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Large, Luxurious Villa With Private Swimming Pool and Gym

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 9300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Apokoronas, Crete
  • Almyrida Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kalyves Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Marathi Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 - First floor

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 1 - Ground floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - First floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Ground floor

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - First floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1 - Ground floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - First floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Ground floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom basement

Toilet · Shower only

Guest toilet

Toilet

Toilet for the fitness area

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large, Luxurious Villa With Private Swimming Pool and Gym

Centrally located near the beach in the charming village of Almyrida. The property is located within the town limits, but in a quiet, calm and nice neighbourhood. Private, enclosed courtyard with parking for two vehicles. Charming and private outdoor areas, stone walls and garden surrounding the house and creates the perfect frame of the property. This Luxury Property (built in 2015/16), with two buildings, features one large villa - Villa Karga (300 m2) and one smaller villa - Villa Nova (100 m2). The overall plot measures 950 square meters. The project is designed to achieve full privacy for each villa. Both villas has its own private swimming pool with sunbeds, sitting area, dining area, a small garden, private carpark and entrance.
Villa Karga with contemporary style designed with abundant open space and natural light in mind, gives an airy and expansive feeling incorporating a mixture of stone and concrete with light surfaces, large windows and sliding doors, steel and wooden floors. High-quality materials, aesthetic interior design, distinctively furnished with luxury in mind.

Entering this villa you will experience the breath-taking view overlooking the pool area, the village, the White Mountains and the blue sea. Sliding doors leads you out to a spacious terrace where you can enjoy the beautiful sunset in the evenings.
There are two bedrooms on the first floor and two bedrooms on the ground floor. All the bedrooms have its own en suite bathrooms with bathtub and a furnished veranda or terrace. Spacious wardrobes, safe box, dressing table and Satellite TV in all bedrooms.
On the ground floor, it is a large living area with fireplace and an open and spacious kitchen, fully equipped with modern appliances and a large dining table with ample room for eight persons. From the kitchen, you have access to an intimate backyard/garden with barbecue and a big dining table.
The tiled pool area with sunbeds, umbrella and sitting areas where you can enjoy the swimming in the pool (45 m2), is perfectly incorporated with the house.
In the basement, you will find a well-equipped gym and another big bathroom with hamam (steam bath). A private little “wellness center”..... perfect for recreation!

Whether seeking for private luxury villas overlooking the scenic landscape of Almyrida, or a villa with view to the blue Cretan sea and the beautiful White Mountains, Villa Karga is the choice for you. Our spacious villa offer an incredible array of facilities & services ensuring a holiday filled with comfort and wellness.
Guests are given the opportunity to relax in the nice and stylish living spaces, unwind in the hamam or work out at the gym, embrace the benefits of wellness or sit back in the cosy living areas and enjoy the amenities provided. The modern and fully equipped kitchen allow guests to prepare a meal of their choice and relish the flavours on the atmospheric outdoor area or simply catch the sun as they lay on the sun beds after a refreshing swim in the pool.

Service (included in the rental rate):
A local representative will meet you upon your arrival at the villa
Complimentary fruit basket, snacks, water and wine for Your arrival
Apivita bathroom toiletries
Cleaning service twice a week with towel and linen change
Pool cleaning twice a week
Gardening services once a week

Additional services may be made available at extra charge:
Extra cleaning service
Transport from/to airport
Pre-purchase of food and drink staples before arrival
Heated pool (600 € per week)

Check-in and check-out is preferably Saturdays.
Check-in time is from 15:00
Check-out time is 10:00

The villa has an EOT Licence issued by the Greek National Tourism Organization.
The number is: MHTE 1042K10003173901.

Property manager

Maja Laksesvela

Languages

English, Norwegian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed inside the villa

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1042Κ10003173901

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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in the mountains. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Georgioupolis Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Apokoronas, Crete

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kiani Beach - 15 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Port of Souda - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Marathi Beach - 47 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costanita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thalami - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large, Luxurious Villa With Private Swimming Pool and Gym have a pool?

