Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Sea Views

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Night time view of outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ, charcoal/Wood grill and fridge

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Monastiraki, Crete

Gournia Archaeological Site9 min drive
Koutsounari Long Beach27 min drive
Waterfall of Milona35 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Monastiraki is a tiny settlement with only a handful of residents, but its position makes it a wonderful holiday location. Set among olive groves, the well appointed villa is an ideal relaxing base for any type of holiday. Private pool is set next to a shaded dining area with outdoor kitchen equipped with gas BBQ gas ring wood/charcoal grill and outdoor fridge and sink. The pergola provides an area where one can subath without being overlooked. The beaches, shops and tavernas are just a short drive away. In fact, two of the most charming tavernas is only a short walk away. The small taverna of Kapitanos Yiannis who serves the most delicious, fresh food, cooked by his wife Sophia and another owned and the other by Babbis who who provides Greek food with a refreshing modern slant. These are reached by walking through the recently renovated village lanes. All in all a great location and a delightful villa to spend your ideal holiday. EOT Licence 1040K91002898201

Property manager

Mark Ter-Berg

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 1040K91002898201

We should mention

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ierapetra

Located in Ierapetra, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Gournia Archaeological Site and Ierapetra Venetian Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sasteria Observatory and Nostimon. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

Monastiraki, Crete

What's nearby

Pachia Ammos Beach - 9 min drive
Gournia Archaeological Site - 9 min drive
Voulisma Beach - 21 min drive
Koutsounari Long Beach - 27 min drive
Waterfall of Milona - 35 min drive

Getting around

Sitia (JSH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kapilio - ‬2 min walk
‪Macrame By Voulisma - ‬12 min drive
‪Apollon Palace - ‬9 min drive
‪MIKRI Vouli'' - ‬7 min drive
‪Ntakos Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Sea Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Sea Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Sea Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Sea Views located?

This family-friendly Ierapetra villa is located by the sea, 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Pachia Ammos Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tholos Beach and Istro Beach. Voulisma Beach and Golden Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ronny M.

2 Nov 2023

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

Erholung pur

Wunderbar und ruhig gelegen konnten wir gut 2 Wochen sehr erholsame Tage in der Minoanvilla verbringen. Alles lief problemlos, bei der Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter angefangen (Many thanks Mark!) über die Sauberkeit in Haus, Grundstück und Pool bis hin zur Einrichtung, die genau Beschreibung und Bildern entsprach. Trotz der ruhigen Lage gut gelegen für Ausflüge zu den Highlights Westkretas und hervorragend auch die Nähe zur Taverne Kapilion (supernett und immer wieder authentisch lecker). Vollkommen zurecht 5 Sterne für dieses Haus!

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H., Auckland, New Zealand

27 Aug 2023

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

Great property in a perfect location

We've really enjoyed our two weeks at Minoan Villa, which is comfortable & well equipped. We have found the location perfect for discovering & exploring Eastern Crete. We've loved the outdoor facilities & proximity to villages, towns, tavernas,& archaeological sites. This has been the perfect start to our 6 weeks on Crete. Thank you and a special thanks for all the tips & information.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas I.

10 Aug 2023

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

Wunderbarer Urlaubsort

Wir haben hier eine herrliche Woche verbracht. Die Umgebung, der Meerblick, das Häuschen, alles sehr luxuriös ausgestattet. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Das Restaurant im Örtchen ist sehr zu empfehlen. Wir können nur schwärmen . Vielen Dank für die kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten bei der Ankunft. Der Pool war morgens und am Abend ein Muss. Wir würden gerne wiederkommen.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philipp F.

8 June 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful stay in a beautiful villa, spectacular view, close to beaches and awesome tavernas. Villa and pool very nice, clean and clearly bigger than expected. We loved our stay! Only improvement would be a less soft mattress in the master bedroom.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie K.

14 Aug 2022

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

An amazing villa in a perfect setting.

