Title: Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views Villa in Apokoronas with private pool and kitchen ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34025900/34025832/95ccc68f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34025900/34025832/feeaf295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34025900/34025832/473f00d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34025900/34025832/0a05bbe7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34025900/34025832/961e76cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the traditional village of Gavalochori, Villa Aphrodite offers a tranquil retreat. With its private garden, pool and ample parking space, this stone-built villa provides an ideal setting for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy complete autonomy with 250 m2 of living space on a 650 m2 plot of land and take advantage of free WiFi coverage throughout the villa. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views Villa Aphrodite is a stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. Its unique architectural style is combined with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holidays. Villa Aphrodite is completely autonomous with 250 m2 of living space on a 650 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for one vehicle, private garden and pool. The villa can accommodate up to 7 guests (with the addition of one cot in one of the twin bedrooms). The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away. Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa. Beach towels are provided. The pool operates from March 1 to October 30 Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa. Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly. Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery. Further comments about the area: The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalohori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Lighthouse, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral. The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area: 3km to nearest beach of Almirida 10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake 25km to Chania town for shopping and night life 15km to seaside village of Kalives 20km to port of Souda 45km to Chania airport (code CHQ) 60km to Rethimno town 150km to Heraklion airport (code HER) 45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos 70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia 60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27121500/27121412/b4fc6a8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Kristina, Luxury villa, sea view, private pool, outdoor kitchen/living Kefalas - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 51 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=27121412&PinnedHotelID=27121412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35080000/35071000/35070905/1be57686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Only 10'min from Rethymno city Rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=35070905&PinnedHotelID=35070905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111150000/111146200/111146182/a4a38a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Armonia, sea view, big heated pool, good privacy, 8 mins by car to beach. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 1042Κ10003137501 ### 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Aphrodite Luxury Villa Maid Service Sleeps 7 Gavalochori Aphrodite Luxury Villa Maid Service Sleeps 7 Aphrodite Luxury Maid Service Sleeps 7 Gavalochori Aphrodite Luxury Maid Service Sleeps 7 Aphrodite Luxury Villa Maid Service Sleeps 7 Gavalochori Aphrodite Luxury Villa Maid Service Sleeps 7 Aphrodite Luxury Maid Service Sleeps 7 Gavalochori Aphrodite Luxury Villa Maid Service Sleeps 7 Aphrodite Luxury Maid Service Sleeps 7 Gavalochori Aphrodite Luxury Maid Service Sleeps 7 Aphrodite Luxury Villa Private Pool Maid Service Sleeps 7 Aphrodite Luxury Villa Private Pool Maid Service Sleeps 7 Aphrodite Luxury Villa Private Pool Maid Service Sleeps 7 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.42420%2C24.21501&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HIqgixt7XLzNIF1i9j3sbZn51qg=) Gavalochori, Crete #### What's nearby - Almyrida Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - Kalyves Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles - Georgioupolis Beach - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles - Port of Souda - 22 min drive - 11.8 miles - Marathi Beach - 44 min drive - 21.9 miles #### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Platia Café Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Elena Tavern - ‬9 min drive - ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬5 min drive - ‪Στου Μπανανα - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 3 miles (5 km) of Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth Lower 7 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Crete experience The property was just what we wanted. Comfortable, clean, private, good location, good amenities. The housekeeper was helpful, friendly and efficient. Great stay. ##### Elizabeth Lower Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth D., Cincinnati OH USA 2 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get-away Lovely get-away in charming village with nice tavernas. Nice pool. Extremely relaxing. Short drive to many places. ##### Beth D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen s., London, UK 19 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Lovely village location with great sunsets. Good pool that you can do some lengths in. Great comms with owner Christos and caretaker Mrs Froso. And lots of lovely local cats are a bonus. ##### karen s. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy L. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just superb This is a luxurious villa in a lovely village which exceeded expectations. Our family had an amazing time exploring this region in the mornings then swimming / chilling in the the villa in the afternoons. Car probably essential. Almyrida beach (local) is really great for families. ##### Mandy L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne S. 14 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous holiday location Everything about our stay was fabulous. The villa was lovely with stunning views of the white mountains and beautiful sunsets. The village felt unspoilt with lovely restaurants and live music on two of the nights we ate out. The beaches were only a few minutes drive away and we were close enough to visit Chania for a boat trip and to enjoy the old town. Managed to hike the Imbros Gorge and take in the ruins at Aptera. Also, mustn't forget to say thank you to Mrs Froso, the housekeeper, who was lovely. If we ever come back to Crete I would love to stay here again. ##### Joanne S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse B. 