Title: Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi Family-friendly villa in Apokoronas ## Photo gallery for Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi ![Marina - Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603800/33603788/425a49dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603800/33603788/270-8a59e6ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603800/33603788/b4547564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603800/33603788/9f543581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi (Plaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603800/33603788/bf90705d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the charming village of Plaka, this lovely hillside villa offers a serene retreat with stunning sea-facing views. The spacious living area opens up to a patio and pool, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring nearby beaches and water sports centres. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi This lovely hillside villa with stunning sea-facing views is on the edge of the popular village of Plaka with a good choice of tavernas and supermarkets in easy strolling distance. It is a short walk downhill to the beach at Almyrida with its lively water sports centre and even more tavernas, bars, shops and hotels. The villa sleeps six comfortably and the basement games room, can if required, be made up with a further two single beds for a small additional charge. Sea breezes provide welcome relief from the heat and mosquito screens on all the windows and patio doors provide protection from insects whilst allowing the air to circulate. Powerful ceiling and wall fans in the bedrooms and living area keep the villa cool. On the ground floor there is a large open-plan living/dining area with a terrace overlooking the patio and pool. The well equipped kitchen includes a large fridge, washing machine and dish-washer. There is a downstairs bedroom with double bed & large shower room with toilet and basin. The accommodation upstairs comprises master bedroom with double bed and guest bedroom with two single beds. The bathroom has an attractive corner bath, large shower, basin and toilet. The basement doubles as a 4th bedroom with a sofa that converts to two single beds. There is also a table tennis table, TV, and well stocked bookshelves. There is parking on the private drive. The fruit trees and plants in the large garden plot below attract a variety of birds and beyond that is forestry land. Regular pool cleaning and maintenance is included in the rental. The pool is just under 10 metres in length and great for keeping fit as well as keeping cool. Car hire, including airport pick-up, can be easily arranged with local companies based in Almyrida. The courtyard area provides a shady retreat and houses the purpose built outdoor BBQ. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2336500/2336425/8b3ea601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Theartemis Palace Rethymno - Pool - Hot tub - All-inclusive - Spa 9.4 Exceptional 162 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=2336425&PinnedHotelID=2336425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1451700/1451631/113812be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Kalyves Beach Apokoronas - 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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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 1042Κ92003151201 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Apokoronas, this villa is by the sea. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Chania Central Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Apokoronas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apokoronas.dx6143330) [View more Villas in Apokoronas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apokoronas-Villas.d6143330-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C35.44940%2C24.20952&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BPDDHTEaXBpin-I_dzsRhVIf_xU=) Plaka, Crete ### What's nearby - ![Lake Kournas, the only natural fresh water lake on Crete...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601135/3a0a496c-5f76-4e90-8163-bb16175b7296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Kournas 29 min drive \- 17.7 miles - Almyrida Beach 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Art of Living Glass Factory 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Kera 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Agia Marina Beach 30 min drive \- 21.2 miles ### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Στου Μπανανα 7 min drive - Souvlakerie 7 min drive - KOHILI 7 min drive - Ψησταριά Μητσος 7 min drive - Platia Café Bar 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi have a pool? ### Is Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi? ### What time is check-in at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi? ### What time is check-out at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi? ### Where is Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 36 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna B. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful A wonderful week at a gorgeous villa! The views are amazing. Plaka and Almyrida are both relaxing places and the hospitality makes you instantly feel welcome! ##### Joanna B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian C. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely villa with superb views Had a wonderful stay at this lovely villa. We all enjoyed sitting on the covered terrace with superb views across the bay and up to the mountains. Check out Elpis in Plaka (just a short walk) and the beach front at Almyrida. ##### Ian C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma D. 19 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb villa with stunning views The villa exceeded our expectations. It is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and the most amazing views of Souda bay. The village of Plaka has a few amazing restaurants and the beach at Almyrida is great especially for younger children. ##### Emma D. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon P. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended Great location, amazing views, walking distance to lovely restaurants. Weather was very hot during our stay so the pool was essential and enjoyed by the whole family. Kids really enjoyed playing ping pong in the basement. ##### Sharon P. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen M. