Villa Marianna, in the heart of Apokoronas region, offers an authentic Crete experience. Enjoy a spacious stay for up to 8 guests in this modern villa surrounded by olive and orange trees with uninterrupted views of western Crete landscape. Dip into the big pool or relax at the barbeque amidst colorful stone creations and fruit trees.
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Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Amazing family vacation in a unique villa
Villa Marianna is a unique resort for private and relaxing family vacations, at the authentic region of Apokoronas in Chania prefecture, with uninterrupted view of western Crete landscape.
A modern and spacious villa offering comfortable stay for up to 8 guests, situated in a private property of 2000sqm, surrounded by olive and orange trees in a walking distance from the beautiful village of Vryses.
With numerous spots to relax and calm for adults, villa Marianna is the best choice for big families. The kids will enjoy endless hours of fun at the big pool and the gardens around the villa.
Villa Marianna was built with focus on every detail, aiming to cover the needs of a big family, or group of friends looking for a comfortable and safe vacation stay.
Villa Marianna is a house of modern design with spacious interior, equipped with all amenities so as to have a peace of mind during your stay. Nothing to think other than your precious vacation time.
The main kitchen and living/dining room are on the first floor. Three bedrooms with wooden ceiling and each with its own balcony are on the second floor.
The lovely hostel downstairs with separate entrance from the main house is a fully equipped apartment with a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen offering extra privacy even within the same group of guests.
The one of its kind exterior with a big 50sqm tile covered swimming pool, the amazing barbeque, the waterfalls, the stone colorful creations in the amazing gardens, the backyard of fruit trees, will create you life time memories.
With respect to Cretan tradition and the world famous hospitality, our aim is to provide nothing less but the best and make you feel like home.
For us success is our guests to have a memorable stay in our villa, become our friends and choose again and again our villa as their favorable vacation resort.
Either from Chania airport or Heraklion airport the access of the villa is quite easy and safe. Vrysses village is a couple of km from the north national road of Crete which directly connects the two airports of Crete.
The village of Vrysses is at walking distance from the villa. Vrysses is the capital and at the heart of Apokoronas region. At the village you can find all the necessary for your stay while the taverns alongside the river offer Cretan tradinional cousine.
The long sandy beaches of Georgioupolis, Kavros, Almyrida and Kalyves are a few minutes away. Water sports, shopping, restaurants and bars offer so many options in all these destinations.
Just 2 km away is the north national road that connects the major cities of Crete, Chania on the left and Heraklion on the right.
Vryses is also the starting point for breathtaking routes to south Crete and Sfakia area through the sierra of White Mountains.
Looking forward to host you in brilliant villa Marianna!
*starting January 1st 2024 a new tax was introduced called the "Climate Crisis Resilience Charge", requiring a fee of 15€ per night. The amount needs to be paid upon check in.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Smoking is not allowed inside the villa.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is not allowed inside the villa.
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 1042Κ92003103801
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Amazing family vacation in a unique villa have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Amazing family vacation in a unique villa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Amazing family vacation in a unique villa?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Amazing family vacation in a unique villa?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Amazing family vacation in a unique villa located?
This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Dourakis Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Georgioupolis Beach and Kalyváki. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kera are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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We loved the villa and the surrounding area. We enjoyed the quiet countryside and local village but also only a short drive to the beach. The villa was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The pool was fabulous and we loved the outdoor kitchen area and cooked homemade pizza's in the wood fired oven which was a real treat.
Thank you to the hosts who were responsive and helpful to any questions we had.
We have just had a lovely holiday here. The villa is very nice with a special mention for the outside kitchen, with bbq and pizza oven. The pool is beautiful. There is a nice beach suitable for young children only 15 minutes away. George and his father were very helpful and their communications were excellent. I highly recommend this property
This is a fantastic Villa,spacious, spotless & plenty of room for family & friends to spread out and enjoy the various spaces . Eat by the BBQ, on the Balcony or inside.
The Pool has a depth that if you like a swim you can enjoy.
George,our host & his team, are friendly,welcoming & couldn’t do enough to make our stay relaxing. Poppy , the Housekeeper visited during our stay to clean & check we had everything we needed, even bringing us some homemade cakes & homegrown vegetables.
This Villa is ideally located to go out & explore by car. Whether you want to explore the far west of the island, the Cities & the South of the island all of these are accessible.
The local village of Vryses, has two Bakeries, a number of small Supermarkets & Restaurants, therefore plenty close by.
