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Peaceful and private family villa, big pool, wellness,views of sea and mountain

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A balcony with wicker furniture and a table with glasses and a bottle.
A dining area with wooden furniture, a table with a floral tablecloth, and a chandelier.
An aerial view of a residential area with multiple houses surrounded by dense greenery, including olive groves.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by stone walls and greenery.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a dining table set for four, and a television on a side table.

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.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Chania crete, Crete
  • Place, Stalos Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nea Chora Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Venetian Harbor
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
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 on the waterfront. 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 Kalamaki Beach and Golden Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Limnoupolis Water Park and Greek National Football Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Chania crete, Crete

What's nearby

  • Stalos Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Golden Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Port of Souda - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leptos Panorama Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ελια - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pita Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Katsaroles Taverna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Leptos Panorama Hotel - Blue Swimming Pool - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful and private family villa, big pool, wellness,views of sea and mountain have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful and private family villa, big pool, wellness,views of sea and mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful and private family villa, big pool, wellness,views of sea and mountain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful and private family villa, big pool, wellness,views of sea and mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful and private family villa, big pool, wellness,views of sea and mountain?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful and private family villa, big pool, wellness,views of sea and mountain located?

This family-friendly Chania villa is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Go Karting Kato Galatas, Stalos Beach and Sunset Beach. Kalamaki Beach and Agioi Apostoloi Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was definitely peaceful, quiet and private. You get used to the roads and where things are quickly. Very nice house with a pool and HUGE deck space to hang out, eat and play games. The pool was wonderful and cleaned every couple days. Helen and Mike were absolutely wonderful and they had an orange cake, olive oil and wine all homemade waiting for us when we got there. Very good vacation place and hosts!! Highly recommended
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your kind comments.You were very kind and polite guests It will be a great pleasure to have you again in our villas!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10 days R&R

The property had all we needed as a couple. It has good a/c and the highlight for us was the large and private pool
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful and quiet. Spacious and comfortable. Slightly unprepared for us to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Helen and Mike couldn’t be more welcoming. From coming to find us when we couldn’t find the villa, to the welcoming home made cake, fresh vegetables from the garden, wine and olive oil they went above and beyond. Look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helen and Mike !We want to thank you for the fantastic stay at your beautiful house and .. of course your great hospitality We enjoy our place and your food!It will come back surely to stay at your beautiful location … many thanks for this great stay and holiday Greetings Nicolette and Johannes 🥰
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

The villa is at a semi-rural location in the hills with beautiful views of the sea and mountains, yet just a 10 minute drive to a great selection of beaches, restaurants and shops. The house and pool were very clean and well-stocked with the necessities for a self-catering stay. Our flight came in quite late and Helen was very kind in meeting us to ensure we could find the property. The orange cake and wine was a welcome treat as well! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peaceful location with captivating views

We enjoyed our stay, particularly swimming in the well maintained, good sized pool. The surrounding gardens of the villa provide a lovely setting while the large terrace overlooking olive groves and the sea beyond was perfect. Thanks to Helen and Mike for sorting out a couple of issues really quickly. Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Dear Judy and Pete It was a great pleasure meeting you and having you in our villas!! Hope to see you again. Mike and Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful peaceful location with great views down towards the ocean

We had a fantastic two weeks here, Helen and Mike were very welcoming the homemade gifts (particularly the cake) were enjoyed very much on arrival! Great size pool, big and deep enough for our children (9,10 years) to enjoy and well maintained/cleanedby the pool person during our stay. We loved exploring the local area and had fantastic food in local restaurants. Chania is a gorgeous place to visit, wandering the narrow streets and walking around the harbour. All in all and excellent holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
You were great guests!!!!! We love to have you back. Mike and Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A welcoming and beautiful place

Heating a heatwave on Crete wasn't ideal but the villa and location were perfect. The pool and air con saved us! The villa was spacious and the views across to the sea and mountains were stunning. Helen and Mike were really helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2024
Dear Sara You were lovely guests!! We love to have you back. All the best Mike and Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful and welcoming visit in a tranquil setting

