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A magical hilltop retreat overlooking Chania city and the Cretan sea!

Family-friendly villa with water park and fitness centre

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Waterfalls & plants in our pool
Veranda with a big sofa on the first floor, enjoy sea views of Chania City
Ping pong table & hammock in our garden!
Quiet wild beauty and full privacy in all outdoor areas
Explore the forest around the villa with the free bicycles provided!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123875.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Chania, Crete
  • Place, Chania Archaeological Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Koum Kapi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Souda Bay War Cemetery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Attic

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Loft

2 Double Beds

Studio

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Ground floor, en-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - First floor, en-suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3 - Independent Studio, en-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - On the ground floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 - Loft

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A magical hilltop retreat overlooking Chania city and the Cretan sea!


Casa Di Goya Villa is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".


Casa Di Goya is a three-storey 400 sq. m villa offering a perfect layout to maximise both space and views from any angle. Because of its convenient location, it offers quick access to Chania city and beaches, and can accommodate 12 guests in its 5 bedrooms.


Ground Floor:
-Living room features: several comfortable sofas, an open fireplace, a 50" satellite HDTV with Netflix, and an indoor dining area.
-Fully equipped kitchen with everything needed for self-catering, including a second dining table.
-Bathroom with a shower.
Playroom accessed from the living room, offering:
-60" satellite HDTV with Netflix
-PlayStation 4 console
-Cozy sofa
-Small kitchenette for snacks
-Gym equipment: weights, yoga mats, Pilates balls, exercise bands
Attic Bedroom:
-Bright and spacious attic bedroom accessed via stairs from the playroom.
-Features a double bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower.
-Large windows and a skylight provide natural light and views of the surrounding nature.
First Floor:
-Hall with sofa, washing machine, dryer, and fridge.
-Expansive veranda with large sofa, coffee table, and breathtaking views.
Bedrooms:
-Bedroom 1: Two single beds (convertible to a double) with access to a balcony overlooking nature.
-Master Bedroom: Double bed, walk-in closet, private veranda with patio seating, en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub (chromotherapy and aromatherapy) and hydromassage shower.
Loft:
-Private 70 sq. m. loft, ideal for extra privacy.
-Features a living area with a sofa, office space, and a small kitchenette.
-Two double beds and a closet.
-En-suite bathroom with hydromassage shower cabin.
-Large windows and balcony with stunning views of Chania city and the sea.
Independent Studio:
-Separate studio accessed from the garden and pool area.
-Two single beds (convertible to a double).
-En-suite bathroom with shower.
-Perfect for autonomy and privacy within the group.
Outdoor Area
Outdoor facilities include:
-50 sq. m. ecological swimming pool with counter-current system, spa, chromotherapy, hydromassage function, waterfalls, and step access, plus a built-in pool bar.
-Shallow compartment for children.
-Furnished pool terrace: 8 sunbeds, 2 chaise longues, umbrellas, deck chairs, hammock, and outdoor sofa.
-Fully equipped barbecue area under shaded pergola: charcoal grill, outdoor sink, built-in table with stools.
-Outdoor dining table for 12 guests.
-Lawn-covered garden area with Happy Hop inflatable trampoline.
-Ping pong table.
-Vineyards and vegetable gardens.
-Free parking inside the villa premises.


**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that 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 1042Κ91003134001

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chania

Located in Chania Town, a neighbourhood in Chania, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Eleftherios Venizelos' House and Chania Archaeological Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Chania Central Market and OLEA Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Tombs of Venizelos - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Chania Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Koum Kapi Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tabakaria - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Κουκουβάγια - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Το Στέκι Του Θανάση - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carte Postale - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mozzarella Dinner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Resturant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A magical hilltop retreat overlooking Chania city and the Cretan sea! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A magical hilltop retreat overlooking Chania city and the Cretan sea! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A magical hilltop retreat overlooking Chania city and the Cretan sea!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A magical hilltop retreat overlooking Chania city and the Cretan sea!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A magical hilltop retreat overlooking Chania city and the Cretan sea!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A magical hilltop retreat overlooking Chania city and the Cretan sea! located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tombs of Venizelos, Kouloura Cove and Chania Archaeological Museum. Eleftherios Venizelos' House and Tabakaria are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marion P.

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

Fantastic location looking oven Chania

Exceptional accommodation standards and the Host could not be more friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Stunning!

