Welcome to Sea-esta Beach House, a luxury self-catering villa in Bali, Crete. Enjoy lazy mornings under the covers gazing out to sea and al fresco suppers by the chiminea beneath a blanket of twinkling stars. This idyllic retreat features an open plan sitting area with sumptuous L-shaped sofa, Marshall soundtrack capabilities and Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house.
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81421 sq ft
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Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ
*The Private Seafront Retreat is part of the Elite ThinkVilla collection — a curated portfolio of exceptional residences distinguished by 24/7 concierge support, tailored experiences and authentic cultural character. The property proudly holds the ThinkVilla Seal of Approval, recognissing its distinctive location, refined design and elevated hospitality standards.
Introducing Sea-esta Beach House Imagine waking to the gentle call of gulls and uninterrupted views across the crystalline waters of Bali Bay. Sea-esta Beach House offers a rare privilege — to reside quite literally at the water’s edge, where sea-salted air drifts through open doors and the horizon becomes part of your everyday living. Designed for families and gatherings of friends, the residence unfolds across two thoughtfully arranged floors. Mornings begin beneath crisp linens, gazing out toward the endless blue. Days are spent swimming just steps from your door, canoeing along the coastline, or strolling into the village centre for leisurely seaside lunches. Afternoons invite quiet moments — a book on the sun terrace, music flowing softly from the Marshall speaker, or shared conversations in the open-plan living space. As sunset casts golden reflections across the bay, evenings transition into al fresco suppers by the gas BBQ, glasses gently clinking under a canopy of stars.
External Living: Life outdoors unfolds between sea and sky, where terraces and balconies frame uninterrupted coastal panoramas and the sound of the waves becomes your constant companion.
Beach & Sea Access • Organized beach directly in front of the house • Bali centre within walking distance
Outdoor Dining & Social Living • Private roof terrace with panoramic Bali Bay views with 4 poufs • A shaded outdoor veranda with al fresco dining area & Gas BBQ
Internal Living : Designed as a contemporary seaside residence, Sea-esta Beach House unfolds across two levels connected by an internal staircase, offering 132m² of refined yet relaxed interior living, where summer whites and soft aqua accents echo the surrounding sea.
Accommodation Capacity • 4 bedrooms in total • 8 guests accommodated in real beds • Maximum capacity: 8 guests
First Floor (Four Bedrooms) • Two bedrooms feature Queen Size beds (1.60 x 2.00), one of the bedrooms offers private sea-view balcony and the other offers a large window and natural light • Two bedrooms feature two single beds(0.90 x 2.00) each, convertible to king size bed upon request, with sliding doors to a spacious sea-view balcony. One of them has available an en-suite bathroom with shower • Two Shared bathrooms with shower
Upper Floor (Living Room - Kitchen) • Living room with 55” Smart TV, a Marshal bluetooth speaker, L-shaped sofa for relaxed lounging & direct sea views • Fully equipped kitchen with indoor dining area
Your Home Stay Includes Welcome basket courtesy of the owner • Housekeeping service with fresh towels and linen changes every four days (included for stays of 6 nights and above) • Baby cot, High chair, Plastic (non-breakable) plates and cups available upon request
Practicalities Public parking available in nearby local car parks (cars may unload luggage below the house) • Electric oven with hob • Butler sink • Dishwasher • Nespresso machine with capsules • Microwave • Fridge with freezer drawer • Juice Maker • Kettle • Toaster • Sandwich Maker • Food Processor (Multi) • Washing machine • Safety box • First aid kit
Mod Cons & Signature Amenities High Quality bath & pool towels • Bathroom amenities • Philips 55’’ Smart TV • Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the house • Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included • Pre-stock grocery service available • Pets are not allowed • Events are not allowed • 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
*********************************************************************************** Location Overview - Discover Bali Village
TO SEE: Once a quaint fishing village, Bali has evolved into a charming coastal destination, perched above its small harbour and embraced by both sea and mountains. The village offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and relaxed island life, with calm, clear waters and sheltered sandy coves ideal for families. Scenic coastal walks, rugged rock formations, and nearby caves provide endless opportunities for exploration, while daily boat excursions from the harbour allow guests to admire Crete’s striking northern coastline.
