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Enchanting 19th century villa

Villa in Apokoronas with kitchen

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In the charming Gavalochori village, Critamo Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a courtyard and BBQ area. This 200-year-old Cretan house features two cozy bedrooms, a seating & dining area, kitchen with stove and oven. With its sister property nearby for larger groups.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$574
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan

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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.

Enchanting 19th century villa

Critamo Cottage is a 200-year old Cretan house, located in the remote Gavalochori village of Agios Pavlos, near the historic town of Chania. It is a family-friendly cottage which can accommodate up to five people and consists of two bedrooms, a seating & dining area, kitchen with stove, oven and BBQ, furnished courtyard and bathroom with shower. Its sister property, the Villa Athermigo, is close by and could be combined in one stay for larger groups looking to holiday together.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
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 1040Κ81002882710

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Map
Gavalohori

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Port of Souda - 24 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 31 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 35 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Στου Μπανανα - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Platia Café Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gavalianos Kafenes - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting 19th century villa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchanting 19th century villa ?

As of 1 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanting 19th century villa on 2 Jan 2026 start from NZ$574.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Enchanting 19th century villa ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting 19th century villa ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting 19th century villa located?

Situated in Apokoronas, this villa is steps from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 3 mi (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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Enchanting 19th century villa Reviews

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t actually stay in this villa as we were upgraded to another one next door. which was fine. Location was great and villa was incredible. Only down side was the extremely uncomfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025