Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a small building, surrounded by a stone wall and greenery.
A villa with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a hilly landscape.
A round glass table set for dining with multiple wine glasses and plates, wicker chairs, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.
A covered outdoor seating area with a pool view, cushioned sofas, and a wooden table with cups and a bowl.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chania, Crete
  • Place, Agia Triada Monastery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalathas Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Souda Bay War Cemetery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2 "The brown room"

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3 "The blue room"

2 Single Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom #4 "The orange room"

1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom #5 "Guesthouse"

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #6 "Guesthouse"

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #7 (Extra living room)

2 Double Futons

6 bathrooms

Bathroom "5 "The guesthouse"

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #1 "The Master bedroom"

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 "The brown room"

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #6 "By the pool"

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower by the pool

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 snorkelling and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Souda Bay - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Agia Triada Monastery - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kalathas Beach - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Agios Onoufrios Beach - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympic Catering - Everest - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪5' Minutes Shop & Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ονειρα γλυκά - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Μπερβανάκης - Bervanakis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lali Bake House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool have a pool?

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

Is Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Mathea - Spacious Villa With Privacy And Private Large Swimming Pool located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located by the sea, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kalathas Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Agios Onoufrios Beach and Chalepa 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 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great spot for a large group.

Beautiful villa. We enjoyed our holiday and the property immensely. Pictures do not do the facility justice - prettier in person! Short drive to beaches, downtown and supermarket
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
I am so glad you had a nice stay at Villa Mathea. Thank you, and welcome back at any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa, centrally located and very big and spacious. We loved using the BBQ daily and swim by the pool. Everything was wonderful, 10/10 recommend. Would come back. It gave you the feel of Crete if you are looking for the "local" feel and not something modern and very new.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully maintained villa with great view

We had a great week in Villa Mathea (10 adults, 5 small children). The villa is spacious and everything is in very good shape including the well maintained outdoor-area. The facilities are all great (e.g. the outdoor bbq) and so are the extras provided, there was a huge welcome basket as we arrived and there are even two strollers for babies! The villa was cleaned twice during our stay. Check-in and check-out was very uncomplicated, we could even have a very late check-out after 9pm as our flight was very late that night. The owner responded to every question extremely quickly and also informed us about a big funeral that took place nearby while we stayed there. The only drawback we have experienced is that the weather was bad the first few days and while staying indoors, two of the 4 sleeping rooms of the main house suffer from very bad soundproofing (milk glass walls only next to the living room ). After the weather has improved, this was no longer an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the nice words! I am so glad you had a great time at Villa Mathea. The weather was fortunately back to normal after a couple of days – rain is very rare in Crete at this time of the year! Welcome back at any time! Update: The sound insulation issue is fixed. We have rebuilt the walls and installed new sound proof windows.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful villa that works perfectly for a large family gathering. Niki was very helpful and available if needed during our stay. The swimming pool is outstanding and the location was just right for getting to the places we wanted to visit. We highly recommend Villa Mathea and extend our thanks to Niki as the representative for the villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisk, helt ideell for en familie med 3 generasjoner. Godt med plass både inne og ute. Godt utstyrt. Flott med utekjøkken/grill ved bassengområdet. God service gjennom hele oppholdet.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nydelig feriebolig!

Perfekt bolig for en større gruppe! Stort og fint uteområde med basseng og grill, delikat innredet bolig med en stor og fin veranda med utsikt.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Tusen takk for hyggelig tilbakemelding! Velkommen tilbake!
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional!!!

As a family we have been very fortunate over the years to have stayed in some amazing villas, having returned from a glorious two weeks stay at Villa Mathea I am thinking this one may have just top the list of them all. From the comunications with Thor from day 1 to the support when needed from Niki the manager everything about our stay was perfect. The villa itself is finished to a very high standard. The four bathrooms have all recently been upgraded earlier this year all looked stunning with top of the range furnishings. All in all we had an amazing time. When next visiting Chania we will certainly be looking to stay again in Villa Mathea. During our two week stay we created some wonderful memories, thank you Thor for allowing us to stay in your wonderful villa.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the nice words! It was a pleasure having you as guests. Welcome back, any time!
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10/10 Excellent

Erik B

Villa Mathea var et deilig sted å feriere på. Det er stille og rolig, og likevel kort vei til det aller meste. Vi var 13 i alt, den yngste bare to og et halvt år, og vi hadde god tomleplass i de innholdrike husene og på den store eiendommen. Bassenget er en sann fryd. Vi fikk veldig god hjelp av eierene med både planlegging og gjennomføring av ferien vår. Alt det praktiske gikk som smurt og kokken de anbefalte, ga oss en uforglemmelig kveld!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Tusen takk for hyggelige ord! Håper vi sees når dere kommer til Kreta neste gang!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful villa, friendly & helpful host - Perfect conditions for an unforgettable week in paradise

Not sure where to start. We spent some lovely days at the Villa Mathea to celebrate our Bachelor degree (12 people). The main villa and its annex are impressive, spacious and well equipped. The garden and pool area is in perfect shape and very well maintained. Mrs. Nikki provided a very friendly reception and has showed us around the location. If anything is missing or questions arise Mrs. Nikki is just one call away. The cleaning staff was very friendly and thorough. Argoulides, where the villa is located is a small village - so you don't have to bother about the neighbours. The airport is just 15min away, but since there are just a few flights per day you wont get disturbed by plane noise. Mini markets are only 5min away by car and bigger supermarkets around 15min. We suggest to rent a car. To sum it up, it was a perfect week in a spotless villa with a very friendly host. I do recommend this villa without hesitation, also to families. We would love to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for the nice words! I'm so glad you had a great stay. Welcome back any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Villa Mathea is perfection

The villa was absolutely beautiful. It looked just as it is in the photographs, even better! On arrival we were greeted by a very helpful lady who made us feel extremely welcome. The pool area was delightful for evening BBQs and lunches out by the pool. I would recommend to hire a car as it is a little far from the main towns and beaches so taxis can get a little expensive. The cleaning team came twice during the week, they were extremely polite and helpful and refreshed the villa perfectly. All in all a great holiday! Thanks to Thor-Kjetil, Niki & other staff for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Way better than anything expected... Amazing location, great view and very well facilities....
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect for a large family

We all voted this villa one of the best we've ever stayed in and they were very accommodating about an early check-in and late departure which was a great help. The facilities were excellent, especially the large seating area, loungers, drinks fridge and BBQ by the pool with croquet and table tennis to keep everyone happy. The local facilities, including a large supermarket, were excellent although we did struggle to find restaurants near the villa and tended to go to the Old Harbour in Chania where there's a lot to choose from. The villa is quite remote, which is nice if you want some peace and quiet but most things, supermarket, beaches, bars and Chania are over 10 minutes drive.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, great villa

The villa itself was great. Very spacious, clean, modern appliances. Check in and check out were also seamless. The location was perfect, just a few miles away from Chania and great beaches. I'd definitely go back and recommend it to others.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Amazing Property

We could not have been happier with this choice. The owners have decorated the house beautifully and it is equipped with everything you will need. The minute we walked in, we felt at home. The pool is fantastic and great for families with lots of kids. There is a separate guest house where teens have have their space, and so can the parents! While we were happy to tour Crete, we found ourselves even happier to come home to this wonderful property. Furthermore Thor was so incredibly helpful and communicative. This is going to be our home away from home.
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