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Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4699.7 sq ft
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Iraklio, 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
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed
Living room
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach
Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The property consists of a traditional villa, a stone studio, two apartments and two maisonettes. There are two identical apartments next to each other, which you can rent together if you like. The stylish apartment is 65 sq.m. (700 sq. feet), with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colors, fragrances and local flora. The combination of mild climate and comfort, together with the surrounding olive grove creates a tranquil and relaxing environment, ideal for families and couples. The apartment has two big rooms. The first one consists of the living room and the kitchen. The living room is spacious and has also a couch that can be turned into a bed for one person. In the living room you can also find comfortable chairs, tables and a fireplace. The kitchen is open, with an oven, stoves, coffee machine and all the necessary amenities and utensils of a modern kitchen. Τhe bathroom is comfortable with a bathtub and a shower. In the next room there is the bedroom, with a big double bed for 2 people. We can also provide an extra folding bed for a fourth person. So, the house can host a total of 4 people. There is also a closet, drawers and a LCD TV. There is also a storage room inside the bedroom where you can find the laundry machine, the ironing board and where you can store your luggage. 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 noon
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
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1048250
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 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 apartment 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 looking for area attractions can visit Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Aquaworld Aquarium and Labyrinth Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Iraklio, 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
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nick C.
21 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Anthena
Nick C.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gildas P.
8 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bonne prestation
Gildas P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Claudeci Maria J.
2 Oct, 2018
Große gemütliche FeWo
Claudeci Maria J.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Inga R.
23 Oct, 2017
Kleine Oase in der Nähe von Heraklion
Inga R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Crisrina C.
27 Aug, 2017
Bellissimo appartamento
Crisrina C.
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mike B.
7 Apr, 2016
Idyllic holiday setting, highly recommended
Mike B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ewa B.
30 Oct, 2015
Wunderschönes und modernes Apartment mit Garten
Ewa B.
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.
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English, Greek
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