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Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Vamos, Apokoronas
  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    5 min drive
  • Almyrida Beach
    14 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach
    15 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Apokoronas

A family-friendly stay in Apokoronas awaits you at this villa. You'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and 7 km (4.4 mi) from Kera. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 3 bathrooms, a balcony and a sofa bed are also available. Change of towels is available on request

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 14 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Port of Souda - 22 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 22 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos

The enviable location of this extremely attractive property Drydakia Villa, is a gift, lying above the charming village of Vamos in the prefecture of Apokoronas.
There are stunning uninterrupted views over the magnificent Lefka Ori Mountains (The White Mountains), Souda Bay and the Aegean Sea.
Drydakia Villa stands isolated and fully harmonized on a 2000 sqm private hilltop, surrounded by mature trees, herbs and flowering shrubs. This unique site, with its views and its privacy, is the ideal place for a truly magical vacation, far away from the sounds and lights of the city.
Drydakia Villa is a three-storey luxury villa:
The Villa's middle level includes an open plan, airy and spacious area consisting of a kitchen, dining room, living room and toilet/shower room. This level leads via sliding French windows to the terrace, swimming-pool and garden. Another French door leads to the front balcony with a direct view over Souda Bay and a breakfast hatch to the kitchen.
Kitchen includes top of the range Indesit cooker, fruit juicer extractor, food processor, micro oven, coffee machine, hand electric blender, multi chopper and an Indesit fridge/freezer.
The swimming pool is large 12mt x 3.75 mt (1.45 mt max depth) and includes a 2 mts paddling pool for toddles. Sun loungers, parasols and chairs are placed around the pool, the pool patio has a spacious shaded and nighttime lit eating area with a gas BBQ.
On the top floor level there are two double bedrooms with luxury mattresses and top mattresses, built-in wardrobes, air conditioners, ceiling fans and adjoining toilet, bathroom/shower with bath. Hair dryers are provided (3).
The bedrooms have a large balcony with extensive views overlooking Souda Bay, the Aegean and the surrounding area.
On the ground floor there is a large bedroom with a double bed, a double sofa bed, a single bed with luxury mattresses, built-in wardrobes and air conditioner. There is a separate bathroom/shower room. The bedroom has direct access to the parking level.
Also, on this level there is a laundry room with washing machine, ironing facilities and an extra refrigerator.
All windows and doors in the Villa have shutters, insect nets and are double glazed.
The garden is extensive, both cultivated and left wild, with mature trees especially Mediterranean oaks (hence the Villa’s name), wild flowers and herbs and there are shady seating spots.
The parking area is large and gives direct access the Villa’s lower level and to steps leading to middle level.
Vamos village is around 800 m down the road. It is an active cultural village with a Jazz festival, Greek musical evenings, cooking & art lessons, tours into the mountains and local industry visits.
There many tavernas, two minimarkets, a bank with ATM machine, an English butcher, baker, cake shop, grocer, tourist office, hair dresser/barber, 2 petrol stations as well as a variety of shops.
Also the regional Health Centre and Dentist surgery is based in Vamos.

No. 1045897.001.

PS; The neighboring Villa can be rented in connection with Drydakia Villa if a larger group; say up to 14 persons is of interest.

Property manager

Jane Harrow

Languages

Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: By request only

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Note from host: By request only.
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 indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: By request only. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1045897

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Luxury Private Villa Large sea View Vamos
Luxury Private Villa Large sea View
Luxury Private Large sea View Vamos
Luxury Private Large sea View

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos ?

The closest beach to Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos is Almyrida Beach (4.6 km).

Does Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos have a pool?

Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos ?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

Is Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos ?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos ?

No, Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Luxury private villa with large private pool (12 m) with sea view in Vamos Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars all round
Stunning villa. Fabulous location. Everything we could ask for was there.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This was a perfect venue for a family holiday the child friendly pool was ideal for young children and adults. The accommodation was excellent with lots of sunny and shady sitting and dining/barbecue areas. The hosts were excellent. We will definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant and firmly recommended
Villa Drydakia is amazing. All facilities needed are in the property for a great stay. Pool is lovely, large and refreshing. Gardens and wildlife are awesome. Location is superb - less then 5 minutes drive and about 10 minutes walk into Vamos centre. Cannot recoomend highly enough and will definately try to stay there again !! You will not be disappointed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa, great location
Lovely villa with excellent pool and outside space
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

Really nice home for the week !
Villa super , pool perfect with a backdrop of beauty. Lovely place to relax nestled in the hills with the friendly village of Vamos down the road
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Leo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and calm area
We enjoyed ourselves in the villa, which was well equipped, clean and nice. No unannounced workers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing villa with a beautiful view!
After a week in and around Athens, this villa was exactly what the doctor ordered! The perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of Crete. Everything was as described or better. The villa was in immaculate shape, perfectly clean, and equipped with everything we needed to make our trip spectacular. I’m not sure when we will get back to Crete but I definitely know where we will stay when we do!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Maria B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
our stay
Lovely Villa & gorgeous pool area. Jane was fantastic in helping with car hire and any other holiday info.

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing holidays in a beautiful villa!
Jane and Richard's villa is delightful and cosy, with lovely "feminine touches". It's bright and spacious, with three bathrooms and enough space for the four of us to not be on top of each other all the time. It has all you need to have a wonderful holiday: fully equipped kitchen (although a draining board would have been a handy thing to have), a nice sitting area with a flatscreen TV, DVD player and router. The WiFi was very patchy at first and this was a bit of a disappointment, since it was impossible to watch Netflix or have a decent Internet connection and I had to add extra data to my 100GB mobile data dongle! However, during the last week we were there the connection picked up and we were able to use Drydakia East, which had the best reception. Being on holiday with two teenage boys, their main requirements are sun, pool and WiFi, and the first two were there and enjoyed the full two weeks we stayed. The pool is wonderful and really made our holiday, we were very happy just lounging about, also because of the hot temperatures which didn't inspire much site-seeing. The views to the sea from the front and to the White Mountains from the garden are stunning, as are the beautiful pink and white oleander shrubs and, of course(!), the bougainvillea, that adorn the house. My only negative point, which has nothing to do with the owners, was the constant attacks by mosquitoes. I suffered their bites from morning till night, even though we used burning coils and anti-mozzie spray, they are relentless! The caretakers Jane and David were very friendly and helpful and it was nice to be able to speak English with them. We loved the little village of Vamos and its hospitable and welcoming inhabitants! Stella, who runs the local museum, is quite a character and I found it rather amusing to see Socialist and anti-Farage magazines lying in the window. After I enquired about that, she said that she is "leftist" and supports Jeremy Corbyn... She asks 2 euro for a visit and for another 2 euro she serves a delicious Greek coffee! George of the "Douwe Egberts" café is lovely and his Dad makes the most delicious ice cream! On the other side of the road, in the Minimarket, you are helped by lovely Irini at the till. Most people speak (some) English, but with Google Translate you can get by very well. There's also a nice artisan (work) shop where a lady called Natasha makes beautifully painted earthenware. We want to come back to Crete for sure!

10/10 Excellent

Barry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
August in Vamos
Everything about this place is great. The Pool, the gardens, the comfortable interior and the lovely cool breeze that blows through the place when the windows are open. We loved it. The only drawback were the vicious mozzies which loved us !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had such a wonderful time. The villa was in a perfect location with stunning views and felt like home the minute we arrived, nobody wanted to leave. It was perfect for the whole family and we will definitely revisit sometime in the future. Communication with the owner was brilliant from the moment of booking continuing throughout our stay. Can’t recommend this villa highly enough. Thank you so much, we had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa on outskirts of traditional village
Lovely villa with views over Souda bay from the northfacing rooms and the White Mountains everywhere else! Great pool, lots of outside seating areas, all in excellent condition. The villa is just outside walking distance from the village and beaches are a good drive away, but the villa more than makes up for it. We had a brilliant relaxing time here. No hesitation in recommending it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimon F.