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A peaceful, well-equipped villa with everything you need — highly recommended! We had a fantastic stay at Villa Aphrodite. The check-in process was seamless thanks to a lockbox with the key inside — super easy after a long travel day. When we arrived, we were greeted with a spacious, spotless home, beautiful views, and thoughtful welcome touches like fresh fruit and drinks, which we really appreciated.The villa was exactly as described (if not better) — comfortable, clean, and clearly well-maintained. The bedrooms were cozy, and the kitchen had everything we needed, including the kinds of little extras that are often overlooked. We especially enjoyed breakfast on the patio each morning — the view was picturesque, and the space was very peaceful.The pool area was a highlight for us. While not heated, it was perfectly comfortable for swimming in early June. There were padded sunbeds and even some pool toys left for us, which made it easy to relax and have fun.The village of Gavalochori is charming and quiet, with a few solid restaurants, a mini market, bakery, and more — all just a short (if steep) walk down the hill.The daily cleaning service was excellent, and the Wi-Fi worked perfectly throughout our stay.Overall, our favorite part was just spending time together in the pool. We felt very well taken care of and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Villa Aphrodite to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in Crete. ##### Jesse B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Deuxième fois dans cette villa et à nouveau l'émerveillement , une vue magnifique depuis la terrasse, un accueil chaleureux avec vin, eau, fruits, une villa où il y’a tout ce qu’il faut ! Des restaurants de qualité sont accessibles à pied. À recommander sans hésitation et pour nous : nous reviendrons avec plaisir ! Merci pour cette semaine en début juillet. Aïcha ##### Eric Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Celine T. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Der Aufenthalt war sehr entspannt. Die Haushälterin Froso war sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Die Kommunikation mit Christos und Froso war super einfach und schnell. Die Unterkunft ist nur zu empfehlen. ##### Celine T. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sylvia A. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Super Lage, sehr gute Unterstützung und Service vor Ort!Das Haus ist schön, aber etwas in die Jahre gekommen. ##### Sylvia A. Stayed 21 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### DAMIEN V. 26 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien Conforme à la description Dommage qu'à cette période de l'année (20 octobre) une option piscine chauffée n'existe pas car on n'en profite pas. ##### DAMIEN V. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith H. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spacious peaceful paradise I stayed here with my adult son and after a little trouble finding it at night, we were thrilled with the size and privacy of the villa. With 3 double bedrooms it meant my son had the whole ground floor to himself. The living room and kitchen were huge and the vaulted wooden ceiling and wall to wall views over the White mountains very impressive. We were welcomed with fruit, beer and wine and I had requested some milk for morning tea, which was kindly provided too. All communication with Christos and Mrs Froso was speedy, friendly and helpful and Mrs Froso was a delight to meet and chat to a couple of times and she couldn't do enough for us, without being the least intrusive. She asked us to let her know when it would be convenient to clean, rather than just turning up and we appreciated that. We didn't use the dish washer as we mainly ate out and because there were only 3 mugs, although plenty of plates, glasses, cutlery etc. The fridge freezer was huge and kept things really chilled. The choice of cofee machine was great too. We loved the area around the pool for our more leisurely days and it felt quiet and secluded although on the edge of the village. It was great to have beach towels provided for a change. Gavalachori is a beautiful hillside Greek village with hiking trails. The walk down to the local shops and wonderful taverna was perfect and the short hill back up to the villa helped us walk off our feasting! The tranquil Venetian Wells site was very close by too ##### Judith H. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pierre-Yves S. 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent séjour L'intérieur de la maison est très vaste et la vue est absolument magnifique. La piscine, même début avril était très appréciable et très propre et le petit village de Gavalochori est authentique et préservé par rapport à la côte proche. Nous sommes arrivés tard car notre avion atterrissait à 19h à Heraklion, mais il n'y a eu aucun problème. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine en famille. ##### Pierre-Yves S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pippa M. 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous We absolutely loved this place. Perfect for a family with grown up kids! Lots of space, easy to go out and eat and everything you need on your doorstep. But also private and quiet. ##### Pippa M. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick w. 17 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property! Highly recommended and a great helpful housekeeper. Only a 5 minute stroll down the hill to 2 great tavernas and 2 supermarkets. ##### Nick w. