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# Golden Horizon Retreat: 1 min walk from the sea, outdoor patio, family friendly!

Vacation home in Hersonissos with kitchenette

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located on the sunny island of Crete, this charming retreat offers a serene escape for small families. Unwind in the tranquil courtyard with lush plants and inviting hammocks, or enjoy air conditioning inside while taking advantage of a fully equipped kitchen.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Parking available

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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.

### Golden Horizon Retreat: 1 min walk from the sea, outdoor patio, family friendly!

Welcome to our inviting Crete retreat, an ideal haven for small families seeking a sunny escape. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our charming courtyard adorned with lush plants and inviting hammocks. Inside, enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, and take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen, adding a touch of convenience to your stay. Just a leisurely stroll from the sea, this retreat promises a relaxed coastal experience for your family's memorable getaway!

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchenette

- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 0.5 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- One pet total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Designated smoking areas

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total pets

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

## 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated 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 00002431144

### 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

## 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%7C35.33125%2C25.27072&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k4nHl7yKvECYuSgWxzifYq30w7A=)

Gournes, Crete

#### What's nearby

- Dinosauria Park \- 2 min drive \- 2.3 km
- Cretaquarium \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km
- Star Beach Water Park \- 12 min drive \- 16.3 km
- Heraklion Port \- 13 min drive \- 15.6 km
- Stalis Beach \- 16 min drive \- 22.0 km

#### Getting around

- Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 15 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Yefsis Main Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Arina Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Avra Cafe Snack Bar - ‬3 min walk
- ‪Ξερολιθιά & Ελιά - ‬11 min walk
- ‪Taverna Paximadi - ‬4 min walk

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## Golden Horizon Retreat: 1 min walk from the sea, outdoor patio, family friendly! Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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10 - Excellent

2

8 - Good

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6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 16.0

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### philippe f.

Jul 8, 2025

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

#### Gîte très agréable

Stelina et Damianos sont très prévenant, la moindre question et ils vous répondent dans l'heure!Procédure d'entrée au gîte super claire et simple; ensuite vous découvrirez les gentilles attentions des propriétaires: boissons fraîche, biscuits typiques, raki,... l'hospitalité Grecque n'est pas un mythe, c'est la vérité.La maison convient bien pour un couple et est agréable avec sa climatisation dans le salon/cuisine et dans la chambre. Salle de bain petite mais complète, la douche demande un débit modéré sinon tendance à déborder; par contre il y a une autre douche dans le jardin servant au retour de plage.La plage: à 2 minutes, nous confirmons; vagues assez nerveuses ce qui est chouette aussi. Les petits restos servent de la cuisine grecque "standard" mais fraîche et tout a fait correcte; bon bars de plage très agréable.Stelina fournis de nouveaux draps et essuies si vous restez plus d'une semaine.Ensuite, Héraklion est à 20 minutes ainsi que Malia. Pour Héraklion nous avons choisi le parking "port 1" près du port: c'est 3 pour toute la journée et vous gardez vos clés et c'est gardé!Côté restos, notre coup de coeur est "San Giorgio" à Malia, courez-y.En résumé, nous nous sommes bien plu

##### philippe f.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### jacqueline l.

Jun 12, 2024

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

#### Vacances au top

Stelina et Damian sont des hôtes adorables à l' écoute de nos demandes.maison très agréable superbe terrasse couverte ou nous avons pris tous nos repas.douche extérieure pour se rincer au retour de la plage a 100 M de la maison.chambre avec beaucoup de rangement..proprete 5 étoiles logement tout neuf.merci pour les bonnes adresses plages et restaurants atypiques.nous reviendrons avec beaucoup de plaisir.jacqueline Patrick Audrey

##### jacqueline l.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

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