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

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A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by greenery and outdoor seating.
A balcony with a wooden ceiling, a wicker table with a bottle and glass, and a sofa with cushions.
An outdoor ping pong table with a hammock nearby, surrounded by trees and grass.
A swimming pool with a sunset view, lounge chairs, and a tree.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by trees and overlooking a coastal cityscape.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chania, Crete
  • Place, Chalepa Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tombs of Venizelos
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nea Chora Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

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

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About the area

Chania

Located in Chania Town, a neighbourhood 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. 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

  • Chalepa Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Tombs of Venizelos - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Port of Souda - 12 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Κουκουβάγια - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Prima - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carte Postale - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Blue Resturant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Square Cafe - ‬15 min walk

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, Chalepa Beach and Kouloura Cove. Chania Archaeological Museum and Tabakaria are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home with all of the amenities a family would want! This home offers something for everyone. The hosts were fantastic as were the sunset view from the patio!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of 12 from Belgium & NZ - 6 adults and 6 teenagers aged 14-17. We arrived to a lovely oasis - a gorgeous garden, with some lovely trees and shady spots. The house was very clean and spacious. There are plenty of places to find a quiet space to hang out. The teens spent loads of time in the pool, playing table tennis, and in the hangout room with gym equipment and even a keyboard! And we enjoyed a few rounds of the mini mini-golf course. The kitchen was very well equipped and we ended up eating at home more than usual, to enjoy the gorgeous sunset from the dining table outside while enjoying a drink. We also made use of the outside BBQ & kitchen facilities. The location is very handy to the centre of Chania and the Old Town, and the airport is a 15 min drive max. Goya was an amazing host and very responsive whenever we had an issue. She was really accommodating, and had left some fruit etc for us at the start of our stay. Our group loved our stay and would definitely return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
Dear Karlene, 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
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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2021
Thank you for the great review Sabine, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again. Kostas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Superbe séjour

Maison très agréable avec vue magnifique sur la Baie de Chania. Bel emplacement pour découvrir l'Ouest de la Crête.
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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