Grapevines Villa Annie, stunning villa in idyllic Makry Gialos, South East Crete

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 487 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Makry Gialos, Crete

Lagoufa Beach4 min walk
Diaskari Beach10 min walk
Lagada Beach4 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin room with single beds

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Modern En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Like Crete itself, Villa Annie is special. It's not a typical holiday apartment or hotel suite, rather it's a home from home in a beautiful locale.

With its modern, luxurious, spacious layout and personal touches throughout, Villa Annie affords an easy-going and indulgent living experience. It's somewhere to help you fulfil your holiday dreams.

Accommodation Overview

The luxury accommodation of Villa Annie comprises a modern, three-storey, townhouse in the Grapevines complex (EOT licence: 1040K91003095901), overlooking the stunning vista of Makry Gialos bay and surrounding Sitia mountains.

With beautiful thriving gardens and a superbly maintained 18m x 11m pool, the large communal area outside the front door of Villa Annie is a fabulous spot to chill out and do your own thing. Additionally, there are copious, free parasols and loungers outside of the accommodation to cater for everyone’s preference for sun or shade.

As well as being fully air conditioned, the accommodation has fly-screens throughout, with wall-to-wall hand rails and barriers on each balcony. Also, WiFi is freely available. Beach towels and a hair dryer are provided free of charge.

Ground floor

> hallway with well stocked bookcase, wall mirror and spiral staircase leading to the first and second floors
> bedroom with two single beds, bedside cabinet and fitted double-wardrobes with drawers
> newly refurbished bathroom with modern walk in double shower, WC and sink bowl with mirror and light
> fully equipped kitchen with upright fridge-freezer, dishwasher, dining table and chairs
> large, sliding, mirrored-glass door to patio with table/chairs and small secluded garden with mature plants and drying rack

First floor

> large lounge with Italian leather sofa, matching large leather footstool and low level table
> 40″ Smart TV, DVD player, CD player and c.150 DVDs/CDs
> solid fuel burner (for winter only)
> large, sliding, mirrored-glass door to large balcony with table and chairs
> master double bedroom with premium mattress/bed, bedside cabinets and fitted double wardrobes and integral safe
> newly refurbished en-suite with shower cubicle, WC and sink bowl with mirror and light
> mirrored-glass French doors to poolside balcony with table and chairs
> single z bed available

Second floor

> 20sq.m sun terrace with mains power, 12sq.m solid wood pergola, table, chairs and luxury loungers for private sunbathing
> landing area with washing machine and drying rack

Property manager

Anne and Stuart Fisher

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Front balcony - enjoy overlooking the rest of the complex

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

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 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 deadlock

Property Registration Number 1201449

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

Sitia

Located in Sitia, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Sasteria Observatory and Museum of Cretan Ethnology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ierapetra Venetian Fort and Moni Toplou. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Makry Gialos, Crete

What's nearby

Lagoufa Beach - 4 min walk
Diaskari Beach - 10 min walk
Katovigli Beach - 19 min walk
Lagada Beach - 4 min drive
Koutsounari Long Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

Sitia (JSH) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dragon's Cave Tavern - ‬4 min drive
‪Georges Taverna - ‬2 min drive
‪kafeneio ΓΙΑΝΝΑ - ‬4 min drive
‪Το Καφενειο Ορεινο - ‬16 min drive
‪Σπηλιά του Δράκου - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Grapevines Villa Annie, stunning villa in idyllic Makry Gialos, South East Crete have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Grapevines Villa Annie, stunning villa in idyllic Makry Gialos, South East Crete pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Grapevines Villa Annie, stunning villa in idyllic Makry Gialos, South East Crete located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lagoufa Beach and Diaskari Beach. Katovigli Beach and Lagada Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Doris D.

28 Oct 2023

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

Der perfekte Spätsommerurlaub!

Der Ort hat viele große Hotels, aber die Villa Anni liegt mit den anderen Villen geschütz in der zweiten Reihe, so dass wir uns ganz privat fühlten. Das Haus hatte alles was wir brauchten auch Meerblick! Der Pool ist groß, so dass schwimmen schon am Morgen Spass macht. Durch die Lage am Ortsrand sind auch zwei unglaublich schöne, natürliche Strände schnell und gut zu Fuß zu erreichbar. Im Ort gibt es flache Sandstrände, was den Kindern viel Spaß gemacht hat. Der Ort hat schöne Geschäfte, auch für Gemüse und Käse, und viele schöne kleine Strandtavernen. Ausflüge in die Umgebung sind ebenfalls sehr lohnend. Ein Kontakt zurHausverwaltung war jederzeit möglich. Wir waren sehr zufrieden :-)