Loved our stay, would definitely go back and would thoroughly recommend Villa Miranda to anyone
Absolutely fantastic is all I can say!!!! The owners were so welcoming and warm. Any issue or query we had was attended to there and then. Any advice we needed they were on hand any time of day! the outside of this villa is stunning! Absolutely perfect location. Near a beach. Near tourist areas but also traditional Crete is right on your doorstep. The local shops bars and taverns on right on hand with the freshest of produce… we were so so sad to leave but left with the best memories and the most relaxed version of ourselves in a while. The outside bbq area was a huge hit with hubby. And the apartment underneath was perfect for the grandparents. They said it was the best holiday they have ever had. This holiday this villa this family this location has a special part in our hearts. Xxx
Absolutely fabulous, from booking to leaving? Villa was amazing, so peaceful and charming, Villa was spotlessly clean, Poppy who came to clean was adorable, even brought my granddaughter a lolly pop which she was delighted with, and made us all a cake which was delicious. We were given some local products and some raki, which again was a nice touch, George the hosts dad was super friendly too, I asked if there was an ice box at the villa for us to take to the beach, and the very next day we had one, nothing was too much trouble.
The location was perfect, the villa was completely private and the village restaurants and shops were a 5 minute walk.
In the words of my granddaughter “I’m dreaming Nannie “ she was in her element especially in the pool which was probably one of the best pools we have had, we always have villa holidays and this one was one of the best.
Thankyou George, Poppy and Georges dad for making our holiday so amazing.
A lovely villa with excellent facilities.
The downstairs living, dining & kitchen area is very spacious. Kitchen well equipped.
The outside areas are vast , including a BBQ area, which we used several times and a pizza oven which we did not try.
The swimming pool is lovely, possibly one of the nicest pools we have had.
The pool and housekeeping was every few days which was ideal.
Any issues were promptly responded to by George and usually sorted out by his wonderful father.
Checking in and out was an easy process, we were met both on arrival and departure by George’s father.
On arrival there was a bowl of fruit, water in fridge and some Raki! As a parting gift we were given some cheese which I believe was produced by the family.
Overall a very relaxing holiday, the villa was just outside the local town which meant we had lots of privacy.
There is also a small flat at the base of the house which comes with the villa, ideal for grandparents etc.
Local town was a little over 10 minutes walk with cafes, tavernas and super markets.
Lots of other tavernas within 15 minute driving range.
At some point we will return to Crete and would certainly stay here again.
We can give nothing but 5 stars. We felt so welcomed and even though we arrived late in the evening the first day we were greeted welcome, and the landlord had even prepared some food for us.
The surroundings and the villa were great. It was nice to stay in Vryses, a little bit outside the tourist areas. The pool was nice, there was a lot of sunbeds as well as tables and chairs on the property. There was also air-conditioning in all bedrooms and the main living room.
Everything worked as expected and whenever we had a question or a request we got immediate answers or service. We received a service well over what anyone could expect.
The landlord delivered fresh cheese (own production) to us as well and on the day where we wanted to cook pizzas in the pizza oven (a great outdoor kitchen with a BBQ and pizza oven) the landlord showed up and prepared the oven for us - and they even brought some Greek specialties for us (Kalitsounia).
Even during checkout, the landlord was being extraordinary flexible. We felt welcome and appreciated all the time.
Thanks a lot, to Villa Marianna and the family behind it!
Our best and most sincere recommendations for this Villa Marianna. We will definitely come back again.
We had a wonderful stay. The property was clean and easy to get to. The kids loved the pool and we loved all the outdoor areas. George and his father were easy to communicate with and provided us wirh everything we needed. Great location if you have a rental car and want to explore different areas of Crete.
Really lovely property with everything you could need. Beautiful outside area and pool and the host was very friendly and helpful. Couldn't fault this place at all.
We had a wonderful time in the villa, the pictures online don't do it justice, it is much prettier in real life with many different areas for everyone to relax. We had one or two small issues which were dealt with quickly. George and his father were always available and very helpful. The pool and BBQ were exceptional. We would definitely return to this villa.
The location was nice with a mountain view and a village roughly 10 minute walk away with all the essentials. The beds and pillows were firm and you can hear church bells ringing, even at 11pm( the dogs are also quite noisy). The owners were really nice and informative. The pool is big and deep. There was air conditioning in every room, some louder than others. Overall would recommend for bigger groups.
The location of this villa could not have been better. Private and secluded but close enough to lake sea and towns to enjoy. There are a lot of marble steps to navigate which become slippery when wet so just need to be aware. The owners were helpful and friendly and were available to sort out any issues promptly. We had a few issues with the electricity but this was sorted out by George. I would recommend this villa.
Me and my family have just returned from our holiday and everything was wonderful. The villa is stunning and absolutely spotless.
Located in a lovely village just a short walk away you had the best of both worlds - privacy with the option of walking to some lovely taverns.
The local beach is 15 minutes away and is stunning.
The hosts went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Always available if we needed anything and even provided us with a delicious meal for our first evening!!
This was our first vist but wont be our last.
Thank you so very much.
This villa is amazing,and is by far the best in 20 years of taking villa holidays.
Villa Marianna is beautiful,the surrounding area is great,with the mountains in the distance,the walk from the villa to the village is no more than 10 minutes
The Villa was spotless on arrival,and was fully cleaned again during our stay by the wonderful Poppy,who also brought us some delicious home made treats.
If you need a local Taxi,Poppy's husband works for a local company,who we used on a number of occasions.
