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Villa Phyllia, a property with history - fifteen minutes from Iraklion airport.

Villa in Heraklion, a short walk to Palace of Knossos

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Private kitchen
Perched on a hillside overlooking the Palace of Knossos, Villa Phyllia offers a serene retreat amidst ancient history. This farm villa accommodates up to eight guests in simple yet comfortable style and features an olive grove with plenty of shaded spots to unwind.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Phyllia, a property with history - fifteen minutes from Iraklion airport.

The property and buildings on the hillside overlooking the Palace of Knossos make up the farm villa and known as Villa Phyllia, with a rich history that spans modern times back to the late nineteenth century and way beyond – land that was the location of the Sanctuary of Demeter -the goddess of earth fertility.
Villa Phyllia is available for guests who appreciate the history and special atmosphere.
Up to eight guests can be accommodated in simple but comfortable style. Villa Phyllia overlooks the palace; uniquely on a hill to the south, where a constant breeze refreshes even on the hottest days. Well-placed for walking trips that lead directly from the villa. It is set in a large olive grove with many places to sit and chill under shade.

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming cats only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00001507295

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Located in Heraklion, this villa is in a rural area. Natural History Museum of Crete and Watercity Waterpark are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Dedalou Shopping Street and Heraklion Central Market. Dinosauria Park and Labyrinth Park are also worth visiting.
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Knossos

What's nearby

  • Knossos Archaeological Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Heraklion Town Hall - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Heraklion Port - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Γεύσεις Ξυλόφουρνου - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Κρητικός Φούρνος - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪EVA’S - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Démodé Café Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Phyllia, a property with history - fifteen minutes from Iraklion airport. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats (limit 3 total).

Where is Villa Phyllia, a property with history - fifteen minutes from Iraklion airport. located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Knossos Archaeological Site and Palace of Knossos. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Jefferson V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Trash, dirty dishes in the sink, dirt and leaves on the floors upstairs and down, bugs inside the flimsy excuses for window screens dis nothing to halt—I could go on sadly. The place was absolutely filthy and the second half of the property was under construction. The location and the views are magnificent but cannot make up for a lack of cleanliness well below third world hostels and war zone barracks I have slept in. Will be a nice place to spend a holiday if completely gutted, and sanitized.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025