Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Plaka, Crete

Plaka Beach10 min walk
Elounda Windmills8 min drive
Spinalonga12 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)70 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wir haben zum zweiten Mal den Aufenthalt im Haus genossen. Das Haus liegt perfekt zum kleinen Ort Plaka und ist doch so ...

Norbert D.

May 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Private two bedroom villa, just 750 metres from Plaka, pool, garden, great views

Our beautiful villa - your private getaway in Plaka.
Just bring yourselves, everything else is waiting for you in our luxurious villa.
Your own private pool, jacuzzi, lovely garden, barbecue area, private patios, all with glorious views.
There is crisp fresh linen, cool marble floors and air conditioning in both bedrooms and wonderful views from the balconies across to Spinalonga, the sea and the mountains.
You'll find everything you need for a fabulous holiday at Villa May, a fully equipped kitchen, airy living room, Wi-fi and a Smart t.v. of course, plus a PS3 for games and DVDs as well as books and board games. A fully loaded (with books and audio books) Kindle and iPad are waiting for you at the villa, just bring your own headphones for the iPad.

There are three cats who believe that they belong to the Villa. Apollo, Granny and Hera. Grandson, Granny and mother of Apollo.
They are de flead, wormed and neutered and very friendly.
If you see any others, they are complete chancers!

We are a short stroll away from Plaka, with its great tavernas and the wonderful beach.
Visit beautiful Spinalonga, swim over the sunken town near the causeway in Elounda or hire a bike and ride to Elounda for a long, lazy lunch.
Better still, pack the picnic basket and cool box and find your own secluded beach.

Set in its own grounds in an elevated position overlooking Spinalonga Island and just 750 metres easy walk from the delightful village of Plaka, Villa May has its own private swimming pool as well as a heated jacuzzi.
Plaka, with its quaint old square, superb tavernas, lovely pebble beach beach and a supermarket, offers a peaceful contrast to the nearby harbour of Elounda and the popular resort of Agios Nikolaos a short drive away. The area is ideal for water based activities, biking, walking and sightseeing. The villa is set back from a quiet road with its own parking area. Just to reassure you, the plumbing is the northern European style, just like home.
We are happy to discuss your requirements, please check the calendar for availability.
Villa May is licensed by the Greek Tourist Authority (E.O.T) and complies with all required regulations.
EOT MHTE1040K10003151701

Property manager

Niall Wenborn

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please don't stand on the hot tub cover, you'll get wet and it will break!

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 00000303990

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

Agios Nikolaos

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Spinalonga Castle and Alykes of Elounda are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plaka Beach and Spinalonga. Nostimon and Sissi Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Plaka, Crete

What's nearby

Plaka Beach - 10 min walk
Elounda Windmills - 8 min drive
Alykes of Elounda - 9 min drive
Spinalonga - 12 min drive
Spinalonga Castle - 17 min drive

Getting around

Sitia (JSH) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beeraki - ‬8 min drive
‪Isla Bistro & Cocktail Bar - ‬11 min walk
‪Babel - ‬6 min drive
‪Epico - ‬14 min walk
‪Porto Rino - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private two bedroom villa, just 750 metres from Plaka, pool, garden, great views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private two bedroom villa, just 750 metres from Plaka, pool, garden, great views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private two bedroom villa, just 750 metres from Plaka, pool, garden, great views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private two bedroom villa, just 750 metres from Plaka, pool, garden, great views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private two bedroom villa, just 750 metres from Plaka, pool, garden, great views located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Plaka Beach, Spinalonga and Spinalonga Castle. Hiona Beach and Alykes of Elounda are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Norbert D.

21 May 2023

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

Tolles Haus zum Relaxen

Wir haben zum zweiten Mal den Aufenthalt im Haus genossen. Das Haus liegt perfekt zum kleinen Ort Plaka und ist doch so abgelegen das man die nötige Ruhe findet. Die Tavernen im Ort sind zu Fuß zu erreichen. Haus, Pool und Garten sind wirklich zu empfehlen. Ein besondere Erwähnung verdient Mandy die sich um jedes Problem sofort kümmert.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O., Folkestone

