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Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete!

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • 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.

Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete!

Luxuriously appointed Villa Katerina is set in a quiet location in W. Crete, surrounded by stunning views of The White Mountains and sea.
Villa Katerina is provided with the special sign of the Greek Tourist Organization (EOT-1042K122K015040000) which secures the quality level of all services, terms and conditions our guests have the privilege to enjoy during their stay.
Every year we try to improve the facilities we offer to our visitors. Last years we made our pool salted, so we don't use chlorine or other chemicals. We also have new wooden Sunloungers with very comfortable mattresses and a lounge nest!!
Laze around your own beautiful private & secluded Eco chlorine-free 40 sqm heated Pool, listening to bird-song and enjoying the scent of fragrant flowers.
Overlooking your own private pool, and the sea, one of the bedrooms is on the ground floor and has a king size double bed and en-suite shower room with hydro massage.
The other two bedrooms are on the first floor. One of them has a double bed and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. The other one has big double bed and an en-suite bathroom with Hydro Massage Shower.
From both upstairs bedrooms you step out onto a large veranda which overlooks the olive groves, the White Mountains and the sea.
On the ground floor there is an open plan living/dining room with a large couch for 6 persons, an easy chair and a big Lcd TV . DVD and CD played are also provided. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and all the necessary requirements for cooking a meal of your taste.
The interior of the Villa is air-conditioned for comfort on hot summer days.
For any chill days possibly early and late season, there is heating throughout the entire Villa plus a cozy fireplace in the living room. Outside the Villa, in a designated place you can find plenty of wood.
Enjoy the pleasures of the local taverns, or eat by your Pool on long, warm balmy evenings.
Whether you are looking for a totally relaxing, or a more adventurous holiday, you will find that Villa Katerina is the perfect base.
We brought even closer the nature to you and your table with more fruits and vegetables from our garden and fresh eggs from a new small hennery a few meters away from the Villa.. You can collect vegetables and eggs by yourself!!!
Welcome pack: A welcome pack will await you in the Villa, consisting of traditional fresh organic products.
A bottle of olive oil, raki, and local wine from Yianni, Katerina's husband's, own farm.
For you to enjoy leisurely breakfasts on your terrace overlooking the Pool, there is a breakfast pack consisting of bread, natural juices, eggs, bacon,fruits, cheese, honey and butter,upon your arrival. Ask me for extra eggs,oil,raki and honey during your stay!!
Bath & Pool towels,shampoo,shower gel,conditioner and hairdryer, are provided.
The Villa is cleaned twice a week which includes linen and towel (bath and pool) change.
Special Discounts : Big Discounts are provided for bookings of 3 weeks or more and for bookings of two persons !!!

Property manager

Manos Papadakis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Soundproofing
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking 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: 1378 sq ft (128 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We can provide for youhigh chair, travel cot,etc

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: 8
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 1331894

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Katerina Ideally Located Villa Explore West Crete Spilia
Villa Katerina Ideally Located Villa Explore West Crete
Katerina Ideally Located Explore West Crete Spilia
Katerina Ideally Located Explore West Crete
Villa Katerina Ideally Located Villa Explore West Crete Spilia
Villa Katerina Ideally Located Villa Explore West Crete
Katerina Ideally Located Explore West Crete Spilia
Villa Katerina Ideally Located Villa Explore West Crete Spilia
Villa Katerina Ideally Located Villa Explore West Crete
Katerina Ideally Located Explore West Crete Spilia
Katerina Ideally Located Explore West Crete

About the neighborhood

Map
Spilia, Crete

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Platanias Square - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Platanias Beach - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 23 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Balos Beach - 87 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Al Fresco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Almyrikia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete! have a pool?

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

Is Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete! located?

