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# Villa Maquis, luxury stay on Crete

Villa in Apokoronas with a fitness center and an outdoor pool

## Photo gallery for Villa Maquis, luxury stay on Crete

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![Interior - Villa Maquis, luxury stay on Crete (Vamos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100378500/100378454/24ff1405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Atop a hilltop in North-Western Crete, VILLA MAQUIS is a haven for relaxation and making memories with family and friends. With modern luxury amenities like an elevator, 65’ LED tv, in- and outdoor music (streaming), 4 en-suite bedrooms with private terraces offering breathtaking views of the valley below.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

## Popular amenities

- Ocean view
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning

## Add dates for prices

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## 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 Maquis, luxury stay on Crete

If you are looking for a place to relax and build memories with family and friends, VILLA MAQUIS is the right place. Located on a hilltop (285m) the views are stunning. This new build (2023) luxury holiday house is located in North-Western Crete near the city of Chania.  
Villa Maquis is the home of Rudi and Nancy and exclusively for rent in the summer. Our holiday villa is WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (elevator) and offers all modern luxury, 65’ LED tv, in- and outdoor music (streaming), 4 en-suite bedrooms with each private terrace and views, a salt water pool (12x3) a pool lounge area, separate dining area with BBQ, and several terraces to relax and enjoy the wonderful views and natural environment.  
  
The villa is integrated in its natural environment, without immediate neighbors on a plot of 4900m2\. The different levels of the terrain are separated with Sheppard style walls and the natural vegetation is kept. On the East side the plot is covered with wild thyme, sage, wild olive trees and Maquis from where the name of the villa originates. Enjoy Greek nature and the peace around it, relax in luxury!.  
  
This villa offers breathtaking views over the valley of Vamos and Gavalochori until the sandy beaches of Almyrida and Kalyves until the opposite side of the bay is Souda with the small islands of Marathi. On the East side the villa offers amazing and unobstructed views to mountains (2450m).  
  
The villa is located at 1,2 km from the center of VAMOS a reputaties original Greek village. A small drive of 5 km will take you to the cosy sandy beaches with lounge bars and small beach restaurants. The villa is in the middle between the cities Chania and Rethymnon.  
  
The holiday house is located at the end of a rural road in the province of APOKORONAS. This area is known for its green vegetation and the proximity of the white mountains which are covered with snow until the beginning of Mai.  
  
Our villa is perfect for building family memories while relaxing in luxury.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Outdoor pool
- Private pool

### Internet

- Available in the villa: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Elevator
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In a village
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the sea

### Things to do

- Gym
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours nearby

### 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)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events 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

Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 00002654423

### We should mention

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

## About the area

![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%7C35.41787%2C24.19843&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qUR-X8_RP9f8fMj12SpxEtbbvj4=)

Vamos, Xyrosterni

#### What's nearby

- Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori \- 4 min drive \- 1.6 km
- Almyrida Beach \- 11 min drive \- 5.3 km
- Port of Souda \- 24 min drive \- 19.4 km
- Lake Kournas \- 25 min drive \- 17.5 km
- Agia Marina Beach \- 34 min drive \- 37.2 km

#### Getting around

- Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Στου Μπανανα - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Elena Tavern - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Platia Café Bar - ‬11 min drive
- ‪Gavalianos Kafenes - ‬5 min drive

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## Villa Maquis, luxury stay on Crete Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Melanie K.

Aug 24, 2024

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

#### A Dream! 

We spent 3 weeks in this magical place. Everything was perfect! We will definitely be back! The contact with Rudi was also great! 

##### Melanie K.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

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