We would also like to thank George,Lila,and George's father for making us feel so welcome,and to George's father for the wonderful local Cretan Cheese given to us on our departure.
Our only regret is not staying longer at Villa Marianna.
As a family,we can highly recommend a vacation at this Villa,and we will return in the future for another amazing holiday.
Ian,Polly,Callum,Stephanie,and Nathan.
From Kent,England.
September 2019
Super gelegenes Haus mit perfekter Ausstattung für eine Gruppe von bis zu 8 Personen.
Wir sind mit 6 Erwachsenen und 2 Kindern (3 und 5) angereist. 4 Schlafzimmer haben damit für alle vollkommen ausgereicht. Die Küche und Badezimmer sind in sehr gutem Zustand und gut ausgestattet.
Das Gebäude ist sauber und in einem sehr guten Zustand!
Das Grundstück an sich ist sehr groß, der Pool bietet einen sehr gute Abkühlung und ist sowohl für Schwimmer als auch Nichtschwimmer geeignet. Es gibt genügend Liegen zum Sonnen und entspannen, auch Handtücher waren vorhanden. Die anliegende Grill-Küche (Holzkohle) haben wir mehrfach genutzt um abends im Freien noch etwas zu essen.
Im anliegenden Ort (Vryses)gibt es mehrere Supermärkte in denen alles notwendige eingekauft werden kann. Das Haus liegt etwas abgelegen, aber ruhig. Perfekt für Familien mit Kindern.
Es empfiehlt sich hier, ein Mietauto zu nutzen. Strand ist innerhalb von 15 Minuten zu erreichen (z.B. Kalyves). Chania liegt knapp 30 Minuten entfernt. Der Flughafen ca. 40 Minuten.
Die Betreiber sind super nett, sehr Hilfsbereit und stehen jederzeit für Rückfragen oder Problemen zur Verfügung.
Wenn wir wieder nach Kreta kommen, werden wir auf jeden Fall wieder diese Location buchen!!!!
Très belle maison, belle situation, belles prestations (jardin, verger et potager, cuisine extérieure, bbq, très belle piscine etc...), propreté, propriétaire charmant et généreux.
A recommander pour des belles vacances familiales.
Siamo appena tornati da una bella vacanza a Creta, dove abbiamo avuto la fortuna di soggiornare a Villa Marianna. La casa è proprio come si vede dalle foto, la proprietà è spaziosa all'esterno e all'interno. La piscina, sempre pulita, è stata molto goduta dai bambini e dai genitori che ne hanno approfittato per rilassanti aperitivi. Il giardino è curato e ricco di piante di tanti tipi. Abbiamo anche sfruttato il barbecue, spazioso e ben attrezzato, c'è un tavolo proprio li vicino per mangiare sotto il portico. All'interno ci sono 4 comode camere doppie, 3 sono nell'appartamento superiore e 1 nell'appartamento a piano terra. Il nostro gruppo era composto da 8 persone e ci siamo sistemati tutti comodamente. La sala e la cucina a primo piano sono ampie e attrezzate, anche se noi abbiamo sempre mangiato in terrazza. La casa si trova in campagna, tra orti e ulivi, da lì si possono raggiungere le spiagge più vicine in 12 minuti di auto. L'ospitalità dei proprietari ci ha sorpreso, molto attenti a ogni nostro bisogno, ci hanno fatto trovare all'arrivo dei fagottini di formaggio fatti in casa e nei giorni successivi la signora ci ha offerto un'ottima moussaka preparata sempre da lei. Consigliatissimo!
We rented as a group of five adults and one under-2 toddler for my father’s birthday. Lilla and George were incredibly welcoming and helpful from first email contact through our entire stay at the property. The photos are accurate and the property is a lovely space to stay in, about 5-10 minutes’ stroll from Vrysses village centre and 15mins drive or so from Georgiopolis and the nearest beaches. George also arranged for a wonderful home-cooked celebration meal for my Dad to be prepared on one of the nights. The food was lovely, very reasonably priced and it really made our trip special. We look forward to coming back!
Wir (8 Freunde 40-63 Jahre) hatten eine super entspannte Zeit in der Villa Marianna! Danke an die freundlichen Gastgeber. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen und können die Villa jederzeit weiterempfehlen
We had a lovely stay at Villa Marianna. George, his father and Poppy did help us with everything we needed. With a car the small village vryses is close to nice beaches, restaurants and other activities. But you could also enjoy the pool all day long and make a nice bbq with fresh fish from a local store in the evening or even enjoy the jacuzzi on a rainy day. Behind the house there is a fruit plantation. Georges father did provide us with a lot of fresh grapes, pear, figs and more. They were really delicious. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Wunderbares Haus,herrlicher Panoramablick auf die Weissen Berge,gute Ausgangsmöglichkeit für Ausflüge!Die Gastgeber sind reizend und helfen bei allen Problemen.Das Haus wird 2mal pro Woche top gereinigt und alles wirkt sehr gepflegt.