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Villa Olivia Crete
Villa Olivia Crete
Villa Olivia Crete
Villa Olivia Crete
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vryses, Crete
  • Dourakis Winery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Lake Kournas
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Almyrida Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Villa Olivia

*** Featured in Sunday Times "Europe's 50 Best Villas" ***

Turning off the road towards distant Sfakia, on the south coast, above the pretty village of Vrysses you enter a landscape of rolling hills, rich with olive and cypress trees and then, turning again, you find yourself in the very heart of this tranquil and green landscape. Not imposing itself on this beautiful pastoral scene, Villa Olivia’s exterior is totally unassuming. There is nothing ostentatious about the square stone exterior sitting on it's green lawns but drop down off the road, step inside and the Villas delights are revealed, for the stone block walls conceal a beautifully laid out two bedroom Villa where modern style doesn’t compromise on comfort and practicality blends easily with indulgence.

Location
Villa Olivia delivers total relaxed holiday living on every level and is the perfect place to return to whether you have been to the beach at Georgioupolis (10 mins drive), Chania or Rethymnon Venetian harbours (25 mins drive) or visited Chora Sfakia on the south coast (45 mins drive) to take a ferry trip to Loutro or Ag Roumelli. There is a tiny taverna serving traditional fare in nearby Maza, about 1.5km away or drop into Vrisses at only 3kms and eat at one of the tavernas with tables under the trees by the river.

Outside Villa Olivia
Swimming Pool - 8m x 4m, depth 0.9m - 1.5m. Roman step entry
Poolside Sun Terrace - Sun beds and parasols, sofa set under sun shade
Pergola - Table tennis
BBQ - Covered BBQ with Cretan oven.
Covered Dining terrace - Table and chairs
Garden - Areas of lawn

Inside Villa Olivia, accommodation on one level
Open plan L shaped Living space, comprising:
Kitchen area - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob and oven, dishwasher, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules), fridge freezer, microwave and breakfast table and chairs.
Dining Area - Table and chairs.
TV area - Sofa and chairs, flat screen TV (limited channels/news only).
Sitting area - 2 Sofas and 2 sets of French doors to garden. Air Con. unit.

Double bedroom with ensuite shower room - 1 double bed, French doors to covered pool terrace. Ensuite shower room, wash basin, W.C. Air Con. unit.
Twin bedroom - 2 single beds, French doors to pool terrace. Air Con. unit.
Shower room - Double entry rainforest shower, wash basin, W.C. Washing machine

Housekeeping
Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.
For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.
For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.
Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.

Property manager

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1237224

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

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area. Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Georgioupolis Beach and Kalyváki.
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Vryses, Crete

What's nearby

  • Dourakis Winery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lake Kournas - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 23 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 30 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dourakis Winery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Καφφε Μαρέντη - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Poseidon fish taverna Georgioupolis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gaidaros - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Olivia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Olivia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Olivia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Olivia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Olivia located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dourakis Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Georgioupolis Beach and Kalyváki. Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and Lake Kournas are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bärbel

Tolles Haus!

Lage, Sauberkeit, Pflegezustand des Hauses und des Grundstücks, Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit, Zwischenreinigung und Wechsel der Handtücher.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Excellent

Excellent as usual. Second time here, very quiet and secluded, just what we wanted. Nothing
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Lovely Villa

Quite and peaceful location but close enough to village to make life easy. Nothing
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

The best villa we have ever stayed in (and we've stayed in quite a few)

Beautifully designed and built, Villa Olivia has been finished to a remarkably high standard and kitted out with all the facilities and equipment you could ever need. The pool is terrific and the location feels beautifully isolated while actually being only minutes from the shops and tavernas of Vrisses. The owner is very helpful and hospitable. Hard to think of what could improve it, other than a mountain view. Well, you can't create a mountain view! Nor could you control local building and gardening programmes which were in full swing during our April visit, rather disturbing the peace. Quite why a neighbour would want to strim an olve grove every single day remains a mystery. We have only marked down the value for money by one star because we are a couple and so the per-head cost is high - but it is worth it.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Perfect

The dishwasher was not working and after being ‘fixed ‘it still did not work. Everything else was excellent.
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Beautiful Country Villa

Lovely quiet rural location, clean and beautifully equipped property with a lovely pool. Highly recommended. Slightly softer beds in the second bedroom would be nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Superb Villa

Great location, spotlessly clean, great views, perfect pool, housekeeping super efficient. Our second villa provided by Freelance and the standard and service remain first class
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Faultless

Classy villa, lovely pool, great setting, lovely beds , spacious. What more could you ask for. Maybe in the future perhaps some screening by the pool , as a new villa is being built next door.
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Villa Olivia

Sublime views, wonderful pool, a first-class villa.
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10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Perfect villa for a family get away

Everything was fantastic- the location, the villa, the pool, we loved being there and are so sad we are back home! Only a couple of really minor things! We felt it would be more helpful to have a folder of instructions- with all info there in one place regarding amenities, rubbish removal, local area and checking out etc. We did like the online pdf, but there was a lot to read though on a phone We also thought the instructions to get to the villa were a little complicated to read while driving and actually our satnav did a great job getting us there. Everything else was wonderful, thank you very much!
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Even better than expected

The sheer size of the living room/kitchen. The lovely pool. The very efficient AC and WiFi. The easy to access location. The excellent shower bathroom. The cleanliness and maintenance. The location between Chania and Rethymnon. Some briquettes or charcoal. A few more dishwasher tablets. Something to mash with. Lack of table tennis bats and balls. All small cost items but can make a disproportionate difference to the impression next to outlay.
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Beautifully Presented Country Property

The villa is set in a small olive grove in a quiet country location with beautiful views over the surrounding hills and valleys. It is comprehensively equipped and was spotlessly clean and the garden was immaculately maintained. I carelessly locked us out of the villa shortly after arriving but the Freelance Holidays local agent arranged a rescue within half an hour greatly appreciated. Although it is outside of the villa's control, a neighbour's barking dog can sometimes disturb at night.
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10/10 Excellent

Georgios

Schön und ruhig

Die Villa ist für 4 Personen optimal geeignet. Die Außenanlagen und der Pool sind Toll und werden wöchentlich gereinigt und gepflegt. Mietwagen ist erforderlich um die Insel zu erkunden. Die Lage zwischen Rethymno und Chania, jeweils 30min. mit dem Auto entfernt, ist ganz OK. Auf jeden Fall kann ich die Villa weiterempfehlen. Die Pool Beleuchtung Abends etwas länger anlassen.
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

What a great place!

We had a lovely stay at Villa Olivia. The upfront communication and also during the stay was easy and charming. Getting to the Villa and around for beaches etc. definitely requires a car, but the place is simply great. The house is modern, spacious, clean and super well equipped. Every couple of days the villa is cleaned. The pool is great, and there was really nothing to complain about. The neighbourhood is quiet even though the neighbour's dog barked a couple of times during the night. There are plenty of beaches only 10min drive away. We will definitely come back! There is nothing we can think of that could be better! Thanks for having us :)

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa olivia

would highly, highly recommend this villa what can I say absolutely immaculate and all round AMAZING thanks villa Olivia. Michael.

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