Title: Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden Villa in Platanias with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden ![An infinity pool, a heated pool - Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden (PLATANIAS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64250000/64247300/64247278/d43aa9f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden (PLATANIAS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64250000/64247300/64247278/dd1e7b0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden (PLATANIAS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64250000/64247300/64247278/73214b95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices - Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden (PLATANIAS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64250000/64247300/64247278/0abec9ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden (PLATANIAS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64250000/64247300/64247278/b12d99e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Villa ARIALKίS stands tall amidst lush olive groves, offering a majestic environment with views stretching from the Cretan sea to the White Mountains. Unwind in this paradise village, where you can enjoy panoramic views from the spacious pergola barbecue or infinity pool that blends seamlessly into the horizon. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61518 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym ## 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. ### Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden Towering over lush olive groves, Villa ARIALKίS not only offers all the comforts for the most discerning visitor, but also an unparalleled environment with majestic views stretching from the Cretan sea to the White Mountains. We have, therefore, coined our villa "ARIALKίS" from Greek roots, which mean the power of the earth and sea. A befitting name, as the picturesque landscape and the azure of the sea dynamically burst forth to clash in contrast with the white-washed villages and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. The villa boasts a privileged location amongst other beautiful stone-built villas in a neighborhood reminiscent of a "paradise village" (as the residents refer to their surroundings). From the spacious driveway, which parks up to three cars, the Villa's main spaces are accessible via a stone walkway winding past an infinity pool whose water meshes with the azure of the sea and the distant mountains before it cascades into a children's pool. Panoramic views are especially enjoyed from the spacious and fully furnished pergola barbeque. The harmony of the lawn, the garden and trees with their hammocks, adjacent to the large sun deck of the pool, are sure to put an anticipating smile on any guest's face. The infinity pool extends just two and a half meters from the living room of the villa, behind which there is even a gravel pit with a pool-up bar for the athletic types for an ideal body-weight work out, while there is also a fully equipped free-weight gym in the garage space. On entering the ground floor, one is welcomed by an open space where stone and wood mesh in the finest of taste, accommodating a fully equipped kitchen, a sitting room with fireplace and a library/study. Handmade, wood crafted furniture add to the cozy ambience of tradition and comfort. The study/library has a wood-crafted desk from which one can work or write poetry inspired by the panoramic view through the window. Furnished with a comfortable sofa bed and clothes cabinet, it also acts as a third bedroom by drawing the thick curtain to partition it from the sitting room. Once seated on the comfortable, large sofa of the sitting room, one takes in the most majestic view stretching from the pool to the sea and the mountains. The proximity of the infinity pool from the lounge means that parents can be enjoying a beverage indoors with visual contact of the children plunging about. On the same floor, there is a WC with shower and a spacious built-in closet along the hallway. A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor with the two bedrooms and a bathroom with a laundry machine. The master bedroom has a king size bed and smart TV, and the other bedroom is furnished with a Queen-size bed and a single sofa bed, also boasting a smart TV and an extending work desk. Both rooms offer plenty of built-in wardrobe closet space. Accessible from both bedrooms, lies a terrace/balcony with coffee table and chairs for yet another panoramic view to the pool, the garden, the sea, the mountains and the most spectacular sunsets. From the private driveway there is immediate ground-floor access to a self-contained 25 square meter guesthouse offered as a fourth bedroom with a double bed. It has a private entrance from the driveway and boasts toilet/shower and mini kitchen that comfortably accommodates two extra guests if the booking exceeds the number of 6 visitors in the main villa extending above. This means that the guest house is made automatically available in a booking exceeding six persons of the same group. It will not be rented out separately to guests outside the group renting the villa, as the persons in the villa have exclusive use of the villa facilities. (The guest house can be used by the villa guests if requested at an extra charge.) We have placed such emphasis on the variety of scenery, that beautiful views can be enjoyed literally from every window of the house that encompasses guests in cozy, rustic-style luxury. Next to the infinity pool lies a spacious barbeque patio lounge under a pergola. Fully furnished for coffee and meals, it promises wonderful moments and sunsets that will take your breath away. Maleme beach is only a 5-minute drive or 20 minute walk away, whilst trails through patches of forest, orange and olive groves abound and there are clusters of traditional homes and narrow village paths begging to be explored. The cosmopolitan town/village of Platanias is only a 7-minute drive from the property. However, be warned: The amenities of ARIALKiS, with its spectacular pool, sun deck, fully equipped free-weight gym, barbeque patio and tree-laden garden with its picnic lawn, hammocks and vegetable garden for your fresh salads, make it difficult to tear oneself from the villa; for it is, indeed, a microcosm of comfort, action and beauty in itself! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Infinity pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Library - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### 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. - 1 accessible parking space - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Children's pool - Gym - Heated pool - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,518 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63870000/63860800/63860791/w756h1030x401y0-99142eb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Melina - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8 Tavronitis - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=63860791&PinnedHotelID=63860791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48880000/48874600/48874551/859bb0dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Two private pools, hot tub, nature views, ping pong! 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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 1182034 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Villa Arialkis ## About the area Located in Platanias, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach. Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Platanias travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Platanias.dx6035410) [View more Villas in Platanias](https://www.expedia.ca/Platanias-Villas.d6035410-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%7C35.51185%2C23.85841&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U5mcxxM80SHY_uR0A9fe2-ch14o=) PLATANIAS, CRETE ### What's nearby - Máleme Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.6 km - Platanias Square \- 5 min drive \- 6.9 km - Agia Marina Beach \- 6 min drive \- 8.0 km - Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete \- 20 min drive \- 19.7 km - Falassarna Beach \- 40 min drive \- 38.3 km ### Getting around - Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tequila - ‬3 min drive - ‪Menta Cafe Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Η αcαcία του Αγά - ‬12 min walk - ‪Bossa Nova - ‬4 min drive - ‪Elia Restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden have a pool? ### Is Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden? ### What time is check-out at Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden? ### Where is Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Panoramic luxury with heated infinity pool, sun deck, gym, bbq patio and garden 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob H. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice villa with fantastic views. Villa was lovely, host was very helpful and always available if required. Views of surroundings were superb. Villa was clean, tidy and had a homely feel. ##### Bob H. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen N. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, comfortable, relaxing stay! The property itself is beautiful and well-maintained. The view is incredible! We loved the location and the pool was used a lot! The host is wonderfully friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed Arialkis so much and we are planning to return in the future! If you want to stay near Chania, Crete... this is a perfect place for 4-6 people! Highly recommend! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/50b03a70-2247-4d8c-8541-57640a513c96-1753126802621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7ff628d6-6fbe-41f9-9306-b379d7a4145c-1753126804008.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8f1f3ac2-dafe-4c1a-9995-c1d556eca52b-1753126805304.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1d1dab70-25a9-497a-a743-c3222eba477f-1753126804654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Colleen N. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelica W. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful villa just outside Chania My family and I spent three nights in this lovely villa - about a 25 minute drive from Chania. The property was easy to find and was as described. Communication/check-in with the host was also very easy. The villa was clean with all regular amenities. The pool was just fabulous. Panagiotis was a great host - when we asked for dinner recommendations he went above and beyond and actually made a dinner reservation for my family at the loveliest restaurant. Would highly recommend this properly to anybody looking for a relaxing stay. ##### Angelica W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay at Villa Arialkis My 11 year old daughter and I wanted a mother/daughter month abroad and are so fortunate that we happened upon Villa Arialkis on VRBO and that it was available. The villa is just remote enough, while remaining a quick, five minute, drive to Maleme Beach which feels much more authentic and is dramatically quieter than the nearby Platanias and Agia Marina which are constantly swarming with tourists and buses. It was truly a beautiful respite. Most importantly, as two female travelers, we always felt safe and secure there and the owner was a quick phone call or text away if we ever needed anything. We were quite sad to leave the Villa and hope to return again someday. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The loveliest house We had a lovely stay at this beautifully appointed villa - a very special house indeed. The owner went out of his way to make our stay comfortable and give us tips on what to do. You need a car but the location is away from it all and incredibly relaxing. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### simon n., London, UK Sep 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A fantastic holiday in the sun with a great pool and view We loved our stay and will return. We loved the villa and its facilities. A great pool, BBQ and outdoor dining area, all with a fantastic view of the sea and lots of sun. We stayed for 10 days and wished we could have stayed for longer. The main villa (there is an annex also which we didn't rent) was the perfect size for my wife and I and our friend who joined us, but can easily accommodate additional persons. Our host is the owner (not a management company) and was friendly and informative, wanting to make our experience relaxed and enjoyable, and respected our privacy. It is about a 25min walk down to the beach and 25-35min walk to local restaurants - but taxies also readily available if you want to go into Platanios or Chania. We loved our stay and look forward to returning in the future ##### simon n. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. Aug 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing All brilliant recommend!!! ##### Richard S. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guillaume B. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Guillaume B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025