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

Is Large, Luxurious Villa With Private Swimming Pool and Gym pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large, Luxurious Villa With Private Swimming Pool and Gym?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, Luxurious Villa With Private Swimming Pool and Gym?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large, Luxurious Villa With Private Swimming Pool and Gym located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Almyrida Beach and Kera. Art of Living Glass Factory and Kalyves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Villa and location
Property is beautiful and suited our needs perfectly, with great pool / outdoor area, amenities at the Villa were great for family nights in and giving everyone (3 teenagers and 1 pre teen plus adults) enough space The Turkish bath was lovely and the gym well equipped . Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and views
We stayed at this property for 7 days with our family. We had a few glitches upon check in but property manager was very responsive and handled right away. It property was immaculate with great attention to detail and design. Best beds for comfortable sleep!! We very much enjoyed the location walking distance from Almyrida beach and all amenities. Highly recommend and will stay here again upon our return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philipp S.

Loved the moden, comfortable, spacious and very conveniently located home.
Our stay was comprised of a family reunion of three households. We were nine people including three kids. Villa Karga was the perfect size for us giving us ample opportunity to eat breakfast, dine or hang out at the pool together while being able to give each other space when needed. Upon arrival we were greeted by Natasa who is wondersfully pleasant and organized. We arrived about six hours late due to flight delays yet Natasa showed up after midnight to get us settled- very much appreciated. We enjoyed the walking distance to the beach which gave all family members flexibility to structure activities based on their needs and preferences. Overall great experience and stay. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning villa in Almyrida
This is a beautiful villa with stunning views out to sea. The communication with Maja the owner was fantastic and we really appreciated her support when we had to reschedule our holiday for medical reasons and because of Covid. She is quick to respond and always gives very helpful information. Roula met us on arrival and was very helpful, always responding to messages very promptly. The gym was one of the reasons we chose this property and it was really well equipped, we made good use of it. The pool was equally amazing. All bedrooms were gorgeous. We would definitely recommend this villa and would love to visit again sometime. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!
I am not sure how to accurately express what a wonderful property this is. My husband and two teenaged sons stayed here for a full week. The property is exquisite and every detail is considered. The property manager is always available and the town is adorable. We loved the gym. I have two sons who work out regularly and they were not missing anything. The steam room is a huge luxury and it feels like a spa! The location and view is stunning from every window. Crete is glorious. We loved being in this part of the island. It has a ton of great adventures. Definitely take the boat tour with the local boat company in Almyrida at the bottom of the hill. It gave us a great way to get acclimated on our first day. Many of the restaurants right in town are wonderful. Elia and Thyme is outstanding. We loved the property so much that some days we simply opted to stay there all day, which is totally out of character for us! It was so calming and complete. Thank you to the entire crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