We have just returned from a wonderful week at Minoan Villa. The villa itself has everything you need for a home from home stay. The setting is breathtaking and the small village has two great Tavernas and a bar with amazing Mojitos! While secluded it is just a short drive to both coasts where you can find picturesque villages and beaches where you can cool off in the sea. Mark and Nicky have been great throughout and really have thought of everything. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

18 June 2022

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

Stunning place

This was our first visit. We absolutely loved the villa and the location. Brilliantly equipped throughout (even had ‘sharp’ knives! Such a rarity in self catering places). We can on only give accolades to Marc and his family for enabling us to have much needed relaxation and in glorious surroundings. Thank hou

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

23 Aug 2021

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

Amazing villa!

Unbelievable location - a very private and peaceful property with amazing views, and yet just a short walk to atmospheric tavernas and a bustling evening environment. Not managed to find that combination before. Fantastically equipped with outdoor kitchen and fast working WiFi. Excellent communication from Mark throughout. Would love to come again and would highly recommend this property to anyone!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris reed r.

12 Sept 2019

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

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Very well kept villa. Excellent local (100 yds) tavernas. Thoroughly recommended

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

31 Aug 2019

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

Well equipped and homely in stunning location

The villa is set in an absolutely stunning location. Off the beaten track but still close to amenities. Right on the doorstep of two excellent tavernas. Although they do get very busy! Villa was very homely, well equipped kitchen and board games which we all enjoyed. The pool is fab and we spent a few days just relaxing watching the golden eagles flying over... bliss. Loads to explore too. Some lovely little towns nearby.. We loved mochlos. And also some great beaches for swimming and snorkelling. Food excellent everywhere. Villa was cleaned mid holiday which was nice and pool cleaned every few days. An excellent place to stay put and relax or as a base to explore eastern Crete. Highly recommend.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

clemence n.

19 Aug 2019

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

Amazing stay. The location is the best we had in Crete. We can’t wait to go back.

Such incredible, luxury and peaceful place to spend the most precious time in Greece. Thank you for make this moment possible. Best regards, Clemence Alexandre and our 2 little girls

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Valentin B.

12 Apr 2019

schöne Unterkunft mit wunderbaren Blick

Monastiraki winziges Dorf mit zwei Tavernen, die in der Vorsaision (März) nur am Wochenende geöffnet haben. Ideale Lage zur Cha-Schlucht, Thripti-Alm und Orinoberge. Aber auch Knossos ist gut erreichbar.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

3 Aug 2018

A beautiful villa, stunning views and a tranquil holiday destination.

The villa had everything we needed, the owners have thought of every detail. We spent some evenings drinking wine and absorbing the breath taking views and others in the two local tavernas eating good traditional Cretan food. Would recommend the small bar for cocktails. The hosts of the restaurants are especially welcoming and friendly. There was an excellent choice of DVD's, books and games; which we all took advantage of. The whole holiday was extremely tranquil just what we all needed from our usual busy, hectic jobs. A villa we would definitely return to.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Chris Hoyle

30 Oct 2017

A really stunning villa in a fantastic location; ideal for a perfect get away from it all!

Just back from a fantastic week in this villa in Monastiraki. The location of the villa is perfect for those wanting to escape from it all, but is only a short drive from the main National road and has two delightful tavernas within a few minutes walk. The villa was clean and very well equipped and Mark was very helpful with any questions we had about the area etc. All in all a super holiday thanks Mark!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

emmanuelle c.

14 Sept 2017

Excellent sejour dans une maison agréable à l'entrée d'un village authentique

La maison est bien décorée et agréable à vivre. Une terrasse ombragée, une belle piscine avec une vue dégagée (montagne et mer). Le village de Monastiraki possède deux tavernes chaleureuses et un bar sympa. La mer est à 10-15 minutes. Le seul bruit est celui des cigales ( mais elles se déchaînent !) et du vent. Un cadre reposant pour de belles vacances.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

10 June 2017

Schöner Platz, schönes Haus, schöne Zeit!