Goya and Alex's home is absolutely gorgeous! The views of the city and the water and the countryside are phenomenal! Spacious, luxurious, beautifully decorated, and extremely gracious hosts! We would go back in a heartbeat and hope we can someday. We cannot say enough good things about our stay in the Casa de Goya
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 11 had the most incredible stay at this beautiful villa in the hilltop area of Chania! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking sea views, the peaceful surroundings, and the attention to detail in every corner of the property. The villa itself is immaculate — spacious, stylish, and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday. There was more than enough room for 6 couples and a 16 year old. The pool was perfect for cooling off, with plenty of floaties and so beautiful in the evening with colorful lights. The outdoor dining areas quickly became our favorite spot to enjoy meals with that gorgeous Cretan sunset in the background.Our hosts Goya and Alex went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable — always available, warm, and ready with great recommendations for anything we wanted to do. Chania itself is full of charm, beaches were beautiful, food was incredible and being able to return to such a serene retreat each evening made the trip even more special.We highly recommend this villa for anyone looking for a magical escape in Crete! We hope to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W.

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

Fantastic Villa and Location

We were initially attracted to checking out this villa because of the ‘10 scores’ of reviewers.Anyway we booked our week. We can honestly say the whole experience was unbelievably good. The outdoor children’s facilities were excellent with a bouncy castle and swings. The pool was a very good design with a sensible shallow area of 0.6metres deep with good access steps; the main part of the infinity pool is 1.5metres deep. The pool is mostly sunken but there is a small raised edge which gave us all confidence with our 2 and 4 year old grandchildren. The outside area generally is brilliant. Inside the villa, the air con. is very effective and the whole place is very clean and spacious. Goya and Alexis were very good hosts and we had access via WhatsApp or by phone at all times. They were helpful and yet relaxed. Thank you for helping to make our stay in Crete so very good!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

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

Incredible rental!

What a fabulous home. Six of us (two couples, two singles) rented this lovely house for a week. Privacy galore for everyone! It has everything you could want. It was very clean, well stocked and the owners could not have been nicer or more accommodating. The pool with its waterfalls is amazing. The view of Chania is beautiful and the deck to view sunsets was perfect for early evening cocktails. No need to look further if you are planning a getaway on Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera B.

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

The perfect villa with the perfect hosts!

There were 11 of us. All family. We wanted a private, high-end, beautiful, comfortable villa with room, accommodations, and amenities for all of us including a pool, and a view of the sea to serve as our home base on Crete. Too much to ask? Casa di Goya was perfect. We were greeted by owners Goya and Alex who made us feel immediately welcome as if we were family. They were very gracious and responsive throughout our visit. When we return to Greece, we will return to Casa di Goya! P.S. Alex's wine was an unexpected treasure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karlene C.

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

View over Chania

We had a wonderful time at Casa di Goya. The house is beautiful and well cared for, with amazing grounds that include a wonderfully sized pool, scenic views, comfortable shady and sunny spots to read, sit, eat or lounge, and a few animals too (chickens)! We spent many, many hours enjoying the view and nice breezes. The inside is also perfect - the house is decorated in a calming and comfortable way and in a way that has personality. As a result we felt very much at home. Everything you need is present, from the well appointed kitchen to laundry, some exercise equipment and even a play station for the kids. The terrific pool is a highlight! Goya and Alex are also wonderful hosts - they gave us much useful info about the local area, including some terrific restaurant advice. We were a quick 10-15 minute drive to Chania and just a few minutes from basics such as groceries and several restaurants. This would be a wonderful place to use as a base for exploring Western Crete but beware it’s is so comfortable you won’t want to leave. Looking forward to a return someday soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La maison était incroyable. Encore plus belle que sur les photos. Nous étions jusqu’à 11 personnes ado et adultes et nous avions tout à qui ne fonctionnait pas mais l’agence Etouri a tout fait pour pallier à ce problème avec une réactivité incroyable. Ma famille et mes amis étaient ravis. Endroit magnifique.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaya M.

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

Lovely property with well maintained outdoors to relax

We were 12 adults in the group and had a lovely time in Casa do Goya. The reality is much better than the photos portray. Lovely well equipped outdoors and a very clean indoors with all the facilities. Recommend a car to drive around. Wish we had more time to relax at the property and enjoy the pool more. Goya was a great host and highly recommend this villa for a great holiday in Chania.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christiane D.

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

Aufenthalt Oktober 2021

Wir hatten eine gute Zeit, die Villa entsprach unseren Vorstellungen, allein das Wetter hat uns die ganze Woche enttäuscht, aber nicht zu ändern.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine J.

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

Noch schöner als in der Beschreibung!

