Title: Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach Family-friendly villa in Agios Nikolaos with an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34419500/34419431/a52c50b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34419500/34419431/666b925b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34419500/34419431/3d5f7e66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34419500/34419431/32410f92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34419500/34419431/7cc92135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Villa Meraki, nestled in the mountainside above Elounda bay. This unique villa offers a spacious open plan living/dining area with an open fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen, and mesmerising views of the Cretan mountains. Unwind on one of many shaded terraces or explore the garden with its built-in barbecue area and sloping grass lawn. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122476 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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 Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach Welcome to Villa Meraki! It's not only the unusual architecture and the beautiful garden that makes our villa, your perfect holiday destination. Rent Villa Meraki and enjoy the possibility of staying in this beautiful villa with up to twelve people! \*The original villa consists of three double bedrooms and sleeps six people. The nightly rate that you will find on this HomeAway page is for the original villa with an occupancy of up to 6 people. Of course if you need any extra cots for little children under the age of two, we're happy to set these up for you, free of charge. \*If you would like to stay at Villa Meraki with more than six people, you can either rent the guesthouse (sleeps max. 2 pax) or the extension of the villa (sleeps max. 4 pax) for an additional price per night. \- The extra charge to rent the guesthouse in addition to the villa is €65 a night, on top of our nightly rate. \- The extra charge to open up the extension of the villa in addition to the original villa is €130 a night, on top of our nightly rate. And it's as easy as that! Never pay too much for your holiday rental anymore. Just choose your combination and enjoy a wonderful holiday at Villa Meraki! \*one more thing. We really value your privacy, so rest assured. If you rent the villa, no matter which option you choose, there will never be any other guests on the property. To find out more about this one-of-a-kind villa, read on: This unique, original three bedroom villa, designed in collaboration with a Greek architect, has a very authentic style and is built into the mountainside. The villa lies at 170 meters above sea level and offers mesmerising views over the Elounda bay, surrounding villages and the Cretan mountains. Completed in 2008, the house is modern but reflects the local history with a tower that represents the stone windmills famous to the area. The stonework around the house and the colours that have been used naturally blend in with its surroundings. The house is 230m2 on a plot of 3307m2 and is built in multiple levels. The ground floor has a spacious open plan living/dining area with an open fireplace and a large kitchen. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped including a central cooking island containing an electric oven, 5-ring gas hob, extractor fan and dishwasher. There is an American fridge/freezer. The windows that cover the full length of the living room open out to a shaded terrace from which you can enjoy the fantastic views. Opposite the front door there is a spiral staircase that leads up to the tower of the house. Open the authentic wooden tower door and you will find yourself on the highest point of the property. This spacious terrace offers a breathtaking panoramic view. The light and spacious master bedroom is to be found on the same floor as the open plan living/dining area. The master bedroom has a wooden floor, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with two showers and two round marble sinks. The bathroom has a full floor to ceiling window. The master bedroom has got a very spacious balcony. The lower floor comprises of two large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a shared bathroom with a shower and toilet. Each room has access to their own terrace and the garden. Both downstairs bedrooms consist of two single beds. At your convenience we can always add another single bed to the downstairs bedrooms. We also have baby cots, to put in one of the three bedrooms, if necessary. Totally independent and at the other side of the pool area lies a guest house of 20m2 which sleeps up to two people and consists of a living/bedroom with downstairs a sofa, kitchenette and bathroom (shower/toilet) and upstairs a mezzanine sleeping area. The guest house has a large private terrace with an olive tree that is over a hundred years old and stunning views of the Elounda bay. There is a roofed outdoor shower in the corner of the terrace. For groups larger than 6 adults, the guesthouse can be rented out on request. (see extra charge for the guesthouse at the top of this description) The pool area consists of a large (40m2) swimming pool with a wonderful fish design mosaic base, a childrens paddling pool, with built in wooden chairs next to it, and an outdoor shower. The pool area has a smooth wooden deck with two beautiful olive trees that provide some necessary shade. The garden is fully landscaped and multi terraced. There is a built in barbecue area with a large stone bench and table perfect for al fresco dining. Just down from the pool area there is a sloping grass lawn with a tree hut that was built by the owner and his son. Here, hours of playtime fun awaits your little ones. If you are a group larger than 6 adults, there is the possibility to rent the luxurious extension of the villa in addition to the villa. The extension is located next to the downstairs bedrooms and consists of a 50m2 bedroom/lounge area that sleeps up to four people and has a large bathroom with two separate showers and toilets. Imagine showering underneath the original rock wall of the mountain that the villa was built into! (see extra charge for the luxurious extension of the villa at the top of this description) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Foosball table - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,476 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63160000/63158700/63158623/74d15c66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pool, sea view, WLAN, well-kept garden Elounda - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=63158623&PinnedHotelID=63158623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95122800/95122788/45720f06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Glan Y Mor - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12 Agios Nikolaos - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=95122788&PinnedHotelID=95122788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96270000/96265000/96264901/e68227c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Panorama - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 12 Agios Nikolaos Municipality - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=96264901&PinnedHotelID=96264901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26770000/26760400/26760359/966aad9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa With Private Pool And Sea Views Lasithi - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=26760359&PinnedHotelID=26760359&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34710000/34705000/34704904/c664c198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa DORE, magnificent view of the sea and mirabello bay ELOUNDA - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=34704904&PinnedHotelID=34704904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63690000/63688800/63688703/4fe2327c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Canes Villa Heated Pool Agios Nikolaos - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=63688703&PinnedHotelID=63688703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106555200/106555104/cb1c38ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy Spinalonga Views at 4BR Villa Close to Beach Agios Nikolaos - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=106555104&PinnedHotelID=106555104&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72690000/72689100/72689082/0fee8a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Etoile Villa Heated Pool Agios Nikolaos - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=72689082&PinnedHotelID=72689082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95122800/95122797/7f0486d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Elounda Blue - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10 Plaka - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=95122797&PinnedHotelID=95122797&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35543000/35542909/d8435a8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Endless View Villa - 4 bedroom villa - walking distance to the beach Agios Nikolaos - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=35542909&PinnedHotelID=35542909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 30 ### 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 ### Rules If there are more than 6 adults, either the guesthouse(2 pax) or the extension of the villa(4 pax) needs to be booked for an additional price a night. The extra charge to rent the guesthouse (sleeps 2 pax) additionally to the villa is €65 a night, on top of our nightly rate. The extra charge to rent the extension of the villa (sleeps 4 pax) additionally to the villa is €130 a night, on top of our nightly rate. ### 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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 00001119798 ### 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Exclusive Villa Terraced Garden Seaviews 10 Mins. Drive Beach Exclusive Terraced Garden Seaviews 10 Mins. Drive Beach Elounda Exclusive Villa Terraced Garden Seaviews 10 Mins. Drive Beach Exclusive Terraced Garden Seaviews 10 Mins. Drive Beach Elounda ## 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%7C35.26926%2C25.70973&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cAJ44kmZlYxDWIgN4miOkRCad8k=) Elounda, Kreta #### What's nearby - Hiona Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Elounda Windmills - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Plaka Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km - Spinalonga - 24 min drive - 7.7 km - Spinalonga Castle - 29 min drive - 8.1 km #### Getting around - Sitia (JSH) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vachus - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ergospasio - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dimitri's Steak House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Blu Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Olio Restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Meraki, private pool, Cretan garden, sea views, 10 min drive from beach located? > This family-friendly Agios Nikolaos villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hiona Beach, Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills. Christian Basilica Poros Elounda is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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