Wir haben eine wunderbare Woche in Monastiraki verbracht. Die Minoan-Villa liegt etwas abseits des malerischen Dorfes, wunderbar gelegen unterhalb eines Höhenzugs der eine der größten Schluchten Kretas, die Schlucht Ha, beheimatet. Von dort sind die Süd- und die Nordküste Kretas in nur ein paar Autominuten zu erreichen. Die Versorgungslage ist, Mobilität vorausgesetzt, sehr gut, da in Ierapetra vom Einzelhandel bis zu etlichen Supermärkten und einem samstäglich stattfindenden, wunderschönem Wochenmarkt, alles geboten wird, was man brauchen könnte. Die Minoan Villa selbst ist ein sehr gut ausgestattetes Haus mit zwei Schlafzimmern, zwei Bädern, einer großen Wohnküche und einer teils beschatteten, teils sonnigen Terrasse. Das Haus ist sehr solide und wertig gebaut, es ist auch im Detail schön gearbeitet und von hoher Qualität. Die Ausstattung mit Geschirrspüler, Waschmaschine etc. ist sehr umfangreich, besonders das gut funktionierende Internet / W-Lan war angenehm. Der Pool ist gepflegt und ausreichend um tatsächlich zu schwimmen, 4 angenehm gepolsterte Liegen ermöglichen das uneingeschränkte Sonnenbaden. Der Blick, der sich rund um das Haus ergibt ist bis hin zu "atemberaubend"! Dem Betrachter bieten sich Berge, Hügel, Landschaften, Sonnenuntergänge, nicht zuletzt das Meer, ...und all das in einer kaum mehr zu erlebenden Ruhe und Stille, so dass Urlaub, von der ersten Sekunde an, Erholung bedeutet. Wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder einmal dorthin zurück kehren. Thomas Rebholz, Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

3 May 2017

great Cretan Easter

Always enjoy my stay cant wait to be back

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Helen M.

2 May 2017

Wonderfully relaxing

Fantastic location

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

12 Sept 2016

Beautiful villa in a secluded area of eastern crete

We had a very enjoyable week here, the villa is spacious and well equipped, the local village has two great taverna and friendly locals. A short drive to the local facilities and beaches.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louisa W.

23 Aug 2016

Lovely villa, amazing view, perfect holiday!

This is the first time we have used Owners Direct but I will definitely use them again. This villa is lovely, it far exceeded our expectations. The photos don't really do it justice, the view from the pool is amazing, all the way to the see with the mountains behind us. The villa itself has everything you can need for a holiday and Mark was so helpful before we went organising a high chair for our daughter. Beach / pool towels were provided too which is rare and saved us so much room in our suitcases. I really couldn't fault the villa we were so comfortable there, even down to the games / cards / DVDs / books provided. Mark and Nikki have thought of everything. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived and was cleaned again midway through our stay. The pool was cleaned every day for us and was just lovely. We have young children and I was nervous before we went about the pool, but the villa and outside terrace are gated off from the pool itself so we felt very safe to let the children run around knowing they could not get to the pool area without us opening the gate. Although the villa is in a seemingly remote location, in the mountains with outstanding views. There are two lovely tavernas only a five minute walk away. The two coasts are also only a five minute drive one way and a 15 minute drive the other. There are plenty of beaches nearby if you want therefore. We found the area perfect, there are lots of things to do and see if you want, from boats trips, caves, beaches and mountain villages. But if you just want to relax in the sun by the pool it's perfect for that too! You'd be hard pushed to find a pool with a better view! I wish I was still there and we will definitely return!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

22 Aug 2016

Lovely villa

A lovely villa located with great views in a quiet location. The listing accurately describes the property and it had everything required. We enjoyed using it as a base to get out and about quite widely, but the villa, pool and facilities were welcome to go back to. Well recommended for a quiet and relaxing holiday

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

14 Aug 2016

A wonderful holiday.

