In the charming village of Sgourokefali, Agrielia Villa offers a warm welcome with its restored traditional stone house. Unwind in the spacious living room, enjoy a BBQ by the swimming pool or dine under the wooden pergola; this villa seamlessly blends respect for tradition with modern comforts like air conditioning and satellite TV.
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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1916 sq ft
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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AGRIELIA VILLA FAMILY - FRIENDLY VILLA IN HERAKLION CRETE
Agrielia Villa | Sgourokefali | Heraklion Crete
The villa “AGRIELIA” is housed in a restored traditional stone house of two floors(178,93 m²) in the village Sgourokefali in Heraklion. By decision of the Municipality of Heraklion – Urban Planning, the hostel was characterized as traditional. The restoration was done with more care by artisans of the stone so as not to lose the character of the house. It retains all the elements of traditional architecture, combining respect for tradition with the comforts of a modern guesthouse.
The ground floor has a separate, fully equipped kitchen with a fireplace, large living room with an arch separating the living from the dining room, spacious bedroom with double bed (15 sq.m.) overlooking the eastern courtyard and a large bathroom with Jacuzzi. The living room of the ground floor has traditional furnishing and a fireplace. The ground floor of the hostel around two courtyards is filled with flowers, colors, smells, where guests can relax and enjoy the view. In the courtyard entrance (west terrace) there is an old well and old stone staircase, which give a specific tone in the place.
The eastern courtyard of the hotel has a swimming pool (Pool size: 4m width. / Length 6m. / Depth 1.40 m). The pool water is fresh, not sea, disinfected with a modern and eco-system with ozone. This system gives the best disinfection with minimal use of chemicals and also provides ozone therapy. The place has a barbeque. Here visitors can enjoy coffee or a meal in the lounge by the pool or dine under the wooden pergola. The floor of the hostel consists of a bedroom (15 sq.m.) with two single beds, one bedroom (23 sq.m.) with double bed and a sofa - bed for two persons, bathroom with hydro massage shower (Jacuzzi). Both bedrooms have a sharing balcony. Also, from the hall you have access to another large balcony.
Accommodation in Agrielia Villa | Sgourokefali | Heraklion Crete
* The villa can accommodate up to 8 people
Boarding
welcome package : wine, water, olive oil.
Room cleaning: Cleaning will be done by arrangement.
Villa Facilities
indoors : central heting , iron & board fly screen
outdoors : Fresh Water, swimming pool 4x6 meters width (0.80 to 1.40 depth) , sun terrace, sun beds, umbrellas, shower , sitting area, bbq, covered terrace
children : baby cot (on request), baby chairs
Villa inbound facilities
GROUND FLOOR
Living Room : internet(wifi) access , fireplace, sat tv, dvd player, stereo system
Kitchen : dish washer, toaster, 4 hot plates, oven, fridge, freezer, micro wave, coffe maker, kettle, sandwich toaster, terrace (access to poll area) extractor fan
Dining area : table & chairs,coffee machine Nespresso.
