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Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

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Villa Alkyoni
Afternoon at the pool
Lunch in living room terrace
Pool in the morning
Living room terrace view

Overview of Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Gavalochori, Crete
  • Popular LocationAlmyrida Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalyves Beach18 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeorgioupolis Beach31 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Twin Bedrooms' Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views

Villa Alkyoni is a stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. Its unique architectural style is combined with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holiday. The villa features 300 m2 of living space on a 1000 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for two vehicles, garden and pool. The villa can accommodate up to 10 guests. It offers a stunning view of the White Mountains. The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away.

Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa. Beach towels are provided. The pools operate from March 1 to October 30. Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa.

Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.

Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.

Long term renting: The villa is available for long term renting at reduced rates during the off season (November to end of March). Please send us your request.

Further comments about the area:

The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Synagogue, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.

The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:

3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge

Property manager

Christos Skalkos
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Languages

English, Greek
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1042K10003146201

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and Eleftherios Venizelos' House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min walk
  • Almyrida Beach - 8 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach - 18 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 21 min drive
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lagos Taverna - 5 min drive
  • Platia Café Bar - 6 min drive
  • Καφφε Μαρέντη - 5 min drive
  • Elena Tavern - 9 min drive
  • Costanita - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Alkyoni - Apokoron Villa with Large Private Pool and Great Views located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori, Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cookieDC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Villa
Such an amazing villa! There were two families in our group, and there was just so much space for us to share. All the bedrooms were large and well appointed - the kitchen too. The living space was very large and comfy. But it’s the outside and pool area that’s the real ‘wow’! We spent so much time by (and in!) the huge, beautiful pool - it was just amazing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great week at Christos’ villa. Great comms and everthing was as described. 2 fantastic en-suite double and 2 twin rooms. Pool is huge, good temperature and large enough for a proper swim. Pool / beach towels were provided. The housekeeper, Mrs Frosso is a star and brought us any of the staples we needed such as washing machine powder, cleaning materials and she kept us well stocked with Nespresso coffee capsules. Nothing was too much trouble. Christos arranged for some supplies of water, milk, beer, wine and fruit for our arrival. It’s 400m walk downhill to the village where there’s a great bakery, village store and 2 lovely tavernas. Just a short walk uphill back to the villa. In summary very highly recommend for a great stay in Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay in amazing position
Would highly recommend. Spacious property with everything you could need. Amazing views and a short stroll down into the village with traditional restaurants, shop and bakery for fresh bread every day. Perfect holiday

8/10 Good

andrea b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa in a lovely village
Very nice villa with a great location in Gavalochori! The pool area is fantastic accessed by stairs from the house and the pool is large. The view from the terrass is stunning and the living area, kitchen and master bedrooms is very spacious. Froso the house keeper is lovely and will help you with everything you need. We were 8 adults and 4 children staying in the house and it was very comfortable. The villa is stunning but we felt it’s missing a few final touches. There wasn’t enough glass ware for all of us for example and we would also have liked to have more shade on the terrasses and by the pool. The house has so much potential and with a bit more attention to details it would have been 10/10. However, we had a fantastic holiday and can really recommend it to anyone who wants a comfortable and beautiful house in a pretty village.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

Great villa, huge for six of us!
Lovely property in village with great restaurants and shops. Ideal base and very relaxing. Just a shame pool not heated as too cold for more than a brief splash!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

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Hosted by Christos Skalkos

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