Wonderful spot, amazing views from the house
Really nice villa. Very well maintained. Beautiful views. One of the most important things for us was that it was COOL in August. Not easy to find on Crete in August but that's because this is up in the mountains. Still only a 15 minute drive to the beach. Vamos is lovely, great old Greek chorio.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

lynn lipscomb L., Uk

Beautifully presented family villa
An idyllic location, beautiful views, spacious and well equipped villa with very private and welcoming pool. Very well presented, spacious villa with many personal touches and everything you need for a very relaxing holiday. Located half a kilometre from very friendly village of Vamos which has a mini market, a few bars and tavernas, an excellent health centre and many streets to wander and explore. Lovely beaches within a 15 minute drive at Almyrida and Kalyves with sand, sun beds and a good choice of tavernas and restaurants. Only 35 minutes to the charming town and port of Chania. Thank you for a wonderful stay and would definitely hope to return.

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

Can not beat this villa. It has everything needed for a great family holiday.
This villa and location is perfect to enjoy an old world village with a modern, everything you possibly need villa. The pool, lounge chairs and umbrellas made it for our family. The views of the Mediterranean Sea from the front balconies and the White Mountains from the backyard are incredible. The Vamos Information Office was incredible and steered you in the right direction based on your interest. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it for anyone that wants to be away from the beach front hotel crowds and want to experience the real Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arthur D.

Everything going we expected and more - loved it the villa was perfect for our needs
We did have difficulty finding it though. We think instructions could have been clearer esp as we were driving at night. A good map would have been most helpful and we found one in the house ! But don't let that affect anybody's judgment as this is a great place and we will certainly go again.Only regret is that we didn't have more time to explore ! So, to sum up great villa nice situation lovely locals cheap meals and good restaurants nearby. We'll be back for more next year - despite the mozzies - ha - ha !
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Everything that was promised and more. Stunning location.
Simply wonderfull

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Quiet, rural villa
Comfortable private villa near a charming rural village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

mirjam a.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful and welcoming Villa
we stayed with the family for one week in the villa and had a great time. The villa is beautiful, the house was very clean, nicely furnished and the view was stunning! The Wifi did not work very well so we used our mobile hotspot. The pool is fantastic and the kids spent most of the day in it.. the villa is much nicer than on the images! We will definetly come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laetitia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ravissante maison, très bien équipée, en bord de route.
La maison de Jane est ravissante. Tout y est très propre et en bon état (sauf peut-être le lave-vaisselle un peu vieillot et le séchoir à linge rouillé...). Tout y est pour cuisiner, avec tout l'équipement que nous avons chez nous. La décoration est raffinée. La piscine est grande, propre et chaude. La terrasse est magnifique, pourvue de nombreux sièges et tables, à l'ombre ou au soleil. Le linge est fourni, jusqu'aux serviettes de plage. Les moustiquaires sont bien venues. Quelques points négatifs cependant : Le bord d'une route assez passante a été compliqué à gérer pour nous, car nous ne sommes pas habitués à vivre avec les voitures, et que les chambres dominent cette route. Heureusement, j'avais amené des boules Kies. La chambre du bas donne sur un mur, ce qui n'est pas trop agréable. Les climatisations sont bruyantes. Heureusement, il fait frais le soir (même au mois d’août, nous n'avions pas plus de 19 degrés dehors en fin de soirée). La maison est loin de tout. La première plage est à 12-15 minutes. Par contre le petit village (2-3 tavernes, une boulangerie, un mini-market, un bar) est proche. Hormis cela, la maison est vraiment agréable, et Mary et David sont sympathiques.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour.
Superbe séjour. Magnifique maison qui correspond exactement aux photos. Bien située. Nous recommandons absolument.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannter Aufenthalt in wunderschöner Ferienvilla!
Ferienhaus genauso vorgefunden wie in der Objektbeschreibung. Erwartungen wurden in Sachen Ausstattung noch übertroffen. Der Pool ist das absolute Highlight! Durch die Alleinlage ist ein Mietwagen zu empfehlen. Kontakt sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Haben uns durchweg wohlgefühlt und empfehlen diese Ferienvilla gern weiter.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019