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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81410 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Villa near Almyrida ☀️ Private Pool Gated For Child Safety ☀️ FREE WiFi
This property managed by Saint Basil Olive Grove - Rentavillacrete
GREEK TOURIST LICENCE NUMBER: 1042K91002898301
Fully air conditioned throughout at no extra charge. Private BBQ. Own private drive / imposing gates. British plumbing! (no small-bore WC pipes!).
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS WITH SMALL CHILDREN! This villa has a downstairs kitchen which looks out directly onto the gated pool. This means you can see your children playing in the pool while you are preparing lunch! Many other villas in the area have not been designed with holidaymakers like you in mind because they have an upstairs (Greek Style) kitchen which means you may have to balance a meal and a drink on a tray while walking down a flight of stairs with a toddler following behind you or under your feet! We designed this feature BEFORE the houses were built - you are not an afterthought!
Close to the villa are two villages. Almyrida, by the beach, is only a 3 minute drive away or you can walk it in half an hour. Gavalochori, further inland, is only a 1 minute drive away and you can walk there in less than 15 minutes.(We walk it in 12 minutes).
Our guests often comment that this villa is in the perfect location: within walking distance from the two villages, close enough to enjoy their facilities but not too close to be disturbed by barking dogs, crowing cockerels and noisy human nightlife that happens in any and every Cretan village or town.
The villa is located in a peaceful private olive grove of 4.5 acres (17,000 square metres). It is one of only 5 villas in the olive grove, all of which are owned by us. The olive grove is secure, being fenced and hedged by colourful oleander, and surrounded by olive trees. It is the perfect base to explore the picturesque Apokoronas area on foot or by car, with its tiny white hamlets nestled on green mountainsides. Apokoronas is a designated area of natural beauty, protected in a similar way to a UK National Park. At all times there are breath-taking views of the White Mountains which are snowcapped until late May. Literally on your doorstep there are numerous foot-trails through this most spectacular area of Crete, a genuine walker’s paradise.
The pool has stone steps down into the pool. This means small children and people with mobility issues can get into the pool unaided. It is a very sociable place to sit and chat at the end of a sunny day with a glass of wine! POOL DEPTH is a constant 1.25 metres, not including walk down steps. Width is 4.5 metres, length is 8.5 metres
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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 weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 2898301
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and War Museum of Chania are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Art of Living Glass Factory and Greek National Football Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Apokoronas travel guide
Old Road, Gavalochori - Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete
What's nearby
Lake Kournas
23 min drive - 12.3 miles
Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Almyrida Beach
4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Kalyves Beach
7 min drive - 2.9 miles
Georgioupolis Beach
19 min drive - 10.2 miles
Getting around
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
47 min drive
Restaurants
Souvlakerie
7 min drive
Obrosgialos
15 min drive
Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia)
6 min drive
Αρισμαρί
17 min walk
Heliostasi
7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa near Almyrida ☀️ Private Pool Gated For Child Safety ☀️ FREE WiFi have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Villa near Almyrida ☀️ Private Pool Gated For Child Safety ☀️ FREE WiFi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa near Almyrida ☀️ Private Pool Gated For Child Safety ☀️ FREE WiFi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa near Almyrida ☀️ Private Pool Gated For Child Safety ☀️ FREE WiFi?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa near Almyrida ☀️ Private Pool Gated For Child Safety ☀️ FREE WiFi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa near Almyrida ☀️ Private Pool Gated For Child Safety ☀️ FREE WiFi located?
This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and Almyrida Beach. Kera and Kalyves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Villa near Almyrida ☀️ Private Pool Gated For Child Safety ☀️ FREE WiFi Reviews
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Wonderful
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.
Lovely villa, great hosts would highly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nick A.
14 Sept 2016
excellent, lovely place
One if the best holidays we've had. Mark and June looked after us very well. Crete is lovely, great beaches, put the Samaria Gorge on the to do list and Almiryda has some great places to eat.
Brilliant holiday.
Thanks
Nick A and family
Excellent villa catered for all our needs.Loved the pool,easy to book ,perfect instructions to villa etc.Thanks John. DiMauro family.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Archival
8/10 Good
Maggie W.
21 Jun 2016
Lovely private secluded villa. Ideal for a family holid at.
