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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Stylos, Crete
  • Ancient City of Aptera
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Port of Souda
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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 Vangelis

Stone house with private salt water pool and shady dining area which sits alone, on the hillside above Stylos with far reaching sea and mountain views from the Aptera Fortress to Cape Drapanos. Inside, traditional stone and wood has been given a light decorative touch and with the addition of a modern sofa and good quality beds Villa Vangelis is now a comfortable holiday Villa, just perfect for two or a family of four.

Location Stylos
The village of Stylos is just over 2 kms downhill, where there are two mini markets selling basic provisions as well as several very authentic Cretan tavernas (we ate the most delicious hortarina kaltisounia, the little pies filled with mountain greens, at the Faraggi Taverna).
Enroute to the beach side village of Kalyves , an approx. 10mins drive, the road passes though village of Armeni where there are few more tavernas, a little shop that sells fresh cheese and meat plus a baker who delivers to the cafeneon in the square.

Outside Villa Vangelis
Salt Water Swimming Pool - 7.5m x 3.5m private pool with step entry Pool depths 0.90m -1.49m. (no Chlorine)
Garden - Lawn surrounding pool, furnished with sun loungers. Steps up to a rustic table and chairs under an olive tree with sea view.
Pergola Dining Terrace - Covered dining area with table and chairs. with comfortable rattan sofa and chairs, sea view

Inside Villa Vangelis
Ground floor
Open plan living room – A comfy sofa with large stool, open fireplace, plasma TV with satellite (limited channels/news only), DVD player, a large window that looks out to the covered dining terrace and sea views plus a second window that overlooks the pool area. Air Con Unit.
Dining Area - Wooden table and seating for six.
Kitchen Area - Wooden fitted cupboards, double sink, electric oven with hobs, microwave, dishwasher, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules) and fridge freezer. Window above the sink to the olive grove and driveway.
Shower room - Bath with shower attachment, washbasin and WC.
Storeroom under stairs - Washing machine.

First Floor
Double bedroom - Comfy double bed with bedside lamps, mirror with table and stool, wardrobe, TV with local channels, window with sea view. Air con unit.
Twin bedroom – Two twin beds very comfy, bedside table, wardrobe and windows with views of countryside (olive grove). Air con Unit.
Shower room - WC, sink with mirror & shower attachment (limited space to use the shower).

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.

Parking - There is ample parking.

Note - If guests at Villa Vangelis are fortunate enough to be staying during one of the infrequent occasions when the Dimitra Kentro (a wedding and baptism venue on the opposite side of the valley) is hosting a celebration, they will be extended a warm invitation to take a table, enjoy a meal and join in the festivities - a rare opportunity to experience some famous Cretan hospitality with music and the locals 'kicking up their heels'. Greek celebrations often continue into the early hours but any sounds drifting across the valley to the Villa can be firmly kept out with closed windows and air con running.

Touristic Registration Number: 1161067

Property manager

Freelance Villas
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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

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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 1161067

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

Samonas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting.
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Stylos, Crete

What's nearby

  • Ancient City of Aptera - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Port of Souda - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Kiani Beach - 21 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Καλάμι - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Coffee & Goodies Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Don Rosario Ristorante Italiano - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Aptera - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Vangelis have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Vangelis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Vangelis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Vangelis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Vangelis located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Samonas Cave and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Samonas Olive Tree. Gorge of Diktamou and Agios Nikolaos Fort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Good location

Great property with everything you could require, nice pool. Great views of Kalyves and the surrounding landscape. Lovely taverna just down the road and a nice shop. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Fabulous out of the way villa

Villa Vangelis sits on its own among the olive groves, you look down on to the plain and all you can hear are the goat bells. This is a well equipped villa, with all you could want and an excellent pool area. Yes it is out of the way up a narrow bumpy road, and that's why we like it. Stylos nearby has tavernas, coffee shops and a mini market.
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Great villa

It's a lovely villa, very well kept. Excellent pool and good facilities, although the shower room is a tad small. You need to be much more explicit about the condition of the road up from Stylos. There is nothing in the booking info online about how rough the road is. To say, in the info provided AFTER booking, that it's a "bumpy country road" is economical with the truth. I've driven many rough and unmade roads but that is the worst public road I've ever driven over, and right at the limits of what a Nissan Micra could cope with. If I'd known in advance how bad it was I'd have booked a 4WD car.
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10/10 Excellent

Zhivko

our stay at villa vangelis

the view, the tranquility, the greenery surrounding the house the bad road was a test for my vehicle which is lower and it was not a pleasant experience to pass it more than a few times a day, problem finding the cottage. Down in the village itself there should be a signpost.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Far exceeded expectations

From the moment of booking Villa Vangelis, Freelance Villas provided us with friendly and helpful information. No need to buy travel guides - it was all there in the Villa Guide, from local insider information regarding local tavernas, sights and shopping, to recommendations further afield. Directions to the Villa were impeccable - Villa Vangelis is a little'out of the way' - but the directions took us straight there. On arrival, Villa Vangelis lived up to all our expectations and beyond. Fabulous views, gorgeous pool area, and comfortable outside, shaded living area. We particularly appreciated that the outside area was well lit for the longer October evenings. (Lights could also be switched off to appreciate the star lit night sky.) A great choice of really good tavernas within a short drive. We particularly liked the understated and closest beach at Kyani Akti with its simple taverna offering delicious food, good service and a few sun beds. Also a lovely walk along the beach to Kalives. Overall a wonderful experience provided by the very friendly, but politely distanced staff at Freelance Villas. Couldn't recommend more highly both Freelance Villas and Villa Vangelis.
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10/10 Excellent