25 Sept 2022

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

Fabulous Villa and Location

The villa, location, pool and gardens are perfect. There were two of us staying and we had a fantastic holiday. The photos really don't do the villa justice as it is so much better in real life. Sitting in the garden looking down to the sea and views around was wonderful. The small village of Plaka is just short walk down the hill and there seemed to be enough Tavernas to visit a different one every day for a month! There are souvenir shops, mini markets and boat trips to Spinalonga. The bigger town of Elounda is about 10 minutes by car and the drive there is very picturesque. Here you can find slightly bigger supermarkets, butchers' shop and fresh fish as well as more shops and restaurants. Well worth a visit or two but we loved Plaka. The beach is large pebbles but there are walkways to get into the sea and plenty of sunbeds and parasols. We had a minor issue whilst staying which was dealt with rapidly with a phone call to the local manager who was lovely. The house has its own cat family living in the gardens they are very friendly, and love being fed and having treats. The only slight concern we had was the depth of the pool which was about 2m deep across the whole main part of the pool. it also shelves very steeply from the small shallow end and steps. I am a good swimmer which was fine for me, but my wife isn't and found it very disconcerting so not good for non or nervous swimmers as you can't just wade into a comfortable depth. Also, the spa was quite difficult to get into despite us having no mobility issues. None of this spoilt our stay but just felt it worth highlighting. Overall, we loved Villa May and highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark Bartlett

4 July 2022

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

A week in Crete

Beautiful little villa within easy walking distance of Plaka. So much to do at the villa with board games, swimming pool (good size) hot tub etc. Its spotlessly clean and the photographs really don’t do it justice. Perfect for a couple or small family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

20 May 2022

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

A wonderful villa in the perfect place

We have been travelling to Elounda for a number of years and love Plaka and after seeing Villa May on FB, we looked it up and decided to book. The photos do not do it justice. It is a 5 minute walk into Plaka with all its gorgeous restaurants and tavernas and a beach. The villa is fully equipped with everything you possibly need. We cooked in a few times and used the bbq, the pool is the perfect size, it’s quiet and relaxing and we will definitely go back and happily recommend. Niall, the owner, kept in touch with us, arranged our transfer to and from and sorted our hire car. He was the perfect host. Special thanks as well to Mandy and Mark. We didn’t see Mark, he was so quiet, but the pool was perfectly cleaned. Mandy met us late when we arrived with a lovely welcome and a basket of goodies and came in half way through the holiday to spruce the place up and our transfer driver George, waited to drop us back in Elounda so we could grab a bite to eat. Simply fabulous.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norbert D.

17 Oct 2021

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

Tolles Haus in toller Umgebung

Wie hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt im Haus und würden jederzeit wieder buchen. Die Anlage ist Top ausgestattet in einer sehr reizvollen Lage zwischen Meer und Bergen mit dem besonderen Highlight des Whirlpools. Der Service von Mandy und Tony lässt keine Wünsche übrig. Vielen Dank dafür! Wir sehen uns bestimmt wieder

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

DEMETRIOS D., Philadelphia

29 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

No housekeeping...

Stay 8 days without any housekeeping...we had to clean up the house and changed the bedsheets and cleaned up the rooms..very but experience for Satch a place.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

28 Sept 2021

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

perfect location and lovely villa

Just what we wanted - an individual villa with private pool, but less than 10 mins walk from the beach and village with restaurants, bars and mini-markets. The villa was really well organised - lots of useful things provided and some luxuries like a hot tub. Nice also to be welcomed in person. If we wanted to return to Plaka, we'd definitely book this villa again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

11 Sept 2019

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

Time to relax!

Really lovely villa! Our family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers, had a great chill-out week spending lots of time around the pool. The villa was near enough to walk to several lovely little restaurants in Plaka and spend time on the fab pebble beach. We also did the short- hop boat trip to Spinalonga island and enjoyed exploring it. We were glad to have a car to go to other nearby places - Elounda and Agios Nikolaos- which were bigger and nice to look around and spend a day or evening at. Sad to leave. I think the cats will miss us too as we fed them everyday!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

11 Sept 2019

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

Brilliant

Villa May is lovely everything you need is there we had brilliant holiday we love Plaka

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H., Billingshurst

17 June 2019

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

Lovely Villa with all we needed in a great location

We loved this property and can't wait to return. The villa is situated in private and quiet location within easy walking distance to the beach, great restaurants and shops. The well maintained pool, hot tub and the scooter were a welcome addition. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

1 Nov 2018

superb

luxury at a great price. Stunning location

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Niall Wenborn

Living in Wales with family and assorted animals.

Why they chose this property

Visitors to Plaka and Elounda for over 10 years now, Villa May offered us a home in our favourite place that we could share.

What makes this property unique

Sea views to front, including the beautiful island of Spinalonga and amazing mountain views to rear. Lovely private pool and jacuzzi, loads of outdoor space for relaxation. Fully equipped including a loaded ipad (audio books) and a Kindle. Smart tv with Amazon prime.