todd g., ridgefield, ct

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably the best rental we've ever had
I've rented many times in different countries from VRBO, HomeAway, and other similar sites, as well as with travel agents, property managers and other third party organizations I can say without any hesitation that not only is Villa Karga one of the finest properties we've every rented, but it is unique in a category of being underrepresented in the photos and descriptions. Pictures cannot convey the true beauty of the location, or the luxury, cleanliness, and completeness of the accommodations. To further complete the exceptional nature of this property, add in the owner, and her on-site representative, and you have an experience that is unlikely to be duplicated. The communications before, during, and after the booking were wonderful. Roula (the local manager) met us at the property at 1 AM! on our arrival, and was constantly in communication with us by phone and txt during our stay, addressing any little things that we needed, or providing exceptional local knowledge to help us navigate the country and arrange for the best possible vacation. Maja, the owner went out of her way to send information about tours, locations, and enterprises that we might want to consider during the planning phases of our journey, and even though Roula was in constant contact with us, Maja checked in as well to make sure everything was ok. The property itself was spacious, and as previously noted furnished elegantly with all necessary accoutrements provided. The kitchen was very well stocked - of course all necessary implements were there, and a wide variety of appliances as well (great coffee maker, with coffee provided, Juicer!, etc) - but even spices, and paper + cleaning supplies were provided. The bedrooms all had extremely comfortable mattresses, with more pillows than could be used - plenty of closet space, with ample hangers, and soaps, shampoos, and lotions were stocked in every bathroom (each bedroom had its own bathroom plus extra bathroom downstairs); there were more towels than we could possible use, included specific blue full size ones for the pool - and 2 bathrobes were in every bathroom, with extras downstairs.. The pool area was incredible for relaxing at any time of day - plenty of comfortable sitting chairs and tables for al fresco dining, as well loungers for sunning. The views over the bay were breathtaking - dramatic sunsets, and gorgeous vistas out to the distant mountains. Don't even think twice - rent this!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nandita S., Orpington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Villa
We had a fabulous time at Villa Karga. The property is beautiful with huge windows and spectacular sea views. Almyrida is lovely and all the shops and restaurants are a short walk from the villa (the return walk is steeply uphill though so anyone with mobility difficulties might struggle) We didn't mind though as it gave us a chance to work off some of the delicious food we ate down in the village! The owner was so helpful in the run up to our stay, booking airport transfers and suggesting lots of great excursions. I cannot recommend this villa highly enough - 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Fabulous villa six star fully equiped beautifully furnished in a an idylic location
What a wonderful relaxing holiday in a superb villa with all mod cons, the villa is serviced twice a week by unobtrusive staff with fresh linen and towels, the villa sits on top of a hill with superb views over the bay. A short walk 5 minute to the village where there are shops, a deli a good choice of restaurants and bars modestly priced. We ate out every night and all the meals were good with a relaxed service, the first holiday I have had where I would go back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Jones

Villa Karga is the most beautiful villa with outstanding views. Would recommend to anyone.
As a family of 6 we stayed in Villa Karga for 2 weeks at the beginning of August 2017. Our friends stayed in Villa Nova for our first week and this worked perfectly with the interconnecting gate. On arrival we were greeted by Natasa who was so friendly and gave us a thorough tour of the beautiful villa and had also bought us the grocery items we had requested. It was so nice to know Natasa was nearby and she was incredibly kind and helpful when we needed to see a doctor with one of the children, we couldn't have asked for better service. The villa was equipped with everything we needed, was immaculate, very tastefully decorated and had the most beautiful views, it exceeded our expectations. Also on our request a table had been booked at the beautiful Elia and Thyme restaurant for our first evening. Along with the other restaurants, supermarkets and beach this was a short walk from the villa and became one of our favourite places to eat and on a couple of occasions we also had a takeaway delivered from there. Almyrida is the perfect location for a relaxing family holiday, with a lovely selection of restaurants and beautiful beach and both Villa Karga and Villa Nova are the most beautiful villas that made our stay perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Maja Laksesvela

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Hi there!
We live in Kolbotn and work in Oslo, the capital of Norway.
In the recent years, we have spent most of our vacations in Crete, which has become our second home. In 2006, when we for the first time visited Crete and Almyrida, we totally fell in love with this beautiful village and the surrounding areas with the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), the small island Karga right outside the sandy beaches in Almyrida and the hospitality of the citizens. We decided to buy our own property in this beautiful area. After 10 fantastic years in Crete, we decided to build a new house inside the village of Almyrida. We were lucky to find a nice plot just a few steps from the sandy beach and the center of the village. Now (in 2016) we are ready to share these two fantastic villas, Villa Karga and Villa Nova, with their distinctive architecture and design with you.
We are sure you will enjoy your holiday at this wonderful place!

Gunnar & Maja Laksesvela
owners

Languages:

English, Norwegian