We were a family of 5 who visited for a week. The villa is located in the most beautiful private setting ... amongst olive trees on a mountain with a gorgeous ocean view. It is near Chania and minutes from a village with a great restaurant. The villa was clean, spacious and a great place to relax and unwind as a family. The pool and the grounds were a hit with the kids. The owners , Helen and Mike, are lovely people who did everything to make our stay perfect. Our kids loved the orange cake, lemonade and cucumbers-- they are already asking for a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. You have a beautiful family, all those smiles!!! Love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect restful holiday

Helen and Mike were most kind and helpful, guided us to the house, which we would not have otherwise found. They were ready to answer any questions. The location is beautifully quiet, with lovely views over olive groves, all the way to the coast. The rooms were spacious with excellent air conditioning. Also superlative was the large pool, with plenty of seating for sunbathing etc. And yet the house is within easy reach by car of shops, beaches etc. We can recommend the house to anyone!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your kind review, thank you also for your bottle of retsina,and yes it is our favorite wine! You are a very kind and pleasant family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing

Very nice location in a valley but close to the coast and close to the village by car. Privacy is very protected by the olive trees and oaks. I would improve the amount of pots, pans and cutlery of the kitchen. But I guess that it is not relevant if the guests are planning to go out all the time.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a very nice property in a secluded area providing privacy and quiet. When driving to the property (using WAZE or Google Maps) use the term 'Old Fountain Villas' as the destination, not the street address. The street address will get you lost and going in circles! It is not the property address but only a mailing address. The property does show some signs of age but it is clean and the owners are nearby and very willing to help with any issues. The pool is good size and very well maintained and perfect for a family. Bed linens were clean and fresh. You will have a wonderful view of the water/bay from up on the hillside. This is a good location for exploring the island and about a 25 min drive to downtown Chania. We had a wonderful welcome gift if a homemade orange cake that we thoroughly enjoyed! Supermarket shopping is about 15 min drive (Lidl).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay

Comfortable villa 15 min away by car to the town of Xania. Our family of 5 (kids 15-12-10 y old) were happy to have privacy in a fabulous decor, great view, surrounded by olive and fig trees. Mike and Helen responded very quickly to the small questions we had. Genuinely nice people, who make sure you have a great stay, even greeting us with homemade wine, cake and olive oil. If you’re looking for a hotel type of property in the heart of the city, this won’t be the place for you. Thanks again Mike and Helen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful villa, nicely located

The villa Avrilios is exactly as described (note that the pictures of the 3 villas are mixed) : clean, fully air conditioned, comfortable beds, swimming pool and nicely situated with beautiful sea view. Its situation, slightly away from Chania, allows to access easily to local attractions by the main road. We particularly enjoyed the large covered terrace with the view on olive groves and sea. A slight note : the amount of crockery as well as the size of the dishwasher are a little limited for 4 adults and 3 children. The most of the villa is its very hospitable and helpful owners (kind gifts, additionnal cot, beach towels, beach toys for kids, good advices...) Thanks a lot to Helen and Mike. We would strongly recommend the property.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Hello Everyone!! Thank you for your kind comments. I'm reassuring you the crockery items will be doubled. It was always enjoyable , to see your children waiving with a big smile to us!! Love to have you back. Best regards Mike and Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have recently returned from a fabulous two weeks at this wonderful villa. The villa is situated in the hills and has everything that you need for a relaxing holiday. It is spacious, clean, well equipped and has excellent air conditioning and WiFi. The villa has a large balcony that spans the width of the property. From the balcony there are steps that lead down towards a large garden and then to a private pool. The pool is big enough to swim and deep enough for jumping in! The pool was cleaned regularly during our stay. There are stunning views of the sea and mountains from all parts of the villa. Helen and Mike the owners of the property are super friendly and extremely helpful. They answered any questions that we had quickly and were happy to help. We had a hire car for the duration of our stay and I feel like it was necessary to access the villa and explore the area. The villa is tucked away but is close to many amenities that are easy to reach by car.We loved our stay and had a brilliant holiday from start to finish.
The pool
View from the balcony
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Phenomenal!

