Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6184 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Pool
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Xirosterni, Crete, Crete

Lake Kournas
‪17 min drive‬
Almyrida Beach
‪22 min drive‬
Kalyves Beach
‪26 min drive‬
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Great enjoyment can begin! Sitting on the terrace, in the morning sun with a cup of coffee. Or would you prefer the cool shade to start your day? It's all possible in and around Villa Helios, located between Xirosterni and Vamos, in the NorthWest of Crete. Each bedroom has an outside patio area with fantastic mountain and sea views.br>The quiet and space in your garden make another fantastic day. Take a dip in your spacious swimming pool or relax on one of the many terraces.
It is a 45-minute drive from Chania airport. Heraklion Airport is approximately 100 minutes by car.
Almyrida beach is approximately 10 minutes by car with its many taverns and bars.

Property manager

Patrick Prinsen

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pool is not fenced

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Climate Resilience Fee of €15 per night need to be paid in cash when checking in at the Villa.

When you go to book make sure the period matches a previous or subsequent booking. However, a vacancy of up to one night is not a problem.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1144107

We should mention

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ancient City of Aptera and Agios Nikolaos Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Xirosterni, Crete, Crete

What's nearby

Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Lake Kournas - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
Almyrida Beach - 22 min drive - 6.6 km
Kalyves Beach - 26 min drive - 10.1 km
Georgioupolis Beach - 31 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Obrosgialos - ‬14 min drive
‪Costanita - ‬8 min drive
‪Tsunami - ‬8 min drive
‪Thalami - ‬8 min drive
‪Atlantis Beach - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 6 miles (10 km) of Almyrida Beach and Art of Living Glass Factory. Kera and Koutalas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Helios

Superb!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verhoeven B.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house & experience

We had a very nice stay in Villa Helois. Would love to come back one day. Easy contact with Patrick and Stathis, friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Villa in great location

We are frequent visitors to Crete and always choose to stay in a villa. This property was perfect for us. Quality fixtures and furnishings, roomy and comfortable. The villa was super clean, and during our 10 day stay the cleaning crew came by to change sheets and towels and spruce the place up. The welcome pack on arrival was a lovely and appreciated touch. All in all a great place to stay and would happily revisit this villa.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pernille B.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and location

Everything is perfekt. 😀 A very lovely house, pool and location in a quiet area. A beautiful view of the sea. Good quality and very clean. Nice welcome and information. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel N.

16 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Villa

A well-appointed villa in a very quiet location with tavernas and small shops a few minutes away - a couple that can easily be walked to, others a short drive. Great views with the sea in one direction (even if some distance away!) and the dramatic White Mountains the other. We had a couple of minor problems (caused by external influences) which were resolved incredibly quickly by the manager, Stathis We can't praise him highly enough for his service. We would definitely book again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

8 July 2023

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Fabulous family holiday

We had a fantastic 2 week holiday in Villa Helios. The villa was perfect in every way. The detail of the villa has been thoroughly thought through to make it a home from home. The location was superb. Such a beautiful, peaceful location but within walking distance to a few tavernas. Either along the track to Litsarda, or in Xirosterni. We also found a couple of truly excellent restaurants nearby in Almyrida and Vamos. We particularly loved Ombros Gialos for a swim and snorkel, the closest cove to the villa ( only 15 min drive ). Stathis was extremely kind and helpful and the welcome food and drink parcel was very much appreciated. We also had a top recommendation from Patrick for a fabulous restaurant in Chania. All- in-all a perfect holiday!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne G.

11 Aug 2022

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Vacances

Nous avons passée une très belle semaine , les lieux étaient magnifique, les responsable disponible, un ménage de la maison au milieu de notre semaine à grandement été apprécié. Nous recommandons sans hésitation

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elke H.

16 Oct 2021

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Top Ferienhaus mit toller Ausstattung

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in der Villa Helios sehr genossen! Die Namen der 2 Villen (Helios & Apokoronas) sind ein wenig verwirrend...Die Anreise vom Flughafen Chania war mit Mietwagen problemlos, der Caretaker Stahtis war schon da und zu dem gab es auch noch ein sehr gut durchdachtes Willkommenspaket mit Brot, Wasser, Marmelade, Käse, Magarine, Tee, Kaffee, Wein, Bier etc. Das Haus liegt auf einem sehr großzūgigen Grundstück, sehr ruhig und man hat einen tollen Blick auf die eindrucksvollen Berge als auch auf das Meer vor der Halbinsel vor Chania. Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und auch hochwertig ausgestattet inkl. der Bettwäsche & Handtücher. Auch in der Küche hat uns nix gefehlt. Das Dorf Vamos ist nicht weit weg (ca. 5 Min mit dem Auto) - ansonsten waren wir zum Abendessen in Georgiopolis (ca. 18 min) oder aber auch in Chania & Rethinon ( > 35 min). In Villa hat jedes der 3 Schlafzimmer entweder eine Terasse oder eine Dachterasse, so dass hier jeder auch mal ein ruhiges Plätzchen für sich finden ksnn - falls gewünscht. Das Haus als auch die Aussenanlagen waren sehr schön sauber - wir haben uns sofort sehr wohl gefühlt. Am meisten haben wir die entspannten Stunden morgens und abends dort genossen. Man hört quasi keinen Verkehr - nur das stetige leise Bimmeln der benachbarten Schafe und das war sehr authentisch und entspannend. Wir danken Patrick & Team für den tollen Aufenthalt und können die Villa zu 100% weiterempfehlen.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valentin D.

2 Sept 2021

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Wonderful stay !

Everything was perfect (the location of the house, the garden, the pool, the facilities)... I would definitely recommend !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

20 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful 2 week stay at Villa Helios

We had the pleasure of a delightful 2 week stay at Villa Helios, albeit in somewhat strange covid19 times. When we arrived late evening at the villa, Patrick was on hand to welcome us and make ensure we had everything we need. He had also very kindly left us a welcome pack with essential supplies, beer and wine! it also included enough for breakfast and even lunch on our first day. The villa had everything we need and more for our 2 weeks, it was spotless on our arrival and included additional cleaning products. The villa is in a quiet, rural location with easy access to local shops and restaurants although wider travel really requires a car. Much of our time was spent enjoying the pool and views at villa Helios but we also ventured out to local beaches and restaurants. A visit to the old venetian harbour at Chania is a must do trip and is only 45 minutes away. I would also like to thank Patrick and his team for how quickly and effectively they resolved the aircon issue which we had on arrival. Thanks again to Patrick for being the perfect host and would highly recommend a stay at Villa Helios.

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Prinsen

Hello and welcome, I am Patrick Prinsen. Living in Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands. I often travel around the world, both business and private. Since I discovered Crete in 1998, I have been a regular visitor to the beautiful island.
In 2004 I bought a first piece of land to build a holiday home. It is so relaxing there! Later, 2 more luxury holiday homes were built on my behalf, Villa Helios and Villa Selene. From 2020 I like to rent these 2 villas to you!
Come and taste Cretan hospitality for yourself!
Patrick Prinsen - owner
Xirosterni 2020

Why they chose this property

A traditional villa with contemporary luxury in an absolutely beautiful location. Quiet, rural setting with mountain and sea views.

What makes this property unique

*Beautifully designed and decorated villa
*Fantastic views
*Quiet rural environment
*Privacy

Languages:

English, German, Dutch

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property