House in Makry Gialos, Crete

Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.

Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.

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Breakfast anyone?
Ready for the day
Sun up - Umbrellas waiting to be used
Waiting for the sun
Getting ready for sun down

Overview of Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Makry Gialos, Crete
  • Popular LocationKatovigli Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationDiaskari Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationLagoufa Beach8 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.

Note: Many reviews on Tripadvisor. Simply in 'Find' enter 'Villa Estia' and in 'Near' enter 'Makry-Gialos, Greece'.
Villa Estia is a magnificent architect designed home, surrounded by the stark beauty of Cretan mountains with views of a warm and inviting sea.
Comfortable Estia nestles in landscaped gardens and a maturing olive tree grove, far enough from neighbouring properties to leave you in a private, calm world of your own.
Your family and friends can unwind by the pool or soak up the sun on comfortable sunbeds before cooling off in the shaded seating areas. At the end of a great day, eat a relaxed meal cooked to perfection on the open-air barbecue or dine more formally inside where there is still plenty of space for the family to spread – your choice on a warm Cretan night.
The villa includes a modern, well equipped kitchen (including 2 dishwashers), washing machine, TV, music system, Wi-Fi (with internet access) and hot and cold air conditioning throughout. There is a full range of patio furnishings available.
Just a 15 minute walk to the nearest sea and a five minute drive to the tavernas, bars, shops and safe family friendly beaches of Makrygialos.
The villa is managed by Lagada Management Company (LMC) with English, German, French and Greek speakers available. LMC is only 2 minutes away and there is someone available during most waking hours. A LMC representative will meet you, give you the keys and show you round the property.
A car is essential but you can manage with taxis to/from Makrygialos
The villa has a Greek EOT License - 1040K92003097501.
Many Reviews on TripAdvisor - put in 'Villa Estia', Makry-Gialos, Crete!

Property manager

sue.pearce

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Property Registration Number 1040Κ92003097501

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

Ierapetra

Located in Ierapetra, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Katovigli Beach and Diaskari Beach, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Folklore Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Katovigli Beach - 5 min walk
  • Diaskari Beach - 7 min drive
  • Lagoufa Beach - 8 min drive
  • Lagada Beach - 8 min drive
  • Koutsounari Long Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dragon's Cave Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Georges Taverna - 3 min walk
  • kafeneio ΓΙΑΝΝΑ - 3 min drive
  • kaliotzina Taverna - 14 min drive
  • Το Καφενειο Ορεινο - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rejuvenate family & friends at Stunning Villa Estia - close to beach & tavernas. located?

This family-friendly Ierapetra villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Katovigli Beach, Lagoufa Beach and Diaskari Beach. Lagada Beach is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsti v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Villa mit traumhaften Blick
Wir waren für 10 Tage in der Villa Estia und haben jeden Tag genossen. Sie lag sehr ruhig und abseits vom Trubel mit Blick auf das Meer. Die Zimmer waren geräumig und die Betten bequem. Es waren Kleinigkeiten nicht in Ordnung, wie einzelne Lampen und ein Toiletten Deckel, aber das hat nicht gestört. Der Pool war zwar nicht riesig, aber zum Abkühlen har es allemal gereicht. Als Tip für den Weg zum Haus: ein Geländewagen wäre von Vorteil. Wir können es nur weiterempfehlen
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

