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Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach

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The porch of the apartment. A very relaxing palce to hang out.
Property grounds
The two apartments next to each other
The living room
The living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Iraklio, Crete
  • Port of Hersonissos
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Star Beach Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Crete Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach

Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The property consists of a traditional villa, a stone studio, two apartments and two maisonettes. There are two identical apartments next to each other, which you can rent together if you like. The stylish apartment is 65 sq.m. (700 sq. feet), with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colors, fragrances and local flora. The combination of mild climate and comfort, together with the surrounding olive grove creates a tranquil and relaxing environment, ideal for families and couples. The apartment has two big rooms. The first one consists of the living room and the kitchen. The living room is spacious and has also a couch that can be turned into a bed for one person. In the living room you can also find comfortable chairs, tables and a fireplace. The kitchen is open, with an oven, stoves, coffee machine and all the necessary amenities and utensils of a modern kitchen. Τhe bathroom is comfortable with a bathtub and a shower. In the next room there is the bedroom, with a big double bed for 2 people. We can also provide an extra folding bed for a fourth person. So, the house can host a total of 4 people. There is also a closet, drawers and a LCD TV. There is also a storage room inside the bedroom where you can find the laundry machine, the ironing board and where you can store your luggage. The outdoors of the property is absolutely amazing. A well preserved garden, with a barbecue facility and a traditional stone-oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colorful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars.

Property manager

George Papachristos
Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after noon
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
- Guests are requested to take the trash to the bins on the main road, since there are no garbage bins outside the property\n- Guests are requested to close the A/C's once they leave the house\n- Guests are requested to make reasonable use of towels and linens

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether 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 1048250

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 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

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Port of Hersonissos and Heraklion Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stalis Beach and Malia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. 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/biking trails nearby.
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Iraklio, Crete

What's nearby

  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Crete Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stella Palace Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mediterra Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Elia - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach ?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Apartment Close To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos, Dinosauria Park and Marina Beach. Gouves Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard R.

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

Lage

Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Tankstelle, Zugang zur Schnellstraße und zum Strand mit dem Auto schnell erreichbar, trotzdem super ruhig, außer: Einflugschneise Flughafen, insbesondere morgens reger Verkehr. Hat uns aber weniger gestört, als zunächst befürchtet. Nachmittags nicht beurteilbar, da wir da immer unterwegs waren. Während unseres Aufenthalts war nachts von ca. 23:00 Uhr bis morgens ca. 9:00 Uhr kein Flugverkehr, wirklich Totenstille. Wer sich daran nicht stört so wie wir, super Unterkunft.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Villa Anthena

We can’t emphasis enough how we throughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Athena, a very peaceful and beautiful location. Gouves is a 25 minute walk away, with a small sandy bay. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, and little local shops any anything else you may require. We would highly recommend this property
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gildas P.

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

Très bonne prestation

Villa très agréable à l'ombre des oliviers, bien équipée, bien située la plage à pied est à 700m. Super séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Claudeci Maria J.

Große gemütliche FeWo

Die Anlage liegt etwas versteckt (und somit schwierig zu finden) zwischen Olivenhainen. Es gibt zwar keinen tollen Ausblick und der Ort war auch nicht unser Ding, aber die Anlage ist als Basislager sehr zu empfehlen. Alles funktionierte problemlos, sowohl die Wohnung, als auch der Außenbereich sind sehr gepflegt.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Inga R., Germany

Kleine Oase in der Nähe von Heraklion

Dieses moderne, komfortable und sehr saubere Ferienapartment liegt in einem wunderbaren, sehr großen und äussert gepflegten Garten. Hängematte, eine schöne Terrasse unter Bougainvillen und Außengrill luden ein, die meiste Zeit im Freien zu verbingen. Die Haushälterin empfing uns herzlich und hatte uns bereits vorab alle wichtigen Infos zukommen lassen, so dass wir diese wunderbare Oase problemlos fanden. Zum Strand im kleinen Naturschutzpark sind es nur wenige Schritte, herrliche Buchten wie die bei Malia schnell per Auto erreichbar und das Apartment ist ein perfekter Ausgangsort, um die Sehenswürdigkeiten sowie Küsten Kretas in Tagestouren kennenzulernen. Wir verbrachten in der Villa Athena eine wundervolle, erholsame Woche und können dieses Feriendomizil nur wärmstens empfehlen. Danke, insb. an Emmanuoela.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Crisrina C.

