VILLA ADA offers a serene retreat overlooking the tranquil hills of Kokkini Hani in Heraklion, Crete. With its picturesque views of the island of Dia and surrounding Cretan herbs, you can unwind by the heated pool or take part in exciting water sports on nearby beaches. Enjoy biking through beautiful hills with six available bikes or relax at home with an outdoor lounge area and BBQ.
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Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathrooms4844 sq ft
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Villa Ada -5 bedrooms villa with a heated pool & heated hot tub. Amazing view !!
VILLA ADA is a modern villa that was completely renovated in 2019.It is located on the stunning hills overlooking Kokkini Hani in Heraklion, Crete, in a tranquil setting where you can smell the wonderful aroma of Cretan herbs from the surrounding area, as well as observing some of the local rare birds. The sea view is unique and breathtaking. It can only be compared to the famous view of Caldera in Santorini. It provides picturesque views of the island of Dia opposite,inhabited by wild Cretan goats known locally as Kri-Kri, that are found only on this island and in Samaria Gorge. The villa is located just 2.5 km from the golden, sandy beaches of Kokkini Hani and Gournes. On these relaxing beaches, you can enjoy your coffee or a drink in one of the many cafe bars , as well as taking part in the exciting water sports available. Villa Ada is a 450 sqm. villa. Built on a 4500 sqm. plot with beautiful, well-kept gardens with an abundance of flowers and trees, where you can either relax in a shady spot to read or you can play basketball in the outdoor court. Six bikes are also available for amazing bike rides in the beautiful Cretan hills. The villa provides all the comforts needed for relaxation and rejuvenation: a large 70 sqm outdoor heated pool, a 5-seater outdoor heated jacuzzi, sun loungers, umbrellas, a 90 sqm. lawn, an outdoor lounge area, a BBQ with a wood-fire oven and a dining table. On the ground floor of the villa (at the pool level) there is a large living room, a study with a work desk and a bathroom with a shower. Also on the ground floor, there is a gym with exercising equipment. On the first floor (ground floor from the main entrance of the villa) there is a large lounge and dining area, a kitchen, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi, another bathroom with a shower and a large dining terrace with lovely sea and pool views. There is also a large TV and air condition. Upstairs on the first floor there are three bedrooms. The first bedroom has a double bed, TV, air condition and a terrace overlooking the pool and the sea.The second bedroom has a double bed, a sofa bed for two people, a TV, air condition and a terrace with a sea-view. The third bedroom, overlooking the garden, has two single beds, a TV,air condition, and a door leading to the garden. On the second floor there are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The first bedroom has a double bed, air condition,a TV, and a terrace with garden views. The second bedroom has two single beds,a TV, air condition and a terrace overlooking the garden. Also on this floor there is a large terrace (100 sqm) with outstanding panoramic sea views. The villa is only 15 kilometers from Heraklion and it is located close to many famous attractions such as Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Agia Pelagia, Hersonissos, Malian Minoan Palace, Hersonissos Golf Course and water city, water park. There are also a variety of activities to do in the area. *Cleaning of the villa will be done by prior arrangement. Extra Charge for :
▪ Heating Pool ( 50 € per night from 1.04.2025- 30.10.2025). ▪ Heating Pool ( 70 € per night from 01.11.2025- 31.3.2026). ▪ Hot tub (30 € per night from 1.04.2025- 30.10.2025). ▪ Hot tub (35 € per night from 01.11.2025- 31.3.2026). ▪ Central Heating (30 € per night). ▪ Woods (20 € per night). ►A/C included in the rates.
* Heated pool at extra charge (for hot water), free of charge (for normal water). * Hot Tub at extra charge (for hot water), free of charge (for normal water). ** 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 towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car available
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
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
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Gym
Heated pool
Basketball nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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)
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 € 15 per night from 1.3.2026 till 30.11.2026 -
7 € from 1.11.2026 till february 202 must paid at the villa.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 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 Hersonissos, this villa is near a water park and by the sea. Palace of Knossos and Venetian Walls are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Stalis Beach and Gouves Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Watercity Waterpark. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Hersonissos travel guide
Does Villa Ada -5 bedrooms villa with a heated pool & heated hot tub. Amazing view !! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Villa Ada -5 bedrooms villa with a heated pool & heated hot tub. Amazing view !! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Ada -5 bedrooms villa with a heated pool & heated hot tub. Amazing view !!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Ada -5 bedrooms villa with a heated pool & heated hot tub. Amazing view !!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Ada -5 bedrooms villa with a heated pool & heated hot tub. Amazing view !!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa Ada -5 bedrooms villa with a heated pool & heated hot tub. Amazing view !! located?