Jonah

The perfect family holiday

This villa was perfect. The views are incredible with the ocean in front and mountains behind. There are loads of different seating areas to enjoy meals/ drinks at different times of day, its completely private and not overlooked, the pool is great for kids and adults, the garden has loads of beautiful flowers and curious lizzards, the inside is both stylish and well equipped. What more can i say...dont hesitate in booking. The only slight problem was arriving late at night. Its up in an olive grove above the village and the track is pretty small. The directions are very accurate though so persevere even if you lose faith! Leave a second key (spare) somewhere hidden nearby so if you lock yourself out we dont have to bother the owner...although she was very nice about it!
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Superb Villa

The villa is in a beautiful location with a stunning view. It is extremely well equipped. The air con is modern and very effective. The pools is just amazing. Lots of outdoor space to enjoy with multiple seating areas. We received a welcome pack of food/drinks that was really useful as we arrived quite late. The housekeeping, pool cleaning etc. was superb. The supply of things like dishwasher tablets, washing capsules, washing up liquid, toilet rolls, was very welcome, not the sort of things you want to buy on holiday. The communication and support from both freelance and the villa owners has been exemplary. I have and would recommend Freelance villas to others. The app was extremely useful. All in all a very relaxing holiday. Not a complaint, but be aware that the villa is approached on a very rough track. I would recommend getting full car insurance in case of damage. I think it would be hard to improve this excellent villa
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Perfekte Griechische Gastfreundschaft, Perfekte Organisation durch Freelancevillas.com

Ein wunderschönes Anwesen inmitten eines am Hang gelegenen Olivenhains. Ein typisches kretisches Steinhaus, sehr umfangreich mit alllem ausgestattet was den Aufenthalt angenehm macht. Ein Geländegängiges Fahrzeug (wir hatten einen T-Cross) ist erforderlich, um dieses 7 min. vom Dorf Stylos Abseits gelegene Mediterrane Nest zu erreichen. Die Aussicht in die Souda Bucht ist sensationell. Wer absolute Ruhe, neben den Geräuschen der Natur, liebt ist hier richtig. Vaso und Vangelis sind äußerst gastfreundliche Eigentümer die sofort auf jeden Wunsch reagieren. Die 2x wöchentliche Poolreinigung und auch sonstiges Housekeeping wird von Ihnen selbst durchgeführt. Es macht Freude sich bei der Gelegenheit mit diesen voller positiver Energie aufgeladenen Menschen zu unterhalten. Man fühlt sich als wenn man zur Familie gehören würde. Die gesamte professionelle Organisation und die vorbereitenden Informationen über Freelancevillas.com verdient ebenso eine Bewertung von ***** Das wird schwierig.......

10/10 Excellent

Saskia S.

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

Hervorragende Unterkunft

Tolle Lage, super Aussicht! Das Objekt entsprach der Beschreibung in vollem Umfang. Kontakt vor Ort jederzeit erreichbar, wir wurden herzlich aufgenommen! Super Service. Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub und kommen gern wieder! Vielen Dank an V. und D.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Amazing Villa - Totally Private and the Views are amazing

We really loved the outside space at Villa Vangelis. Photos can't really do it justice. You have the mountains, the sea and wildlife. It's a fantastic place to stay for a couple or young family. I would add that you definitely need a car (the village is a half hour walk) and get a car that doesn't mind a few bumps in the road (the road up to the Villa is bumpy). This will make your stay more enjoyable. Will definitely go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Authentic Cretan life

Traditional stone house with an excellent location above the village of Stylos to experience the true Cretan lifestyle. The owners Vaso and Vangelis are great hosts with exceptional service and both the village tavernas serve the traditional Cretan Sunday roast meats from the spit. No improvement required - truly fantastic house and location
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Schöne Unterkunft mit Panorama-Blick

Wir hatten 2 sehr schöne Wochen dort verbracht. Die Unterkunft ist sehr sauber. Man hat eine tolle Aussicht auf die Umgebung. Die großzügige Terrasse und der schöne Pool hat uns sehr gefallen. Diane, unsere Ansprechpartnerin, war zu jeder Zeit erreichbar und war sehr bemüht schnell kleine Probleme zu lösen. Auch ein großen Dank an ihre sehr freundliche Mitarbeiterin Vasso vor Ort. Wir empfehlen den kleinen Supermarkt "cretan market" in Kalyves. Dort bekommt man regionale Produkte. Gleich gegenüber befindet sich auch die Fleischerei und Bäckerei. Die Küche ist veraltet und könnte erneuert werden. Eine externe Dusche am Pool ist leider nicht vorhanden. Der Weg zum Haus ist kaum asphaltiert und sehr holprig. Wir empfehlen ein PS-starkes Auto, um die Bergsteigerung leicht zu überwinden.

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