shayne d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Tackle the East
The house is perfect for a big group. Plenty of outdoor seating, nice pool, plenty of everything in the kitchen, good hot showers and most importantly the beds are super comfy. The drive in from the main road however, a dirt track about 1km long is not for the faint hearted Also we had issues with the wifi for 3 of our 4 days. It may have been us just not being able to sort it… wifi does appear to be elusive all over Crete. Martin was a super attentive host as were the managing agents. A great launching place to discover the East.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prachtige villa
Prachtige villa, werkelijk van alle gemakken voorzien. Heel rustig gelegen, maar niet ver van gezellig dorp met winkeltjes, leuke terrasjes en vele lekkere restaurants. In de omgeving leuke plaatsen om te bezoeken, opgravingen, mooie stranden, uitdagende kloofwandelingen. Voor elk wat wils!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique m., Marly le roi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we discovered a new face of Crete
We stayed 1 week with 3 boys during the summer. The house is really nice, well furnished. The swimming pool has the right size to enjoy and spend a lot of time in it, from early morning to late evening. The house is isolated, meaning it is really calm and pieceful. And the view on the sea is just amazing. The whole area is nice. Less tourists then in the north of Crete, but with amazing beaches with real sand and beautiful. And clearly less croawded then in other parts of Crete. Not to forget the communication with Martin and Sue, that have been super helpful. The whole family enjoyed the stay and we highly recommend this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumurlaub!
Das Haus ist einfach großartig! Es war super sauber und sehr gepflegt. 2 Schlafzimmer haben ein Bad im Zimmer, 2 teilen sich ein Bad. Für uns gar kein Problem. Jedes Zimmer hat eine Terrasse und auf dem Dach ist noch eine riesige Terrasse. Aber das Highlight ist der Pool und die vielen Sitzecken und -möglichkeiten im Außenbereich. Auch sind genug Liegen vorhanden, sowie eine Kiste mit Wasserspielzeug. Der Weg zum Haus ist gewöhnungsbedürftig und könnte mal geteert werden. Aber diese Hoppelpiste gehört irgendwie halt dazu.😄 Auch die Ansprechpartnerin vor Ort war zu jeder Zeit erreichbar und hat sich auch immer sofort gekümmert, wenn etwas war. Die Umgebung war für uns ebenfalls genau richtig. Absolute Ruhe am Haus und abends sind wir nach Makrygialos gefahren (ca.7 Minuten Fahrt) um an der dortigen Strandpromenade zu essen. Ein nettes Restaurant reiht sich an das nächste und die typischen Souvenir-und Strandläden sucht man hier umsonst. Wir haben in den 14 Tagen nicht alle Restaurants geschafft, aber immer gut gegessen. Die Großeltern haben gerne auch noch einen Aperitif in dem ein oder anderen Café vor dem Abendessen genossen. Besonders toll war für uns, dass die Kinder auch am Abend noch am Strand spielen konnten und wir dadurch ganz entspannt sitzen bleiben. Wer trotzdem gerne mal durch den ein oder anderen Souvenirladen schlendern möchte, muss einfach nur die Hauptstraße etwas von den Restaurants hochlaufen. Außerdem können wir noch die 20 Minuten entfernte Bucht Agia Fotia empfehlen. Dort waren wir immer am (Stein)Strand. Es gibt ein Restaurant und eine Bar, Liegestühle und Sonnenschirme (7€ für 2 Liegestühle mit Sonnenschirm) und kristallklares Wasser! Ein Traum. Wir waren wirklich rundum begeistert. Aufgrund der wirklich hohen Temperaturen haben wir leider nicht viele Ausflüge gemacht. Aber in Heraklion waren wir einen Tag und können das nur empfehlen. Auch hier überwiegen tausende von schönen Tavernen, Kneipen, Bars und Restaurants und dazwischen findet man ganz unauffällig zahlreiche Shopping Möglichkeiten. Außerdem waren wir in Agios Nikolaios und auch das war wirklich einen Ausflug wert. Auf dem Weg dorthin findet man auch wieder schöne Buchten, also Badesachen einpacken. Die hatten wir leider nicht dabei. Ich denke man kann hören, wie gut es uns gefallen hat. Die Griechen sind unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit und wir werden bestimmt wieder kommen. Und mit Sicherheit auch wieder in dieses Haus!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by sue.pearce

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Martin & Sue Pearce live in Yorkshire.
We have two grown up children - one is a teacher in an independent school, the other is a Chartered Civil Engineer. We have one grandson and one granddaughter.
Sue is a retired physiotherapist and Martin is a retired Consultant Civil Engineer.

Why they chose this property

The ability to relax and focus on the family in luxurious surroundings away from the world and yet easily join the hustle and bustle when you want to.

What makes this property unique

This area of Crete, with its friendly and laid back people, has its own 'micro-climate' (SE Crete has more sunshine hours than any other part of Europe) and is famous for its jaw dropping scenery, stunning beaches, wonderful weather, olives and locally produced wine. It is less bustling and noisy than the north of the island yet still with plenty of things for an active family to do.

Languages:

English, French
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