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Villa Bouganvilliea
Main entrance
Rear view of Villa Bouganvilliea
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Crete, Elounda
  • Elounda Windmills
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Plaka Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Spinalonga
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Sitia (JSH)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea

Our beautiful Cretan House set in the beautiful countryside of Mavrikiano overlooking the breathtaking views of the Mirabello Bay would be a perfect choice of holiday for our guests. Villa Bougainvillea is set in its own private grounds and is equipped with everything to make our guests happy and offer hassle free holidays. From Villa Bougainvillea is a 400 metre walk to the local shops, taverna’s, blue flag beaches and sea in the local village of Elounda. Beyond Elounda is the unspoilt fishing village of Plaka from where you can take a boat trip to the island of Spinalonga used as a leper colony up to 1957. Also on your doorstep is the lively harbour of Agios Nikolaos which boasts both excellent restaurants, tavernas along with sophisticated shops and waterside cafés. We can arrange luxury taxi transfers to and from the airport along with flexible car hire at competitive rates.

Property manager

Adrian or Sharron
Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1040K91003183801

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Agios Nikolaos

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this villa is by the sea. Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Agios Nikolaos and Sissi Mini Golf. Waterskiing, windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Crete, Elounda

What's nearby

  • Alykes of Elounda - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hiona Beach - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Plaka Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Spinalonga - 20 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jungle Bar Elounda - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ergospasio - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lotus Eaters - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elounda, private pool, near beach and shops, stunning views facing the sea located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiona Beach, Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills. Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and Kolokýtha are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Beautiful villa, amazing view

Although the drive up to the top where the villa is located is a little daunting at first once you've done it a few times you get used to it. The villa is beautiful on the outside and once you open the shutters for the first time you are greated with stunning views of Elounda and the bay.We would love to come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

The villa is perfectly located just outside Elounda. It was quiet but walking distance to the town. There are three amazing restaurants about a five minute walk from the villa. The views are spectacular. I could have stayed another week. After 6 days in Elounda and this villa, I feel very calm and rested.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Fantastic villa

We had a fabulous stay! Villa was spotless and absolutely beautiful. Had everything we needed. Stunning views of the sea. Would definitely recommend staying here villa located at the top of a hill but so worth it for the views! Will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Lovely property, great destination

We really enjoyed staying here. The property was very well kept and clean and had everything we needed. The view over Elounda and the bay is stunning. The centre of the village is only a 15 minute walk away, if that. Really good communication from the host and she was kind enough to book airport taxis for us. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

Worth the climb

What an ideal place to relax and step of our busy lives. We loved the Villa and all the touches that made it feel luxurious and homely. What added to it was the excellent communication with Sharron who made our stay seamless. Quite an up hill walk from the centre but doable, even in the heat, and worth it with what must be one of the best views in Elounda! Would love to return
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

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

Lovely Home from Home Villa

We had a lovely peaceful stay at Villa Bouganvillea situated in Mavrikiano which is very close to Elounda. The Villa is spotlessly clean and very comfortable and is equipped with everything you would need. Our biggest praise has to go to our host, Sharron who made the whole experience completely stress free and literally arranged everything we needed such as transfers, car hire and local recommendations etc… We couldn’t have expected any more from her and it was a real pleasure to meet up with Sharron’s mum at the Lena apartments at the end of our stay. We hope to definitely return one day and wouldn’t hesitate in staying at Sharron’s lovely villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T., London, Uk

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

Perfect stay in Elounda!

A perfect villa, absolutely immaculate through out. It looks like new, and the pool was very clean. Loved the location, the views are simply fantastic, but that does mean a hill to walk up! The local tavernas and pub are great if you don’t want to walk into the village. Lots of taxis if you don’t fancy the walk back. We loved it, and would go again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna E., Uk

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Spot On

Fabulous, everything we needed and more. Sharron could not have been more accommodating and the villa was lovely, clean and well equipped. The views were amazing, lots of choice for beaches, shopping and eating out and was easy to get about. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Stunning view

The property is ideally located close to everything, but a short walk up the hill which allows the most stunning view across the bay. Two local restaurants/ bars Hope & Beeraki are perfect just a 5 min walk away. Many choices of restaurants around the bay and a lovely beach with beds and shade. The pool was ideal to chill by on hot days and the villa is very well equipped with everything we needed. Sharron was great responding to queries really quickly, and it’s obvious they really care for the property as they use it themselves and that really makes the difference with lovely personal touches in the decor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Quiet Location

Superb modern Villa in wonderful elevated position.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful villa in a stunning location. We had a great late October holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glynis H.

