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Villa Despina 1 Plakias Private Villa, Private Swimming Pool Garden,Amazing View

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Miscellaneous
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa Despina 1 Plakias Private Villa, Private Swimming Pool Garden,Amazing View

Villa Despina is a recently built two storey building with 4 bedrooms located 1 km from the villages of Asomatos in the mountainous area of southern Crete.

The villa can accommodate up to 12 people and has a pool with a children's pool, sauna, hydro-massage, barbecue and playground for children.

For more information please do not hesitate to get in touch with us !

Facilities - Inside the villa

The open plan ground floor has a living room with a double sofa bed, satellite TV and radio/CD player. Also the living room is equipped with a firing place. Leading off this there is a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, the sauna and hydro-massage. There are two ground floor bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with twin bed, two bathrooms, one with a corner bath/shower/WC and washing machine, and one with a shower/WC.

On the first floor there are a further two bedrooms, each with one double bed and a single bed and a further two showers/WC. All of the bedrooms open up to either a balcony or a sun terrace with patio furniture offering a variety of views over the magnificent surrounding countryside - the Kourtaliotis gorge, all the way to the sea. All bedrooms have air conditioning for extra local cost. For cooler spells the house is also equipped with central heating for extra local charge.

Garden, Pool, BBQ, Playground, External Area

The villa has a pool with a children's pool, barbecue, playground for children and can accommodate up to 12 people in 200 m2 of living space, built in a 10000 m2 plot, with hundreds of olive and fruit trees and other vegetation.

No other buildings exist for about 300 meters.

Villa Despina is close to the traditional Taverna of Despina. Same owners, same quality! The food is homemade and the ingredients are homegrown. This facility will accompany your accommodation, if you wish, and although your privacy is our priority we offer the option to socialize, eat, drink and feel Crete all over. Contact us for more details. We ll be very happy to assist in any way.

Property manager

Stefanos

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 5
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 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 1351354

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Crete, Crete

What's nearby

  • Kourtaliotiko Gorge - 5 min drive
  • Monastery of Preveli - 8 min drive
  • Damnóni Beach - 10 min drive
  • Plakias Beach - 10 min drive
  • Preveli Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gefyra Taverna cafe-Preveli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Preveli Monastery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lefkõgia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hapimag Restaurant Poseidon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paligremnos Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Despina 1 Plakias Private Villa, Private Swimming Pool Garden,Amazing View have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Villa Despina 1 Plakias Private Villa, Private Swimming Pool Garden,Amazing View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Villa Despina 1 Plakias Private Villa, Private Swimming Pool Garden,Amazing View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Despina 1 Plakias Private Villa, Private Swimming Pool Garden,Amazing View?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Despina 1 Plakias Private Villa, Private Swimming Pool Garden,Amazing View located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Ammoúdi, and Kleisidi. Ammoudaki Beach and Skinaria Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Villa Despina 1 Plakias Private Villa, Private Swimming Pool Garden,Amazing View Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Villa
Great villa with an abundance of silence. Very peaceful with great virws. Best villa i have been to. Inside was massive and pool area very generous. The hosts were always on hand if anything was needed. Just 100m away in the Taverna. If you want a layed back holiday this villa cant be beaten.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views and peaceful surroundings
Villa Despina is a perfect location to unwind. The villa has everything--a beautiful pool, shady terraces and balconies on which to relax outside and enjoy the amazing mountain views, a superb taverna 50 metres from the front door and gorgeous beaches and gorges within a 10 minute drive. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, and the food they serve in the taverna is so fresh and deliciously prepared that you never want to go anywhere else! We can't wait to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gareth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa
This villa is very good value. It has great mountain views by the pool and there is a nice ocean view from the nearby taverna owned by the same family (which also has good food). The pool is a good size. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heiko Freyse Palioi Pelates 130 Ti Mera 1820 Total 364 Deposit

