Title: Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain 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 # Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain Views Family-friendly villa in Apokoronas with an outdoor pool ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527200/34527180/ab2cebc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527200/34527180/4f10a241.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527200/34527180/6e46af6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527200/34527180/57db7130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527200/34527180/3713080a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain Views provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Breakfast available - Parking available - 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. ### Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain Views Villa Estia is located at the foothills of the White Mountains of Crete in an authentic Cretan village called Melidoni. It enjoys spectacular views to Mt Psiloritis and Georgioupoli beach, Kalyves beach and entrance of Souda bay. The mountain range is so close you feel you can touch the mountains. Estia is surrounded by a forest garden and an impressive stone pool. Guests who seek tranquility and off the beaten track holidays in a small Cretan village will find their paradise here. Villa Estia - its name taken after the name of the ancient Greek goddess of home and the family - is an authentic traditional mountain house made of stone and wood. The beautiful light colour stone walls provide natural coolness all day. The smell of the cypress tree wood is very characteristic when you enter the house and our guests love it. Estia on the ground floor has a spacious master bedroom with solid wood double bed and a study. Next to the master bedroom is the large bathroom in warm colours with king size bath tub. The second bedroom includes two solid wood beds plus a folding bed. The ensuite WC includes shower. On the first floor a spacious room with great landscape views encompasses a fully equipped large kitchen with dining table for 6 and living room with fireplace and 2 sofas. One of the sofas unfolds into a double bed. Cupboards are large in all rooms to provide storage room for long stays. The pool (28 sq. m. surface, depth 1,70) is kidney shaped (8,5 by 4 mtrs) and includes a shallow toddler paddle area. It is secluded among high trees and offers a high level of privacy. The robust stone barbeque is close by and encourages eating around the pool. There are many interesting walks in the area leading to a gauge, mountain paths, and of course more advanced walks up to the mountain tops. There is interesting village architecture to photograph. We offer tips, guidebooks and a detailed map with all the walks. The district of Apokoronas where the house is located is famous for Aptera archaelogical site, byzantine churches and monasteries, picturesque villages of Fres, Armeni, Vamos and others, Kiliaris river with orange trees, Kalyves and the renowned Georgioupoli sandy beaches and Kournas lake. Best quality meat and dairy products you can get directly from shepherds, and fresh fish from the fishmongers in Kalyves. From Melidoni, where the house is located, you can easily access and explore both Chania city and Rethymnon city, as it is less than a 30 minutes’ drive from Chania Venetian port, museums and city life and less than 40 minutes from Rethymnon medieval city as well. The long beaches where mainstream tourism goes to are also 15-20 minutes away from this quiet retreat. So, you are close to the main tourist scene in a unique tranquil location. Besides the maps and guide books, in the villas you will find a welcome pack including basic dairy products (milk and butter), local bread and cheese, thyme honey and olive oil. Bed linen is changed weekly while extra towels are stored inside the houses for your convenience. The houses are cleaned once a week by us. Pool is cleaned and ph level checked every 3 days. Many of our guests who have stayed in Estia return. Most of our guests love the house, the view, and especially the microclimate that provides best temperature and atmosphere outdoors even in the really hot summers of the last years. Please note that the water shortage problem that most parts of Crete faced during August 2024 has been permanently solved for our villa, as the house is now connected to the main water line of the area which receives water non-stop. Please note that the Greek government has introduced a new tax fee, the Climate Resilience fee, which is €15 per day for renting a villa. We are obliged to collect this fee during your stay and prior to your departure. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76940000/76938600/76938508/w1024h572x0y4-bda447df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Asteria, Melidoni, Chania, Crete, Solid Stone Villa, private swimming pool Chania - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=76938508&PinnedHotelID=76938508&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39810000/39804400/39804400/637b9253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Kallisti-Artemis - A terrestrial paradise! 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Drive slowly and carefully in the downhill road that leads to the villa to ensure everyone's safety, especially that of children that may be playing. Take care not to throw cigarettes in the natural forest surrounding the villa that may put a risk of fire. Barbeque is not allowed in windy days. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 00000555890 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## 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%7C35.38692%2C24.11681&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kNBj9LRArKzBDemy09wYA-ZM4N4=) Chania crete, Crete #### What's nearby - Samonas Cave - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles - Kalyves Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles - Almyrida Beach - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles - Port of Souda - 22 min drive - 12.0 miles - Nea Chora Beach - 31 min drive - 18.2 miles #### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬13 min drive - ‪Souvlakerie - ‬13 min drive - ‪Kioski - ‬12 min drive - ‪Gefira Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tzitzikas - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain Views have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain Views? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain Views? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Spectacular Stone Villa with Pool in Forest and Great Sea & Mountain Views located? > Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Agios Nikolaos Fort, Kalyves Beach and Blue Coast. Samonas Cave and Gorge of Diktamou are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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