This family-friendly Hersonissos villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watercity Waterpark and Dinosauria Park. Gouves Beach and Marina Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Villa Ada -5 bedrooms villa with a heated pool & heated hot tub. Amazing view !! Reviews
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Stelios is a fantastic host who was always in touch to ensure everything was okay. The villa is beautiful and was a wonderful place to stay for the family for the week. The Greek people are so friendly and we loved our stay, visiting lots of lovely surrounding towns and also Heraklion.
Lovely and spacious villa with all the facilities we could want. Stelios was very helpful and met us on arrival to show us around, despite us being much later than expected. Pool and BBQ area particularly were wonderful. A car is definitely required to get to shops, beaches, etc, and this was fine as it made us explore the island more!
From the very first message, Stelios did everything he could to make sure we were taken care of and we had an amazing vacation. The house was well equipped with towels for days at the gorgeous pool. It accommodated four adults and a four year old perfectly. The massage therapists Stelios recommended, Maria and Themis, were so amazing that we scheduled appointments with them twice. There is a rooms near the pool that is perfect for massages!
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Ada. Stelios was a fantastic host from before our stay even began. He sent us a list recommendations for restaurants and activities for us to consider.
The house was just as amazing as shown in the picture. Make sure you plan your evening to enjoy the spectacular sunset.
We had an amazing time and the kids were kept busy with the pool and the rest of the amenities.
Thank you Stelios for hosting us at your Villa.
A beautiful Villa, Stelios met us at the villa and explained everything we needed to know. The pool and outdoor eating facilities are amazing. The bedrooms are spacious and have plenty of storage, we loved the balconies from every room with sea or garden views. I can thoroughly recommend a stay at this Villa.
Very beautiful and spacious place for our group of two families. Everybody found a place to play and have fun. The place was spotless on arrival. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. Garden was well designed and kept with all the flowers and bushes. The host was very helpful all the time. We had privet yoga lesson and cheff for one night. What a perfect way to relax in a amazing view and atmosphere!
Super reception! Very accommodating to all inquiries and it made our stay incredible. The mid week cleaning was the most dilligent work I have ever seen and almost too much effort was put into making our stay spotless. Impressive house, view and service. Be advised though that a rental car is needed to do grocery shopping - unless you are extremely fond of mountain walks.
Thank you…
Beautiful villa, with every detail thought of. What amazing view of Mediterranean
sea. Our family had a wonderful week at Villa Ada. It was the
perfect base to explore many attractions. Stelios and Maria could not
have been more welcoming or helpful and it was lovely to be left a
selection of local treats to enjoy. The villa is perfect, if you like
a quiet spot away from the usual tourist routes, although it's easy to
get to Heraklion and other sights and is only 15 minutes from the
airport. Plenty of shops in the area, Kokkini Hani, and a lot lovely
tavernas recommended by Stelios. The villa is beautifull with cool
and big rooms and plenty of space. The pool area is huge, green and
leafy, totally private and very sunny. There are other terraces and
balconies, outdoor an lounge area, BBQ with a wood-fire oven,
well-kept gardens with an abundance of flowers and trees, to choose
from or seek solitude on. House is very well equipped with excellent
AC in the bedrooms, gym, bikes, basketball.We loved the heated pool
and Hot tub. We found satellite channels and the wifi is great,
certainly able to stream a movie when needed. All in all, a lovely
holiday. Thank you of the bottom of our heart!
Very nice villa located high in the hills with great views of the town and sea. The villa is well kept and has something for everyone. The inside
Great family space as well as the ability to have some personal space as well. The pool, bbq, wood oven and outside dining areas were a favourite. The villa has WiFi which covered the space well. In addition to a variety of fresh Rosemary, pomegranate, lemon, fig plants and trees on the grounds.
Location wise it was great for us no more than 20 mins away from Heraklion Airport. Supermarkets also close by and town center, restaurants etc again no more than 20 mins away. Gournes beach was a favourite of ours as it was close by (by car). The Waterpark is a 5-6mins walk away which is a pleasant day out.
The property owners were great anytime we needed anything they'd help and assist any way they could. Despite contracting covid they still ensured (via messages) our questions were answered.