Der perfekte Ort, um zwei Wochen im Oktober mit 3 Familien (und erwachsenen Kindern) auf Kreta zu verbringen! Ein wunderschönes Anwesen, ruhig gelegen mit toller Aussicht und unterwartet großem Pool. Chania-Zentrum ist 10 min mit dem Auto entfernt, schöne Strände 15 Min. Die Besitzer sind super-nett, geben reichlich Tipps und empfangen herzlich mit eigenem Wein und frischem Obst
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

An unforgettable experience

As a group of 8 we booked Villa Casa Di Goya for 10 days to celebrate our final exams. And what can we say? It was brilliant and we have never experienced such a summer vacation. The location of the Villa above Chania is perfect so as you can see on the pictures the view is unique. We often went downtown (always by Taxi) at the evenings/nights and enjoyed our dinners at the Old Harbour. Taxi service by Mr. George was pretty good. Sometimes the Taxi prices vary greatly, so do not pay more than 10€ to maximum 15€ to drive to the city. A special thanks also to Goya and Alex the owners of the Villa. They took us with them one day to the Beach by car, they offered us to shop our groceries and we drank the tastiest red wine (which is handmade by Alex) ever. Such nice and helpful people like you, you rarely meet in your life. Thank you for making the trip unforgettable!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

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

Superbe séjour

Maison très agréable avec vue magnifique sur la Baie de Chania. Bel emplacement pour découvrir l'Ouest de la Crête.

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang D.

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

Wunderbares Haus in großartiger Lage

Eine ganz wunderbare Villa, geschmackvoll eingerichtet in ganz ausserordentlich schöner Lage. Die Hausbesitzer sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Einzig die vollkommen falsche Adresse, vermittelt durch die Ferienagentur und die nicht Erreichbarkeit der Agentur bei der Ankunft waren etwas ärgerlich.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elvera B.

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

Perfect Honeymoon

Had the most wonderful honeymoon at Casa di Goya. it was the perfect homebase to explore the beautiful city of Chania. Location could not be more perfect-you are less than 10 minutes from the center of town. The views of the city are absolutely stunning-it's really a perfect villa tucked away in the hills. The grounds are gorgeous, but what makes this property are the wonderful owners. Goya and Alex welcomed us so graciously into their home. They were available night and day for whatever we needed. We enjoyed getting to know them and we plan to return to this beautiful city very soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joacim S.

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

Great villa with great view

The villa itself was great, really nice pool and relaxing area. Bedrooms were also of very high standard. Location is though a bit off so rental car is recommended

10/10 Excellent

Alfred B.

Wunderbares Haus mit toller Aussicht 5*

Wir wurden bei der Anreise sehr herzlich von den Vermietern empfangen und in die technischen Details des Hauses eingewiesen. Das Haus bietet allen erdenklichen Komfort bis ins letzte Detail. Die Lage ist sehr gut, viele nette Strände sind im Radius von 30 min. Autofahrt erreichbar, in die Altstadt von Chania fährt man ca. 15 min. Der Garten ist aufwändig gestaltet, ein Tischtennis Tisch ist gut platziert unter Bäumen und ein toller Grillplatz wurde heuer neu aufgebaut. Der Pool ist gepflegt, und mit vielen Extras (Strömungskanal, Massagedüsen, Beleuchtung in vielen Farben etc.) ein echtes Highlight. Alles in Allem ein klares 5* Haus. Selten so ein tolles Haus in einer selten TOP Lage gemietet.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Kostas Vasilakis

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Etouri Vacation Rental Management, founded in 2012 by Kostas Vasilakis, manages over 290 handpicked villas across Crete and is expanding into other premier Greek destinations such as Porto Heli and Athens. Our commitment to strict villa quality control and exceptional service earned us awards for excellence in vacation rentals and concierge services in both 2024 and 2025. Let us help you create lifelong memories in Greece!

What makes this property unique


The unique benefits of Villa Casa di Goya are:
- Unique view, being located on a hill it provides unique and grand views of the sea the surrounding forest and the city of Chania that can be enjoyed from any angle of the villa. Sunset from the villa is absolutely breathtaking and promises unforgettable moments!
- The magical location of the villa, you will be surrounded by the Saint Mathew forest and feeling like staying in the countryside and at the same time you will have the whole city of Chania laying in front of your feet. Take advantage of the easy access to the city and the nearby beaches.
- The ecological swimming pool with counter-current swimming system, spa and chromotherapy.
- A variety of furnished spots to relax under the trees or around the beautifully landscaped aromatic herb and flower gardens.
- Explore the forest around the villa with our free bicycles or on foot. Ideal location for outdoor exercises.
- Enjoy fresh products from our vineyard and vegetable gardens.
- The hospitality of the owner and his family who will be on hand with helpful advice and information whenever it is needed. Etouri team who has the management of the villa and the owners have a wide knowledge of the island and will be only willing to suggest places of interest and routes to get there.

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