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and host We had a very nice stay in Plaka. The house was spacious and clean and had everything we needed. The pool was fantastic and the view over Souda Bay was exceptional. The beach is a 10-15 minute walk downhill (which means it is a pretty steep climb going home). However, the road is not made for pedestrians. We recommend having a small car to get around. There are two supermarkets and a few restaurants within walking distance - about five minutes from the house. ##### Ellen M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie S. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Brilliant house in a brilliant location, amazing views!! ##### Natalie S. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne-Marie M. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous villa with pool near wonderful beach, restaurants in walking distance. Excellently equipped villa with pool and great sea views Near calm and relaxing beach. Our family enjoyed the spacious home and nearby restaurants. ##### Anne-Marie M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea G. 11 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Views Just returned from a two week stay at this villa and had a fantastic time. The view every morning from the bedroom is stunning and the sunsets were unreal. Great location for restaurants, beaches, and shopping. The owner, Amanda, and Carina who looks after to property were always on hand and very friendly. Would definitely recommend this villa for anyone looking to stay in Crete, and would love to return! ##### Andrea G. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josephine T. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our best vacation An amazing house with an amazing view. Wonderful pool and terrace area. A very good host who continuously gave us detailed information, including detailed directions to the house and information about the house and was quick to respond to even the smallest things before and during the stay. We hope to come back soon ##### Josephine T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### meg f. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property in a great location We had a really lovely time on our first visit to Crete. The villa and pool are built to a high standard and there was lots of space. The views were amazing. Even though there was a heat wave at the beginning of our stay, we managed to stay cool with the ceiling fans (and the pool). It was a short walk to several restaurants and a supermarket. We normally cook evening meals on holiday, but only did this once as we tired several local restaurants. The beach was a bit further, so we used the car due to the steep walk back. The beach was perfect for us, sandy with a very gradual sandy drop off. The neighbours and people in the town were lovely and welcoming. All of the local information provided by Amanda was very helpful. We would love to come back! ##### meg f. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dave m. 10 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely brilliant Thank you very much Amanda for letting us stay. The views from the balcony were amazing the villa had everything we needed. The pool was used a lot and was great fun. The boy loved having his own cave ( downstairs room). I could not find a loose railing on any of the balconies. Would highly recommend this lovely villa to anyone, we had a fantastic time. ##### dave m. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda A. 25 Jul 2017 #### Beautiful views, great place to stay We had a lovely time staying in this clean, well equipped villa that has fabulous views across the water. The pool was most welcome given the heat wave and we loved sitting with a glass or three of beer or retsina on terrace to catch a light breeze and gaze out over the hills and the water. Downstairs the basement games room stayed beautifully cool so the occasional game of table tennis was not out of the question! The villa was a great base for exploring Crete and also had a nice local village for eating out without having to drive. We look forward to returning. Lisa ##### Amanda A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frédérique D. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Merveilleuses vacances ! La villa d’Amanda est très agréable, très fonctionnelle et offre une vue splendide sur la mer. On descend en une dizaine de minutes à pied à la plage d’Almyrida qui est familiale et agréable. Nous avons loué une voiture pour visiter la région. Les loueurs de véhicules sont très arrangeants. Nous conseillons la promenade en bateau pour faire du snorkeling à partir de la plage! Nous retournerons avec plaisir dans cette chouette maison ! Frédérique et Yannick ##### Frédérique D. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ron B. 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Long time coming Booked in 2019 arrived Sept 22 due to Covid. Villa very well positioned for amazing sunsets and vista across Souda Bay .Short stroll into village to lovley Taverna's well stocked small supermarkets. Good location to explore west of the Island if you can leave beaches of Almyrida and Kalives for a few hours ##### Ron B. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### laurence d. 30 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### magnifique maison la maison est conforme à la description voire mieux les pièces sont spacieuses, propres, bien aménagées les différents niveaux et terrasses permettent d'avoir de l'intimité et de la tranquillité même avec deux familles presentes . La piscine est top ##### laurence d. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo C. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful villa and location. A lovely comfortable villa in a really nice Greek village- lots of choices of places to eat within a few minutes walk and even more choice in Almyrida. The pool area is great and the view is beautiful. Loads to do nearby if you want to such as water sports, boat hire and the water park nearby is great. The only minor issue is that I knew it didn’t have air con when I booked it but as the weather was particularly hot and humid on some days the fans weren’t really enough. We would definitely come again as there is still so much more we would like to explore. ##### Jo C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maro K. