boat rentals. we also had a very good experience when arriving to villa. The nearby beach Marathi Beach had some lovely tavernas, and it was clearly a very local beach, which we really appreaciate when we´re out travelling. Theres a lovely outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven which we tried. A thing which is good to know for future guests is that theres a military base very close to the villa, which can mean some noise now and then from the military planes. However It didn't bother us. We can only recommend this lovely place. ❤️
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2021
Thank you very much for your lovely review Charlotte.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Do Not Miss!

This rental property truly has it all – it seems like the kind of place a movie star might stay, but is still family friendly and approachable. Admire the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea from balconies on 3 levels, with snow-capped mountains in the distance to the right. Just a short walk to authentic Greek tavernas past beautiful pastoral sheep pastures complete with sheep dogs (they bark, but they’re just doing their job). This property will blow your mind. It’s just a short drive to Marathi Beach, which is known for its stunning beauty and has a great adjacent restaurant. But it's not just the location that makes this property so special. The owner, Stella, is incredibly hospitable and kind, always going above and beyond to make sure her guests have the best possible experience. There was a welcome basket with local wine, cookies, olive oil, and local aperitif – it was fantastic. The concierge phone in the house is a great touch, allowing guests to easily book activities like winery tours and other excursions with just a simple call. The property itself is super modern and impeccably clean, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. We were there a bit early in the season (early May) and paid to have the pool heated – totally worth it as we were travelling with kids. Great amenities and the safe and secure environment All in all, this rental property is a true gem and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious and unforgettable vacation in Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at this villa! Host was prompt & involved by answering questions throughout our stay. Booking company was also extremely helpful in assisting us secure transportation & excursions. Villa was exactly as pictured & described. Although the villa’s location was a short commute to beaches & Chania, having the gorgeous views was completely worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most beautiful villa! We had two families (2 couples and 3 teenage boys). The space was perfect for everyone. The pool area was like being at a 5-star resort. We could not get over how perfect the villa was and how well thought out the design of each space was. The kitchen has absolutely everything you need. Honestly, I would go back in a heartbeat. You do need to rent a car so you can go down to the city and drive to different beaches, but we enjoyed this aspect. Finally, there were some great coffee shops and a pharmacy close by, so you don't have to go far for immediate needs. Can't recommend this beautiful home enough! Chef's kiss!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wirklich schön

Eine zu gute Bewertung treibt die Preise in die Höhe - hier war es aber wirklich einfach toll!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Mauvaises nuits

La maison est très jolie et confortable. Belle vue. A 10 minutes de plages sympathiques avec resto… Le point négatif à savoir est qu on y dort mal. Il y a des coqs et des chiens dans les maisons autour, des rideaux non-occultants (pas de volets roulants), et une route en bas de la maison (pas gênant). A ce prix…, on aurait aimé rentré en forme. Ce n’est pas le cas…!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful view and stay!

Die Reise mit dem Auto vom Flughafen zur Villa, war für altbekannte Verhältnisse, abenteuerlich und dennoch witzig. Wir hatten eine herzliche Begrüßung mit anschließender Führung durch die Villa. Kurz gesagt: Wir fühlten uns direkt wohl! So blieb es auch bis zum Ende unseres Aufenthalts. Das Dorf Sternes, in dem die Villa ist, bat auch einiges Sehenswürdiges, vor allem aber der Bäcker und der Minimarket baten für den schnellen Einkauf etwas. Alles in allem, ein sehr zu empfehlendes Domizil, um einen entspannten Urlaub mit Freunden zu verbringen.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Villa with a View

We, 3 couples, loved staying at the Niolos Villa. Each couple ended up having their own floors. The villa had comfortable furnishing, great patios and balconies all around. Stella, the property owner is very sweet and generous. She allowed us to check in couple of hours earlier, she also gave us homemade cheese and spinach pie, and sent us off with a bottle of their own olive oil to each couple. Etouri was also easy to work with and they provided concierge reservation services. We would definitely return to Stella's properties next time in Crete. Young et al
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traumurlaub

Einfach fantastisch, noch besser als auf den Fotos, Aussicht traumhaft, sehr sauber, toller Service. Grüsse an Stella und vielleicht bis bald...
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious villa near a great village

