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Stylish House Close To The Beach

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Beach
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Surrounded by a century-old olive grove, Villa Athena offers a tranquil retreat in Kato Gouves. Unwind on the big balcony with views of the sea and mountains or explore the scenic outdoors with its barbecue facility, traditional stone-oven and well-preserved garden. Enjoy modern comforts like an oven, fridge, coffee machine and dishwasher in the kitchen.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Stylish House 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 maisonettes/houses next to each other, which you can rent together if you like. The size of the maisonette/house is 120 sq.m (1290 with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colours, fragrances and local flora. The relaxing setting and view of the mountains and the sea, combined with the surrounding olive grove creates a tranquil and comfortable environment. The first floor of the house consists of one bedroom, with two single beds. On the first floor of the residence there is a big living room, dining room and kitchen, together with a bathroom and a fireplace. The living room has a big sofa (which can sleep an extra person if needed), an armchair, chairs and tables. The bathroom of the first floor has a bathtub and a shower. On the first floor, there is also a very big balcony with a marble table and chairs for the family and friends to gather around. The view from the balcony is unique, with view of the sea, the surroundings mountains and the olive groves. On the next floor is the master bedroom with a double bed and its own ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has a jacuzzi bathtub and a shower. The master bedroom has a fireplace and also its own big balcony. The balcony has a table, chairs and a sunbed, in order for the couple or the family to enjoy the magnificent view. All bedrooms have a closet, drawers and a LCD TV. The kitchen on the first floor has an oven, a fridge, a coffee machine, a dishwasher and all the necessary amenities of a modern kitchen. There is also a table with four chairs, where you can enjoy your meal. On the same floor, there is a small storage room with a laundry machine. The outdoors of the property is very scenic, with a big well preserved garden, a barbecue facility and a traditional stone-oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colourful 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 amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

- 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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 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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Stylish Beach
Stylish Beach Iraklio
Stylish House Beach
Stylish House Beach Iraklio
Stylish House The Gouves
Stylish House Close To The Beach Gouves
Stylish House Close To The Beach Private vacation home Gouves
Stylish House Close To The Beach Private vacation home
Stylish House The Hersonissos
Stylish House Close To The Beach Hersonissos
Stylish House Close To The Beach Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Iraklio, Crete

What's nearby

  • Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Malia Beach - 18 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Filema Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Poseidon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪2 Brothers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish House Close To The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish House Close To The Beach?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Stylish House Close To The Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish House Close To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos vacation home 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.

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Stylish House Close To The Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

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

Tolle Unterkunft!

Das Objekt befindet sich in 20 Autominuten vom Flughafen Heraklion entfernt. Es liegt abgeschieden und ist damit sehr ruhig. Man sollte mit Auto unterwegs sein, aber an der Hauptstraße gibt es auch Busse in verschiedene Richtungen. Das Haus war sehr schön und auch unsere Betreuunung war sehr zuverlässig und immer bereit, uns zu helfen. Sehr zu empfehlen . .
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Janet C., Montevideo, Uruguay

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

Very nice place!

The villa is very comfortable, and the olives and flowers of the garden , and the view beautiful. Thanks Emmanoela
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Celia W.

Good, moderately well equipped, close to beach.

This is a well appointed apartment set in olive groves and overall was a very good experience. The kitchen was lacking a few key pieces of equipment for those of us who like to cook - no baking trays and only one oven proof dish, no potato peeler. There was no sun lounger but we really enjoyed the choice of terraces/verandahs. Shame that the main terrace was open to the terrace of the apartment adjacent which meant no privacy. The jacuzzi in upstairs bathroom was not working but we were not informed until our arrival. The villa is on the flight path for planes approaching the airport when the wind is northerly - the double glazing ensures a quiet night tho and the air conditioning was super quiet. But these were all small things and overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Essential to hire a car - villa a goodish walk from the irregular buses.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuela Z.

Schönes Haus, tolle Anlage

Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Wir empfehlen die Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiter.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marcus R., Paris

We loved the house!

The house was new, fresh, tastefully decorated and clean. Air conditioning was perfect and the Garden was beautiful. The only problem we had was the unreliable wifi. Emmanouela was our contact and she was extremely responsive and helpful at all times.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Georgios P.

Superb experience!

We stayed in this house for over a week and it was beautiful. The whole building and the gardens are lovely and very well maintained. The house was well appointed with ample room for the two of us. It was very clean, there was plenty of hot water and the bed was comfortable. The view and the sunset were so relaxing. We cooked some and the kitchen had all the items we needed. Emmanuela was very helpful and attentive to our needs and we appreciated that. We enjoyed the little town in which the house is located. The property is in a good place to drive to other points on the island. We would definitely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amir K.

My Best Vacation ever.....

George has been a great friend, and a business partner. I have experienced his 24x7 hospitality during my vacation in his house in Crete. His family, staff and himself are taking such a good care of their guests. We felt like being in a 5 star hotel in a very authentic and traditional Crete environment. Highly recommended and service-oriented host, moreover a great person to go into a discussions and conversations from business and entrepreneurship till politics, life & everything in between.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amir K.

My Best Vacation ever.....

I know George as a business partner and he's been a great friend, host and colleague. I have experienced his hospitality in Crete. His family, his staff and himself are taking such a good care of their guests that feels like home. We all had a 5 star hotel service in a very authentic and traditional Crete environment. Highly recommended and service-oriented host, moreover a great person to go into deep discussions and conversations from business & entrepreneurship till art, politics, travel and everything in between.