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely villa We love western Crete and have stayed in Almyrida a few times. Decided on Plaka this time as villa looked so nice and it was.. Had good communication with owner before and after booking. Villa is spacious and comfortable. All facilities you need for holiday stay. Especially great views of sunset over Almyrida. Hope to visit again soon :) ##### Maro K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant Myself and 3 friends have just got home from an amazing stay in Crete. The villa was very clean and well presented upon arrival and the balcony views out into the bay were stunning. If only we could have stayed for longer as there is so much to do on the island. A brilliant trip from start to finish. Thank you Mandy 😊 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jennifer B. 21 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Lovely villa with view but not suitable for under 3s We had a lovely stay this July/August at Julanda. The views, especially in the evening, were fantastic and we enjoyed many evenings on the terrace watching the sun set and having dinner. We found the villa fairly easily from the airport even in the dark, the cleanliness of the villa was great, and the villa was stocked with everything we needed for our full stay including, fresh bed linen, towels, full kitchen crockery etc. Unfortunately, the reason we cannot give it 5 stars is for two reasons, the lack of air conditioning and the unsuitability of the villa for our full party. We had a 22 month old in our party and the villa really is not suitable for children of this age. We were constantly on edge having to watch him as the stairs were very dangerous as they are not enclosed so a child could fall off the edge, falling 2-3 metres. There are no pictures of the stairs so we really weren’t expecting this. There are also no child stair gates available. The manager did provide us with some wood to block the stairs off but it made it quite difficult coming up and down the stairs for everybody else. Also the wood for the top 2nd floor rail on the terrace was rotten and one of the pieces is completely loose so the gap was big enough for a child under 5 to easily fall through, so we couldn’t have our youngest child up on that terrace either, as it can only take a second of not watching them for an accident to happen. With regard to the air conditioning, when we originally booked the villa we did not realise it did not have air con. We do think this should be stated in the description. Once we realised it didn’t have air con we read through the reviews and nobody seemed bothered so we thought it would be cool enough. Unfortunately we did not find this to be the case, although each bedroom does have a fan, in the height of summer heat this really is not enough and we found the evenings uncomfortably hot to sleep. Overall, I would definitely recommend this villa to a party with adults or older children but if you are bothered about air con or have young children this villa is not suitable. ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Novella W. 23 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Wonderful Week The villa was wonderful and exceeded our expectations! A perfect location with breathtaking views and so convenient on the outskirts of Plaka village. We loved having the pool and exploring the many beaches and numerous places of interest. So relaxing and perfect!! ##### Novella W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael J. 15 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schön Sehr schönes Haus. Schöner Pool. Tolle Lage. Toller Ausblick. Restaurants und Supermarkt in 5 min zu Fuß erreichbar. Zum Strand sind es ca. 15min zu Fuß. Ein kleiner Kritikpunkt: Das Haus ist eigentlich nur für 6 Personen, ab der 7 Person wird im Keller geschlafen. Im Urlaub zu dem Preis nicht optimal. ##### Michael J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen R. 12 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we wanted and more! We’ve just returned from a fantastic stay at Julanda. The property was everything we could ask for, clean, spacious and in a great location for exploring the nearby beaches. The pool was a perfect size for 6 and the rooms were spacious with plenty of storage. The villa stayed cool, despite the high temperatures, and due to its elavated position there was a lovely gentle breeze on the hottest of days. The villa was well equipped with everything you’d expect and some extras too. Including games for the evening and snorkels and inflatables for the beach and pool. Waking up to the views from the balcony made our holiday to Crete even more special. The owner was reachable for any problems and advice and we’d definitely return given the chance! You can walk into Plaka to find a couple of shops and choice of tavernas selling lovely food and although you could walk to the nearest beaches and tavernas in Almyrida, with two young children we chose to drive to avoid the steep walks back up to Plaka. There was plenty of places to park, some lovely shops, including a fantastic bakery, pharmacy, supermarkets and seafronted eateries. We spent most of our mornings here enjoying the rock pools and snorkelling. We also went to Kalves and the beach is bigger and again has everything you could ask for. Would highly reccomend booking this Villa if you are looking for a peaceful holiday with lots of options to see more of Crete. The photos don’t quite do it justice! ##### Helen R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom G. 22 Apr 2019 #### Amazing villa and place to visit Waking up to the incredible views on our terrace will never be forgotten. The villa was exactly what we were looking for and our 2 year old son was happy nearly all the time! So much to do and see in Crete and the local people and amenities were lovely. Can’t wait to go back ASAP ##### Tom G. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane R. 22 Sept 2018 #### Perfect Perfect holiday - Amanda and Julian were brilliant from start to finish - nothing was too much trouble Plaka is lovely and very friendly and the villa is in a superb location overlooking the ocean and a short walk down to the town The pool is great and the villa has everything you need I cannot recommend enough ##### Diane R. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Virginie C., Belgique 9 Sept 2018 #### Lovely place,amazing view A very nice place,the view is spectacular,the house is well situated.decks are pleasant.the area is very nice and the beaches of kalyves are wonderful. A lot of good restaurants in almyrida and kalyves. We spent a very good time ##### Virginie C. ---