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect holiday
I don't say these things lightly, but Villa Despina is a magical place. The house is large and spacious with plenty of room for a big family. The location is beautiful and scenic, and also just remote enough to not having to worry about noise. The big garden/terrace, and especially swimming pool tie a bow around this perfect package! Communication with the management is easy, friendly, and convenient, as you just have to walk 20 m to the taverna, which is also a great place to have dinner, especially if you have children. It was our 2nd stay in as many years, and we will definitely be returning as soon as possible. 5/5 Stars, highly recommended.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Despina
We found the owners to be very welcoming and really nice people, There Taverna is just a very short walk away and sells very reasonable food and beer, The Villa was very clean and tidy,At 1st there was not enough sun beds but when asked for they came with more straight away ,For the price we paid the Villa is very good. There are lots of beaches close by and the nearest town is about 10 min drive with lots to do there inc: shopping,eating,drinking etc . would defiantly return overall very good.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, highly recommend
We recently arrive home after a 9 day stay in Villa Despina. The villa is beautiful, well equipped and the location is perfect if you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing break. I would recommend hiring a car to get around to see some of the beautiful beaches and surroundings, however we did not have a car and the owners were a huge help in taking us shopping and also arranging car rental for us! Taverna Despina is just at the end of the road and we spent a few nights here. Once again, I could not fault the villa and especially the owners. We felt so welcome and are looking forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Giulia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good stay for 2 weeks with family
A lot of space for 2 families, 3 adults and 4 teenies, clean, nice pool, big barbecue, very friendly owners who gave their best to make us feel confortable, consider a car is needed to reach the nice beaches (between 10 and 20 minutes), wind can be really strong. The owner family runs also the Taverna with good food and correct prices.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stefan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Our stay was perfect. All were well organized and the house is perfect. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hosts and comfortable villa
The good things: the villa is large with four large bedrooms,the owner is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. He owns the adjacent taverna which serves simple but tasty food and is good value. Things which could be improved: there is a lack of kitchen equipment and crockery. We were a party of 8 and struggled. If you were 10 or 12 you’d certainly find it difficult. The property needs a table big enough to sit all guests outside with lighting. We ate inside every night because of the lack of this. The online listing mentions TVs and fridges in bedrooms and a sauna. We didn’t want or need any of these things but couldn’t find them either. Lastly the hydro massage shower did not work. Despite all theses issues we enjoyed our stay and thank everyone at Villa Despina for their kindness.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Large family holiday at Villa Despina
Just returned from a wonderful two week stay at Villa Despina. A very large villa with all the amenities you need, very clean and spacious. The views are amazing and completely private, the owners run the taverna next door and are very welcoming making you feel part of there family. Spent most nights there just for evening drinks, food is very nice aswell. Nice location to explore south of the island, plenty of nice beaches.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic 2 weeks with the family.
From the moment we arrived and were greeted with free drinks at the family taverna the holiday was a complete success. We traveled with our son & wife, daughter & husband and our 5 grandchildren. The Villa accommodated all 11 of us, was well equipped and provided a good base for the southern beaches of Crete. The well maintained private pool provided hours of entertainment for the grandchildren when not at the beach. The family run taverna, only 50 metres from the villa, provided an excellent variety of delicious dishes at reasonable rates such that we dined there every evening of our stay. The owners whole family were very friendly and could not do enough to make our whole stay most satisfactory. We almost became part of their family. We would not hesitate to recommend the villa to anyone wanting a good time in southern Crete.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

scott k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Just back from 2 weeks at villa despina 1. A fantastic holiday with a huge villa that gave 4 adults and 3 children loads of space to spread out in. Excellent hospitality shown by the family who also own the taverna next door. Villa was well maintained, cleaned regularly and any issues dealt with quickly. A perfect base for exploring the south of the island and it's superb beaches. We would highly recommend this for anyone wanting a quiet and relaxing holiday. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom Scothorne

Excellent
We had a great holiday. Lovely villa in beautiful part of Crete. Views of the mountains were wonderful. Short drive to lovely quiet beach. Despina and family couldn’t be more helpful and served good food at their taverna which was a stone’s throw away from the villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jake's B.

Outstanding
The villa was large, clean and fully equipped. The owners who also run the taverna 200m from the property were very hospitable and helpful about local knowledge. Can't recommend the villa enough will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

douglas c.

very relaxing holiday. Spacious house.
Very clean house and the friendliest most helpful owners. Despina is the wonderful cook in the family taverna and Michelis grows the lemons, makes the honey and raki and tends the olive trees right through to producing the oil. Many gifts of the familys produce. Swimming pool kept very clean.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Two weeks in July/August at Despina 2
The property is well equipped for a family group of 10. The pool was a great favourite of the children. The cleaning regime is good. The views are spectacular and we frequently saw vultures and buzzards soaring up and down the valley. It is set amongst olive groves, but there are also fig trees and pomegranate trees, which we were invited to collect. The owners also run the taverna which is only 40 m away from the villa, and they are friendly and very helpful, we ate there on numerous occasions, and sampled their homemade Raki at every opportunity. The villa is within easy access of the beaches on the south coast ( some sandy and some pebbly), and also only half an hour from Rethymnon. We did a couple of gorge walks, St Anthony's and Imbros, both of which were exhilarating, and within an hour of the property. The Melteme had set in early, so it was a bit windy, however this kept us cool in the high temperatures. The whole experience was that of a great holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

William S.

very positive
The property was clean and spacious. My family enjoyed the common areas, as well as the bedrooms. We congregated in the dining and pool areas on a daily basis. Activities of interest (beaches, hiking, horseback riding, restaurants, and nightlife/bars) were easily accessible from the house,. It was definitely a home away from home. The owners were courteous and available. They responded to our needs in a timely manner. I would stay there again if it's available to next time I visit Crete and would definitely recommend this home to my friends and family members.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

peter r.

