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Elegant House Close To The Beach

Elegant House Close To The Beach

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Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen

Overview of Elegant House Close To The Beach

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Kato Gouves, Crete
  • Popular LocationConvention Centre Creta Maris9 min drive
  • Popular LocationStar Beach Water Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrete Golf Club12 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Elegant 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 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 manager

George Papachristos

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after noon
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Star Beach Water Park is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Port of Hersonissos and Crete Golf Club are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Dinosauria Park, or check out an event or a game at Freedom National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Kato Gouves, Crete

What's nearby

  • Port of Hersonissos - 9 min drive
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 9 min drive
  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive
  • Acqua Plus Water Park - 12 min drive
  • Crete Golf Club - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stella Palace Thalassa Pool Bar - 6 min drive
  • The Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • La Veranda - 5 min drive
  • Stella Mediterra Lounge Bar - 6 min drive
  • The Island Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant House Close To The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at noon.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant House Close To The Beach located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos holiday 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Georgios P.

We could not ask for more...
Warm welcome from host, including lots of delicious fruits. Very clean and attractive home with stunning gardens. The beach is only 10 minutes away by foot. Conveniently situated for visiting Heraklion region.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denis G., Kiev, Ukraine

Just perfect
This is an immaculate property located in the midst of the olive grove, close to the beach. The location is perfect - close to the airport and touristic areas of Heraklion, yet it is very secluded. It is a 10 min walk to the beach through the nature preserve. There is a small authentic taverna on the beach - you absolutely must try the homemade meatballs there! They also provide sunbeds and umbrellas. There are a few apartments on the property, all belonging to the same family. The grounds are very well tended and very beautiful. My kids (14, 7 and 3) loved it. The apartment has been only recently built to the highest standard. You get all the amenities you would expect. It is our 10th year of vacationing in Greece and this is one of the nicest properties we have been to. The owner, George, is a sweet heart. The location is very convenient for exploring Crete by car. We went to the south coast, the Amari mountain range, Chania, and Agios Nikolaus - all within a 2 hour drive.

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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