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Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment

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A dining area with a wooden table, green chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through an archway. - Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment (Xirosterni, Crete)
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Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment

  • The great enjoyment can begin! Sitting on the terrace, in the morning sun with a cup of coffee. Or would you prefer the cool shade to start your day? It's all possible in and around Villa Helios, located between Xirosterni and Vamos, in the NorthWest of Crete.
    The quiet and space in your garden makes another fantastic day. Take a dip in your spacious swimming pool or relax on one of the many terraces.
    It is a 45-minute drive from Chania airport. Heraklion airport is approximately 100 minutes by car.
    Almyrida beach is approximately 10 minutes by car with its many taverns and bars.

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About the area

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ancient City of Aptera and Agios Nikolaos Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Souda and Dourakis Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Apokoronas travel guide
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Xirosterni, Crete, Crete

What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Almyrida Beach
    10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Art of Living Glass Factory
    11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kalyves Beach
    13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach
    13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Αρισμαρί
    5 min drive
  • Obrosgialos
    14 min drive
  • Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia)
    3 min drive
  • Elia & Thyme
    8 min drive
  • Psaros
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and within 6 mi (10 km) of Almyrida Beach and Art of Living Glass Factory. Kera and Koutalas Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Villa Helios, luxury holiday home, private pool, peaceful rural environment Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We‘ve spent a wonderful time in Crete. The house is great, well-equipped, nice pool, quiet but close to wonderful beaches and cities like Chania and Rethimno. Communication with the owner Patrick and his local team (Stathis) was easy, friendly, super responsive and reliable. We (three adults and three teens/twens (17-20) truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
one of the most important parts of any villa holiday is that the villa meets your expectations and aspirations. Villa Helios did this in every possible way. It was evident that a lot of thought had gone into providing everything you needed, inside and out. Big thank you to Patrick the owner and Stathis the villa manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Villa in great location

We are frequent visitors to Crete and always choose to stay in a villa. This property was perfect for us. Quality fixtures and furnishings, roomy and comfortable. The villa was super clean, and during our 10 day stay the cleaning crew came by to change sheets and towels and spruce the place up. The welcome pack on arrival was a lovely and appreciated touch. All in all a great place to stay and would happily revisit this villa.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Helios

Superb!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great house & experience

We had a very nice stay in Villa Helois. Would love to come back one day. Easy contact with Patrick and Stathis, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful house and location

Everything is perfekt. 😀 A very lovely house, pool and location in a quiet area. A beautiful view of the sea. Good quality and very clean. Nice welcome and information. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Villa

A well-appointed villa in a very quiet location with tavernas and small shops a few minutes away - a couple that can easily be walked to, others a short drive. Great views with the sea in one direction (even if some distance away!) and the dramatic White Mountains the other. We had a couple of minor problems (caused by external influences) which were resolved incredibly quickly by the manager, Stathis We can't praise him highly enough for his service. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous family holiday

We had a fantastic 2 week holiday in Villa Helios. The villa was perfect in every way. The detail of the villa has been thoroughly thought through to make it a home from home. The location was superb. Such a beautiful, peaceful location but within walking distance to a few tavernas. Either along the track to Litsarda, or in Xirosterni. We also found a couple of truly excellent restaurants nearby in Almyrida and Vamos. We particularly loved Ombros Gialos for a swim and snorkel, the closest cove to the villa ( only 15 min drive ). Stathis was extremely kind and helpful and the welcome food and drink parcel was very much appreciated. We also had a top recommendation from Patrick for a fabulous restaurant in Chania. All- in-all a perfect holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful 2 week stay at Villa Helios

We had the pleasure of a delightful 2 week stay at Villa Helios, albeit in somewhat strange covid19 times. When we arrived late evening at the villa, Patrick was on hand to welcome us and make ensure we had everything we need. He had also very kindly left us a welcome pack with essential supplies, beer and wine! it also included enough for breakfast and even lunch on our first day. The villa had everything we need and more for our 2 weeks, it was spotless on our arrival and included additional cleaning products. The villa is in a quiet, rural location with easy access to local shops and restaurants although wider travel really requires a car. Much of our time was spent enjoying the pool and views at villa Helios but we also ventured out to local beaches and restaurants. A visit to the old venetian harbour at Chania is a must do trip and is only 45 minutes away. I would also like to thank Patrick and his team for how quickly and effectively they resolved the aircon issue which we had on arrival. Thanks again to Patrick for being the perfect host and would highly recommend a stay at Villa Helios.
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10/10 Excellent

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Séjour Crète

Maison exceptionnelle tout à été parfait du début à la fin.La communication avec Stathis a été parfaite. Idéalement située pour faire toute les balades splendides de la région. Je recommande grandement cette maison où rien ne manque et la piscine est très agréable.Merci beaucoup à tous et en espérant revenir ici un jour
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Vacances

Nous avons passée une très belle semaine , les lieux étaient magnifique, les responsable disponible, un ménage de la maison au milieu de notre semaine à grandement été apprécié. Nous recommandons sans hésitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Top Ferienhaus mit toller Ausstattung

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in der Villa Helios sehr genossen! Die Namen der 2 Villen (Helios & Apokoronas) sind ein wenig verwirrend...Die Anreise vom Flughafen Chania war mit Mietwagen problemlos, der Caretaker Stahtis war schon da und zu dem gab es auch noch ein sehr gut durchdachtes Willkommenspaket mit Brot, Wasser, Marmelade, Käse, Magarine, Tee, Kaffee, Wein, Bier etc. Das Haus liegt auf einem sehr großzūgigen Grundstück, sehr ruhig und man hat einen tollen Blick auf die eindrucksvollen Berge als auch auf das Meer vor der Halbinsel vor Chania. Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und auch hochwertig ausgestattet inkl. der Bettwäsche & Handtücher. Auch in der Küche hat uns nix gefehlt. Das Dorf Vamos ist nicht weit weg (ca. 5 Min mit dem Auto) - ansonsten waren wir zum Abendessen in Georgiopolis (ca. 18 min) oder aber auch in Chania & Rethinon ( > 35 min). In Villa hat jedes der 3 Schlafzimmer entweder eine Terasse oder eine Dachterasse, so dass hier jeder auch mal ein ruhiges Plätzchen für sich finden ksnn - falls gewünscht. Das Haus als auch die Aussenanlagen waren sehr schön sauber - wir haben uns sofort sehr wohl gefühlt. Am meisten haben wir die entspannten Stunden morgens und abends dort genossen. Man hört quasi keinen Verkehr - nur das stetige leise Bimmeln der benachbarten Schafe und das war sehr authentisch und entspannend. Wir danken Patrick & Team für den tollen Aufenthalt und können die Villa zu 100% weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay !

Everything was perfect (the location of the house, the garden, the pool, the facilities)... I would definitely recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021