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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101614.6 sq ft
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Kato Gouves,, Iraklion, Crete
- Place, Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos4 min drive
- Place, Star Beach Water Park9 min drive
- Place, Port of Hersonissos11 min drive
- Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Living room
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights
Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The villa consists of a two-floor traditional villa of 150 sqm and an independent stone apartment (which is rented separately), with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colors, fragrances, and local flora. The combination of stone and wood, with the surrounding olive grove, creates a tranquil and comfortable environment The first floor of the villa consists of two bedrooms, each with two beds. On the ground floor, there is a very big living room, dining room, and kitchen, together with the bathroom and fireplace. On the next floor, the are two more bedrooms, each with two beds and with their own bathrooms. All rooms have a closet, drawers and an LCD TV. The kitchen has a coffee machine, dishwasher and all the necessary amenities of a modern kitchen The house has a laundry machine, a fireplace and of course wireless internet connection. The stone apartment has a double bed, its own bathroom, and kitchen. Furthermore, it has a fireplace and traditional furniture and decoration. The outdoors of the property is absolutely amazing. A well-preserved garden, with a barbecue facility and a traditional stone oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colorful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century-old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 10:00 AM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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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 are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 1048250
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hersonissos
Located in Hersonissos, this villa is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Dedalou Shopping Street and Heraklion Central Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Kato Gouves,, Iraklion, Crete
What's nearby
- Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
- Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
- Port of Hersonissos - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
- Malia Beach - 18 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Crazy Beach Bar - 4 min drive
- The Island Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Pallatium Hotel - 3 min drive
- Filema Bar & Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Limanaki - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
21 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Geert V.
21 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly
Geert V.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David S.
8 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karine V.
11 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olive trees




Karine V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amelie G.
25 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle grande villa relaxante près de la nature
Amelie G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Louise T.
7 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour inoubliable
Louise T.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Martin D.
20 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wunderbar
Martin D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Margaritha B.
21 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne ländliche Lage, großes Haus mit sehr schöner Terasse-Garten
Margaritha B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Iesha H.
26 Jun, 2016
Amazing
Iesha H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mike H.
25 Aug, 2015
Awesome Place for Groups!
Mike H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Otto P.
23 Aug, 2015
Amazing
Otto P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Britt-Marie E.
30 Jul, 2015
Relaxing
Britt-Marie E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
James W.
5 Jul, 2015
Enchanting!
James W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE G.
10 Oct, 2014
an other fantastic stay in villa Athena
CATHERINE G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE G.
9 Oct, 2014
an other fantastic stay in villa Athena
CATHERINE G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE G.
7 Oct, 2014
an other fantastic stay in villa Athena
CATHERINE G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Peter E.
29 Sept, 2014
Perfect house in a perfect setting!
Peter E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lorna M.
10 Jul, 2014
Just lovely
Lorna M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christian G.
11 Oct, 2013
Great and wonderful place to stay !
Christian G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
vagos G.
10 Oct, 2013
Unforgettable experience for my family
vagos G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lidia S.
1 Oct, 2013
Great holiday in a pitoresque place
Lidia S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kathrin O.
18 Aug, 2013
Perfect holiday
Kathrin O.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE G.
7 Jul, 2013
A very nice week in Gouvès
CATHERINE G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Roberto B.
7 Dec, 2012
Cretan Villa in November
Roberto B.
8/10 Good
Chiara
26 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Chiara
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by George Papachristos
I grew up in Athens, where I still live and work. I spent all my life's summer and Easter holidays in Crete, in the property where today lies Villa Athena. The property was purchased by my great-grand father (died at the age of 101) and was cultivated with olive trees from my grandfather (died at the age of 94) and grandmother. From that day on our family gathers the olives in December and January to produce an olive oil of the best quality in the world. On this setting my parents extended and renovated the house, thus creating the beautiful Villa Athena.
Why they chose this property
This property is valuable for my family, because it goes back two generations. It carries with it our Cretan bloodline, our family's history and our cultural heritage. For us, and Greeks in general, family is the most important thing, it defines us in our life path. So, this property is closely linked with our memories as children, with images, fragrances, sounds and sentiments. Today, for our family this property, apart from producing our olive oil, which is the base of our diet, acts also as our retreat from the noisy and stressful city.
What makes this property unique
The unique benefits of Villa Athena is its tranquil environment that makes it feel as a perfect retreat from the city, while being a 5 minute drive from anything one could miss from the city. The beauty of its gardens, the audors and colors makes the environment as relaxing as it can get. Its strategic location close to all the main roads and sights makes touring in Crete very comfortable. Together with the local tastes and drinks that you can enjoy in Crete, it feels like life cannot get any better. It is very difficult for one no to fully recharge here.
Languages:
English, Greek
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