This family-friendly Platanias villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Karavitakis Winery, Olive Tree of Vouves and Gonia Monastery. Orthodox Academy of Crete and Tavrontis Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick F., united kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Exemplary
Lovely villa, great location, super host (Manos). Highly recommended. Would visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and host
The only thing more amazing than Western Crete is this property and the only thing better than this property is the host! Villa Katerina and the owner, Manolis, are both truly special and we will always remember our stay here! I don’t know where to start but Manolis went above and beyond in every way and the house, the pool, the food exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend Villa Katerina if you are planning a trip to Western Crete!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
Beautiful setting in a small village. Sea views, beach about a 10 min car journey. Fabulous pool and good quality sun loungers. Well equipped villa with everything you need to cook or BBQ. Great local, friendly taverna 2 mins walk away. Host Manolis was so helpful, responding to any query very quickly and providing us with lots of Cretan specialties and treats. We had a great stay - wish we had booked for longer !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather E., Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday and Host
Lovely Villa in a great semi-remote location, beautiful grounds, garden furniture and pool which we all hugely appreciated and enjoyed We had everything we needed already there, but host Manos ensured we had an amazing stay, by leaving a welcome hamper of food and drink, bringing more lovely homemade treats during our stay and was there if we needed anything else in super fast time There are 2 Tavernas within walking distance and a shop not too far by car, as well as the lovely Kolymvari just over 5 minutes away with its shops, restaurants and harbour Would happily stay here again without hesitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpectable experience!!
We booked this Villa for 10 days during the wintertime!!! We saw the photos firstly and the reviews which were unbelievable and that's it!! When we arrived we saw many differences at the villa. The Villa is more beautiful than the photos!!! New fence, new doors, new garage area, what a surprise!!! The pool of course as every guest mentioned is fantastic! Manolis informed us that he also changed all the mattresses. We had such a nice sleep!! 10 days resting, eating, and drinking local wine. We also had the opportunity to meet Manolis who gave us many ideas for things to do during this no-tourist period. Manolis was (as all the reviews mention) very generous and he make as feel like home! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to relax - a great base for exploring Crete
The villa looked great in the photos - and lived up to all our expectations. The pool is delightful and the en suite bathrooms for all three rooms plus the huge beds are all great. Manos is an excellent host - quick to communicate, eager to help, full of useful advice about the area and generous with his gifts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best - fantastic stay
Having stayed on Crete 3 times now, can definitely say this is our favourite - Villa Katerina is a fantastic place to stay with the family - if you want seclusion but also being within a v.short drive to beaches and restaurants ( there are 3 within walking distance as well) - one of the best pools we have had and great bedrooms, air conditioning that works very well - finally, the owner, Manos is great to work with - very nice welcome gifts and then brought further gifts during our stay - all local produce - thanks to Manos for being such a great host - will hope to return
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Holiday!
Just a fantastic holiday! Beautiful villa which has everything you could possibly need. The pool is beautiful and so relaxing. Manos we can’t thank you enough for all your help and generosity. We hired a car and got to see the Mose beautiful sunsets and beaches. Stunning food at the local restaurants. Can’t fault this holiday and will be back! We have older kids ages 14 and 17 and they just loved it! Thank you xx
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Truly amazing in all aspects. A beautiful property and village. The warmth from the place and people is unforgettable with a most generous host to match the experience. A lovely welcome package and fantastic stay. Never been happier to leave a review.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAUL E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect villa in Western Crete
I’m not sure what impressed us more between the host and the villa itself. This was an unbelievably well executed Holiday stay from check-in to check-out. First, about the host. He’s incredible! Affable, earnest, helpful, flexible, and a wonderful person with whom to interact. He takes your vacation stay seriously and sees to it personally that you have a wonderful time. There’s a notebook in the villa of what to do and where to go with his recommendations. You arrive and the refrigerator is stocked with treats and local specialties. He’s responsive to inquiries/requests and flexible to your preferences. This is the host I want for every VRBO, forever. He’s really that good. The villa itself is gorgeous. The little village of Spilia is wonderful! Partially up the mountain with views to the Mediterranean (from the villa’s back yard!). A couple of delicious local taverns within walking distance. 1km up the hill is the cave/historical attraction/Orthodox church of St. John the Hermit. The villa itself was pristine, well-appointed, and very comfortable. The pool was an extravagance our daughters enjoyed daily. There’s an outdoor downstairs table set in the shade of the upstairs balcony with views of the town, mountains, and sea; we ate at that table daily. The furnishings are attractive, comfortable, as pictured, and exactly what I would wish for on this type of stay. Air conditioners by room let everyone set their preference for comfort. And the location gave us 30-60 minute driving access to pretty much everything the prefecture of Chania has to offer, from Southwest beaches (e.g. Elafonissi) to old town Chania proper. We chose this villa because every review seemed to rave about how great the place was. They were spot on. If you’re considering a stay in/around Chania, I wouldn’t even consider another location. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Gem
A very relaxing peaceful and enjoyable week. Manolis looked after us perfectly and went above and beyond, the goodies on arrival to helping us out with our hire car, places to visit and any issues we had. The pool was lovely and warm and the villa is perfect in every way, we will return x
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josef P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and tranquility!!!
What a fabulous treat. The house was immaculate, beautifully furnished, and fully equipped. The pool is salted and heated and it was amazing to swim when it s raining.!!! First time in my life in a salted pool, I won't book something different in the future! The sea view from both first and second floor is amazing. During the night when the weather was good we could see so many stars!!. We loved the area too, a nice traditional tavern in walking distance. More restaurants you can find in less that 5 minutes drive. The villa is situated in a perfect location to explore the West Crete. We were not so lucky regarding the weather conditions in November but the Villa and the owner Manolis made us feel at home and we had a great time. Some more words about Manolis. Although he was sick during our stay he was always available to help us and give us the best options!!! Moreover, the welcome pack he prepared for us was the best we ever had!! We will come again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harrison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa, Amazing Host
This villa was perfect for our family, including two children under 5 and a Grandma! Maniolis was a wonderful and generous host, even bringing Grandma a cake on her birthday while we had dinner at the local Taverna. Spilia is a good spot to launch day trips around the rest of the area, but you can also relax at the villa with plenty of room for everyone. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Getaway
Beautiful location in the village of Spilia about a 40 minute drive from the airport of Chania In Western Crete. The owner is very friendly and you do get a free supply of local cheese, wine, bread and other assorted goodies on your arrival. The pool is great and a good size for swimming in. The air conditioned rooms are well proportioned and the kitchen is well equipped with everything you will need. We ate out in the evenings at the two local restaurants,the furthest being a 5 minute walk from the villa. Very good local meals and we never paid more than 25 euros for dinner with wine. That is for the two of us and not each! You often get a free dessert to share between you and some raki - nice but could easily blow your head off with too much!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eileen wishart

