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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Stylos, Crete
  • Samonas Olive Tree
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Port of Souda
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa Vigla

The restoration of this delightful village house has successfully metamorphosed a 200 year old village house into a cool and mellow holiday Villa bursting with original features whilst more than adequately meeting the needs of today's holidaymaker.
The owners, Stamatis & Despina, have meticulously preserved many original features whilst giving them a fresh contemporary twist. Thus thick stone walls are left unadorned; original decorative floor tiles see a second life as wall tiles in the kitchen; heavy beamed ceilings are painted white, basking the space below in light, whilst modern understated classic furnishings and fittings reinforce the Villa's status in the present day and proffer up to date comfort.

Location
The village itself, a peaceful backwater on the beautiful lower slopes of the White Mountains, attracts the occasional tourist to its taverna serving traditional home cooking and to those, ‘in the know’, who come to admire the stunning Byzantine Church of Agia Nikolaos nestling at the bottom of a neighbouring valley. Kept locked, it's Roussa and Kosta, Despina's parents who are the key holders and will be very happy to take guests at Villa Vigla on a guided tour of its beautiful 13th century frescoes. The Church’s location and artwork is widely considered to be amongst the most beautiful on the island.
From this rural idyll it is a mere 15 mins drive to the sandy beaches of Kalives via the slightly larger neighbouring village of Stylos which offers more by way of shopping and tavernas and if you take your water bottles you can fill them up at the source of the bottled water of the same name - for gratis.


Outside Villa Vigla
Swimming Pool - 6.5m x 3.4m free form pool, depth 0.6m - 1.4m. Roman step entry, gated pool area.
Poolside Sun Terrace - Sun beds and parasols, table and chairs with sea view.
BBQ - Self standing BBQ in the garden
Covered Dining terrace - Table with bench seating and chairs.
Garden - Olive and citrus trees
First floor, sea view, terrace - with table and chairs.

Inside Villa Vigla
Ground floor
Kitchen area - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob and oven, fridge freezer, microwave and breakfast table and chairs.
Double bedroom, ensuite shower room - 1 double bed, French doors to covered terrace, ensuite shower, wash basin, W.C. Stairs to small gallery with single bed. Air Con.unit
Twin bedroom - 2 single beds, side view window, Air Con. unit
Family bathroom - Bath with shower over, wash basin, W.C.
Laundry - Washing machine

First Floor
Living room - Vaulted ceiling, L shaped sofa, flat screen TV (limited channels/news only), stairs to gallery with day bed. French doors to first floor (sea view) terrace.


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 - Beside the Villa

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

Optional extras

  • Heating fee: EUR 1 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 1284639

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. 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 Agia Marina Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting.
Map
Stylos, Crete

What's nearby

  • Samonas Olive Tree - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port of Souda - 19 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 25 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 43 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Καλάμι - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Coffee & Goodies Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Don Rosario Ristorante Italiano - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Aptera - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Vigla have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Vigla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Vigla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Vigla?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Vigla located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Samonas Cave and Samonas Olive Tree. Gorge of Diktamou and Agios Nikolaos Fort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

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

Beautiful villa

The villa was wonderful and peaceful. Fantastic views of sea and mountains. Would recommend to couples and families. Hire car essential.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Owen

Superb mountain retreat

Be aware that the Eagles Nest is only open at weekends and that the Lemon Tree , 2Kms away is also open.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful place

This is an idyllic place to stay if you like solitude as there really isn't anything there apart from one taverna. The house is absolutely beautiful, retaining it's original character and very tastefully renovated with everything you could need. The pool is lovely and is very relaxing. I think it would help if the listing made it more clear that the road to the house has lots of precipitous hair pin bends, which may not suit everybody. I would absolutely recommend staying here if you are happy to drive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

nicole

Paradise

The villa, the views, the peace and the pool, the home from home feel and the service that the owner provided and communication with Freelance This is going to sound very picky…. A better fridge as at times the fridge barely kept things cold ( when it had a lot in it) and maybe a dishwasher …. Although space is probably the issue here . This is being super critical and neither of these impacted on our holiday they are just suggestions
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8/10 Good

Sara

Beautifully restored traditional village house in hill top village

Lovely house, well designed and equipped. A little trimming of the vegetation in late summer would improve the amount of sun the pool area gets in late summer months A few more mosquito repelling solutions e.g citronella candles as the mossies do like the shaded seating area I think previous visitors may have let the local cats inside as the sofas upstairs need de fleaing!

10/10 Excellent

eric w.

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

Vacances parfaites

Le lieu est tout simplement paisible, calme et conforme à l’annonce
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabi

Es ist eine tolle Unterkunft!

Die Unterkunft ist perfekt! Liebevoll eingerichtet, ein toller Garten! Alles sauber und gepflegt! es gibt nichts zu verbessern....

8/10 Good

Alexandra I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Unterkunft

Das Haus ist sehr schön renoviert und eingerichtet. Der Garten und Pool sind wunderschön angelegt und top gepflegt, mit idyllischen Sitzplätzen draußen. Insgesamt sehr ruhig gelegen mit toller Aussicht auf das Meer (vorne vom Pool) und in die Berge (von der Terrasse). Die Lage hat uns gut gefallen, aber man muss sich bewusst sein dass das Haus ziemlich weit abgelegen ist und man viele teils enge Serpentinen fahren muss um es zu erreichen. Für uns leider ein Minuspunkt: im Haus war es oberflächlich sauber und aufgeräumt, aber beim näheren Hinschauen sind recht viele Dinge aufgefallen die nicht richtig sauber waren (Kaffeemaschine, Dunstabzug, generell das Geschirr in der Küche, Zahnputzbecher, etc). Was uns leider auch gestört hat, war dass es, außer im Bad, keinerlei Fliegengitter gab. Sehr schade, da es recht viele Schnaken gab und man dadurch die Fenster/Türen abends geschlossen halten musste. Dennoch eine sehr schöne, empfehlenswerte Unterkunft für Ruhesuchende.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Traumhafte Ferien

Das Haus liegt in einem kleinen Bergdorf, dennoch hat man absolute Privatsphäre. Der Garten ist ein absoluter Traum mit wundervollen Baumen und Blumen, wir konnten uns Granatäpfel direkt von den Bäumen holen. Auch der Poolbereich ist sehr schön, allerdings im Oktober schon eher schattig. Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt und hübsch eingerichtet, es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Und die Betten sind sehr gemütlich. Bezaubernd war auch die Katzengang, die uns gelegentlich besucht hat. In der Nähe befinden sich zwei Tavernen, so dass man nicht weit fahren muss, wenn man zu faul zum kochen ist. Sollte es ein Problem vor Ort geben (wir hatten uns versehentlich ausgesperrt) ist Hilfe nicht weit, die Mutter einer der Eigentümerinnen wohnt im Ort und kam uns sofort zur Hilfe. Roussa war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten dort eine wundervolle Woche und werden sehr gerne wieder kommen, wenn wir nochmal nach Kreta fahren.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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