We have just spent a lovely relaxed week staying at the Villa Angelos.
The photos don't do this villa justice. It is a beautiful villa, secluded and private. It was spacious and well fitted out with everything you need for a holiday. We have never had a villa holiday before and we were very impressed.
It is secluded though so if you are looking for a lively holiday this is not the villa for you. If you want peace & quiet with only the sounds of crickets, birds & goat's then I can recommend Villa Angelos.
We walked to the nearest village in the morning for fresh bread and pastries - it's about a 15 min walk there & is a lovely Greek village with a fantastic restaurant. The seaside town of Almyrida is a little future but easily walkable. There is a big choice of restaurants all with a superb sea view. Take a torch if you want to walk at night - there are no street lights on the road to the villa.
All in all - a perfect holiday which I have no hesitating in recommending.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sally T.
23 Oct 2013
Wonderful holiday
Just returned from a fantastic holiday staying at Villa Angelos. The villa is set in a rural setting with the most amazing views, just breathtaking. We loved getting up in the morning and going for the most amazing walks for 2 to 3 hours and then back for breakfast and a dip in the pool. We then went off exploring in our car (great value and car hire recommended by John), the roads were really quiet and we had no problem navigating our way through the different villages in the region and finding a taverna for lunch. We would absolutely recommend hiring a car as even the nearest village which was only a 10 to 12 min walk away you would probably not to walk back in the dark even with a torch. However you could use a local taxi (cards left in the villa) which is only 10 Euros. The nearest resort is only a 30 min walk or 3 min drive away, its very traditional and had a lovely little beach and clear blue waters. There are about 20/30 tavernas and a few shops & supermarkets. I think it would have been too quiet if I had taken my teenage children but we were a group of 4 adults and had a fantastic time.
Es war eine sehr tolle Woche in dieser Villa, der Pool ist ein Traum, auch die Lage ist super (mit Auto). Die Klimaanlage war zeitweise defekt und es wurde sich am selben Tag gekümmert. Wir k önnen dieses Haus auf jeden Fall weiter empfehlen
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans cette villa.
Très bonne situation pour visiter toute la zone nord ouest de l’île et même aller dans le sud car les distances sont assez courtes.
Très belle terrasse pour prendre l’apéro et dîner.
Très bonne sécurité autour de la piscine.
Le tout, bercé par le chant des cigales.
Un grand merci à John pour son aide
We had lovely holidays at Villa Angelos.
Very good situation to visit west north, include South of the island because the distances are very shorts.
Very nice terrace to have a drink or to have dinner.
Good protection around the swimming pool.
Everything was good with the help of John.
Many thanks for these nice holidays.
Hemos pasado muy buenas vacaciones en la Villa Angelos.
Un poco en las afueras de Almyrida y en medio de los oliveros hemos disfrutado mucho de este rincón.
Terraza muy agradable para tomar algo o cenar. Muy buena protección alrededor de la piscina.
Casa simple, muy grande y agradable.
Sin olvidar el canto de las cigarras.
Muchas gracias a John por toda su ayuda.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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6/10 Okay
Brenda P.
17 Sept 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Holiday Review
Kitchen was to small and no dishwasher
However Crete was amazing
Flott bolig, en fordel med bil både for å handle og komme seg omkring i området. Kort vei til både Gavalochori og Almyrida men for varmt og mørkt å gå. I tillegg er det ganske bratt i området. Rimelig lokal taxi til Almyrida og koselige restaurranter
Bassenget ble tatt vare på av housekeeper som var innom
Kunne vært et større kjøleskap når vi var 8 personer.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kenneth E.
26 Aug 2018
Nice villa
Very nice villa in quiet environment. Did`nt miss anything but a dishwasher :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review
8/10 Good
Lone Ellersgård D.
