Villa holiday rentals in Decentralized Administration of Crete

This place is a treasure. The views from the living room and kitchen are spectacular. The house has many clever features that are well designed. The area around Almyrida is fun to explore--go down to the beach or on a hike along the coast. Almyrida is a cute beach town, very welcoming. And we did several further from the town adventures. We had no idea that Crete has so much to offer--pottery in Margarites, beautiful beaches, intense hikes, exceptional museums, exploring Hania's historic streets. The property management team were wonderful to interact with. We felt so fortunate to find such a gem. Thank you!!! We sure hope we can return.

We stayed for 1 week at Megalith Villa and had an amazing holiday. From the initial communication with Andreas we felt well looked after and very confident to book. The check-in was fantastic; Andreas met us and showed us the villa explaining where everything was and how things worked (with the help of a translation app). He was super friendly. The villa was exactly as the photos show - calm, contemporary and well equipped with comfy beds, lovely shower rooms with good water pressure, and great a/c. There were also lots of lovely extras including coffee (pods & ground), tea, wine, bread, biscuits, fresh fruit, jam, honey, olive oil & Raki. Plus toiletries and dishwasher tablets/washing pods and plenty of loo rolls! The outside terrace got the sun all day and the pool was great too. Andreas allowed us to use the Villa pool towels at the beach. Location was great with beach/several lovely tavernas 5/10 mins walk. Best AirBnB we have ever stayed in: 5 stars!

The Airbnb is stunning—just like the photos. The interior is modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed. The kitchen is fully equipped, and we had plenty of towels, including extras for the pool, plus a beach bag with towels and a beach tent. Everything was spotless, and the pool was cleaned during our stay. Kitsa is a fantastic host—warm, friendly, and super responsive. She made sure we had all the important info right away and even welcomed us with a lovely basket of treats like olive oil, wine, honey, and marmalade. It felt homey from the start. The drive up is steep, as Kitsa mentioned. We had a Fiat Panda and made it up fine—it feels a bit scary at first, but you get used to it quickly. Once you're up, the view is absolutely worth it. We caught some of the most beautiful sunsets from the terrace. I wholeheartedly recommend Kitsa and her Airbnb to anyone. We’re already looking forward to coming back!

Andreas and Anna’s place was in a perfect peaceful location with beautiful views. The apartment was very clean and had all necessary amenities. Andreas provided wonderful recommendations, and was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay.

The house and the view is amazing. This is a very good place to stay and really recommend this place for a short stay in between Chania and Heraklion. You need a car or a motorbike to go around but besides that a very good place

We stayed for 1 week (4adults and 4 kids) having been to Crete a number of times before. The villa was up in the hills (you need to hire a car to get anywhere and driving on the small lanes is not for the faint hearted) but this gave us the beautiful views over the bay and a lovely sea breeze. The house was immaculate with all the essentials and mod cons including chilled filtered water from the fridge. The ice machine didn’t work so one of the team popped around with a big bag of ice the next day which we used instead. We also experienced a sandstorm (happens about once a year) with Saharan sand being deposited on everything. The cleaners were around the next morning and the pool was cleaned beautifully. The pool itself was heated to a lovely temperature so the kids could enjoy it all day and the hot tub was even warmer so the perfect place to sit and enjoy drinks. We used the outdoor built in barbecue and sat outside for dinners (great views). Karolina was very responsive! Recommend!

Villa was incredible! Beautiful house, great location, gorgeous yard and pool area. Right next to the beach and restaurants and near grocery/market. Magical time had by myself and goddaughters! We will never forget it 💗

The villa is fantastic, both in terms of the rooms and the beautiful location. The house is smaller than it looks in the photos, but for 6 people it was perfect. The host was always available and answered all our questions. We can really only recommend it 😊

We had a great vacation in the house. It was all clean and tidy. The pool is amazing and the yard is indulgent. The hosts are very nice and accommodating. The service was more outstanding. We had a perfect vacation for us. I highly recommend the house and hope to stay again.

Wonderful Experience at the Villa Elias! Our stay at the villa was perfect. The sea view was breathtaking, especially during sunset – a true sense of calm, quiet, and complete privacy. Choosing this villa was an excellent decision, especially because of the heated pool, which the kids absolutely loved. They enjoyed both swimming and playing in the spacious garden. The villa is well-equipped, with many useful items that made our stay very comfortable, including an air pump for pool toys. The location is also great – close to shops, supermarkets, and pharmacies. Highly recommended for families looking for a peaceful and convenient holiday with children. Wissam,

We immediately fell in love with this villa! The quality of absolutely everything in and around the building is extraordinary. The pictures cannot truly capture how beautiful and well-designed this place is. From the tasteful interior decor to the immaculate outdoor areas, every detail has been carefully thought out to provide both comfort and luxury. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious and memorable getaway. We can’t wait to return!

Beatiful view and nice downstairs appartment with own pool and yard. Parking lot had always room for our car. From parking lot there are deep stairs down to the appartments yard. We came late in evening and it was little bit difficult to get in without light on the appartment door. Pool was great for swimming and view fo Chania and sea bay just amazing. If you have lot of electronic devices with you, take a power strip with you. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet during our stay in April. Really nice place to relax and enjoy life.