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely
A lovely holiday at Villa Katerina. Everything and more of what we wanted. Manolis, the property owner was so nice, friendly, kind and went out of his way to ensure that we had a lovely time. From the welcome pack with fruit, veggies and other delicious food and drinks to popping round through the week with delicious Greek pastries it was so so nice. Not forgetting the absolute best fresh tomatoes picked from the garden next door! The villa, with it's stunning views and beautiful eco pool we had fun with our teenage boys but felt calm and relaxed. Thank you... it was everything we thought it would be and more. I just wish we could have stayed longer :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing stay
Great hospitality from the villa host, with a beautiful selection of local food and drinks available for us on arrival (very welcome at 10.30pm!), and these kept coming all week, with Manolis dropping off cake and pies for us. He organised our taxi transfer, car hire and gave us so many recommendations for restaurants and local places to visit. The villa is well equipped and in a lovely, quiet location with beautiful views. Ideal spot for anyone wanting to explore the west side of the island. We spent afternoons in the hills, at a winery, at the beach and in Chania, or simply relaxing by the lovely heated pool. All in all, it was ideal and we would definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We have just returned from what was an amazing week. Really cannot fault the experience. The villa was spotless, had all the amenities you could ever need. Manolis is the perfect host, a genuinely nice guy who really cares that you are having a great experience. He left us some lovely treats in the fridge. We travelled with a baby and Manolis provided a lovely cot that was perfect, it looked brand new. There was also a high chair at the property so we had everything we needed. The villa has great views and is located in a lovely village with a fabulous Taverna a 2minute walk away. They even do Take-away should you want to eat in the villa but not want to cook, ideal if you have a tired baby like we did. You do need a car as the village is 5-10mins drive from the nearest good size supermarket and of course you should get out and explore all the wonderful beaches this area has to offer. We would definitely consider staying here again, a truly great villa rental experience.

