Title: Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach 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 apartment # Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach Waterfront apartment with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach ![Beach - Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach (Iraklio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19663100/19663085/a6700481.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach (Iraklio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19663100/19663085/8cc7996a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach (Iraklio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19663100/19663085/7dfca2fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach (Iraklio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19663100/19663085/13f1c06b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![LCD TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo - Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach (Iraklio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19663100/19663085/a1d60492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled inside a lush olive grove in Kato Gouves, Villa Athena offers a tranquil retreat with spacious outdoor areas and magnificent gardens. Unwind by the fireplace or enjoy al fresco dining under colorful sun umbrellas. The apartment features two big rooms, including a bedroom with an LCD TV and closet space. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The property consists of a traditional villa, a stone studio, two apartments and two maisonettes. There are two identical apartments next to each other, which you can rent together if you like. The stylish apartment is 65 sq.m. (700 sq. feet), with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colors, fragrances and local flora. The combination of mild climate and comfort, together with the surrounding olive grove creates a tranquil and relaxing environment, ideal for families and couples. The apartment has two big rooms. The first one consists of the living room and the kitchen. The living room is spacious and has also a couch that can be turned into a bed for one person. In the living room you can also find comfortable chairs, tables and a fireplace. The kitchen is open, with an oven, stoves, coffee machine and all the necessary amenities and utensils of a modern kitchen. Τhe bathroom is comfortable with a bathtub and a shower. In the next room there is the bedroom, with a big double bed for 2 people. We can also provide an extra folding bed for a fourth person. So, the house can host a total of 4 people. There is also a closet, drawers and a LCD TV. There is also a storage room inside the bedroom where you can find the laundry machine, the ironing board and where you can store your luggage. The outdoors of the property is absolutely amazing. A well preserved garden, with a barbecue facility and a traditional stone-oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colorful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - LCD TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8030000/8022500/8022500/1fceb7af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dimitra Hotel & Apartments by Omilos Hotels Hersonissos - 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 1048250 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 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 Elegant Apartment Beach Iraklio Elegant Close To The Gouves Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach Gouves Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach Apartment Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach Apartment Gouves Elegant The Hersonissos Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach Apartment Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach Hersonissos Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach Apartment Hersonissos ## About the area Located in Hersonissos, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Palace of Knossos is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crete Golf Club and Heraklion Port. Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos.dx6034035) [View more Apartments in Hersonissos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Apartments.d6034035-aaApartments.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%7C35.32941%2C25.32888&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5DymOokMUNXRoTa1Oh_ywtPL2Ew=) Iraklio, Crete ### What's nearby - Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Crete Golf Club 7 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Star Beach Water Park 9 min drive \- 6.6 miles - Port of Hersonissos 11 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Malia Beach 18 min drive \- 13.9 miles ### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Crazy Beach Bar 4 min drive - The Island Bar & Restaurant 4 min drive - Pallatium Hotel 3 min drive - Filema Bar & Restaurant 6 min drive - Limanaki 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach ? ### What time is check-in at Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach ? ### What time is check-out at Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach ? ### Where is Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach 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 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerhard R. 8 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Lage Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Tankstelle, Zugang zur Schnellstraße und zum Strand mit dem Auto schnell erreichbar, trotzdem super ruhig, außer: Einflugschneise Flughafen, insbesondere morgens reger Verkehr. Hat uns aber weniger gestört, als zunächst befürchtet. Nachmittags nicht beurteilbar, da wir da immer unterwegs waren. Während unseres Aufenthalts war nachts von ca. 23:00 Uhr bis morgens ca. 9:00 Uhr kein Flugverkehr, wirklich Totenstille. Wer sich daran nicht stört so wie wir, super Unterkunft. ##### Gerhard R. Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick C. 21 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa Anthena We can’t emphasis enough how we throughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Athena, a very peaceful and beautiful location. Gouves is a 25 minute walk away, with a small sandy bay. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, and little local shops any anything else you may require. We would highly recommend this property ##### Nick C. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gildas P. 8 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bonne prestation Villa très agréable à l'ombre des oliviers, bien équipée, bien située la plage à pied est à 700m. Super séjour ##### Gildas P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Claudeci Maria J. 2 Oct 2018 #### Große gemütliche FeWo Die Anlage liegt etwas versteckt (und somit schwierig zu finden) zwischen Olivenhainen. Es gibt zwar keinen tollen Ausblick und der Ort war auch nicht unser Ding, aber die Anlage ist als Basislager sehr zu empfehlen. Alles funktionierte problemlos, sowohl die Wohnung, als auch der Außenbereich sind sehr gepflegt. ##### Claudeci Maria J. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Inga R., Germany 23 Oct 2017 #### Kleine Oase in der Nähe von Heraklion Dieses moderne, komfortable und sehr saubere Ferienapartment liegt in einem wunderbaren, sehr großen und äussert gepflegten Garten. Hängematte, eine schöne Terrasse unter Bougainvillen und Außengrill luden ein, die meiste Zeit im Freien zu verbingen. Die Haushälterin empfing uns herzlich und hatte uns bereits vorab alle wichtigen Infos zukommen lassen, so dass wir diese wunderbare Oase problemlos fanden. Zum Strand im kleinen Naturschutzpark sind es nur wenige Schritte, herrliche Buchten wie die bei Malia schnell per Auto erreichbar und das Apartment ist ein perfekter Ausgangsort, um die Sehenswürdigkeiten sowie Küsten Kretas in Tagestouren kennenzulernen. Wir verbrachten in der Villa Athena eine wundervolle, erholsame Woche und können dieses Feriendomizil nur wärmstens empfehlen. Danke, insb. an Emmanuoela. ##### Inga R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crisrina C. 27 Aug 2017 #### Bellissimo appartamento Bellissimo appartamento, confortevole e spazioso.ci ho soggiornato per un mese con la mia famiglia con due bambini e tutto è stato veramente comodo:lavatrice, uno sgabuzzino dove mettere le valigie e una grande e spaziosa camera da letto.la cucina ha tutte le stoviglie ed elettrodomestici. ottime le rifiniture, dalle luci del giardino all aria condizionata(1 in camera e una nel salone) che funziona benissimo alle zanzariere alle finestre.buono il wifii anche se un po lento.il giardino è curatissimo e con grilli e cicale. Buona la posizione della casa, immersa in una oliveta a pochi minuti di auto (indispensabile) dal supermarket e dalla spiaggia (che non è raggiungibile a piedi come invece indicava l annuncio, serve l auto). La proprietaria Emanuela gentilissima, tutte le sere veniva a chiederci se ci occorresse qualcosa .peccato il mare sempre molto mosso(30giorni di onde). ##### Crisrina C. Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 7 Apr 2016 #### Idyllic holiday setting, highly recommended We loved this apartment! It's beautifully set up within a small development of apartments and houses with a central garden with olive trees and flowering shrubs (all tastefully illuminated at night). If anything, the listing description is too modest. The newly-installed wi-fi worked really well and allowed us sufficient bandwidth to watch movies in the evening. We found the apartment in a clean and well-maintained condition. The kitchen had a good cooker, microwave, kettle and coffee-maker and was well-equipped for those who enjoy cooking whilst on holiday, although we found plenty of nice places to eat out in as well. About half an hour's drive from Heraklion airport, this is a great base from which to explore eastern and central Crete. A hire car is essential if you are to make the most of the opportunities of the area. We went to Heraklion, Agious Nicolaus, Malia Palace, Knossos, the ruined village of Gournia and the cave of Skotiron. Cretan driving is eccentric for those used to northern European expectations, but safe enough. Alex, the site manager, struck the perfect balance between being helpful and always on call if needed but also respected our privacy and didn't intrude. Thanks, Alex! Do ring for directions once you are within a few miles of the apartment, as Cretan road signs can leave some things creatively vague. We are interested in archeological things in general , so Crete represents a fascinating range of possibilities in that respect. Knossos was an obvious highlight for that reason, but the archaeological museum in Heraklion is an absolute must if you want to see artefacts from the Minoan period really well presented in a wonderful modern building. We also found Gournia a really thought-provoking site in a beautiful setting. We hardly scraped the surface of what there is to see in Crete and we'll certainly be returning. ##### Mike B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ewa B. 30 Oct 2015 #### Wunderschönes und modernes Apartment mit Garten Unser Apartment ist ein der 4 bis 5 Apartments in der Anlage. Es befindet sich in einem schönem Ort Kato Gouves, ca. 20 km von Heraklion. Trotz ruhiger Lage erreicht man mit wenigen Autominuten sandigen Strand, Tavernas und Geschäfte. Das Apartment verfügt über eine große Terasse mit Blick auf einen wunderschönen Garten. Der Garten ist sehr gepflegt mit vielen schönen Blumen. Es war für unsere Kinder ein perfekter Platz zum Spielen. Es gibt da eine Rutsche und eine Hängematte und viele Ecken zu erkunden. Ein Grill und ein Steinofen sind vorhanden. Das Apartment ist frisch renoviert, schön hell und modern eingerichtet. Es gibt einen Waschraum mit einer Waschmaschine und einem Bügelbrett und Bügeleisen. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Das Apartament war auf jeden Fall sehr sauber. Wir haben uns vor ersten Tag an wie zu Hause gefühlt. Die ganze Abwicklung war sehr unkompliziert und der Besitzer sehr bemüht, dass wir zufrieden sind. Im Ort Gouves gibt es viele Atraktionen für Kinder: Kretaquarium, Dinosauriapark, Pferdereiten, der sandige Strand etc. Durch die Lage ist der Partyort Hersonissos sehr schnell erreichbar, ca. 15 Minuten mit Auto. Gouves ist auch ein guter Ausgangspunkt für viele Ausflugsziele. Wir würden das Apartment auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen. Es eignet sich sehr gut für Pärchen als auch für Familien mit kleinen Kindern. Man kann auch andere Apartments dazu mieten, um mit mehreren Freunden einen gemütlichen Aufenthalt zu haben. ##### Ewa B. ---