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Wonderful Stay!!!!

Villa Bougainvillea is just the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. It was absolutely spotless when we arrived and is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a self catering holiday and more. It is located in a very quiet and peaceful location with the views towards the sea and Elounda just breathtaking. A fantastic pool with sun beds and umberellas. Table and chairs for outside eating and a lounge seating area to relax with a drink and enjoy the view. It was so lovely to receive a telephone call from Sharron prior to our arrival which my husband and I thought was a very personal touch and was very much appreciated along with an email with recommendations for restaurants etc. Sharron very kindly booked the Ferryman restaurant in Elounda that we wanted to go to celebrate our wedding anniversary during our stay. Thank you so much we had a wonderful evening and were made to feel very special! I cannot recommend Villa Bougainvillea enough along with Sharron and Adrian as hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Beautiful!!!

What a beautiful Villa!!! In a very beautiful and peaceful area!! Couldn’t have asked for more!! Sharron was brilliant from beginning to end !! Couldn’t of been more helpful!! Thanks for having us !! We’d very much like to book for next year!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

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

What a view !

Fantastic stay in a lovely villa. Short walk downhill into lovely Elounda . Great tavernas close by . Wonderful villa pool and stunning sea views and sunrises . Owner very helpful . Thank you .?
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley Dickinson

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

Wonderful vilka

This is an amazing villa and we had a great time. The villa is comfortable and extremely well equipped. Communication with the owner was excellent at all times and the property manager could not have been better. The villa and pool were clean and sparkling. Bed was very comfortable and the showers in the bathrooms were exceptional. Masses of storage so getting clothes etc packed away was quick and easy. Views over the sea are impressive. Good location within walking distance of the town but steep climb on returning, which wasn’t an issue for us although we are in our 70s. Would suggest a car rental to explore the local area. A boat trip to Spinalonga is a must but go early to avoid the crowds.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David I.

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

October sun

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful property. The vila had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. It was a real treat to wake each day to the fantastic views and have a pre-breakfast dip in the pool. A nice private location away from the town but walking distance to the many excellent tavernas in Elounda. Communication with the owners was great, and they kindly organised taxis to and from the airport for us
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

PAUL J.

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

JUST PERFECT!

What a great villa! Fully equipped and spotlessly clean. Great peaceful location with fantastic views. We loved our time there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

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Almost out of season

A very late in the year, short notice break. Where to go? Somewhere still warm, quiet, near the sea, close to food and drink and with great facilities. Crete, Elounta, Villa Bougainvillea: all boxes ticked. The house was spotlessly clean, well equipped and brilliantly located (10mins into town, 15 back) with The Hope taverna and Beeraki pub almost on our doorstep. Great kitchen and sitting room, massive bed and a superb pool, all topped off with a wonderful view. The whole booking process was straightforward, communication with the owners quick and clear and the result was a great experience. Most of the water-front tavernas were closing down at the end of October but that didn’t mean there was nowhere to go and it did mean that our business was much appreciated everywhere We were lucky with the weather (22-25C and mostly sunny) apart from one spectacular thunderstorm. The fantastic house meant that we felt very much at home all the time. Oh and did I mention we had a brilliant time?

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Lovely Villa

The villa is well equipped, has superb views, a pleasant pool and 2 good sized bedrooms, both effectively with their own bathroom (one en-suite and one with use of the main bathroom). The garden includes a handy barbecue area with all the basics including a kettle type barbecue which worked really well. There are 2 balconies, both accessed from the bedrooms, 2 nice patio/ seating areas with tables and chairs. Location wise the villa is about a 10 minute pleasant but steep walk from Elounda. The approach by car is also very steep and narrow with the locals’ inventive parking making it a bit of a roller coaster ride! There is room to park two cars but manoeuvring is tricky and anything bigger than a Ford Focus or similar would be verging on impossible to turn around. Overall though the parking is better than most in Elounda. For those not in the know, it is a good location from which to explore North Eastern Crete. 2 ‘must dos’ are Spinalonga with the ferry just 10 minutes walk and the lovely hill village of Kritsa with nearby gorge walk, Roman site and lovely church. This is just 20 minutes drive. All in all a lovely villa and a great location for an October holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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Excellent villa in wonderful location

Fantastic view of the bay of Elounda from a modern and clean villa with all you need, including sufficient poolside privacy. 10 minute walk down into the centre of Elounda, 2 minute walk to local taverna and restaurant with spectacular vista. Had no need to trouble the owners, but they maintained sufficient contact to ensure that we were OK. Crete is our favourite island. This is the best villa we have found. We have booked this villa for next year already....
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leo V.