Bedroom : double bed , airco/heating , sat tv, terrace (access to pool area, internet(wifi)
FIRST FLOOR
Hall Terrace
Bathroom : hydromassage bath, wc, hairdryer
Bedroom : sharing balcony, 2 single beds, airco/heating, sat tv, internet(wifi)
Bedroom : double bed, pull up sofa bed (2 persons) , airco/heating, sat tv, sharing balcony , internet(wifi)
*Smoking allowed
* No pets allowed
Services & Facilities | Sgourokefali | Agrielia Villa
The hostel is fully equipped to better serve visitors with:
Air conditioning and heating in all rooms Satellite TV / TV in all rooms Internet(wifi) Hairdryers Dish washer Iron, ironing board Laundry Cd player Swimming pool 4x6 width (0.80 to 1.40 depth) ) / sun beds Jacuzzi BBQ Fully-equipped kitchen (electric kitchen, microwave oven, coffee machine, toaster) Face/bath/pool towels, / Change of sheets and maid service twice a week. Free private parking Free (5) bikes and (2) children's seats Coffee machine Nespresso ** An environment fee of € 15 per night from 1.3.2025 till 31.10.2025 - 4 € from 1.11.2025 till february 2026 must paid at the villa.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether 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
Rules
An environment fee of € 10 per night from 1.3.2024 till 31.10.2024 -
4 € from 1.11.2024 till february 2025 must paid at the villa.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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 1039Κ10003492301
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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 required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Hersonissos, this villa is near theme parks and near a water park. Palace of Knossos and Knossos Archaeological Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heraklion Port and Minos-Miliarikis Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Freedom National Stadium. Jet skiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Hersonissos travel guide
Does AGRIELIA VILLA FAMILY - FRIENDLY VILLA IN HERAKLION CRETE have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is AGRIELIA VILLA FAMILY - FRIENDLY VILLA IN HERAKLION CRETE pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at AGRIELIA VILLA FAMILY - FRIENDLY VILLA IN HERAKLION CRETE ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at AGRIELIA VILLA FAMILY - FRIENDLY VILLA IN HERAKLION CRETE ?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at AGRIELIA VILLA FAMILY - FRIENDLY VILLA IN HERAKLION CRETE ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is AGRIELIA VILLA FAMILY - FRIENDLY VILLA IN HERAKLION CRETE located?
Set in Hersonissos, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Watercity Waterpark, Dinosauria Park and Karteros Beach. Palace of Knossos and Nikos Kazantzakis Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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AGRIELIA VILLA FAMILY - FRIENDLY VILLA IN HERAKLION CRETE Reviews
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The Villa is wonderful, the host is a gracious gentlemen. The Villa is beautiful and has everything you need for a wonderful tranquil stay. We highly recommend this Villa for your next trip to Crete. Thank you Stelios!!!
It is a very lovely house, very well situated to visit Heraklion and other sites in the center of Crete.
Altough the house is in a village, it is very calm. Stelios, the owner, is very gentle and answers queries. We would definitely recommend it.
Absolute stunning house in the middle of a little Greek village. Everything was just perfect - so quiet and within beautiful Cretan nature. For trips to the beach or shopping tours you definitely will need a car but then you can expect a perfect stay
Stelios and his family met us at the property and showed us around. The villa is lovely with a perfect small pool, clean tidy and well provisioned. There was a religious festival one day and the neighbours were playing music late into the night - the rest of the week all was quiet and peaceful.
A couple of small problems were sorted out quickly and efficiently by Stelios after an exchange of What’sApp messages.
Thank you for a great stay
We have just returned from Villa Agrielia after having a wonderful and relaxing 14 days holiday. Many thanks to our hosts Stelios, Maria and family for your friendliness and hospitality helping us to enjoy our stay. The villa is beautifully decorated in a traditional stone wall and wooden ceiling style situated in a quiet village. It is an ideal base for exploring if you so wish, but car is essential if you are out every day. We made use of the bikes riding to Episkopi on several occasions and found people so friendly they really make you feel at home. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend the villa to family and friends.
Stelios and Maria were very welcoming and always available if we needed anything. The accommodation offered us everything we needed and was well located for trips to the beach, Heraklion and the airport. Some good recommendations from Stelios so try those out. We had welcome gifts when we arrived and Stelios’ parents next door also kindly dropped in some fruit. Enjoy the sounds of the countryside and the cicadas and make the booking. You won’t be disappointed.
We loved our stay at Villa Agreilia. It is large, very comfortable, well-equipped, and the pool and terrace area are stunning. Thoughtful provision of some fresh eggs, water, olive oil and raki. Extremely good and easy communication before and throughout our stay. Stelios also sent many excellent recommendations (shops, restaurants, beach clubs etc).
You definitely need a car but it is easy to get around and Villa Agreilia made the perfect base for exploring the north of the island. Very conveniently located for Heraklion airport (20 mins drive).