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

9 Oct 2023

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

Excellent villa

We've stayed in many VRBO units, and this was one of the best as it felt like home. Unit was nicely appointed, bed was very comfy, kitchen had everything we needed and then some (ice cubes and trays for making more, cold packs and a cooler bag for packing a lunch, etc.) Complex was very quiet and the pool was fabulous. Walking distance to stores and restaurants. Excellent communication with the owner and the detailed driving instructions from the airport were greatly appreciated. Staff on sight were very friendly and helpful. Only negative was that the wifi wasn't appropriate for streaming, but the wide selection of movie dvds made up for it. Would highly recommend this unit.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian H., Milton Keynes

1 Aug 2023

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Simply the best

Just back from 3 weeks at Villa Annie and simply the best villa holiday we have had, and I say this as a family that has done mainly villa holidays for the last decade. And it started from the outset, without a doubt the most proactive pre-visit engagement from our host and then the management company, including driving directions. The villa was spotless and extremely well equipped. A nice touch was the clips for using towels on deck chairs, and a cooler bag with ice blocs which we made extensive use for our daily excursions. And the kids loved the fast wifi! Absolutely no issues with the villa and it quickly felt like a home-away-from-home and we would return in a heartbeat. Lots of restaurants within walking distance, and although Gabbiano (turn right) was very good, Alliotiko (turn left) was much better value and our personal favourite. So many fantastic beaches, our favourites were Dragons Cave and Achlia Beach as deeper and better suited to snorkelling. We did visit the main beach (shallow so better suited to young kids) for the watersports and would highly recommend George's Watersports, a family run business. We also rented Quad bikes from Manolis Bikes in Agios Nikolaus who delivered the bikes to the villa and collected them at the end of the period. Again highly recommended. Overall one of our best villa holidays!

Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

1 July 2023

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Tolles Haus in einer sehr schönen gepflegten Anlage

Das Haus ist ist eines von 20 in einer sehr gepflegten Anlage mit Pool. Es wurde scheinbar vor wenigen Jahren renoviert. Wir haben uns sehr sehr wohl gefühlt und würden es definitiv weiterempfehlen!!! Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterin war freundlich und unkompliziert. Vor Ort gibt es ein Management, was jederzeit erreichbar ist und sich sehr schnell kümmert, falls notwendig. Bei uns lediglich eine fehlende Kaffeemaschine, die innerhalb von 2 Stunden zur Verfügung gestellt wurde. Der Ort ist sehr schön, er hat sehr nette Tavernen, das Preis / Leistungsverhältnis ist unglaublich! Zu viert haben wir nie mehr als 60 € bezahlt (inkl. angemessenem Trinkgeld) Ca. 800 Meter zum schönsten Strand am Ort mit einer netten Taverne und unglaublich schönem türkisen Wasser. Zu den Tavernen, mit Tischen direkt am Meer sind es ca. 1,2 km, vorbei an vielen kleinen schönen Geschäften.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruud N.

17 Aug 2022

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Verblijf in Villa Annie, Grapevine Villa’s

We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad in Villa Annie, Makry Gialos. De eigenaren en het management waren zeer behulpzaam en hebben ons van alle informatie en gemakken voorzien. De lijstje was perfect, zeer schoon en de bedden en badkamers waren perfect.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guido P.

13 June 2022

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Top

Gepflegte große Wohnung in ruhiger Anlage mit ca. 20 Wohneinheiten. Sehr nette Kommunikation mit sehr hilfsbereiten Vermietern. Alles Top. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten auch Sonntags vorhanden.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joern C.

29 Oct 2019

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Wunderschönes Haus in einer sehr gepflegten Anlage!

Unweit vom Zentrum von Makrigialos (ca. 10 Minuten zu Fuß) befindet sich die Anlage. Im Umkreis von 200 m befinden sich 4 Restaurants und mehrere kleinere Geschäfte. Das Haus ist voll ausgestattet (incl. Kühltasche mit Kühlakkus!). Man hat eine separate Essterasse im EG, ebenso im 1, Stock einen Balkon, der für mindestens 4 Personen ausreichend ist. Desweiteren gibt es noch 2 weitere Balkons, davon eine mit 2 Liegen. Daran kann man erkennen, wie großzügig das Objekt ist. Und: wahrscheinlich ist es eines der wenigen Objekte, in denen man schnelles Internet hat... Anne Fisher hat uns den Mietwgen besorgt, und uns damit mit einen "Rundum-Sorglos Paket" versorgt. Vielen Dank dafür!

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eddie D.