Beautiful place, great for families. Lots of toys and even a potty for the kids! Cleaner came mid week which was not necessary but so great. Beach is a 3 min walk. Really need a car to get there which was fine for us! Thanks for everything.

Book this Airbnb. Do not think twice. Nice to be greeted with wine and snacks after the flight over. 3 styles of coffee makers with coffee. Sugar, spices, olive oil and balsamic to get you started. 4 bedroom 3 full baths. Great living and cooking areas. Very spacious for our group of 7. Clean and comfortable. Equipped with everything you could ask for. We made a few terrific meals with the grill and kitchen equipment. Harilao has put a lot of thought and planning in to his home. Gorgeous outdoor space with heated pool. Indoors is clean and uncluttered. The views are lovely. 1 minute on walk up the street to fresh bread daily and cute market. 3 minute walk down the street is a bigger market. 4 minute walk to my favorite beach. 8 Euro for 2 chairs and an umbrella. Bar right there if you want a drink. Walk to coffee, pastries, restaurants and bars near by. We loved the home and beach so much that we slipped a few day trips. 5 stars. I hope to come back! Amazing home.

We had an incredible holiday in Plaka. The villa is tastefully decorated and equipped for a relaxing holiday, but the best part was the views and the attention we received from Tina, Aspa, and Angelis, who were always friendly and willing to help us enjoy our stay.

Thank you, Angelina, for your wonderful hospitality. We had a wonderful time in this wonderful house. Everything was very clean and tastefully decorated. Even though the weather wasn't always great, we were able to enjoy the beautiful house and the fantastic view. Thank you also for the thoughtful touches! We wish you all the best and will definitely return. Sincerely, Anette, Mike, and Katharina

The Airbnb was fantastic, very modern and spacious with an amazing view. The host was extremely helpful leading up to our stay and also during our stay. One of the best Villa’s I have ever stayed in, the pictures do not do it justice. Highly recommend choosing this for your stay in Greece. Only bad thing is that we had to leave to come back home!

Fabulous place to stay :)

We had a fantastic time. The villa is stunning and had just been freshly renovated. Everything about it is designed to maximize the beautiful views, the airflow, peace and tranquility. The hosts were communicative, kind and generous with flexible check-in and out. The fantastic pool area, stonework, bathrooms, kitchen, linens, sauna/steamroom, washer & dryer, game room -- all were top quality. This was easily the most beautiful AirBnb we have ever stayed in. It was a good home base for exploring Crete. We were also happy to save one day for relaxing at the villa. We were only a family of four, and the villa could have easily held twice as many. Would love to return one day. Made wonderful memories here.

We had a great time. The villa is extremely well designed and equipped. The views are fantastic and the location is quiet. We enjoyed the flexible arrival and departure as well as the breakfast. Concierge service is fantastic. We visited Eastern Crete from the villa, the roads are very accessible. Our stay was perfect. We'll be happy to go back! Thank you for everything 🦋

this is a great Villa to stay at in central Crete that made it easy to branch off to many other areas of the island the best part was the Villa itself with its swimming pool and the views. great place to stay close to the small village of margarite. highly recommend it's got to be one of the best places to stay in all of Crete. Michalis was a great representing host.

We had a wonderful 4-day stay at this beautiful villa in Crete. The welcome was incredibly warm and kind, and everything exceeded our expectations. The villa is stunning — spacious, tastefully decorated, and perfectly clean. The terrace and private pool are amazing, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. The bedrooms were sublime, with very comfortable beds and stylish interiors. A special thank you to Nikos, who was absolutely fantastic with us — kind, helpful, and always available. We truly appreciated his hospitality. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you for everything!

We booked this villa as a treat for our 40th and our first holiday in 15 years without our son. The villa was absolutely beautiful and the hosts were lovely. They had made us a Greek salad on our arrival and had provided us with milk eggs wine and fruit. They even made a beautiful marble cake as we had a thunderstorm and everything was covered in sand so they had to come a second day to clean the pool and outside area so we could use it.. Eftychis and his mum also provided use with restaurants and site seeing destinations like the botanical gardens which were well worth visiting.. We tried to book the villa again this year but they are fully booked. So we will be looking to book again next year.. It is absolutely beautiful and well worth a visit..

Wow! What an incredible holiday we had. Your villa is incredible and your communication is fab. Despina looked after us so well. From delicious baked goods, bread, milk, apple juice, water and most importantly wine (!) already in the fridge, to helping us out when we forgot our door key. The cleaners were amazing (we didn't see them) but they tidied and cleaned the villa so well. My son wrote them a thank you note in Greek as he loved what they had done with his teddy on his bed! The extras like the lilos, snorkelling equipment and sinkers were great for keeping him entertained. I would highly recommend your beautiful villa to everyone. Your attention to detail is great. The kitchen was well equipped and the BBQ great to use. The sunsets and sunrises will be ones we never forget. Thank you so much for a very memorable holiday.