The owner clearly cares about her visitors. Stella left delicious starter foods with lots of fresh fruit and olive oil, bread etc mid week we got a plate of amazing savoury pastries freshly baked and when we left we were given a bottle of their own olive oil On to the villa, it is incredibly and thoughtfully equipped and set up for comfort outside there are plenty of comfortable options for moving in and out of the sun. For little children there's a small area in the pool and being salt and not chlorine it was very comfortable to use Aircon worked quickly and showers bedding etc were all top class. The table outside the kitchen was our favourite place to congregate It's next to another villa and whilst each villa can see into the others garden it's very private and no noise If you like military aircraft, and we do, there's occasional fly past from the local NATO base We loved the village. Short walk each morning for coffee and provisions and a great restaurant opposite where we both ate in and had a take away Local beaches lovely, free parking, beach bar etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful villa, wonderful holiday

The villa itself was beautiful, with everything provided that you could need for your holiday. The owner, Stella, was lovely and did everything she could to make our stay comfortable, even to the point of leaving us home baked cookies and Cretan pies! We particularly loved the outdoor seating and barbeque area, where we would cook and sit out most evenings The views from this part of the villa across the bay are stunning. The villa was spotlessly clean, with good aircon. Plenty of room for the six of us either to be together or have peace and quiet whenever we wanted. We very much enjoyed swimming in the large pool and playing table tennis on the lawn in the evening. A car is essential as there is very little that is within walking distance. Chania nearby is a beautiful town and we ate out there a couple of nights. We also rented a boat with crew there for the day (Chania Elegant Cruises) which we loved. We had a mix up on arrival but that was down to the managing agent who arranged the transfer not communicating properly with the owner our time of arrival. They also gave us the wrong name and telephone number of the owner which caused unnecessary stress and hassle. We were disappointed in how the agent handled this. In that regard we would not recommend using the agents preferred company for the transfer to the villa. They charged us 100 euros for a 7km drive, the driver did not know where the villa was (we had to direct him using Google maps), he did not speak English and they had not communicated our arrival time to the host family. The taxi driver was told by his boss to leave us outside the property for 45 minutes in the afternoon, in searing heat, after we had been travelling for 12 hours. It was not the way we wanted to arrive. I would stress this was not the owners fault who did everything to make our holiday memorable. We would definitely like to return-it was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Pictures don't do this justice and everything about the property is first rate. Highly recommended
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traumurlaub

Wir hatten 6 wunderschöne Tage in einer unglaublich schönen Villa, das Haus ist mindestens so schön wie auf dem Fotos. Es ist liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, man hat fast im jeden Raum einen tollen Blick über die ganze Bucht. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr herzlich und bemüht jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic get away with friends!

We enjoyed a fabulous week at the villa. The host Stella was waiting when we arrived even though it was very late at night, they took the time to show us around. Nothing was too much trouble. We also received great help from Eteri when it came to booking days out, finding shops and restaurants. The villa was everything you could wish for, clean and practical with lots of lovely touches. The pool was heated which was perfect for April and the kids could stay in for long periods happily. Stella even baked us some beautiful Greek treats and gifted us her own olive oil and honey. Fantastic stag and we would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect peace

Loved everything about it! Extra special as Covid delayed for 2 years worth the wait.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Visit to Crete

Villa Niolos 1 was the perfect place for our first post covid break. An outstanding property, immaculately presented with high quality fittings throughout. The service levels were five star as were all the luxuries, bedding, cleaning, etc etc. Discretely situated with stunning views across Souda Bay to the mountains beyond. A huge amount of both indoor and outdoor space and the owners were very attentive and helpful. Close to charming local beaches and the historic city of Chania. We could not have asked for anything more and would love to return soon ! !
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2021
I am so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay Graeme and hope to see you again sometime in the future. Best regards to all, Kostas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Villa

Myself and family stayed at villa 7 adults. The Villa is exactly as photos show it was spotless and beautiful. Plenty of room for us all. Every room had spectacular views. We enjoyed the pool and loved the outdoor pizza oven. Stella and her daughter are lovely and left us wonderful baked goods they also are quick to respond to any questions. Stella was so kind to drive to us in the evening when we accidentally locked a set of keys inside. Oops 😐 thank you Stella. I highly recommend this villa
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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