2 Sept 2019

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Excellent Holiday

Very clean and well equipped villa in a lovely small complex. The owners have gone to great lengths to make the villa a home from home. Rosemary (complex manager) was always on hand to answer questions and provide local information. There is a good sized swimming which was very well maintained. Plenty of sunbeds around the pool which were comfortable to use. Selection of good restaurants within a few minutes walk and more within a 10 to 15 minute walk. Lovely sandy beaches are also within walking distance. We will definitely come back to this location in the future.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

14 July 2019

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Sehr gastfreundliche Menschen,tolle Tavernen und schöne Strände.

Die Villa bietet alles was man für einen wirklich entspannten Urlaub benötigt,es fehlte uns an nichts,eine wirklich tolle Ausstattung. Die Verwalter des Objects rosemary und ihr Mann sind immer erreichbar,sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Menschen.Alles hat super geklappt.Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder und empfehlen das Objekt gerne weiter.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

30 June 2019

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Beautiful holidays in a beautiful villa

We, a family from Germany, spent wonderful 14 days in Villa Annie in June 2019. The holiday began at home with very nice e-mails and hints. A perfect driving directions let us find the way to the villa easily after the landing. There we were greeted very nicely by Rosemary who explained everything very well. Many thanks for Rosemary and Niko for the good care. The complex and the villa are very clean. There is really everything available what was needed, also many small things is thought, nothing was missing. It received us a dear letter in the villa. Thanks for that! Regarding the description of facility, villa and environment it meets the rating Louise V. (August 2018). We can completely confirm this to 100%. Complementary to mention is a very good wireless connection. It was a beautiful time in Crete with many lovely, hospitable and nice people. We felt very comfortable in the villa, and can 100% recommend a holiday there

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

8 May 2019

Excellent location and all the amenities.

This is one of the most comfortable (especially the beds) we have ever experienced. That includes Spain, Portugal, France, etc. The unit is in a strategic location within a short distance from the village. The unit has a great floor plan with kitchen and bedroom downstairs and maater/living room upstairs. This worked very well for us. Anne and Stewart were very responsive to questions. We highly recommend this unit above all on the Grapevine Villas complex.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise V.

8 Sept 2018

Perfect family holiday in a beautiful villa in idyllic surroundings

Myself, my husband and our 3 children aged 19, 12 and 6 recently spent a wonderful 9 night holiday at Villa Annie. The owners, Anne and Stuart Fisher could not have been more helpful and even helped us to arrange local car hire. Grapevines is a small, exclusive complex of villa's situated around a large pool. The outside area and pool are kept spotlessly clean and there are plenty of sunbeds and parasols for everyone. Villa Annie itself, comprises of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one with a bath) a kitchen/diner leading to an outside patio area, a living room and a utility area with washing machine at the top of the villa. There are 2 balconies (one at the front of the property overlooking the pool), one at the back and also a large sun terrace on the top floor. The villa is modern, beautifully decorated and fully equipped with everything required for a family holiday, even beach towels are provided. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the air conditioning was very welcome during the hot nights. There is a beautiful beach about 5 minutes walk from the villa (through the Sunwing hotel), where the sand slopes gently into the sea, making it ideal for children to play. Makry Gialos is a lovely seaside village, it is quiet, though the beach front tavernas and bars are buzzing at night. There are numerous eateries close to the villa; one of our favourites, Gabbianos, is literally next door and serves amazing home cooked food at a very reasonable price. We had a lovely holiday, staying at Villa Annie and would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

19 July 2018

fantastic family holiday

The villa was very well equipped, comfortable and clean, home from home. Air con was an advantage as it was very warm. The grounds and the swimming pool are very well kept. Location is good, no car needed unless you want to explore. Would love to return.

About the host

Hosted by Anne and Stuart Fisher

Hi there.

We are English-speaking, lifelong UK-residents.
Following lengthy careers in industry/business we stopped working in 2015 to spend more time with family and to enjoy extended spells in Crete.

Why they chose this property

Following our first visit to Crete for holiday in 1995 we always planned to return. For a number of years thereafter we holidayed further afield but deep down we always wanted to have our own place in the sun that was easily accessible from the UK and didn't require a long haul flight.
Villa Annie's design, build and location ticked all of the boxes!

Having now lived in our own place for lengthy periods we have taken considerable time to make it feel like home and not a holiday apartment. Our family and friends have all commented on this and how 'at home' they feel when they stay in Villa Annie. We sincerely hope that you do too.

What makes this property unique

When you first approach Villa Annie through the front gates and see beautiful, mature gardens, surrounding a large, superbly maintained swimming pool you feel special.
Then when you've been greeted, welcomed and shown round, you feel settled-in within minutes.

It's difficult to articulate just how impactful those first impressions can be but we know from feedback that the Villa Annie experience is truly memorable for all of the right reasons. We hope that you'll also feel the same.