10/10 Excellent

Gareth Capon

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing villa in the hills of Spilia
Had a week here with my wife and two boys (age 8 and 2). Really great property with decent sized pool, outdoor seating and a lovely terrace with views of the hills and the ocean. Manolis the owner is a lovely guy and really helpful, his recommendations on where to visit, where to eat etc were extremely useful. The town of Spilia is small with only a couple of tavernas and a small shop but Kolymbari is close by (5mins by car) with supermarkets, places to eat, hire bikes etc. We really enjoyed our stay. If there was one downside it was the nicest sandy beaches (Falassarna, Elafounisi) are at least 30mins drive so you definitely need a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Katerina. Location was perfect between Chania and the nice beaches of the West. Manolis was also very helpful with recommendations and was responsive to our needs. I wanted to highlight two aspects that were particularly outstanding for us: 1. Baby cot: we were travelling with a 4 month old and the cot was perfect for her. It had a proper fitted sheet over a decent mattress. It sounds like a simple thing, but we had stayed at two other places (one being a luxury hotel) prior to arriving at the villa and the baby cots were not up to standards which was a but stressful. The peace of mind of having a proper cot was appreciated. 2. He were travelling with my father in law who has mobility issues. He loves swimming and was able to get into the pool safely because there are large gradual steps leading into the pool. This was also convenient for our 3 year old son. Not something we had been looking for in a rental, but it was a delightful surprise when we arrived.

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa and location. Manolis is hospitable and lovely. I wish we had had longer
Really pleased we came. Manolis kindness makes the stay even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our holiday in Spilia in Villa Katerina
We had a brilliant stay in Manos’ villa - it was a fantastic villa, pool was great, beautiful views and very comfortable - Manos was a very helpful host giving us ideas on where to go to eat and best places to visit and bringing us such lovely food and such a generous welcome pack when we arrived ! So generous ! The villa is in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views we were sad to leave - the local restaurants were lovely and the nearby town is full of great places to eat too - again Manos gave us good recommendations on where to eat - we loved Dictina - we went on a brilliant snorkelling trip with the local dive centre - we are a family of two adults and four teenagers and we all absolutely loved it ! Thank you Manos !

10/10 Excellent

Iain R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic time had by all!!!!
Where do we start.... Manolis, is the most amazing, helpful, organised host ever. We had an amazing time in his lovely house. Cleaner attended twice a week, changed beds and provided clean towels. Pool was beautifully clean and very welcoming!!! Manolis recommended some fabulous places for us to attend, he was always in touch, even texting on results day to see how our son did with his degree! Totally recommend anyone staying at Villa Katerina, the location is perfect. Not ruined by tourists, still traditional with perfect tavernas in walking distance. Crete and Manolis, you’ve excelled in every way. Iain, Anita, Hannah, George and Sophie

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Daphne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa!!!!
Our stay here was amazing! We stayed for 7 nights and did not want to leave. Manolis is an exceptional host and so generous with all of his gifts of delicious food and the time he spent with us giving excellent advice on where to go or where to eat! Loved Crete with all their small wonderful villages, beautiful beaches and lovely people! We miss it already! Do not hesitate to book it!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

caitlin w.

Lovely house, great village, super host
The villa is a perfect home away from home -stocked with everything you could need. Plus a gorgeous, twinkling pool, views of the mountains and the sea... Spilia village is great, very relaxed, friendly people especially in the tavernas. Manolis is a great host, kind, thoughtful, welcoming with weather- and family- relevant ideas about where to go and what to do. and knows about amazing pastry... we would happily return!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Very comfortable clean and convenient villa, and we could not have asked for a better host.
Manolis ensured that there were plenty of local hints and tips which really helped us make the most of our weeks stay. He also provided the best welcome pack that we've ever had. We really enjoyed tasting the local produce and that included sampling his grandmother's cooking. The villa was ideally situated within easy walking distance of two local taverns and easy access to the main road to get to both Chania and the beaches of Western Crete. It was in a peaceful location with good views of both the mountains and the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018