TO DINE: Bali is celebrated for its vibrant culinary scene, from traditional seaside tavernas and family-run cafés to contemporary restaurants serving fresh seafood, locally sourced olive oil, and seasonal Cretan specialties. Guests can enjoy relaxed breakfasts, casual lunches, or romantic dinners overlooking the harbour, while village bakeries, wine bars, and cafés add authentic local flavor to every visit.
TO EXPLORE: The surrounding region invites discovery at every turn. Four sandy, sheltered beaches offer safe swimming and water sports, while inland drives reveal traditional villages, historic monasteries, and olive groves. Regular bus services connect Bali with Heraklion and Rethymno, while Rethymno Old Town, with its Venetian architecture and atmospheric harbour, is just a short drive away. Bali’s location makes it a perfect base for exploring both central and western Crete while returning each day to the calm rhythm of the seaside.
Out & About Nearest restaurants / café-bars: Seaside tavernas, cafés & local eateries in Bali village | 1-2 min. walking distance Nearest beach: Organized sandy beach of Bali Bay | directly in front of the house Nearest shopping: Mini markets, bakeries & daily essentials in Bali | 1-2 min. walking distance Rethymno Old Town & Port: 30 km | approx. 35–40 min. driving distance Heraklion International Airport: 50 km | approx. 45–50 min. driving distance Chania International Airport: 90 km | approx. 1 hr 30 min. driving distance
*Car rental is optional thanks to the property’s privileged waterfront position within walking distance of beaches, dining and village amenities. Should you wish to explore further afield and discover Crete’s hidden coves and traditional inland villages, we would be delighted to assist with arrangements.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Car available
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the bay
On the waterfront
Things to do
Cooking classes
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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
Rules
Climate Resilience Fee
A €2/night/villa tax (subject to change) isn’t included in booking prices. It must be paid in euros at check-in to your Host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outdoors
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 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 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 00002326339
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
This property does not have any lifts
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 not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Mylopotamos, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Varkotopos beach and Livadi Beach, while Museum of El Greco and Wooden Sculptures Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and hiking. Visit our Bali travel guide
Is Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ located?
This family-friendly Mylopotamos holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Varkotopos beach and Livadi Beach. Reptisland and Melidoni Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Stayed in Sea-Esta for 12 days at the end of August and absolutely loved the place. Apartment was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Brilliant views and fab location. Great bar just below.
Mary was a fantastic host and anything we needed she replied to in a prompt manner
The 4 teenagers thought it was the best holiday we'd had.
We have stayed at the Sea- esta beach 3 times and it never changes .It is spacious and the veranda is big and well equipped for outside dining. The beds are very comfortable with good quality pillows and bedding. The beach is on your doorstep the restaurants are friendly and typical Cretan but what makes it so special are the people they go above and beyond to make your holiday special. We will definitely be returning .Thank you Valia for the excellent service you gave us. Regards Sue,Lud,Gill and John
Overall we enjoyed our stay immensely.Location is perfect, Bali is lovely.Villa should have a safe fitted for valuables.Villa could be further enhanced with sun canopy awning to bedroom terrace area.
This was a great property. A little hard to find at first but great access to beach and fun activities. They left us a greeting basket which was wonderful. Easy check in and check out. Would highly recommend.
Catherine L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
romane g.
30 Oct 2018
Cosy apartment in a top location
The duplex apartment is very mice and functional. It is perfectly located, 10 meters from the beach with plenty of activities if needed (sailing, fishing trips,...), 50 meters from a traditional little port and close to a few nice tavernas . This is a perfect place for a family with small children who wants to do everything by foot and enjoy the sea while being able to go home for naps and other. Valia has been extremely accommodating and helpful!! Excellent experience!!!!
romane g.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Maggie T.
21 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great Beach Holiday Home
This was a 2 storey flat very close to a lovely beach with 3 good tavernas nearby. The accommodation was very comfortable and we had superb views of the beach and harbour. Only two things to be aware of -
1. the spiral staircase would not be suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties.