The villa is clean, plenty of utensils in the kitchen, bedding and towels provided with shower gel and shampoo.
The gym, basketball and Cycles are are nice touch the equipment is basic but use able. For cycle enthusiasts you'll enjoy riding the steep hills and for those who aren't even the ride and breeze going down!
We enjoyed our stay and liked to thank Stelios and his family for their great hospitality and would certainly like to return in the future!
Kunal & Stuti P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible
S Bassi
6 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Definitely - Not for us.
The layout of the property was most awkward. Not enough bathrooms or ensuites. Not enough walk in showers for the elderly, and far too many steps making it difficult for elderly to navigate and split level in living/dining area dangerous if not careful at all times. The worst bit one is asked to adhere to is not to put toilet paper in the toilet - we are living in the 21st century after-all! The property is somewhat outdated. We found the host unreliable and who did not deliver on what was advertised and reneged on what was agreed and loves justifying his point of view forgetting who is the customer and their needs- such as the cleaning which happened once when it should have taken place twice during our 10 days. The host has a nasty habit of springing surprises by communicating important things at the very last moment, important information that should be contained in the main body of the advert.
The only highlight would be the view over the town looking out towards the island, which is punctuated with the flight path. If it wasn't for the wind the smell from the drains gets overwhelming by the pool and one has to run inside.
We were glad not to extend our stay - waiting for the day to depart - and spend the rest of our holiday at the Royal Blue resort and spa in Panorama, Rethymno Crete, which was sensational and with a service to commend unlike at Villa ADA.
Definitely not for us, and would not recommend the Host for poor & untimely communications, reliability and service.
Sehr große, schöne Villa, mit vielen Zimmern & Terrassen, die wir täglich genutzt haben. Sehr viele Schränke in den Schlafzimmern, alle mit Klimaanlage. Die Kids haben den Pool & auch den Basketballplatz sehr gern genutzt, auch die Tischtennisplatte wurde fast täglich bespielt. Der Pool ist auf der einen Hälfte nicht sehr tief, daher auch für kleinere Kinder gut nutzbar. Ruhige Lage auf dem Berg mit wunderbarer Aussicht (ein Auto ist aber Pflicht). Check-in & -out war sehr angenehm, Dank Stelios. Dieser hat sich auch sofort um alles gekümmert wenn einmal etwas nicht in Ordnung war (Glühbirnen im Badezimmer waren defekt). Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt & den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.Aber ein Hinweis: das Heizen des Pools musste extra bezahlt werden, dieser Hinweis fehlt hier auf der fewo-direkt Seite, auf der eigentlichen Seite bei VRBO ist der Hinweis vorhanden.Wir haben trotzdem den Aufpreis für den warmen Pool (28 Grad, traumhaft) bezahlt.Wir kommen gerne wieder, vielen Dank Stelios.
Accueil royal typiquement crétois, comme si nous étions de vieux amis restés longtemps sans nous voir. Indépendamment de la qualité de vie exceptionnelle et du cadre grandiose qu'offre cet hébergement, le jardin très bien entretenu avec ses variétés de fleurs et de plantes diverses vous apporte des senteurs méridionales qui ont complété agréablement notre séjour. Cerise sur le gâteau, pendant notre séjour, nous avons bénéficié d'un ensoleillement permanent qui a permis à nos enfants d'utiliser la piscine et aux parents de faire un barbecue dans le salon de jardin. Villa Ada est à recommander sans aucune retenue
Die Villa Ada ist die perfekte Villa um einen entspannten Urlaub zu genießen. Alle Annehmlichkeiten sind in paar Autominuten erreichbar.
Die Kommunikation mit dem Besitze Stelios ist unkompliziert und er ist immer für Fragen und Probleme erreichbar. Wir würden die Villa immer wieder buchen.
Von Empfang bis tur Abreise hat alles super geklappt. Das Haus mit den geräumigen Räumen so wie die Anlage ist sehr gpepflegt. Wir haben mi 8 Personen+2 Kinder uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist sehr zentral gelegen und sehr nah zu den Stränden, Restaurants, Supermärkte.
Die Villa bietet vielfältige Möglichkeiten, aktiv zu sein: Laufband, Tischtennis, Basketball, Schwimmen etc. Die Außenanlage ist großzügig und aufwendig gestaltet und zudem sehr gepflegt. Der Whirlpool bietet eine schöne Möglichkeit, zu entspannen und den wundervollen Ausblick zu genießen. Die Villa ist mit allem ausgestattet, was für den täglichen Bedarf benötigt wird. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgeühlt!! Besonderer Dank gilt Stelios, der zu jeder Zeit für uns ansprechbar gewesen ist und uns vollumfänglich unterstützt hat.
