Title: Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36918078&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Villa Irene 8 \* Two Storey apartment near the sea \* Sandy Beach Apartment in Hersonissos with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Villa Irene 8 \* Two Storey apartment near the sea \* Sandy Beach ![Pool - Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach (Heraklion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918100/36918078/e86c4f6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach (Heraklion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918100/36918078/abb26814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach (Heraklion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918100/36918078/69322a1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach (Heraklion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918100/36918078/67255c71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach (Heraklion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918100/36918078/b3c55933.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the quiet village of Gournes, Villas Irene apartment offers a spacious retreat for families. Enjoy access to a large swimming pool and BBQ facilities, while relaxing in your comfortable two-story home with kitchen and garden views. ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Villa Irene 8 \* Two Storey apartment near the sea \* Sandy Beach Villas Irene apartment is a comfortable two storey independent and very spacious apartment . It's ideal for family vacations away from noisy resorts. On the first floor its the bedroom where you can find a double bed . On ground floor there are 2 single beds. We can also add a baby cot upon request If needed. Also there is a kitchen and bathroom, all fully equipped for a comfort stay. There is a kitchen table for 4 guests and an outdoor table of 4 guests next to the garden. Villas Irene offer charming self catering accommodation for your holidays in beautiful Gournes village. The apartment is extremely well situated for easy access to whole island and to all the attractions of south, east or west region of Crete. Accommodation at Villas Irene consists of 6 two-storey apartments, with large swimming pool and BBQ facilities. During your stay you can have access and enjoy our large swimming pool and relax at our sunbeds. If you wish you can also use our BBQ equipment. Also it's available our shared washing machine and the cost per use is 5,00€. The neighborhood is quiet safe and friendly (without traffic) and you can find anything you might need within a small walking distance. The closest grocery store is about 300m away and in that distance you can find also cafeterias and restaurants. The famous Cretaquarium (one of biggest aquarium in Europe) is only 10 minutes walking (by the sea). The beach (about 300 m away) is sandy and shallow, friendly for kids. Kokkini Khani center is about 2km away. Villas Irene apartments, are located 15 Klm east of Heraklion city, with a bus stop about 300 m away and about 300 m away from Gournes beach (sandy -golden beach). ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Pool loungers ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 60 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69670000/69665600/69665540/ed64f198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio Dafnes Dafnes 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=69665540&PinnedHotelID=69665540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42530000/42529600/42529589/w1439h1740x0y0-0ceb9cbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Julie's studio,2 minutes walk to beach, near Heraklion,Knossos and famous sites! 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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 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 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 1157964 ### 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 ### Property is also known as Villa Irene 8 Two Storey Apartment Near the sea Sandy Beach ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.328888,25.275171&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%60tvEypgyC%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40Q%40SBQBQBSBQBQDQBSDQDOBQDQDQFQDQFOFQDOFOFQFOFOHOFOHOFOHMHOHMHOHMHMJMHMJKJMJMHKJKJKLKJKJKJILKJILILILIJILILGLGLGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENCNELCNCLCNCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLFLFLHLHLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJJJJJJJJJJJLJLHJJLHLHLHLJNHLHNFLHNFNHNFNFNHNFPFNDNFPDNFPDPDPDPDPDNBRDPBPBPBPBRBPBPBR%40P%40R%40PBR%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARAR%3FPCRAPARAPCRCPCPCRCPCPCPEPCPEPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPENGNGPINGNGNINGNILGNINILKLINILILKLIJKLKJKLKJKJKJKJKJMHKJMHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGKIMIMIMIKIMKKIKKKKMKKKKKIMKKKMKKIMKMIMIOIMIMIOIMGOIOGOIOGOGOGQGOEOGQGQEOGQEQEQCQEQEQCQEQCQCQCSCQCQASAQCSAQASAQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4hw8moQ5oBguOK6CIz_aV0fIXF0=) Heraklion, Crete #### What's nearby - Cretaquarium \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Dinosauria Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Gouves Beach \- 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Star Beach Water Park \- 12 min drive \- 9.9 miles - Heraklion Port \- 13 min drive \- 9.9 miles #### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Avra Cafe Snack Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Ξερολιθιά & Ελιά - ‬18 min walk - ‪Sailing Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taverna Paximadi - ‬10 min walk - ‪Noi Noi - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach have a pool? ### Is Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach? ### What time is check-in at Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach? ### What time is check-out at Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach? ### Where is Villa Irene 8 * Two Storey apartment near the sea * Sandy Beach located? ## Have a question? 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