A beautiful location between the mountains and the sea with a lovely pool and great food
I would recommend a visit to this villa. Location is superb, accommodation spacious and the pool area is lovely. Our hosts cooked great food at a reasonable price.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Der Gastgeber war sehr nett und hat sich um uns sehr gut bemüht. Alle unsere Wünsche wurden erfühlt.
Es waren sehr schöne 10 Urlaubstage.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patriarca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
super
super alles perfekt
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anestis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Despina - uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen
Wir waren mit zwei Familien (4 Erwachsene, 5 Kinder) für zwei Wochen in der Villa Despina in Asomatos/Kreta. Das Haus ist sehr schön, sauber, und ruhig gelegen. Der Pool ist groß und sehr gepflegt. Die gesamte Anlage ist so, wie in der Anzeige auf FeWo Direkt beschrieben. Noch übertroffen wurde das Haus aber von der rührenden Hilfsbereitschaft und Gastfreundschaft der Eigentümerfamilie, die zugleich die ca. 100 m vom Haus gelegene Taverne betreibt. Der Eigentümer Michalis und sein Sohn Stefanos haben jede unserer Fragen geduldig beantwortet und waren immer zur Stelle, wenn wir Hilfe brauchten, einen Tipp für Ausflugsziele benötigten oder als es darum ging, im Vorfeld den Transfer vom Flughafen zum Haus zu organisieren. Das Ein- und Auschecken verlief sehr freundlich und ohne jegliche Schwierigkeiten. Und köstlich essen zu sehr vernünftigen Preisen kann man in der Taverne auch, von der wir übrigens in den zwei Wochen unseres Aufenthalts kein einziges Mal irgendeinen Lärm gehört haben. Die Umgebung ist auch sehr schön. Der Damnoni Beach ist ein prima Wahl und die nächste Stadt Plakias bietet neben etlichen großen Supermärkten viele Ausgehmöglichkeiten (Tavernen, Snackbars, Restaurants), von denen die Taverne von Captain Tasomanolis ein wahres Highlight ist, was Speisen und netten Service angeht. Die sonstige Infrastruktur in Plakias (Geldautomaten, Apotheke, Arzt, geschmackvolle Souvenirläden) stimmt auch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

angélique l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très jolie villa bien située
Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour dans cette jolie villa située près de Plakias. Le propriétaire est adorable et l’accès à sa taverne juste à côté de la maison est un vrai plus car on y mange bien, pas cher et pas besoin de prendre la voiture ! De très belles plages, jolis villages, belles gorges,à quelques kilomètres. Piscine et extérieur de la maison agréables. Belles chambres et bonne literie. Quelques petits points a améliorer car un peu juste pour 12 personnes : manque de couverts (petites cuillères), pas assez de chaises dehors et table un peu petite (mais on se débrouille et ça passe impec) couchage pour 10 et non 12 sauf si on dort sur le canapé qui n’est pas convertible, fournir équipement pour bébé serait un plus (poussette, lit, chaise) Les plus de cette villa ; toutes les terrasses, pas mal de rangement dans les chambres, machine à laver (avec lessive fournie), cuisine bien équipée, le nombre de salle de bain, la climatisation dans toutes les chambres, serviettes de piscine et douche fournies, la piscine, vue depuis la villa au cœur des montagnes, parking pour au moins 3 voitures, et le grand plus la gentillesse du propriétaire. Je recommande cette villa sans hésitation !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

valérie f., Pornic

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour dans maison au calme avec une vue sur la montagne.
Vacances entre amis. Nous étions 2 familles avec nos enfants de 30, 22,18,15 et 10 ans. La maison est très agréable à vivre. La vue sur les montagnes est reposante. La piscine superbe. Les propriétaires adorables et la nourriture proposée dans leur auberge est très bonne. Nous sommes ravis
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bahram T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house
We enjoyed our holidays in this very spacious house. It is perfect for relaxing and recreation. The hosts are very kind and helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tommaso Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bellissima permanenza. Beautiful stay
La villa è molto accogliente, conforme all'annuncio, in posizione molto comoda per vedere la costa Sud. I proprietari sono molto cordiali. Molto adatta a famiglie con bambini. Molto vicino alla villa c'è una taverna gestita dalla proprietà dove abbiamo mangiato molto bene. The villa is very welcoming, conforming to the announcement, in a very convenient position to see the South coast. The owners are very friendly. Very suitable for families with children. Very close to the villa there is a tavern managed by the property where we ate very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019