Ich kann es jedem empfehlen. Es war eine sehr gut aufgeteilte und gut ausgestattet Villa. Der Eigentümer war ein äußerst netter und zuvorkommender Mensch.
Wir haben vom 21.05.23 bis 31.05.23 mit der Familie unseren Urlaub in der Villa Ada verbracht. Die Villa, der Pool, der Garten, der Jacuzzi und der Ausblick waren ein Traum. Die Villa ist komfortabel und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, ausgestattet mit allem was man im Urlaub braucht. Die Anlage ist hervorragend geeignet für eine Familie, ausreichend Platz für alle und auch für sportliche Aktivitäten. Fahrräder, Tischtennisplatte, Darts, Fitnessgeräte und weitere Spiele standen zur Verfügung. Besonders hervorzuheben ist der Jacuzzi, in dem man liegt und den traumhaften Ausblick auf das Meer genießen kann. Wir möchten uns auf diesem Weg herzlich beim Vermieter Stelios bedanken. Er war sehr sympathisch und freundlich und jederzeit für uns erreichbar. Extrawünsche wurden sofort erledigt. Vielen Dank!
We have just returned from a fortnight in this fabulous villa. The views are breathtaking! There were 7 of us staying in the villa and there was plenty of room for everyone to either spend time together or do their own thing - swimming in the pool, playing table tennis, basketball or reading a book on the sun loungers or in the shade under the veranda. The villa was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We all slept very well. Stelios and his family were excellent hosts. Always very quick to respond to any queries and there to meet us when we arrived and say farewell on the last day. Very nice touch to receive a ‘goodbye’ gift from him too - thank you. We hired a VW transporter for the fortnight so we used that to drive the short distance in to the local town where there is a good selection of tavernas and a couple of supermarkets. The water park is a two minute walk away - perfect!
The villa is ideally located if you want to explore the rest of the island of Crete. We spent a day in Agios Niklaus. It took about an hour to get there but well worth it.
We had a fabulous holiday, thank you Stelios. Hope to return.
Het huis is centraal gelegen om naar veel mooie en historische plaatjes te reizen. Buiten is het zeer goed onderhouden en zijn er meerdere plekken om lekker van de zon of juist de schaduw te genieten. En wat indrukwekkend uitzicht!
Perfecte plek om te vertoeven rondom zwembad, jacuzzi, barbecue en pizza oven.
Het huis is schoon en praktisch ingedeeld voor twee gezinnen of grotere groepen.
De eigenaren zijn zeer vriendelijk en reageren/ handelen direct waar nodig. Ze geven je een zeer welkom gevoel en doen er alles aan om je verblijf zo fijn mogelijk te maken.
Wij hebben er met 2 gezinnen en hele fijne tijd gehad!
We stayed here for two weeks with the family and we liked it very much.
The view is very nice and the barbecue area is also great.
Stelios does a great job and we can recommend the villa.
Perfekte Lage! Sehr gute Ausstattung!!!! Sehr gute Betreuung Vorort und sehr hilfsbereit.
Achtung für den Jacuzzi wird separat EUR 20.- pro/Tag verrechnet. Dies steht leider nicht in der deutschen Fassung!
The Villa and it‘s surroundings are great :) we had some issues with tools/appliances in the estate not working- which can Happen. However the fast time of Resolution and kindliness of Stelios & Maria were outstanding. Good times!!!
We very much loved our stay at Villa Ada. The house is spacious with smartly furnished and comfortable rooms. The kitchen is well equipped, and indoor living area is open plan with ocean views. The panoramic views from the house are exceptional, waking up to the blue water and eating dinner whilst watching the sunset was truly special. The large pool as well as Jacuzzi were really great alongside the barbecue and eating area, and the basketball court an added bonus. Stelios and Maria were very gracious hosts, and sorted out any technicalities in a prompt and courteous manor. We would highly recommend this villa and hope to be back soon!
We had a super week in the villa. With a gap of more than 50 years between the youngest and oldest guest everyone felt comfortable. Plenty of space for everyone. Nice pool and a portable speaker made for a great atmosphere.
Stelio was a really professional and sympathetic host that made sure everything was good for us. Can absolutely recommend this villa 😃