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Villa Vigla

Escape to this peaceful haven where you can unwind in the garden or explore nearby beaches like Kalives within just 15 minutes’ drive.

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Beach towels
Beach towels
Pool
Outdoor dining
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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 Vigla

The restoration of this delightful village house has successfully metamorphosed a 200 year old village house into a cool and mellow holiday Villa bursting with original features whilst more than adequately meeting the needs of today's holidaymaker.
The owners, Stamatis & Despina, have meticulously preserved many original features whilst giving them a fresh contemporary twist. Thus thick stone walls are left unadorned; original decorative floor tiles see a second life as wall tiles in the kitchen; heavy beamed ceilings are painted white, basking the space below in light, whilst modern understated classic furnishings and fittings reinforce the Villa's status in the present day and proffer up to date comfort.

Location
The village itself, a peaceful backwater on the beautiful lower slopes of the White Mountains, attracts the occasional tourist to its taverna serving traditional home cooking and to those, ‘in the know’, who come to admire the stunning Byzantine Church of Agia Nikolaos nestling at the bottom of a neighbouring valley. Kept locked, it's Roussa and Kosta, Despina's parents who are the key holders and will be very happy to take guests at Villa Vigla on a guided tour of its beautiful 13th century frescoes. The Church’s location and artwork is widely considered to be amongst the most beautiful on the island.
From this rural idyll it is a mere 15 mins drive to the sandy beaches of Kalives via the slightly larger neighbouring village of Stylos which offers more by way of shopping and tavernas and if you take your water bottles you can fill them up at the source of the bottled water of the same name - for gratis.


Outside Villa Vigla
Swimming Pool - 6.5m x 3.4m free form pool, depth 0.6m - 1.4m. Roman step entry, gated pool area.
Poolside Sun Terrace - Sun beds and parasols, table and chairs with sea view.
BBQ - Self standing BBQ in the garden
Covered Dining terrace - Table with bench seating and chairs.
Garden - Olive and citrus trees
First floor, sea view, terrace - with table and chairs.

Inside Villa Vigla
Ground floor
Kitchen area - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob and oven, fridge freezer, microwave and breakfast table and chairs.
Double bedroom, ensuite shower room - 1 double bed, French doors to covered terrace, ensuite shower, wash basin, W.C. Stairs to small gallery with single bed. Air Con.unit
Twin bedroom - 2 single beds, side view window, Air Con. unit
Family bathroom - Bath with shower over, wash basin, W.C.
Laundry - Washing machine

First Floor
Living room - Vaulted ceiling, L shaped sofa, flat screen TV (limited channels/news only), stairs to gallery with day bed. French doors to first floor (sea view) terrace.


Housekeeping
Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.
For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.
For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.
Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.

Parking - Beside the Villa

Property manager

Freelance Villas

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1130 sq ft (105 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Heating fee: EUR 1 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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 1284639

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

Property is also known as

Villa Vigla Apokoronas
129664
Villa Vigla Private vacation home
Villa Vigla Private vacation home Apokoronas
Imaginatively restored sea view Village house walk to taverna

About the neighborhood

Map
Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Ancient City of Aptera - 17 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 19 min drive
  • Souda Bay War Cemetery - 21 min drive
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 25 min drive
  • Nea Chora Beach - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Καλάμι - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Coffee & Goodies Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Don Rosario Ristorante Italiano - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Aptera - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Vigla have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Vigla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Vigla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Vigla?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Vigla located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Samonas Cave and Samonas Olive Tree. Gorge of Diktamou and Agios Nikolaos Fort are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Villa Vigla Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Owen

Superb mountain retreat
Be aware that the Eagles Nest is only open at weekends and that the Lemon Tree , 2Kms away is also open.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
This is an idyllic place to stay if you like solitude as there really isn't anything there apart from one taverna. The house is absolutely beautiful, retaining it's original character and very tastefully renovated with everything you could need. The pool is lovely and is very relaxing. I think it would help if the listing made it more clear that the road to the house has lots of precipitous hair pin bends, which may not suit everybody. I would absolutely recommend staying here if you are happy to drive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Sara

Beautifully restored traditional village house in hill top village
Lovely house, well designed and equipped. A little trimming of the vegetation in late summer would improve the amount of sun the pool area gets in late summer months A few more mosquito repelling solutions e.g citronella candles as the mossies do like the shaded seating area I think previous visitors may have let the local cats inside as the sofas upstairs need de fleaing!
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10/10 Excellent

nicole

Paradise
The villa, the views, the peace and the pool, the home from home feel and the service that the owner provided and communication with Freelance This is going to sound very picky…. A better fridge as at times the fridge barely kept things cold ( when it had a lot in it) and maybe a dishwasher …. Although space is probably the issue here . This is being super critical and neither of these impacted on our holiday they are just suggestions

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa
The villa was wonderful and peaceful. Fantastic views of sea and mountains. Would recommend to couples and families. Hire car essential.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances parfaites
Le lieu est tout simplement paisible, calme et conforme à l’annonce
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabi

Es ist eine tolle Unterkunft!
Die Unterkunft ist perfekt! Liebevoll eingerichtet, ein toller Garten! Alles sauber und gepflegt! es gibt nichts zu verbessern....

8/10 Good

Alexandra I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne Unterkunft
Das Haus ist sehr schön renoviert und eingerichtet. Der Garten und Pool sind wunderschön angelegt und top gepflegt, mit idyllischen Sitzplätzen draußen. Insgesamt sehr ruhig gelegen mit toller Aussicht auf das Meer (vorne vom Pool) und in die Berge (von der Terrasse). Die Lage hat uns gut gefallen, aber man muss sich bewusst sein dass das Haus ziemlich weit abgelegen ist und man viele teils enge Serpentinen fahren muss um es zu erreichen. Für uns leider ein Minuspunkt: im Haus war es oberflächlich sauber und aufgeräumt, aber beim näheren Hinschauen sind recht viele Dinge aufgefallen die nicht richtig sauber waren (Kaffeemaschine, Dunstabzug, generell das Geschirr in der Küche, Zahnputzbecher, etc). Was uns leider auch gestört hat, war dass es, außer im Bad, keinerlei Fliegengitter gab. Sehr schade, da es recht viele Schnaken gab und man dadurch die Fenster/Türen abends geschlossen halten musste. Dennoch eine sehr schöne, empfehlenswerte Unterkunft für Ruhesuchende.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafte Ferien
Das Haus liegt in einem kleinen Bergdorf, dennoch hat man absolute Privatsphäre. Der Garten ist ein absoluter Traum mit wundervollen Baumen und Blumen, wir konnten uns Granatäpfel direkt von den Bäumen holen. Auch der Poolbereich ist sehr schön, allerdings im Oktober schon eher schattig. Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt und hübsch eingerichtet, es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Und die Betten sind sehr gemütlich. Bezaubernd war auch die Katzengang, die uns gelegentlich besucht hat. In der Nähe befinden sich zwei Tavernen, so dass man nicht weit fahren muss, wenn man zu faul zum kochen ist. Sollte es ein Problem vor Ort geben (wir hatten uns versehentlich ausgesperrt) ist Hilfe nicht weit, die Mutter einer der Eigentümerinnen wohnt im Ort und kam uns sofort zur Hilfe. Roussa war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten dort eine wundervolle Woche und werden sehr gerne wieder kommen, wenn wir nochmal nach Kreta fahren.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022