Title: Olive Valley House Limnes village - 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 # Olive Valley House Limnes village Vacation home in Agios Nikolaos with kitchen and balcony ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554636/de52d9aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554636/9849f997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554636/cb4cdfee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554636/00808448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554700/33554636/f220c40e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the charming village of Limnes, Olive Valley House awaits with its authentic atmosphere and picturesque views of the surrounding Dikti Mountains. This traditional stone house offers a comfortable retreat for six people, complete with a fitted kitchen, bathroom, and new furnishings made by local carpenters. Enjoy Cretan arts & crafts details throughout the property or head to one of six excellent tavernas in town. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Olive Valley House Limnes village Olive Valley House will charm you! It is a traditional stone house with a total space of 120 Sqm with three bedrooms & so comfortably sleeps six people. It has just been restored to its original splendour with the fitted kitchen & bathroom being the only modern additions. The furnishing is all new & traditionally made by local expert carpenters. Cretan arts & crafts details to give an authentic atmosphere. The roof terrace has picturesque views of the village & the surrounding Dikti Mountains. The rural village of Limnes has traditional streets that are too narrow for busy traffic and so it is a very peaceful place, that said there is a large Cretan community and six excellent Tavernas. Limnes is situated in a fertile region and the olive groves form a thick forest valley. The nearby village and wonderful beach of Plaka overlooking the famous island of Spinalonga is a short drive away through breath-taking countryside. There are many beaches within 10 minutes drive. Plaka and the island of Spinalonga are great places to visit. Another beach village Elounda is just along the coast from Plaka where one can cross over the sea causeway to rocky private coves and family beaches. In the direction of Vlichadia there are many wild beaches where one can be alone. Swimming with turtles and shoals of fish make excellent company for the nature seekers. There are many hiking trails and gorges to explore. Interaction with guests Hello this is your host leonidas lavdakis and I welcome you to my home country Crete. Our friendly activities include: Cretan music and dancing, archaeology bird watching, hiking in landmark places of beauty, for example a trip to the Venetian fort and old leper colony at Spinalonga Island opposite the local beach of Plaka. Exploring gorges, canyons and caves such as the local Kritsa ravine, church and monastery visits, swimming and snorkelling, cooking, eating and drinking, Greek lessons for useful phrases, museums, spa and health options, wildlife and fauna, wine tour, olive picking and olive oil production for winter visitors. The neighborhood By Car: Many beaches: 25 min Heraklion Airport: 50min Neapolis: 5min Agios Nicolaos: 10min Malia: 15min Elounda: 25min Lerapetra: 40min Sitia : 1h:15m Plaka and Elounda are small fishing villages of Lasithi, which overlook historical island of Spinalonga and the Kolikithia Peninsulaon. Tourist boats depart from Plaka to Spinalonga on a daily basis. Getting around There are many bus routes from the nearby town of Neapolis. Other things to note Limnes is a village in Lasithi Crete Region of Greece and is a listed traditional settlement. There are three churches of interest in Limnes. Locations near Limnes include: the town Neapolis, villages of Kasteli and Fournis, Choumerako. The Areti Monastery and the Settlement of Agios Ioannis. Also in the vicinity are the ancient cities (now in ruins) of Olous and Lato. Walking distance to several village cafes (Kafeneon) and tavernas. Mirabello Bay (also Bay/Gulf of Mirabello/Mirabella) is an embayment of the Sea of Crete. It is the largest bay of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Rooftop terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95060000/95057300/95057222/6cad6280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Immerse Yourself in the Breathtaking Terrace View and Refreshing Pool Bliss! 