Michael and Helen were fantastic! We arrived very late at night and struggled to find the villa due to our sat nav, and without hesitation Helen met us to show us the way to the villa. The villa was immaculately clean and we were very pleased to find a delicious orange cake, oranges, olive oil and wine. The olive oil and wine is produced by Michael and he very kindly gave us more when we ran out as we loved it so much. The pool is great and made such a difference being our own private pool. There are steps which lead down to the pool so bear that in mind if you have any mobility issues. The villa is in a central location, ten minutes to Lidl and the nearest beach but you definitely need a hire car. I cannot recommend them enough! We will definitely be returning guests. Thank you so much for making our family holiday spectacular! Xx
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Lucia and Family,we thank you for your kind comments, you've enjoyed your selves and this is so important to us!! You are great guests taking care in such a manner our villa.Thank you. I appreciate your suggestions,thanks again for your gift. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Super location!! La maison est grande, bien entretenue, fonctionnelle, et surtout au calme. Aucun bruit aux alentours. Super vue sur la mer, et la piscine est grande et bien entretenue. La communication avec Helen et Mike fut parfaite, Helen à repondu très rapidement à toutes nos demandes Merci encore !!! Nous recommandons
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Location dans un endroit idyllique. Nous conseillons cette location.Merci Helen et Mike.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Dutch & UK Family stay

We really liked the house and location, it has a beautiful view and a lovely swimming pool which our one year old absolutely loved. Helen was very friendly and super helpful. Thanks again for bringing all the baby toys & chair, much appreciated!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2021
It was lovely having you in our villas!! It was my pleasure to provide those items for the baby, that she really enjoyed!! Looking forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Belle maison avec superbe terrasse-balcon, vue sur la mer et sur une magnifique oliveraie

Propriété très bien située et propriétaire très sympa et toujours arrangeante à la moindre demande (habite dans une maison à proximité). Les grands + : magnifique balcon-terrasse et grande piscine où on peut faire de vraies longueurs. Au calme et superbe vue. Les petits - : manque un micro-onde et des fournitures de bases (produit vaisselle et capsules lave vaisselle). En conclusion, on reviendrait avec grand plaisir !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Une très belle maison dans un très bel environnement tenue par des gens très sympathiques et profess

Nous avons adoré notre séjour de trois semaines. L'endroit est idéal pour ceux qui veulent découvrir l'ouest de l'île. Nous n'avons jamais eu un tel accueil et une telle attention de la part des propriétaires au cours de nos voyages. Un grand merci à Helen et Mike We loved our stay there. The location is ideal to discover the west of the island. We never received such a reception and attention from our hosts during our travels before. Many thanks Helen and Mike
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your very kind comments , you were also very kind and polite guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous break with glorious views

A lovely holiday with friends in next door house. We visited beautiful beaches and enjoyed eating out and at the villa. It was a comfortable base and the pool was great for family games.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Traumhafter Aufenthalt

Wir sind schon sehr oft in Ferienhäusern gewesen. Dieses Objekt war wirklich sehr sehr schön. Der Ausblick, der Pool und vor allem die Vermieterin Helen waren einfach toll. Wir wurden mit selbstgebackenen Kuchen und dort heimischen Produkten verwöhnt. Ein wirklich erholsamer und schöner Urlaub. Vielen Dank noch einmal für Alles
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely location

Just got home from a wonderful holiday in the three bedroom villa.Helen and mike could not be better hosts from a warm welcome when we arrived with a cake and wine to arranging airport transfers,taxis and helping us with hire car arrangements nothing was too much trouble.The villa and pool are perfect and the views are just stunning you are far enough away from it all that you can enjoy the peace while only being 30 mins by car from Chania and less than 15 mins to some good local restaurants and the beach and around twenty mins from the nearest water park.Chania harbour is a beautiful place to eat and our three girls loved the variety of shops in the old town.At the time of our visit the wi-fi was not very reliable and the satellite tv was not working but these are small prices to pay and can only be expected when the villa is in such a beautiful rural location.I can thoroughly recommend this villa and look forward to returning and Thankyou again Helen and Mike.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018
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