[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # AORI hillside villa - Escape to the real Crete Villa in Kantanos-Selino with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39970000/39965000/39964942/w1920h959x0y0-799d9b25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39970000/39965000/39964942/2510f31d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39970000/39965000/39964942/4c5c3834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39970000/39965000/39964942/1290aec6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39970000/39965000/39964942/0d80525e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the authentic Cretan countryside at AORI hillside villa, nestled among olive trees in Kopetoi village. Unwind by the fireplace or take in panoramic views of Kandanos Valley from this 3-floor villa that sleeps up to 7 people. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### AORI hillside villa - Escape to the real Crete AORI hillside villa is located in one of the most picturesque and unexplored provinces of the Western Crete. The owners created with love this beautiful 3-floor villa of traditional architecture with modern elements. Aimed at travelers who look for a memorable escape close to the Cretan nature and and its people, away from the touristic cities of the North. It is built on a fenced area among perennial olive trees trees in the village Kopetoi between the picturesque villages of Kandanos and Paleochora. Located at an altitude of 500 meters with breathtaking view. AORI hillside villa can be used as a base to discover the wild beauty and the unexplored beaches of the South Crete, or you can relax in the Cretan countryside tranquility enjoying the understated luxury of the house. Located only 15 km far from the beautiful city of Paleochora, the Bride of the Libyan Sea, with its endless beaches and crystal clear waters. Also located only 5 km far from the village of Kandanos where you can find all needed. It is 40 min away from the beach Elafonisi and 45 min away from Kissamos Port where ships depart for Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa. AORI villa has at the second level three bedrooms and a bathroom and can accommodate up to 6 people. At the first level is the kitchen, living room, bathroom and fireplace . In the living room there is a sofa bed. Overall, the villa can accommodate up to 7 people. It is fully equipped and offers great view to the Kandanos Valley. AORI hillside villa is under the license of the Hellenic Tourist Organization MHTE 1042K92003066501 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Motor boating nearby - Whale watching 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34272400/34272319/87c7caaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mansion-House with character near to the best beach of Crete:the lagoon of Elafonisi Elafonisi - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=34272319&PinnedHotelID=34272319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36960000/36960000/36959914/fd11bb29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Vlatos- Luxury Venetian style villa with private pool ! 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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 3543387 ### 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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property AORI hillside villa Escape to the real Crete Aori Hillside Villa - Escape to the Real Crete Villa Aori Hillside Villa - Escape to the Real Crete Kantanos-Selino ## 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%7C35.23054%2C23.68223&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VMgSt-CK4xJBtHhYVriK8w89l-w=) Kopeti, Crete #### What's nearby - Palaiochora Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Museum of the Acritans of Europe - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Venetian Castle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Gialiskari Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km - Elafonissi Beach - 44 min drive - 28.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪Votsalo - ‬5 min walk - ‪Agios - ‬1 min walk - ‪Family Grill House - ‬1 min walk - ‪Palm Tree - ‬3 min walk - ‪Zygos - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is AORI hillside villa - Escape to the real Crete pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at AORI hillside villa - Escape to the real Crete? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at AORI hillside villa - Escape to the real Crete? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is AORI hillside villa - Escape to the real Crete located? > Situated in a rural location, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of the Acritans of Europe, Palaiochora Beach, and Venetian Castle. Kalámia Beach and Psilós Vólakas Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## AORI hillside villa - Escape to the real Crete Reviews 10 ### 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Takis K. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just amazing... We have spent about 2 weeks and this has been quite an experience. The house is super comfortable, very clean and very well equipped. The view on the valley is just stunning. The house is in the middle of nature, so in a very quite and beautiful place, but at the same time close to the very lively and picturesque village of Kandanos. You can also reach quite easily (20-25 min by car) the beaches of Palaiochora and Grammeno for example. Evridiki, the owner, is more than very helpful. She can answer any kind of question almost in real time... ranging from the best restaurants in the surroundings to the hikes you can make around. In summary, we just would like to go back to this marvelous place. ##### Takis K. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jannicke W. Jul 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beatiful and functional house in a wonderful natural environment. We loved our time at AORI hillside villa. The house is well-equipped with a fully equipped kitchen, and enough seating for many persons to eat. It is beautifully designed with French doors to balconies outside all the bedrooms and the living room, on which you can enjoy a fresh breeze through the valley and the view to the beautiful green and lush valley with olive orchards and woods. The beds are super comfortable and the living room has comfortable sofas. Within a 20-30 minute drive, you reach lonely beaches and great hikes. ##### Jannicke W. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hans S., Bonn Oct 7, 2016 #### Comfortable vacation villa in beautiful nature We spent a fortnight vacation time in September 2016 in AORI hillside villa. The holiday villa is located in a beautiful lonely mountainous landscape. Surrounded by purely nature there is an entire quiet atmosphere. Designed and equipped with comfortable furniture and technical facilities the villa met completely our demands. Welcome and extraordinary hospitality and care during our stay by Anastasia and Vassilis was appreciated and needs to be emphasized. The picturesque and green Western region of Crete provided an multitude of leisure and excursion possibilities . AORI Villa can be highly recommended. Anastasia and Vassilis, let us thank you again. H. & CM. Bonn/Germany ##### Hans S. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivier A. Aug 12, 2015 #### Gorgeous ! Magnificent villa , very clean , very well maintained in an equally beautiful area. The villa is secluded, quiet, in a beautiful landscape .We reached by a small mountain road . the first beaches are 20/25 minutes drive.The welcome by Anastasia and Vassilis was extremely friendly and helpful ... Very nice holiday . Again thank you to Anastasia and Vassilis . Highly recommended! Olivier (France) ##### Olivier A. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Acro Wellness Suites - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Acro-Wellness-Suites-Adults-Only.h42005805.Hotel-Information) > > [Annabelle Beach Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Annabelle-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h2705193.Hotel-Information) > > [Cretan Dream Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Chania-Hotels-Cretan-Dream-Royal-Hotel.h2336360.Hotel-Information) > > [Grecotel LUXME White](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno-Hotels-Grecotel-LUXME-White-Palace-All-Inclusive.h2573709.Hotel-Information) > > [Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Domes-Of-Elounda.h2497819.Hotel-Information) > > [Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Agapi-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h1056753.Hotel-Information) > > [Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Creta-Maris-Resort-All-Inclusive.h541819.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Rogers Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Rogers-Centre-Hotels.0-l503145-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Stella-Island-Luxury-Resort-Spa-Adults-Only.h16508136.Hotel-Information) > > [Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Chania-Hotels-Domes-Noruz-Chania.h15451739.Hotel-Information) > > [Seaside A Lifestyle Resort All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Sea-Side-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2312612.Hotel-Information) > > [Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.ca/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Blue-Palace-Hotel-Elounda.h972986.Hotel-Information) > > [Abaton Island Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Abaton-Island-Resort-Spa.h20145294.Hotel-Information) > > [Star Beach Village and Water Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Star-Beach-Village-And-Water-Park.h1342145.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantica Caldera Palace - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Atlantica-Caldera-Palace-All-Inclusive.h35181792.Hotel-Information) > > [Minos Imperial Beach Resort Milatos Crete](https://www.expedia.ca/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Minos-Imperial.h660214.Hotel-Information) > > [Out Of The Blue All Inclusive Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Out-Of-The-Blue-Capsis-Elite-Resort.h1164026.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Principe Luxury Sian Ka'an - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Akumal-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Luxury-Sian-Kaan-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h4093165.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Kelowna](https://www.expedia.ca/Kelowna-Hotels.d3997.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Platanias-Hotels-Euphoria-Resort-All-Inclusive.h21337972.Hotel-Information) > > [Bella Beach - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Bella-Beach-All-Inclusive.h1081456.Hotel-Information) > > [Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno-Hotels-Rimondi-Grand-Resort-Spa.h4925255.Hotel-Information) > > [Lyttos Beach - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Lyttos-Beach-All-Inclusive.h8077194.Hotel-Information) > > [Daios Cove](https://www.expedia.ca/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Daios-Cove-Luxury-Resort-Villas.h3300418.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitsis Selection Laguna](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Mitsis-Laguna-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h4260878.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitsis Rinela](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Mitsis-Rinela-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2335564.Hotel-Information) > > [Peninsula Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Peninsula-Resort-Spa.h4680601.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yow/calgary-to-ottawa) ### General > [Visit Old Quebec](https://www.expedia.ca/Quebec-City-Old-Quebec.dx6058216)