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig L., Esher 6 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this place We loved this villa, particularly eating in the taverna close by then watching the sunset over the hills. It was roomy, clean, well-appointed. The pool and air-conditioning provided balance to the summer's heat. We'd come here again in a flash. ##### Craig L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Magnifique villa, avec une très belle vue où nous avons passé un très bon séjour de 11 nuits. La villa est spacieuse et très agréable, seul bemol pour la salle de bains du eau qui est tres mal agencée, baignoire et wc dans un petit espace et lavabo à l extérieur de la sdb sans possibilité de rangement. Mais cela reste un detail. Je suggère également de mettre quelques produits d'accueil ( eau, fruits....)cela serait un réel plus. Merci pour cet agréable séjour. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne sarah B. 4 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Emplacement idéal pour des vacances en famille Nous sommes restés 10 jours dans la villa, l emplacement est idéal à 2 pas du village avec restaurants supérette boulangerie.....5 minutes en voiture de la plage et de super belles criques à l abris des regards... Merci à Mrs Froso de nous avoir attendu le jour de notre arrivée jusqu'à 1h du matin. Nous pensons déjà à revenir avec le reste de la famille l année prochaine. Notre seul regret, que la piscine ne soit pas chauffée...en octobre c est vraiment limite...la mer est bien plus chaude!! Séjour très agréable au calme avec une vue magnifique!! ##### Anne sarah B. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anika S., Bad Honnef 18 Oct 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Große Ferien Villa, kleines Aber Wir haben eine Woche in der Villa Aphrodite verbracht. Der Kontakt mit der Agentur klappt reibungslos und trotz später Ankunft wurden wir persönlich und nett empfangen. Das Dörfchen ist sehr nett und hat sehr empfehlenswerte Tavernen!! Die Strände u Strandorte der Umgebung fanden wir eher mittelprächtig. Die Villa ist riesig, sie hat eine tolle Terrasse mit wirklich grandioser Aussicht. Auch der Pool ist riesig und wunderbar, man kann hier viele schöne Stunden verbringen. Die Villa ist allerdings etwas in die Jahre gekommen und es müsste einiges getan werden,damit man sich auch innen richtig wohlfühlt. Vieles war sehr abgenutzt, Jalousien teilweise kaputt oder verbogen, Bäder dunkel und ungemütlich, Duschkabine u Duschköpfe sehr abgenutzt und wirkten dadurch unsauber. Auch insgesamt wirkte die Villa innen nicht sehr sauber (Kaffeemaschine nicht gesäubert, Überbleibsel von Vorgänger hinter den Couchkissen,verfleckte Seifenspender, angebrochene Duschgelfläschen...). Den angebotenen täglichen Reinigungsservice haben wir nicht genutzt, da wir das eher störend gefunden hätten. Ich denke, dass so ein großes Haus vor einem Gästewechsel nicht nur von einer Person gereinigt werden kann. Vielleicht wäre es besser, 1x/Woche einen Wäschewechsel anzubieten und dann in mehr Personal für die Endreinigung zu investieren. ##### Anika S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel B. 26 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer family holiday August 2019 We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the villa, having been warmly welcomed by the housekeeper. The villa was clean and well maintained. The villa set up was great for a family of 5 and we enjoyed days by the pool and nearby beaches. The terrace provided fantastic views, the local village had some great restaurants and bakery for morning supplies. The owner recommended some good restaurants. Note you do need a car and the walk from the village is steep. ##### Rachel B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean-Alexis B. 24 Sept 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un village typique Très belle propriété au calme et en campagne. Un excellent accueil et une vue superbe ! ##### Jean-Alexis B. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shakila H. 21 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luxury Villa for Discerning Travellers This is not the place for you if you like mass tourism and crowds - set inside a small village near the mountains. Mrs Froso the housekeeper was super - showing up at 01:30 when we had water issues. The little village and the amazing restaurants - we had our best meals in the island at the restaurant. And the grocery and family just behind the bread store was amazing and had such a great selection of dairy and yoghurt products. The amazing pool and views. Only point is you really do need a car and this is not a stone’s throw from Chania and Reythymno - everything is long distances to drive. But if you’re happy to stay put in this beautiful villa and lovely pool and stock up on local groceries like we did, you’re set! ##### Shakila H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul B. 19 Jun 2019 #### Idililic stay Just perfect ##### Paul B. Stayed 14 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SB M. 3 Mar 2018 #### Great villa in a lovely spot! Lovely villa, with great views overlooking Gavalohori village and the mountains beyond. Very pleasant outdoor pool area and also an outdoor dining area on the balcony. Plenty of living space indoors. The villa is only a 2-3 minute walk from the village centre where you will find a few good restaurants, small supermarkets, a bakery and coffee shops. The beach at Almyrida is only about 3k away. If you're looking to sample real life in Crete, Gavalohori is not a tourist village. It's a real working village. Very peaceful! Christos was very helpful with the arrangements. NB: You really will need a car if you are staying here. ##### SB M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara A., Guildford 18 Jun 2017 #### Fabulous Holiday Aphrodite the Goddess how appropriate for such a beautiful Villa. The location and views are stunning. Gavalochori is a beautiful very much alive Village with a Taverna which we used even twice a day for superb food and the staff make you feel so welcome and part of a community. The village shops are well stocked and so hospitable. Our Housekeeper Froso was amazing and could not do enough for us. The Villa had everything you could possibly need and the Pool was fantastic. Would highly recommend the Villa and the area for a perfect holiday. ##### Barbara A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine G. 10 Oct 2016 #### Lovely villa with glorious views in friendly village Perfect location for an adult family holiday. Spacious villa with excellent facilities. Close to village shops and really good tavernas. Would definitely return. ##### Elaine G. 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