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a stay here and were very sad when our holiday came to an end. Yamas Stelios and Maria!
The house is exactly as shown in the photos. The owner met us on arrival and showed us how everything worked. He and his wife had also left enough food for us to eat that night as our flight was in very late and the shops were closed. The property is very beautiful and private. You definitely need a car to get there and travel around. The surrounding village has supermarkets and a bakery. There are also several cafes and restaurants. It is only about 20 mins from the airport which was very handy. The villagers were very friendly and helpful. I know another reviewer mentioned the cicadas, which are very noisy but they are very noisy all
over Crete so hard to avoid.
The villa is beautiful. It is very well equipped with everything we needed - we really couldn't fault it! It's very spacious, with seating areas outside at the front, back and on the balcony, so there's always a sunny spot (or shady spot if you prefer!). The beds are very comfortable, and all the bedrooms have air conditioning so it's very pleasant even in the height of summer. The pool is a great size and provided so much fun for us all. Stelios, the host, is so friendly and helpful!The village of Sgourokefali is lovely and quiet, and the locals are very friendly. It has a very small minimart with basic groceries, and a bakery selling fresh bread and delicious fresh pastries, so you don't really need to leave the village! Episkopi is a 30 mins walk away where there are more shops including 2 larger supermarkets, a taverna and a lovely (and very reasonably priced) restaurant which we ate at quite a few times.We decided not to hire a car, but on the days we did leave the village, we used a taxi, which cost between 40-60 EUR each way to places like Knossos, Heraklion and Water City. It was easy to get a taxi at Heraklion airport when we arrived, even though there were 5 of us. The same taxi driver gave us his number and we messaged him on Whatsapp when we needed a taxi during our stay, and I'm sure others would do the same.We would definitely stay here again, and would recommend it to anyone!
Property is lovely and in a great location if you hire a car, as we did. Host was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
We had the most wonderful week at the Villa, we could have stayed longer very easily. It offered everything we needed. You absolutely need a car but the neighbouring villages have lovey little restaurants and mini fruit and veg shops. Lidl is only 18 minutes drive and has everything you need.
The Cicada beach bar / restaurant / sunbeds was amazing well worth a visit and again only 15 mins away
Our hosts were incredible, super responsive and offered recommendations of restaurants, bars and beaches and ordered us taxis on departure.
We would love to return
Best
Michelle
My mom is from Crete and i have been many times. We have always stayed with family in Heraklion. This time we decided to rent a villa in a more quiet part of Heraklion. The villa was amazing and was exacttay as described. I loved the stone architecture throughout the villa and differently fit with the old world theme of the village. It was very spacious and my kids enjoyed the pool while I enjoyed the view. Village was small and quiet. Exactly what i was looking for. Far away from the main city but still close enough to get to the center and the beaches. Property manager, Stellios
On arrival we were greeted by the wonderful Stelios & Maria.
Welcome goodies where ready for us & the owners showed us around.
They were more than helpful to advise local authentic restaurants & places to visit.
The Mini-market had all we needed just a few minutes from the Villa.
The bikes were ready & any problems,
Stelios was on hand to sort.
This Villa was so beautiful inside & maintained to a very high standard throughout.
I can highly recommend for a relaxing break.
Thankyou for the most relaxing break I have had in years!!!!
Car recommend.
Thanks so much
I will be back!
