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Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families.

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Pool
Exterior
Beach towels
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
chania, Crete
  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    4 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach
    13 min drive
  • Almyrida Beach
    14 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Apokoronas

A family-friendly stay in Apokoronas awaits you at this villa. You'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Almyrida Beach. .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 fireplace and a furnished balcony are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Enjoy the water park and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find a terrace, a garden and barbecues.

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 14 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Port of Souda - 24 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 27 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬7 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.

Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families.

Originally built in 2001 and renovated in 2011, the Prinolithos villa stands proudly on the highest point of these privately owned grounds. The stone and gravel decorated driveway leads the length of the way from the property's green gate to the villa's front door passing a small cedar tree forest, well-kept gardens with rose-bushes, herbs, flowers, vineyards and lush lemon and pomegranate trees.

The villa, which can accommodate up to 10 people (the rental price is for 8 guests, and the 9th and 10th guest incurr and extra fee), is made up of an open-plan kitchen and living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large outdoor furnished balcony, an independent poolside guesthouse (sleeps four and has its own small kitchen and bathroom), built-in barbecue, a table tennis table (ping-pong), and an infinity swimming pool.

A 200 year old mill-stone, used in the past to grind wheat and other grains, decorates the villas main entrance door and sets the tone of what lies just beyond. The traditional, village-style open plan kitchen and living room with fireplace instantly make you feel at home. Large wooden doors lead out to a very spacious furnished balcony with views to the swimming pool, olive trees and the beach of Almyrida.

On this same level one will find two bedrooms and one bathroom with a bathtub and a washing machine. The one bedroom has a double bed and balcony doors which lead out to the large balcony overlooking the pool, the other has two single beds (which can be joined) and with balcony doors leading out to the villas entrance patio.

The third bedroom is on the top floor with wooden stairs that lead up into it (there is no door). There are two single beds on the upper level; traditionally decorated with wooden floors, high wooden ceilings, a chest, quaint windows, a computer area and another small en-suite bathroom (with shower).

At poolside level, villa Prinolithos also features a guesthouse; ideal for those who wish to holiday with you while still maintain privacy away from the main house or even for you to make use of this extra kitchen, living and rest area- an extra convenience by way of its proximity to the swimming pool.

This poolside guesthouse has an independent entrance, an open plan kitchenette and living area with two sofas (which can be made up as two single beds), a partially separated sleeping area with two single beds and a small bathroom with shower.

Use of the guesthouse is always a given (regardless of the number of persons staying at the villa).

The uniquely shaped infinity swimming pool, decorated with mosaic and stones collected painstakingly by the owners themselves and surrounded by almond and oak trees, measures 50sqm with depths from 1.1m to 1.9m. The areas around the pool include the furnished terrace, outdoor shower, pergola, sun loungers and umbrellas.

An interesting characteristic of Prinolithos villas is the grape press located on the villa's grounds. This is a large permanent stone structure where the grapes are placed into after harvest and the owners stand on the grapes to begin the process of making village wine and grape essence.

There are also a couple of mountain bicycles available so that you may ride along the mountain pathways, and the owner kindly supplies pool and beach towels.


*** As of January 01, 2024, the Greek government have replaced the old “bed tax” with a new tax that is applied to all stays in short-term rental accommodation in Greece. The Climate Resilience Levy is a response to the devastating forest fires and floods that Greece has experienced in recent years, with the government hoping to generate extra funding that will go towards financing reconstruction, supporting victims, and increasing the country’s defences against future natural disasters.

The owners of all short-term rental accommodation are legally obliged to collect the Climate Resilience Levy as a separate tax for all overnight stays (per villa) as follows:
€10.00 per night on stays between March 01 and October 31, and €4.00 per night on stays between November 01 and February 28/29.

Whilst we understand the potential budget concerns of our guests, this tax/levy is beyond our control and we encourage our guests to see this as a way of contributing to the protection of the planet and the beautiful area where they are holidaying.

The Vrbo/Abritel/Fewo system does not yet have a section for collecting the Climate Resilience Levy and we have, therefore, had to add it to the billing section as a Host Fee (until Vrbo update their system).

Property manager

Anna Doxaki and Antonis Papaderakis (owners)

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,002 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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: Pets may be allowed on a case by case basis.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1042Κ122K2543701

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.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families.?

The closest beach to Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families. is Almyrida Beach (3.3 km).

Does Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families. have a pool?

Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families. has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families. have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a water park, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families.?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families.?

No, Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Spacious, Good Privacy, a Gorgeous Sea View, ideal for groups or large families. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View!
Our family and friends enjoyed the beautiful view and pool. Frankie and the housekeepers are super helpful, attentive and friendly. Be prepared for the mosquitos as they are relentless. We would recommend this villa if you are looking for a place that is quiet (you may hear some goats and sheep), close to a few beaches, and has a spectacular view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa but needs some issues resolved
Beautiful villa but a few issues. Downstairs accommodation and pool area had awful smell of drains, leaking toilet, limited food storage and bin far too small for size of villa. Pool Bushes need to be cut back as the beautiful view is obscured. All outside areas are infested by ants. Table tennis table needs replacing and bikes were unfit for use as had rusted chains and flat tyres.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crete family trip
We had a wonderful time in Crete. Came to visit our son who is stationed there with the US Navy. The villa was beautiful and just as it looked in the pictures. The owners were helpful and take good care of the property. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa
Wonderful Villa with a view you could never get tired of. Great setting/ grounds and pool. Villa was very clean and tidy- house keeping part way through the week was a bonus to replace linen and towels. Down side was that there wasn’t much in the kitchen cupboards such as oil, herbs, vinegar etc but there was a couple of dishwasher tabs, two washing machine tabs, some milk, sachets of jam, sugar, pepper and salt oh and a bottle of wine which was great. Take your own inflatables as there are none there (although we did leave our doughnut!) Handy for Chania airport and day trips out. Overall a wonderful Villa that you can enjoy with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Perfect location, great layout, amazing views. What more could you want? Faultless
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Taunton

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location!!!
This villa has one of the best views out there truly stunning!!! We travelled as a geoup of 8, two families of 4. The villa catered for us really well as theres enoight room for the two familes to have their own space if they wish. The main villa consists of a 2 x twin rooms and 1 x king. Personally i think the king room should be on the upper floor (that room also has an onsuite), but thats maybe my personal opinion, others may disagree. You then have a main bathroom, front room and kitchen. Off the front room and kitchen youll find a massive verander, which is truly awesome for entertaining. It has two seperate seating areas and overlooks the most wonderful view. Its spectacular at night! The pool was large enought for the 8 of us, eith plenty of seating and loungers. Ive marked the cleanliness down by one star, as unfortunately they werent able to fully clean the villa midweek due to issues with the cleaning team. This wouldnt be the norm, just an unfortunate event whilst we visited. The villa was beautifully clean when we arrived. The property is located between two villages, vamos and Gavalohori. Gavalohori is very pretty, and a fairly steep 2km walk down the hill. Its got a shop and some resturants. Vamos is around the same distance, but an easier walk. It also contains shops and restaurants. I thoight vamos was the more useful, Gavalohori was more pretty. In both cases, unless youre fit and adventurous, id suggest driving or taxis. All in all stunning
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anka N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in beautiful settings
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Villa Prinolithos. Frankie was super responsive, a great host, very helpful with information prior to our arrival, and very knowledgeable about anything we had questions about once we arrived. The location was a great hub for the road trips and excursion we had planned. The house and the pool are super clean, and the home is well tended to. We enjoyed the comfort and quality of the beds and the bedding. The mattresses were firm, which suited us perfectly. We slept so well! The views are gorgeous, night and day. And the caretakers were also very friendly. While the steps were manageable, my elderly parents (both 80) appreciated the ground level bedroom. We would definitely recommend the house. Thank you, Frankie, we all had a great time! We would love to work with you again when we return to Crete! Ευχαριστώ!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Well-Situated Villa with Incredible View
We absolutely loved staying at Villa Prinolithos! We had a party of eight and, though the bedrooms are a bit small, the indoor living areas are comfortable and the outdoor spaces are spacious with nice furniture and dining areas and a breathtaking view of the Aegean. Weather permitting, you spend all your time outside on the two patios where there is a good-sized pool and a ping pong table for additional family fun. There is even a lemon tree on the grounds! Located only 30 minutes from Chania and 45-50 minutes from Rhethimno, the villa is in a good location. The nearby towns Gavalohori and Vamos are 5-10 minutes away and have markets and tavernas with great food and friendly folks (and lots of raki! IYKYK). We especially recommend Parasia Tavern for dinner and Nektar for breakfast. Inka Supermarket is small but has everything you need and very friendly owners (with more local raki!). Frankie, the property manager, is very responsive and helpful and Anna, the owner/hostess, is very sweet. She came over for a brief visit and brought us some fresh baked goods. There was also a nice supply of food in the kitchen when we arrived. Natassa and Yannis, who tidied up midweek, are also very friendly and sweet. Wi-Fi is not reliable and the road leading to the driveway is quite steep, but those are minor setbacks compared to all of the wonderful attributes of the villa. All in all, we highly recommend this property and, Lord willing, will be back again someday!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family and friends
Lovely villa, spacious and clean. Great for large groups, able to give teens their own space. Quiet and not overlooked. First time renting a villa, would definitely do it again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

pat d.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a special place
Beautiful view, great villa had everything we needed. I would definitely come back to stay here. Love the entire layout and nearby village. The only challenge was driving the mountain roads however Greek drivers seem to have no anger:)
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Loved this very chic and well designed trulli, with lots of light and nice lounging areas in and outside. Great pool. Poor internet, but maybe that’s a good thing!?! All in all, a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chris B., London

