[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights Riverfront villa with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19813900/19813892/f914c503.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19813900/19813892/80d11cb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19813900/19813892/0514cf02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![LCD TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19813900/19813892/572be2fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19813900/19813892/6984c88b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Inside an olive grove in Kato Gouves, Villa Athena offers a tranquil retreat with its stone and wood design. Unwind in the spacious outdoor area or take advantage of the barbecue facility and traditional stone oven to prepare delicious meals. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights Villa Athena is located in Kato Gouves, inside a big olive grove and 10 minutes away from the beach. The villa consists of a two-floor traditional villa of 150 sqm and an independent stone apartment (which is rented separately), with a spacious outdoor area and a magnificent garden, full of colors, fragrances, and local flora. The combination of stone and wood, with the surrounding olive grove, creates a tranquil and comfortable environment The first floor of the villa consists of two bedrooms, each with two beds. On the ground floor, there is a very big living room, dining room, and kitchen, together with the bathroom and fireplace. On the next floor, the are two more bedrooms, each with two beds and with their own bathrooms. All rooms have a closet, drawers and an LCD TV. The kitchen has a coffee machine, dishwasher and all the necessary amenities of a modern kitchen The house has a laundry machine, a fireplace and of course wireless internet connection. The stone apartment has a double bed, its own bathroom, and kitchen. Furthermore, it has a fireplace and traditional furniture and decoration. The outdoors of the property is absolutely amazing. A well-preserved garden, with a barbecue facility and a traditional stone oven to prepare delicious meals. A lot of tables with colorful chairs and big sun umbrellas with sunbeds are there to help you relax under the Cretan sun. All this setting is surrounded by our family's century-old olive grove, that gives the property a traditional Cretan touch. After all, Cretan olive oil is considered to be the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. The area is open and spacious, perfect for a family with children, in order for the kids to play and be close to nature's environment. Finally, the view towards the sea, the olive grove and the hills around is relaxing, while a walk towards the sea is 10 minutes away. The parking space of the property can easily fit up to five cars. (EOT 1039K10002991801) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - LCD TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18970900/18970826/8f5a3617.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area. 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Ανώπολη - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 131 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=36971273&PinnedHotelID=36971273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM ### 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 \- Guests are requested to take the trash to the bins on the main road, since there are no garbage bins outside the property\\n- Guests are requested to close the A/C's once they leave the house\\n- Guests are requested to make reasonable use of towels and linens ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events 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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 1048250 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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 Traditional Cretan Villa Located Beach Main Sights Kato Gouves, Traditional Cretan Villa Located Beach Main Sights Traditional Cretan Located Beach Main Sights Kato Gouves, Traditional Cretan Located Beach Main Sights Traditional Cretan Villa Located Beach Main Sights Kato Gouves, Traditional Cretan Villa Located Beach Main Sights Traditional Cretan Located Beach Main Sights Kato Gouves, Traditional Cretan Villa Located Beach Main Sights Traditional Cretan Located Beach Main Sights Kato Gouves, Traditional Cretan Located Beach Main Sights Traditional Cretan Villa Located Close To The Beach Main Sights Traditional Cretan Villa Located Close To The Beach Main Sights Traditional Cretan Villa Located Close To The Beach Main Sights Traditional Cretan Villa Located Close To The Beach Main Sights ## 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%7C35.32933%2C25.32892&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VuZueQWCTxZnBAgIIsrxNBQY1CY=) Kato Gouves,, Iraklion, Crete #### What's nearby - Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.6 km - Convention Centre Creta Maris - 7 min drive - 7.6 km - Aquaworld Aquarium - 8 min drive - 8.8 km - Port of Hersonissos - 9 min drive - 8.4 km - Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km #### Getting around - Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Stella Mediterra Lounge Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Filema Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Island Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crazy Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurant Poseidon - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights? > Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Traditional Cretan Villa, Located Close To The Beach And Main Sights located? > This family-friendly Hersonissos villa is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos, Dinosauria Park and Marina Beach. Gouves Beach is 2.2 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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