Bellissimo appartamento

Bellissimo appartamento, confortevole e spazioso.ci ho soggiornato per un mese con la mia famiglia con due bambini e tutto è stato veramente comodo:lavatrice, uno sgabuzzino dove mettere le valigie e una grande e spaziosa camera da letto.la cucina ha tutte le stoviglie ed elettrodomestici. ottime le rifiniture, dalle luci del giardino all aria condizionata(1 in camera e una nel salone) che funziona benissimo alle zanzariere alle finestre.buono il wifii anche se un po lento.il giardino è curatissimo e con grilli e cicale. Buona la posizione della casa, immersa in una oliveta a pochi minuti di auto (indispensabile) dal supermarket e dalla spiaggia (che non è raggiungibile a piedi come invece indicava l annuncio, serve l auto). La proprietaria Emanuela gentilissima, tutte le sere veniva a chiederci se ci occorresse qualcosa .peccato il mare sempre molto mosso(30giorni di onde).
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Idyllic holiday setting, highly recommended

We loved this apartment! It's beautifully set up within a small development of apartments and houses with a central garden with olive trees and flowering shrubs (all tastefully illuminated at night). If anything, the listing description is too modest. The newly-installed wi-fi worked really well and allowed us sufficient bandwidth to watch movies in the evening. We found the apartment in a clean and well-maintained condition. The kitchen had a good cooker, microwave, kettle and coffee-maker and was well-equipped for those who enjoy cooking whilst on holiday, although we found plenty of nice places to eat out in as well. About half an hour's drive from Heraklion airport, this is a great base from which to explore eastern and central Crete. A hire car is essential if you are to make the most of the opportunities of the area. We went to Heraklion, Agious Nicolaus, Malia Palace, Knossos, the ruined village of Gournia and the cave of Skotiron. Cretan driving is eccentric for those used to northern European expectations, but safe enough. Alex, the site manager, struck the perfect balance between being helpful and always on call if needed but also respected our privacy and didn't intrude. Thanks, Alex! Do ring for directions once you are within a few miles of the apartment, as Cretan road signs can leave some things creatively vague. We are interested in archeological things in general , so Crete represents a fascinating range of possibilities in that respect. Knossos was an obvious highlight for that reason, but the archaeological museum in Heraklion is an absolute must if you want to see artefacts from the Minoan period really well presented in a wonderful modern building. We also found Gournia a really thought-provoking site in a beautiful setting. We hardly scraped the surface of what there is to see in Crete and we'll certainly be returning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ewa B.

Wunderschönes und modernes Apartment mit Garten

Unser Apartment ist ein der 4 bis 5 Apartments in der Anlage. Es befindet sich in einem schönem Ort Kato Gouves, ca. 20 km von Heraklion. Trotz ruhiger Lage erreicht man mit wenigen Autominuten sandigen Strand, Tavernas und Geschäfte. Das Apartment verfügt über eine große Terasse mit Blick auf einen wunderschönen Garten. Der Garten ist sehr gepflegt mit vielen schönen Blumen. Es war für unsere Kinder ein perfekter Platz zum Spielen. Es gibt da eine Rutsche und eine Hängematte und viele Ecken zu erkunden. Ein Grill und ein Steinofen sind vorhanden. Das Apartment ist frisch renoviert, schön hell und modern eingerichtet. Es gibt einen Waschraum mit einer Waschmaschine und einem Bügelbrett und Bügeleisen. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Das Apartament war auf jeden Fall sehr sauber. Wir haben uns vor ersten Tag an wie zu Hause gefühlt. Die ganze Abwicklung war sehr unkompliziert und der Besitzer sehr bemüht, dass wir zufrieden sind. Im Ort Gouves gibt es viele Atraktionen für Kinder: Kretaquarium, Dinosauriapark, Pferdereiten, der sandige Strand etc. Durch die Lage ist der Partyort Hersonissos sehr schnell erreichbar, ca. 15 Minuten mit Auto. Gouves ist auch ein guter Ausgangspunkt für viele Ausflugsziele. Wir würden das Apartment auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen. Es eignet sich sehr gut für Pärchen als auch für Familien mit kleinen Kindern. Man kann auch andere Apartments dazu mieten, um mit mehreren Freunden einen gemütlichen Aufenthalt zu haben.

About the host

Hosted by George Papachristos

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I grew up in Athens, where I still live and work. I spent all my life's summer and Easter holidays in Crete, in the property where today lies Villa Athena. The property was purchased by my great-grand father (died at the age of 101) and was cultivated with olive trees from my grandfather (died at the age of 94) and grandmother. From that day on our family gathers the olives in December and January to produce an olive oil of the best quality in the world. On this setting my parents extended and renovated the house, thus creating the beautiful Villa Athena.

Why they chose this property

This property is valuable for my family, because it goes back two generations. It carries with it our Cretan bloodline, our family's history and our cultural heritage. For us, and Greeks in general, family is the most important thing, it defines us in our life path. So, this property is closely linked with our memories as children, with images, fragrances, sounds and sentiments. Today, for our family this property, apart from producing our olive oil, which is the base of our diet, acts also as our retreat from the noisy and stressful city.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of Villa Athena is its tranquil environment that makes it feel as a perfect retreat from the city, while being a 5 minute drive from anything one could miss from the city. The beauty of its gardens, the audors and colors makes the environment as relaxing as it can get. Its strategic location close to all the main roads and sights makes touring in Crete very comfortable. Together with the local tastes and drinks that you can enjoy in Crete, it feels like life cannot get any better. It is very difficult for one no to fully recharge here.

Languages:

English, Greek

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