This was our first time in Eastern Crete and what a marvellous stay we had. The villa was perfect for those wanting a quiet getaway in stunningly beautiful surroundings. It had everything we needed. The view from the poolside was just gorgeous and we would sit there with a glass of wine every evening and just watch the sun dip behind the mountains. There was also the local Taverna, run by Captain Yannis, which offered some wonderful traditional Cretan food. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

4 June 2016

Perfect Holiday - Superb Villa

The Villa was superb, exceeded our expectations. We have stayed in a few Villas over the years, but Minoan Villa is by far the best, We loved where it is situated, our idea of Heaven. The villa has everything anyone could need for a holiday and everything was to such a high standard. It was lovely. The Pool and Gardens are beautiful and when we were ther the flowers were just coming into bloom. Nikki who called each day to check the pool was very helpful, even though her English is limited (better than our Greek!) She had left us a plate of home made cakes for our arrival, which we thought was very kind. The two Taverna's in the village are good and we also went to Zorbas in Pachia Ammos, which was also good but our favourite was Porto on the front in Pachia Ammos. Good food, lovely staff and very good wine. Mark and Nikki were really helpful with info before we left for Crete, which was a great help, especially with the info about the market in Lerepetra, well worth a visit, the fruit and veg is so cheap and fresh is easy to over stock. We loved our holiday, the helpfulness of Nikki in Monastiraki and Mark and Nikki in the UK help to make it super. We hope to go back again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ralph B.

5 Nov 2015

Underbar vecka på Kreta

Denna villa ligger på en sluttning i utkanten på en liten by. I byn finns två tavernor med mycket lokal känsla. Från huset har man en fantastisk utsikt över dalgången fylld av olivträd och i slutet på dalgången ligger havet med Agia Nikolaos i fonden. Genom byn går den berömda vandringsleden E4. Vi gick leden åt båda hållen, dels upp i bergen och dels ner i dalgången. Efter en dags vandring är det skönt att svalka av sig i poolen. Vi tackar för en fantastisk vecka!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie T.

6 Oct 2015

Perfect location!

Beautiful villa in an amazing location. We were welcomed with fresh flowers and some local olive oil from Nikki the housekeeper who also came every day to clean the pool. The villa was spotlessly clean and is very well equipped. It is ideally situated to visit all the places of interest in Eastern Crete but is also a haven to retreat to after a day of exploring. There are two extremely good local tavernas which are just two minutes walk away! We would highly recommend Minoan Villa, we had the most relaxing time and also one of the most interesting of holidays. Many thanks to Mark and Niki.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Billie Tweedy

31 July 2015

Lovely, relaxing break away from it all.

I think this website undersells itself, the villa exceeded expectations: the quality of the fittings, furniture and garden were first class. The villa was clean with fresh flowers to welcome us and the pool was cleaned daily. We spent most of our time lazing in the pool listening to cicadas or visiting the two local tavernas but when we had the energy we would nip into Ierapetra for shopping and a coffee by the beach, or nip to a lovely 'locals' beach just up the road. The owners made the whole booking process easy and gave us plenty of information, we're very happy to recommend it and may well be returning ourselves!

About the host

Hosted by Mark Ter-Berg

We are an English couple from Norfolk. We like spending time in the sun and a little away from the beaten track. Minoan Villa is just perfect for this and the presence of the two wonderful Tavernas in the village make this a perfect place

Why they chose this property

We bought the villa as the perfect get away for quiet relaxation. The villa is a perfect base for exploring eastern Crete. We came across it by accident and fell in love with it.

What makes this property unique

We really enjoy the local village life, local food and stunning views.
Minoan Villa gives you access to to Agios Nikoaos, Lerapetra and the East end of Crete. If you want a villa in an estate of villas with a tourist trap high street, then this is not the place for you. If you want a peaceful mountainside villa with (we think) one of the best tavernas in Crete within staggering distance, stunning views and wildlife and easy acces to the sea, both North and South and a gentle cooling breeze then this is the place for you.