13 Aug 2018
Nice pool
Ideal place for a large family. However, not walking distance to the village or the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Shirley Dickinson
2 Jul 2018
A peaceful and tranquil place to stay
This is our second visit to Villa Angelos. The villa is large, spacious and very well equipped, peaceful and tranquil with wonderful views of the mountains. Driving and arrival instructions are very clear and accurate. The villa and outside areas were very clean and there are an excellent number of pots and pans, sharp knives, plastic glasses and cups for round the pool, all of which very few places provide. We again had a wonderful holiday and this time we did some exploring. Kalyves is nearby with wonderful beaches and Almridya is just a short drive away. For us the pool is all important and this pool is brilliant; warm, with easy access and so clean. We loved the outside areas, the views, the tranquility and space around the villa. The villa has shaded areas as well as providing sun umbrellas. We loved the new cover over the terrace which provided deep shade!
We again shopped at the Pear Tree, in Almiryda, which offers good quality, fresh local produce with a brilliant bread shop just nearby. We ate out at Monica’s in Gavalochori, which served really good, freshly prepared food under the trees and would recommend a visit. We also found a taverna in Almiryda which was also excellent. It is the last one on the left, past the Pear Tree, as you leave going towards Chania. We could not discover a name but the menu, although limited, comprises freshly cooked, delicious food. No sea view but we were happy to forgo that in return for such good food and a lovely atmosphere.
Our perfect place and we look forward to returning!
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10/10 Excellent
mike f.
31 May 2018
Excellent property in ideal location, lovely pool
Exactly as described. Wonderful setting for a relaxed holiday, with choice of countryside or beach or just sitting on the pool steps listening to the birds. Good tavernas in Almyrida and Gavalochori, and everywhere else we visited. Property was spacious, comfortable, clean and well equipped, and local agents were excellent. Would highly reccommend.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John G.
14 Sept 2017
Welcoming, well equipped villa in a great location
We have returned four times to this little group of villas, and Angelos is a favorite. You can trust the owners' descriptions: it is exactly as described, if not better. Clean, well-maintained with improvements every year, these villas are ideal for a relaxing break. You're not overlooked, and in a lovely location. The nearest village has two great tavernas, a bakery and a little supermarket. Almyrida has a wealth of sea front eateries and a safe and inviting beach. AutoClub do reasonable car hire rates and Crete is an island you'll never tire of.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Shirley C.
29 Jul 2017
Excellent Villa
Just returned from the fantastic Villa Angelos nr Almyrida. All we can say is it is Home from home providing all amenities. There is a great pool with spacious surrounding area. Rooms lovely and clean, beds comfy & Aircon in each roof with ceiling fans also. We found just having ceiling fans on through the night enough so didn't need Aircon on . It is a 20-25 minutes stroll to Almyrida. Taxi available back to the villa costing 6-8 euros. Lots lovely restaurants on sea front. Few cafes where can get lunch. The village of Gavalochori is a 10-15 minutes walk where you will find handful tavernas serving great food with a bakery and small supermarket. Easy walk too.
Almyrida is lovely with plenty of places to eat & drink and few shops. There is a bus to Chania which takes around 20 mins costing 6 euros return.
Can't fault villa and would recommend to anyone.
Archival
8/10 Good
Frances&Alastair D.
11 Jul 2017
It was lovely villa, lots of out door space and close to local amenities.
Excellent position, lovely area and close enough to main roads to go off exploring. The villa was well equipped, with plenty of crockery and cutlery, even down to a knife sharpener, woohoo. It was clean and well presented and even the bed was comfortable.
For us, the main concern was the limited 2hour on the air conditioning units, during the day no problem, but at night, one of us had to get up several times during the night to re start the timer, so we never got a full nights sleep. We did relay this back, as maybe the unit wasn't working to its fullest potential, some adjustments were made, but it didn't make any difference.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
27 Jun 2017
Great location and great views
This property provides great value for money and well situated between the village of Gavalachori and the sea, both of which are within walkable distance. The pool has been refurbished and is in good condition. The villa is simple but very clean and well maintained. We brought a group of friends and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We look forward to returning to Crete very soon.
Archival
8/10 Good
Heidi V.
21 Jun 2017
Perfect family villa, very private & great accommodation.
We recently stayed here with our 3 year old. Gorgeous Villa, impeccably clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend for families. A 2 minute drive to the beach - we never walked as the hill is fairly steep, however, it is walkable. The Tavernas are all good and the people so friendly. We did not have one bad meal! The beach is very clean with shallow waters - perfect for little ones.