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
it was a beautiful vila with a lovely view - my only concern was the drive up to park, which was very steep.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
5*
The property was amazing, having the additional poolside studio was excellent for the two 17 year olds with us as gave them a feeling of independence. The view from the balcony is one of the nicest views I've ever seen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in quaint village
A perfect place to spend time with a larger group. The nearby village of Vamos is lovely and offers great tavernas and mini markets for your daily grocery needs. The view from the house is absolutely breathtaking, the pool is wonderful and has the perfect size. We loved how spacious the villa is, our four teenagers slept in the pool house and the adults in the main villa. Kitchen is well equipped to prepare meals. We would definitely recommend staying here! Thank you to the wonderful owners who brought us delicious homemade sweets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week away
What a fabulous stay! The villa is in a gorgeous rural location with knock-out views of the sea and surrounding countryside. Great outside space. A few steps to get in and out of the villa but not an issue. The villa itself is a traditional style, has wrap around balcony’s to take in the view (if you have children under 3 be careful as the wall is low). The bedrooms are good sizes and everything worked fine (shower head came down on last day!) but other requests were dealt with quickly (we couldn’t get the pool lights on on night 1!) would be a great villa if coming away as a family with grandparents as there is a self contained 1 bed on the ground floor. Monic’s Taverna in Galahori village was a delight. Beautiful food! Not too far from Rethymmo or Chania so a great spot for exploring. Not really possible to walk to villages from the villa so car hire definitely needed. A place to get away from it all!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Bliss
Private, comfortable villa with a great pool and outstanding view; accessible to villages Vamos and Gavalochori for shopping/tavernas; major supermarket (SYNKA) only 20 minutes away in Kalyves; lovely sandy beaches to the east beyond Georgioupolis; owner (Anna) and property manager (Frankie) extremely helpful and responsive to queries; just a great week enjoying this part of Crete...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice villa with amazing views
The villa was really nice and the views are lovely.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Serene, high quality villa
Comfortable beds, wonderful view down across a valley to a bay in the Mediterranean, lovely terrace for eating on and playing games, great pool and poolside area. Excellent kitchen, and a couple of very spacious sleeping areas. The nearest village is 5 - 10 mins away by car with good tavernas and some shops. Nice beaches about 25 mins away by car.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Philippa Barnes

Breathtaking views - a stunning remote place
Great accommodation, absolutely stunning views which really make the villa and well away from the more touristy areas of Kalyves and Chania especially. Relaxing, well equipped villa although lots of steps so be warned for elderly. Felt like home and we would love to return - local Greek restaurants very good especially Thelami in Akmyrida and the restaurant in Gavolorochi. WiFi in villa was an issue and could be improved. Double bedroom is quite small but has great access to balcony area. Outside space is fantastic - pool not as big as it looks in picture ! Cleaning and laundry very good - would have loved some more pool towels ..
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Tavernen in Laufnähe
Wir haben uns dort wohl gefühlt. Die Kommunikation mit der Agentur war gut, Probleme wurden umgehend behoben. Wir sind mehrmals zu Fuß ins Dörfchen Gavalochori heruntergelaufen und haben die extrem schönen Tavernen sehr genossen. Es führt zwar lediglich die Straße ohne Fußweg ins Dorf hinunter, da die Straße aber wenig befahren ist, stellt dies kein großes Problem dar. Da sich die Unterkunft mitten in der Natur befindet und die Schlafzimmer im Erdgeschoss liegen, hätten wir uns Insektengitter an den Fenstern gewünscht. Insgesamt jedoch eine gute Unterkunft.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mega schöner Urlaub
Gepflegte Villa mit einem traumhaften Ausblick.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabuleux !!
C'est la 2ème fois que nous louons cette villa et nous sommes toujours sous le charme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk geriefelijk huis met grandioos uitzicht
Een heerlijk verblijf in een zeer ruim huis van alle gemakken voorzien. Ook de mogelijkheid om je in je eigen stuk van het huis terug te trekken. De inrichting is zeer verzorgd en het is genieten op de terrassen en in het overloop zwembad. Vanaf alle plekken een schitterend uitzicht op zee. Kortom: onvergetelijke vakantie gehad!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gavalochori
Ein großzügiges Haus mit spektakulärem Blick, gut ausgestattet, sehr zuvorkommendes Reinigungspersonal, leider ohne Moskitonetze.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub 2023
Das Haus ist wie beschrieben in toller Lage mit dem Blick über die Bucht. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023