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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 00000055705 ### We should mention 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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Olive Valley House Limnes Village Agios Nikolaos Olive Valley House Limnes Village Private vacation home ## 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%7C35.24649%2C25.63738&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u6Vi2s-qOdLbTp7oD6ubzLzNeno=) Crete, Crete #### What's nearby - Lake Voulismeni - 11 min drive - 12.2 km - Port of Agios Nikolaos - 11 min drive - 12.5 km - Ancient City of Lato - 13 min drive - 12.5 km - Elounda Windmills - 17 min drive - 14.1 km - Spinalonga - 31 min drive - 14.9 km #### Getting around - Sitia (JSH) - 79 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vachus - ‬18 min drive - ‪Dimitri's Steak House - ‬18 min drive - ‪Olio Restaurant - ‬18 min drive - ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬17 min drive - ‪Babel - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Olive Valley House Limnes village pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-out at Olive Valley House Limnes village ? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Olive Valley House Limnes village located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum, Lake Voulismeni, and Ammoúdi. Folk Museum and Kitroplateía are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Olive Valley House Limnes village Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George C. Jan 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An immersive special place We stayed here over Christmas and New Years for 16 days with our two sons aged 24 and 18. This is an authentic village house that has been renovated but has not lost its charm. The furniture and decor reflected someone's home. The house had Christmas decorations in place for us. On arrival there was fruit, biscuits, wine, raki, local olive oil there for us. Maria and Thomas who were our village contacts were exceptional. They run the village store and are extremely helpful. The village is in a good location to get to places whilst being off the main tourist places. The tavernas of the village and in the surrounding villages were all worth the visit. Authentic cooking, frequented by locals at local prices. We loved it. You do need a car. ##### George C. Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Oliver K., Berlin Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and Well-Equipped Apartment, a Few Things to Consider The apartment was clean and well-equipped. The owners do their best to make you feel welcome. We were generally happy here. The apartment's main area is on the ground floor, along with one bedroom (queen size bed), and there are two more bedrooms (one queen size bed and two separate beds) on the top floor. The ground floor is fairly dark, you'll often need to turn on some lights (a cold, white light). The ground floor bedroom has no windows. Its missing ventilation unfortunately gives it a bit of a stale smell. But it's the quietest and coolest room to sleep in, in terms of temperature. In the summer, the top floor rooms get quite hot even at night. You can open the window to let some cool air in but in the queen size bedroom, the window faces the nearby highway so you will need quite some noise tolerance. On the other hand, all bedrooms have an air con installed. If you don't mind spending the energy and running them all night, you won't face any of these issues. The floors are connected by a steep staircase. One of us fell down the stairs at night. Luckily just bruises. Hold on to the handrails! Cats and dogs will wander the backyard. They are nice but we left some shoes outside and one of them went missing the next morning. Parking is a few meters up the hill, shared with the neighbours. It's not obvious where to park without blocking someone, be sure to ask around. Overall, we had a good time in Limnes and Crete. Check out the local restaurants, they're great! ##### Oliver K. Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Villalta A. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Bon séjour La maison est agréable et les hôtes très gentils et disponibles. Attention il n'y a que 3 chambres et non 4. Le village est sympathique. Merci beaucoup ##### Villalta A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik d. Jun 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Olive Valley House Authentiek huis in een authentiek dorp. ##### Erik d. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine G., Langolen, Bretagne, France Jun 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Le charme de la tradition, l'expérience de l'hospitalité cretoise Nous avons apprécié le temps passé dans cette maison témoin de l architecture traditionnelle, décorée avec beaucoup de goût, très propre et confortable. Les contacts avant notre arrivée ont été excellents, la disponibilité et la générosité de Maria nous ont beaucoup touchés. ##### Christine G. Stayed 9 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Oct 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little gem What a great village house, we all thoroughly enjoyed staying there and hope to be able to return . The village was a lovely place to wander around with all its narrow streets and the villagers were all very friendly. The two village tavernas were excellent, really good food and very good value for money. Maria and her family were all very welcoming and did all they could to ensure we had a good time. Position wise the village is about 15/20 mins from the beach at Ammadoura which is a lovely beach with beds and brollies if required and tavernas. It was easy to access the mountains and across to the coast around Plaka. Also only about 50 mins to the other side of Heraklion- the new road is very good. We had a wonderful time in Limnes and the house was great, can’t wait to return. Thank you Maria. ##### Susan H. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas D. Aug 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfekte Unterkunft einer super Vermieterin Schönes altes Haus, behutsam renoviert, liebevoll eingerichtet. Es ist alles vor Ort was man braucht. Für den üblichen Einkauf oder wenn in der Wohnung doch was fehlen sollte ist der ortseigene Supermarkt von Limnes sehr nah und schnell und leicht zu Fuß zu erreichen. Wir sind oft in den engen Gassen des schönen Dorfes spazieren gegangen und fühlten uns sofort willkommen, und schon nach wenigen Tagen auch heimisch. Insbesondere die Vermieterin Maria, aber auch die anderen Einwohner, waren immer gut gelaunt, höflich und aufgeschlossen. Zunächst hatten wir etwas Bammel, dass wir die nahe gelegene Schnellstraße nachts hören könnten. Das war aber keineswegs der Fall, denn das Olive Valley House liegt an einem Hang und somit ein gutes Stück tiefer als die Schnellstraße, zudem schirmen die Nachbarhäuser ab. Wir konnten abends problemlos im idyllischen Hinterhof sitzen und in aller Ruhe die Sterne genießen. Beim nächsten Kreta-Besuch werden wir auf alle Fälle wieder vorbeischauen! ##### Thomas D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter N. Aug 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Regained For us this was a return home. We stayed at Olive Valley House in 2017 and had been longing to return. It's a beautifully renovated authentic Cretan village house in a star village, tastefully decorated with objects of domestic use in the last two centuries (the HomeAway photos are accurate and helpful). Everything necessary is provided and spotlessly clean. The hosts who met us were extremely warm, helpful and friendly, presenting us with a beautiful bowl of fruit, and with wine and ouzo as welcoming gifts. We had no problems, but were confident of available help if it had been needed. It was hot (up to 35) when we were there, but the air conditioners keep it cool indoors. There is in general something special in the hospitality and generosity of the Cretan people we have met, and this place and the people who look after it are exceptional only in their extra degree of it. We shall be back as soon as we can. ##### Peter N. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amelie R., Strasbourg Jul 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Immerson dans un joli village typique crétois Accueil chaleureux de Maria et de Litsa. Maison tres agréable bien équipée, et décoree avec soin. Le village est tres typique et dispose de trés bonnes tavernes. Très bon emplacement pour rayonner dans la region y compris jusqu'à Héraklion. Tres bonne expérience partagée avec Litsa au festival Olive mill fest à Sissi. En résumé, une excellente adresse ! ##### Amelie R. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graziella C., Milano, Italia Jul 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacanza a Creta La casa è situata nel piccolo paese di Limnes, ci sono sia un minimarket che 3 locali caratteristici per mangiare. È vicino alla strada che va da Heraklion a Agios Nicolò. La casa è ben tenuta e con tutto il necessario. La padrona di casa è molto disponibile. Ci siamo trovati benissimo. ##### Graziella C. ### 8/10 Good #### Guy F. Sep 10, 2018 #### Superbe région authentique. Accueil génial ...des rencontres intéressantes avec les locaux Maison grecque authentique Tout le nécessaire à disposition Une maison bien intégrée au village ##### Guy F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marie M. Aug 24, 2018 #### Excellent endroit pour découvrir la générosité et l'âme crétoises Maison typique et très fonctionnelle,au coeur d'un village authentique très agréable et calme,excellente taverne à l'entrée du village++ Habitants souriants et accueillants,Poppy notre hôte est juste parfaite! Situation idéale pour rayonner dans la province d'Agios Nikolaos ##### marie M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James A. Aug 13, 2018 #### Charming property in quiet village We arrived in Limnes at the dead of night, however the wonderful Poppy generously met us in nearby Neapoli and lead us to the house at about 230am, which was greatly appreciated. The final roads to the house get pretty narrow and uneven, ensuring a peace and seclusion once you're there. She visited again in the morning with welcome advice and suggestions of what to see and do. The living and dining areas are pretty and there are lots of family artifacts, photos and sundry objects of interest to give the place character. The kitchen has everything needed. The downstairs bedroom was a good size and the bathroom adequate for