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

The perfect house....what a view!

Perfect location with perhaps the best view in Elounda! The house had everything you could need and was immaculate. We all loved the pool and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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Beautiful Villa with amazing views

My family and I have just returned from a weeks stay in this gorgeous villa. The villa itself was spotlessly clean and had everything you could want for a comfortable stay. The pool was a good size and perfect for a swim after a long day out sightseeing. The location is amazing and pictures don't do the stunning sea views justice. The village Mavrikiano is very traditional and pretty, we loved The Hope restaurant just down the road and Elounda town is a short walk away where you can find a great choice of restaurants. We ate out every night and the food was always fantastic. We fell in love with Elounda and will definitely be returning to this wonderful villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glyn S.

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

Fabulous villa

We have just returned from two weeks in the fantastic Villa Bourganvillea in Elounda, Crete. The villa is spotlessly clean, tastefully furnished and very well equipped. Sharron (the owner) was brilliant throughout the booking process and very responsive to our questions. The villa is about 45 minutes from Heraklion airport and Sharron arranged for a private taxi transfer to pick us up so that we could sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We were met at the villa by the housekeeper who explained how a few things worked and also dropped off a few provisions that we had requested (via Sharron) to get us through the first day or two. The villa is located on top of a hill with stunning views over the bay. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the views from the pool terrace, including sun loungers, an outdoor dining table, a rattan suite and there are further chairs on the two balconies that are accessed from the bedrooms (for even more spectacular views over the bay). All of the furniture in the villa (both indoors and outdoors) is modern, clean and stylish and we enjoyed sitting in different locations at different times. The pool, whilst not huge, is big enough to splash about or cool off in but the views more than make up for it anyway. The hill up to the villa is fairly steep and a little narrow towards the top but we walked up and down it most days (mainly to walk off some of the huge dinners we ate!). If you are hiring a car, you will want to make sure it is not too big but otherwise, it’s perfectly accessible. Elounda itself is a charming place, absolutely full of restaurants, tavernas, cafes and bars. There are a number of shops too, selling everything from the usual tourist stuff to some quite interesting boutiques, jewellery shops and local produce. There are also a few supermarkets which are really stocked (with lots of familiar brands if you want them). Whilst the village has a great atmosphere in the evening, it is not loud or rowdy at all. It really did feel very safe at all hours. I must mention the local people too. We travel quite a lot but I don’t think I have ever been anywhere where everybody was so nice. It really was noticeable! There are literally dozens and dozens of places to eat and it would take far too long to name all the great restaurants...To be honest, I don’t think there is a bad one. We had a brilliant time at the villa and would not hesitate to return (in fact, 8 am sure we will).
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia H.

Lovely villa and holiday destination

The property was spotless, beautifully furnished and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Eagle Car hire from the airport, arranged by Sharron, went smoothly, and the rep went out of his way to help us, escorting us right to the door of the villa. The views from the villa are truly spectacular in all weathers. We were very late in the season (end Oct) but there were still plenty of tavernas and restaurants open down in Elounda. A special mention goes to the Hope Taverna just down the road for its lovely views, warm welcome and good food. We had a great time exploring the local area on foot, driving through the mountain villages, and going further afield visiting Knossos and the archaelogical museum in Heraklion (wow! not to be missed), and the south coast of Crete. Sharron, the property owner, was available via email or phone to help us throughout and Kenny was also on hand locally should any practical problems occur (they didn't). All in all a really enjoyable holiday. Thank you Sharron.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Beautiful modern Villa with stunning views

Just returned from a superb week staying at Villa Bouganvilliea. Myself, hubby, Mum and Dad throughly enjoyed our stay in what is a beautiful home, with spectacular views you would never get tired of looking at. The home itself is finished to a very high standard, very clean with great facilities including the lovely pool and BBQ area. Location wise - there are some great local tavernas down the hill only 5 mins walk and you can walk into the town centre in approx 15 mins. It is abit of a uphill walk on return from the village but worthwhile for the views and after all the holiday food and drink it's good to get a little exercise in. Our host, Sharron, was amazingly helpful from start to finish. Supporting us making travel arrangements, to making reccomendations on where to eat and drink right through to helping us get in a few shopping essentials for the fridge on arrival. We loved it! Emma

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