Title: Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91487090&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete ## Photo gallery for Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete ![Pool - Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete (Kournás)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91487100/91487090/a0a9224c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete (Kournás)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91487100/91487090/30548c2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi - Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete (Kournás)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91487100/91487090/2502a673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete (Kournás)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91487100/91487090/79362e2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete (Kournás)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91487100/91487090/3c79eeaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Crete's north coast, Villa El offers a serene retreat with modern comforts. Unwind in the private pool and whirlpool area or explore nearby Lake Kournas, where you can rent rowboats and dine at one of many restaurants. With air conditioning throughout the villa, outdoor kitchen and dining areas await your arrival. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81776 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete Villa El is a brand new villa in the famous Lake Kournas area, just 4 km from the beaches of Crete’s north coast. This modern, refined villa packed with amenities offers 4 bedrooms to accommodate up to 7/8 people. Outside there is a fantastic private pool, and an area equipped with an outdoor kitchen, table and chairs. Less than 1 km away is Lake Kournas, where you can rent small rowboats and explore the lake’s clear waters, take lovely walks, or eat in one of this spot’s many restaurants. There are beaches, with beach clubs and without, just 4 km from the property. At guests’ disposal: 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms; air conditioning in the entire house; private garden and pool with whirlpool area ( heated up to 30 - 35 degrees upon request, without extra costs); outdoor cooking and dining area; washer and dryer; Wifi internet; parking. Distances: Lake Kournas (shops and restaurants) 1 km away, Georgioupolis (shops of all kinds, beaches) 4 km, Rethymno 23 km, Almyrida 30 km, Chania 40 km, airport 50 km, Heraklion 100 km, the famous Palace of Knossos 105 km. Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site! \===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION ===== 165 m2 Ground floor: living area with living room and dining area with kitchen corner (oven, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, espresso coffee maker); double bedroom with private bathroom with shower; double bedroom; bedroom with small double bed; bathroom with shower. Ground floor (accessible from the outside, and not connected inside): double bedroom with private bathroom with shower. The following might be to be paid extra: Tourist tax. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 1307782 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 96246001 ## About the area Located in Apokoronas, this villa is by the sea. Ancient Lappa and Great Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Kournas and Georgioupolis Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Paleontological Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Georgioupolis travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Georgioupolis.dx601907) [View more Villas in Georgioupolis](https://www.expedia.ca/Georgioupolis-Villas.d601907-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.33913%2C24.28192&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LHk4pVYmwNVx_Mnw2uwLFgTby18=) Kournás, Crete ### What's nearby - ![Lake Kournas, the only natural fresh water lake on Crete...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601135/3a0a496c-5f76-4e90-8163-bb16175b7296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Kournas 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Aerial drone photo of famous Venetian fortified islet of Souda featuring small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Crete island, Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6278302/d4eb882d-de8b-44f5-9ef7-6a0c70b22580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Souda 34 min drive \- 38.3 km - Georgioupolis Beach 5 min drive \- 2.7 km - Nea Chora Beach 42 min drive \- 49.3 km - Agia Marina Beach 45 min drive \- 56.1 km ### Getting around - Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - Glaros Tavern 5 min drive - Souhlis 10 min walk - Pelagias Yard 4 min drive - Korissia 12 min walk - Omorfi Limini 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete? ### What time is check-out at Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete? ### Where is Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa El - Luxury villa for an exclusive vacation in Crete Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron S. Sep 29, 2024 #### Review for stay from 08 September 2024 to 14 September 2024 We had a great time at this amazing villa! It was just as described and as per the photos. A really well thought out space. The host was super friendly, really responsive with clear instructions and suggestions of local restaurants etc. Katerina our host was amazing, she even cooked a welcome meal for us, along with baking a cake and bringing us treats during our stay with a lovely gift to leave. The location is great with beautiful surroundings! You’ll need a car to explore. ##### Aaron S. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine B. Sep 2, 2023 #### Review for stay from 04 August 2023 to 15 August 2023 The Villa is n a beautiful setting of olive trees, with stunning views of the mountains. The Villa is very modern, was spotlessly clean and we felt the pool area in particular felt really luxurious- it’s easy to spend lazy days here listening to the crickets, the goat bells and the cockerel. You can walk to local tavernas for food, but need transport to go to the nearby supermarket and beaches. Our hosts were helpful and kind. We loved our stay here and would happily return. ##### Catherine B. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke M. Jul 11, 2025 #### Review for stay from 04 July 2025 to 10 July 2025 Beautiful property true to the pictures, close to the village and the lake and also close to the beach. About 30 mins away from Rethymno and an hour away from Chania. Katerina the host was exceptional, always very responsive and helpful and even brought some gifts from their farm and dropped by with a cake. Was very responsive and had really good recommendations. Couldn't have asked for any more. ##### Luke M. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Millie B. Aug 20, 2024 #### Review for stay from 29 July 2024 to 02 August 2024 A beautiful stay, the host was so lovely and accommodating the whole duration of our holiday. The villa was perfect and I recommend anyone staying here. The host was incredibly helpful and very generous, providing us with supplies and local recommendations upon arrival and very kindly gave us gifts to depart with when we checked out, which was so kind of her. Thank you for a wonderful holiday! ##### Millie B. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna F. Sep 2, 2025 #### Review for stay from 17 August 2025 to 27 August 2025 We had a fantastic stay at this villa in Chania. The host was excellent, always on hand for anything, and even brought us delicious homemade food. The villa was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with a great pool, a brilliant BBQ area, and stunning views. We also used the local masseuse, who came to the villa — the massages were excellent and very reasonably priced. The location was peaceful yet just a short drive to shops, tavernas, beaches, and a local supermarket that has everything you need. Our children loved watching the goats walk up the road each day. We would also highly recommend the local butcher in Georgioupolis for BBQ supplies. A perfect base for exploring Crete — we’d definitely return! ##### Jenna F. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie D. Jul 28, 2025 #### Review for stay from 24 June 2025 to 01 July 2025 If I could I’d give this 7STARS!!!! First of all, can I say, one of the negative reviews below made me panic a few days before our trip and I was worried about what we were going to arrive to. As a person who ALWAYS books amazing hotels & villas. THIS DID NOT DISAPPOINT. This place needs the reviews upping to make sure people know how incredible it is. From Katerina the host, everyday making sure we’re ok, bringing delicious Greek delicacies, she was in hand whenever we needed her. The Villa is so so stunning, EXACTLY like the pictures. It’s in a typically rural Greek village which is SAFE but just slightly out of the way (5-10 mins from everything) but that’s exactly what we wanted. Peace and quiet. The views were spectacular. The most beautiful thing to see were the goats every morning on the lane going down to be milked, it was just the most gorgeous alarm. If you want, luxurious, clean, peaceful Morden Greek vibes, THIS is your perfect destination! 11/10 thank you so much!!! ##### Katie D. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh T. Aug 18, 2025 #### Review for stay from 26 July 2025 to 09 August 2025 A Perfect Family Getaway – Peaceful, Welcoming, and Full of Adventure We had a wonderful stay in a lovely location that was ideal for a family holiday. The accommodation was excellent — clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. It’s tucked away just enough to feel peaceful, yet still close to the sea, lake, and other amenities. The lake is just a short and easy walk away, with a few shops and plenty of places to eat nearby. A day at the lake is a must for all the family — relaxing and fun. The supermarket is around 3km away and walkable, I’d recommend driving if you have kids. There are some great places to eat in the area. Georgia’s is just a short walk and perfect for a traditional meal. A 10-minute drive takes you to The Salty Goat, right on the beach and has a fantastic vibe. Georgioupoli is also nearby 5-10min dirve and offers lovely shops, great dining options, and a fantastic butcher (Kafkalas) — perfect for BBQ lovers! One of the highlights of our trip was a 4hr Quad bike safari into the mountains. It was an amazing experience and the kids absolutely loved it — highly recommended! Finally, a huge thank you to our host, Katerina. She was incredibly attentive and welcoming, with great local knowledge. She surprised us with delicious homemade treats every few days, which made our stay feel extra special. Her hospitality truly made our holiday top-class. ##### Leigh T. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### SALOUA E. Sep 14, 2025 #### Review for stay from 09 September 2025 to 13 September 2025 Excellent séjour au sein de la villa. La maison est identique aux photos, la piscine est incroyable. La propriétaire et sa famille sont aux petits soins, toujours disponible. Nous y reviendrons sans hésitations. ##### SALOUA E. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas T. Aug 8, 2025 #### Review for stay from 18 July 2025 to 25 July 2025 Es war einfach alles perfekt! Alles sah aus wie auf den Bildern und es gibt nichts relevantes zu bemängeln! Wir konnten auch bereits etwas früher als geplant einchecken. Katerina war der perfekte Host und war stets sehr zuvorkommend :) Wir kommen definitiv wieder :) ##### Andreas T. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mari J. Jul 15, 2025 #### Review for stay from 14 June 2025 to 21 June 2025 Uskomattoman ihana paikka ja majoittaja. Toivottavasti pääsemme toistekin ❤️ ##### Mari J.