the four of us; more people might need to come to some kind of arrangements in the mornings and evenings about when to get a shower :) The stairs are quite steep, but once on the first floor, the double room is just like the one downstairs (being directly above it) and the twin room is open to the stairs. The balcony/terrace is particularly wonderful in the mornings and evenings (facing as it does some formidable heat in the day), but do note that it is accessed up the stairs and through the twin room - meals need to be brought up stairs and through; early risers may need to tip toe depending on who sleeps where! The air conditioning works perfectly. The village is really charming - people were so welcoming and friendly. We were invited in to homes, met grandchildren and given coffee just for saying "Kalispera" on our way to dinner! Both tavernas are really enjoyable - the busier of the two probably being a little better. Both are incredibly cheap in comparison with other towns - four of us ate for under E50. Nearby towns, beaches and attractions are all easily reached as the new national road is close by. you'll find places of your own you love, but Malia beach and Archeological Site and Agios Nikolaus are wonderful. Nearby Elounda is also fantastic - Spinalonga is in the bay and many excursions set out from there. Highly recommended, then, especially if you are looking to explore the area rather than be tied down to one location. Thanks for a wonderful week. ##### James A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### alain h. Nov 8, 2017 #### Typique et pratique ! super accueil de Poppy, § nous avons eu visite du village et de la ville voisine avec suggestions de restauration, suggestions de visites. La maison est très jolie, typique et pleine de charme dans un village tout aussi typique. Elle est très bien équipée et fonctionnelle. super séjour à Olive Valley House. ##### alain h. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### yves d. Aug 23, 2017 #### VACANCES DU 11/08/17 AU 16/08/17 Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans la belle maison rénovée de Poppy. La maison située dans un village traditionnel est une bonne base pour visiter la région. Maison très propre et bien équipée EXCELLENT accueil de Poppy. Nous recommandons vivement cette location Une famille française de Savoie (Yves, Marie Christine, Céline et Alexis) ##### yves d. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter N., Exeter Jul 25, 2017 #### Book Soon This is a wonderful house to stay in. It is on the edge of a very typical Crete village close to Neapoli, and has been carefully and tastefully modernised from a traditional Cretan stone cottage. It is about 50 minutes from Heraklion, 15 from Ayios Nikolaos and 7 from Neapoli. A car is essential, but gives one access to all of Crete east of Heraklion and to at least part of it to the west. The photos show primarily the living room (kitchen, dining and easy-chair areas of a single long room), which has been recently decorated and comfortably furnished using traditional materials and objects; the three bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin) are spacious, comfortable and well-furnished. All rooms have air-conditioners. The whole was spotlessly clean and fully equipped with all one could need. After a day out, it felt each time as a place one really looked forward to returning to. The caretaker, Poppy, is a very friendly person, who, despite our late arrival at 3.30 a.m., after a delayed flight, met us at Neapoli, showed us the route from there and round the house, and had put a beautiful bowl of fruit for us in the fridge. She supplied much detailed local information about places to visit, advice on where to shop, etc, and repeatedly asked us to contact her by phone if we needed anything else. Above all she made us very warmly and genuinely welcome. There are not as many renovated original houses available for holiday rent in Crete as we expected. We have rented properties of similar kind in other countries, and this was one of the best we have ever seen. Compared with the dense concrete jungle we saw advertised on the Malia area coast, this was paradisal. We were very sad to leave it and would advise speedy booking! ##### Peter N. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### XAVIER P. Jul 8, 2017 #### petite maison sympa dans un vieux village Merci à Poppy, ainsi qu'à Liza et Paulus pour leur accueil . Petite maison traditionnelle en bordure d'un vieux village ne pas hésiter à aller diner aux tavernes du village ( pas avt 20H30 ou 21h) Mais le soir la terrasse de la maison est également très agréable. petites rues étroites où on rencontre plein de gens sympas . La position de Limnes est intéressante pour accéder à de nombreux endroits , et aussi bien sur la cote nord que sud . Une petite superette au village et tout ce qu'il faut à Néapoli à 5mn en voiture . Maison parfaite pour nous 5 du 28 /06 au 3/07 XILAV P ##### XAVIER P. 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