A very quiet and peaceful stay. Villa is located 20 mins inland from the airport. You need a car to access as its located in a small village at the top of a very steep hill. However acces is simple, one long very well yarmaced road.The villa is very well restored in traditional stone and restored to a high level. Air con is in all bedrooms, but not downstairs in the living room /dinner or kitchen. But because it’s solid stone downstairs, it’s always cool.The outlook to the rear is tranquil and the view is of the surrounding countryside The villa is not overlooked and private. The host - Stelios is a friendly nice guy. He met us on arrival and provided water, eggs and wine FOC for our first night. He only came agin when the cleaners came to change the beelined, towels and clean around. He is always available via WhatsApp if requiredOverall a very pleaaant ans relaxing stay - but having a car is a must
Uitstekende locatie voor een aangenaam en rustig verblijf op Kreta. Alle faciliteiten zijn hiervoor aanwezig en de begeleiding en ondersteuning van eigenaar Stelios zijn buitengewoon!Een echte aanrader voor wie een zorgelozen vakantie op Kreta wil doorbrengen in een rustig dorp waar je alle voorzieningen kan aantreffen en van waaruit je makkelijk alle mooie plekjes in midden-Kreta kan bereiken. Heraklion stad en de kust (met tal van aantrekkelijke beaches) zijn op 20 minuten te bereiken met de wagen.Evengoed kan je er op de locatie zelf zonnebaden van 's morgens vroeg in een ongestoorde omgeving en met volledige privacy.Dikke pluim voor onze gastheer Stelio!Kaatje en Erwin
Alles Top! Wunderschönes gepflegtes Haus in ruhiger Lage. Mit dem Auto war alles relativ gut erreichbar und Stelios hat sich vor und während des Aufenthaltes sehr viel Mühe gegeben und war auch jederzeit erreichbar! Gerne wieder :)
Persönlicher und herzlicher Empfang von Stelios (Anreise Sonntag Abend 22 Uhr!), Tolle Unterkunft mit üppiger Ausstattung. Handtücher, Badetücher, Bettwäsche & voll ausgestattete Küche. Klimaanlagen in den Schlafzimmern & WLAN Empfang waren top. Stelios war immer unkompliziert per WhatsApp erreichbar und war wirklich sehr bemüht uns einen schönen Aufenthalt und Urlaub zu bescheren. Danke Stelios für die hervorragende Kommunikation !
Wir waren 10 Tage in der wunderschönen Villa von Stelios. Es war alles vorhanden und unser Gastgeber hat uns Nachts (1 Uhr) super herzlich empfangen und uns den Kühlschrank für das Frühstück befüllt und sogar einen Wein bereitgestellt. Der Pool war super und alles sehr sauber! Wir hatten eine super Zeit und haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Auch bei Fragen konnten wir uns immer an ihn wenden und er hat sich direkt um eine Lösung gekümmert.
eine.
Die Villa Agrielia überzeugt rundum. Wir waren mit 5 Personen zum Urlaub dort und haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Gebäude ist nicht nur architektonisch schön, sondern auch geräumig und sauber. Auch die Lage ist angenehm: die Ortschaft selbst hat einen ländlichen Charakter, Heraklion ist aber mit einer kurzen Autofahrt zu erreichen.
Der Vermieter ist überaus entgegenkommend und hat uns vorab bereits zahlreiche Informationen zu Attraktionen, Einkaufs- und Essensmöglichkeiten der Umgebung zukommen lassen.
Maison très agréable, spacieuse avec piscine et jolie terrasse. Nous avons plus profité de l’extérieur de la villa, bercés par le chant des cigales très présent en journée mais qui s’éteint dès le coucher du soleil.
Stelios est soucieux de notre confort. Ménage et changement du linge en milieu de séjour.
Hormis d’Heraklion, la maison est assez éloignée des sites touristiques. Voiture obligatoire et ne pas être réfractaire au temps de trajet !
Mais pour nous, séjour parfait !
An incredible property with everything needed to enjoy Crete!
It was an exceptional experience. Stelios and his wife Maria are beautiful people providing everything needed to make the stay the best,
Absolutely will be back!
Das Haus ist sehr geräumig mit 3 großen Schlafzimmern, Wohn- und Esszimmer. Alles in einem rustikalen , „griechischen“ Stil eingerichtet. Der Garten mit Pool ist sensationell. Genügend Platz zum Sitzen oder Liegen. Der Pool selbst ist nicht sehr groß, aber zum Abkühlen wunderbar.
Kurz: Sehr empfehlenswert, wir würden wiederkommen!