As I mentioned - the accommodation was pristine. Fully functioning kitchen, and washing machine which came in handy! It would be great to have more plastic ware for around the pool and for little ones. Regarding the pool - which is beautiful and gated for safety (really important point so those toddlers don't toddle off by themselves!) The area around the pool gets very very slippery. There are signs saying take care but as the pool has a raised surround (which isn't slippery) once you step off you need to be very careful! Textured tiles would have made it a 5/5!
Great family holiday but a definite watch out around the beautiful pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sheila B.
31 May 2017
Lovely villa
We had our second lovely stay here. The villa's setting is tranquil and beautiful, but amenities including some excellent restaurants are not far away in the beach resort of Almirida and the lovely old village of Gavalachori. We divided our time between relaxing at the villa reading books and exploring in the car. It's easy to get up into the mountains from here, roads are empty and the scenery stunning!
The villa is kept clean and has excellent facilities and the owners are friendly and respond positively to any suggestions. Would recommend and would stay here again.
Archival
8/10 Good
john m.
18 May 2017
An enjoyable stay at Villa Angelos.
We found the property to be essentially as described in the listing and the quiet location was what attracted us. The villa was clean, well presented and the property managers very helpful. For me the outstanding feature is the pool and the view of the snow covered mountains; I also enjoyed walks to the nearby village of Gavalohori for refreshments!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Shirley Dickinson
4 Dec 2016
A perfect spot to holiday
This villa is exactly as pictured but this does not convey the ambience and the peace and quiet. The property was in excellent order when we arrived and the managers popped round to check all was well. We also met the owner which was a bonus. This villa offers a great range of kitchen equipment for self catering and is the only villa we have stayed in that had a range of very sharp knives. The private pool and terrace was a real bonus and was spotless. The information on their website and in the villa was really helpful. The beach at Almirida with its bars and and restaurants is very near and easily accessible. Don't miss the Pear tree which provides excellent fresh food. The instructions for travel and finding the villa were spot on. Our thanks to all for a lovely holiday!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David W.
31 Oct 2016
Villa Angelos. Exactly as it looks and is described in the owners direct information..
My wife and i had a superb holiday at Villa Angelos. The interior of the Villa was clean and well maintained,spacious in both the living/dining areas(kitchen well equipped) and the bedrooms,the external areas for dining/relaxing were perfectly adequate and the pool area was fantastic,if you wanted to be picky you could say the fridge and TV could do with updating.The local manager Mark and his good lady June were very friendly and helpful,during the two weeks we stayed towels/sheets were changed midweek and weekend and also the Villa cleaning carried out at the same time.This was our first visit to Crete and we loved this region.West Crete has superb scenery,lovely little coastal and mountain villages,having a car for the two weeks allowed us to do plenty of exploring(some fairly exhilarating drives in the mountains,very spectacular,on occasions my wife was glad to be back around sea level and off the hairpin roads) no issues with directions in general signs were fairly easy to follow. Chania itself is well worth a visit,particularly around the port and the old town.We found that the exploring mixed perfectly with relaxing at the Villa pool and local beaches.Evenings were spent either in Almirida/Gavalachory or Plaka where there were plenty of good tavernas to choose from and the hospitality was excellent.We did walk from the Villa into Gavalachory on three occasions in the evening,fortunately we took the advice given and purchased a very strong new torch before we went on holiday and it was definately required. Almirida was a nice walk down to the village but we taxied back for only approx.7/8 euros.(didn't attempt the walk back) When going to Plaka we decided to cut down on the drinking and drive (Wine aplenty in the fridge on return.) There are plenty of shops/supermarkets around for anything you could need, even a very good English butchers in Vamos (particularly good bacon and sausages).
A superb holiday, as i have said previously it was our first visit to Western Crete but it won't be our last.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John G.
16 Sept 2016
Beautiful villa in Cretan countryside near the sea
The villa is precisely as described and the photos reflect it accurately. It is clean and well maintained, with the local manager giving excellent service with a personal touch. Nothing is too much trouble. We would definitely recommend this, and the other villas in St Basil's olive grove. The mountain views are breathtaking and nearby Gavalochori village is a delight, with two excellent tavernas. 2.5km away the seaside village of Almyrida offers a range of shops, bars, tavernas and seaside activities. Top tip:use AutoClub car rentals.