2. It is over a bar which plays music all day until 3 or 4am. So not ideal for light sleepers. You and reduce noise by keeping windows and shutters closed at night and using the air conditioning
The house is perfect: spacious, clean, well equipped in the heart of Bali Village and on the Bali harbour beach. The host is very responsive (repair AC) and kind understanding.
BUT it is not a quiet and relaxing place at night due to the music from the bar below, too loud during all the nights (from 9 p.m to 2 a.m, hard for sleeping) despite our requests to the bar owner. It's too bad.
Wir haben die Zeit absolut genossen. Näher am Strand kann es kaum noch sein. Die Aussicht von der Terasse ist ja traumhaft. REstaurants, Cafes, Läden - alles in der Nähe, ein nächster gut sortierter Supermarkt gibt es allerdings in Rethimno.
Was nicht so schön war, ist die unmittelbare Nähe von zwei Cafes - eins davon im Erdgeschoss des Hauses. Abends zwischen 21:00 und 24:00 arbeiten sie als Bar mit lauter Music. Vor Mitternacht kann man nicht wirklich schlafen, auch mit geschlossenen FEnstern/Türen. Der Cafebesitzer war jedoch sehr freundlich und hat wirklich Rücksicht genommen und manchmal schon vor Mitternacht zugemacht.
Jedoch, wer Ruhe, vor allem abends, sucht, ist die Wohnung nicht zu empfehlen.
Perfect location and resort and the property had absolutely everything we needed and more. Good communication with everyone involved in the rental process. Cannot praise it enough really and Bali is a beautiful place. The only thing I would say is that Bali has steep hills and the spiral staircase in the apartment might be tricky for some.
Waren er met 7 volw. vanaf 8 juli 10 dagen lang.
Super mooi huis van alle gemakken voorzien en voldoende plek.
Mooie slaapkamers en badkamer. Het huis is stijlvol ingericht.
Mooi groot terras met bbq.
Fijne keuken met voldoende keukengerei en ook van alle gemakken voorzien. Misschien handig om een krukje te plaatsen voor de pannen en glazen te pakken.
As a family of 5 we found the property perfect. Plenty of space both inside and out (two generous balconies). The property was well equipped. We arrived at about 1am after a late flight and were met and welcomed on arrival. A perfect holiday!
Keith F.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa T.
29 Aug 2018
Beautiful house great location
Impressed with the house which was right on a beautiful beach. We had everything we needed on our door step.
We were delighted when the manager said we could stay a bit longer on our final day, but then we were let down at the last minute as a friend of the owner wanted to use the house. This made things difficult as we couldn’t change taxi times so were left homeless for four hours with three children. So warning to others if you do get the offer of an extension be careful not to change plans, as the owner may let the house to a friend again and put you out on the street!!!
Lisa T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
15 Aug 2018
Very stylishly decorated property with lovely view
We booked this property at relatively short notice. The property manager, Valia, was extremely helpful and was very quick to communicate so thank you to her for her attention. The booking and follow up service was exemplary and it makes it so much easier when this is made simple for you! The property is only half an hour or so easy drive from Heraklion airport. Valia had recommended a car hire company, Best car Rentals, whose service was also excellent and extremely easy and, Chara, their representative was very easy to deal with by email and was also very helpful. The property is at Bali port which has a small village feel to it but with facilities within walking distance e.g. small supermarkets, several restaurants and cafes. We were met by Mr Yiannis who was very helpful, showed us the property and gave us contact numbers for if we needed anything. We were the first guests to stay in the property.
The property was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We stayed for a week and the cleaners came during the week and changed towels and cleaned the property. We were a family group of three generations and we had ample space in the property with it’s 4 spacious bedrooms, open plan living/kitchen area , 2 bathrooms and two balconies. It was lovely to sit on the balcony reading our books and looking out at the sea which was only a few steps from the property. We enjoyed the beach which was easily accessible and swimming in the tranquil waters. There is the possibility to do water sports and we tried out the kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, pedalos and the sunset catamaran ride. Visiting the harbour side in Rhythemno was a good place for an evening meal and we also drove across the island to discover the south coast whilst enjoying the mountains across the centre. We would definitely recommend the property to friends for a relaxing beach holiday!