In the charming village of Gavalochori, Villa Artemis offers a serene retreat with 2 pools and expansive views of the White Mountains. Enjoy complete privacy in its garden, indulge in daily maid service and change of towels twice weekly.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10350 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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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.
Artemis - Apokoron Villa with 2 Large Private Pools and Great Views
Villa Artemis is a stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. Its unique architectural style is combined with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holidays. The villa features 350 m2 of living space on a 1000 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for two vehicles, garden and two pools (one regular and one lap). The villa can accommodate up to 10 guests. It offers a stunning view of the White Mountains. The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away.
Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa. Beach towels are provided. The pools operate from April 1 to October 30. Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa.
Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.
Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.
Further comments about the area:
The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalochori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Egyptian Lighthouse, the Synagogue, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.
The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:
3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge
Registration Number: 1042K10002903701
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Meal delivery service
Safe
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
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
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Property Registration Number 1042K10003146201
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
Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in the mountains and by the sea. Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and War Museum of Chania are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Apokoronas travel guide
Does Artemis - Apokoron Villa with 2 Large Private Pools and Great Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Artemis - Apokoron Villa with 2 Large Private Pools and Great Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Artemis - Apokoron Villa with 2 Large Private Pools and Great Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Artemis - Apokoron Villa with 2 Large Private Pools and Great Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Artemis - Apokoron Villa with 2 Large Private Pools and Great Views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Artemis - Apokoron Villa with 2 Large Private Pools and Great Views located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 3 miles (5 km) of Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Artemis - Apokoron Villa with 2 Large Private Pools and Great Views Reviews
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We had a wonderful stay! The villa is huge - very spacious and well laid out. Great location, Fruso the cleaner was a delight! We loved it and will definitely come back! Excellent communication with the owner from start to finish. I woukd highly recommend
The villa is beautiful, the pools are amazing. A short walk to town with cafe, shop and taverna. 10 minutes in car to main town with beach and lovely restaurants. We had one day at the water park near Chania which was only 40 minutes drive. Our children had a magical time.
We had a wonderful stay. The villa was amazing with stunning architecture and the pools catered for all. It was such a special villa, it felt exclusive and the space was amazing. The air conditioning was definately needed!! Honestly cannot fault it.
Highly recommended for families of all ages.
The town is also wonderful with a lovely gift shop and various fantastic restaurants and importantly retains a traditional Greek vibe..
I think this has to be one of my favourite places I have ever stayed. The rental was beautiful and very spacious - had everything you needed and then some. The pools were perfect and the view - well, I could never get tired of that view. The town is delightful, and the restaurants and the bottom of the hill are fantastic - especially Gavalionas Kafenes!! So much history to see without even having to drive too far too. Thank you Mrs. Froso for being so kind and helpful, I hope you have a wonderful summer with lots of great renters. I really hope we can get back there soon - (One tip, when renting a car, go for a smaller car as the cool little roads in the small villages can be very narrow.)
A wonderful villa in a great village. Mrs Fruso is a amazing and helpful housekeeper/host. Having 2 pools was a real treat and the bottom one is very long so good for a few lengths to keep fit.
Restaurants a short walk down the hill and a shop.
Beach 5 mins away by car in Almyrida. We did scuba diving there. Also lots of beach bars and restaurants. We went on a boat cruise in Kalyves.
Water park just over an hour away beyond Chania.
Nice and quite neighbourhood.
Less than an hour from Chania and the fantastic maritime museum. We did most of our big shops in the Lidls around Chania and topped up at smaller shops in Gavalochori and Almyrida.
We also did the Samaria Gorge walk- very hot and tiring but well worth it. Take some flip flops for the beach at the end-it is a gravel beach and very hot in the sun.
The villa was magnificent. Far and away the best we have ever stayed in, having rented villas all over the world for many years.Absolutely fully equipped, both the swimming pools were fantastic, and the 25m pool was spectacular. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend or to visit again.
We’ve had an amazing stay at this Villa. The Villa was very clean, beds were comfy and the swimming pools and view were amazing. It was lovely to walk a short way down the hill and you’re in the gorgeous village, the food was amazing and the people so friendly. We have definitely fallen in love with Crete. Wanted to come back next May half term but it’s already booked so says it all. Thank you very much.
The pictures online match perfectly with what we experienced during our stay. The host communicated quickly and everything in the house was very clean. It is a very spacious property with excellent views of the surrounding mountains. The walk to the village is absolutely delightful, great places to eat, drink, and just enjoy the small village. We would return without reservation.
We had an excellent stay in this beautiful villa. Check in was easy, the wonderful host had left us ample supplies of essentials as well as some welcome gifts.
Everything worked as it should and there was good wi-fi inside and outside.
The pools are excellent.. One for swimming, and the infinity pool for chilling. Both perfectly clean and fresh.
A 5 minute walk is the village square with several well stocked shops, bars and restaurants.
I certainly recommend this villa. 10/10.
Piscine fantastique, beau panorama, au calme, villa très agréable à vivre, bien située, commerces à proximité
( boulangerie, épiceries, restaurant ) ambiance du village très sympathique, seul bémol ménage aproximatif , entretien de l'electroménager à revoir.