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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71377.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Spilia, Crete
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Platanias Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Agia Marina Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete!

Luxuriously appointed Villa Katerina is set in a quiet location in W. Crete, surrounded by stunning views of The White Mountains and sea.
Villa Katerina is provided with the special sign of the Greek Tourist Organization (EOT-1042K122K015040000) which secures the quality level of all services, terms and conditions our guests have the privilege to enjoy during their stay.
Every year we try to improve the facilities we offer to our visitors. Last years we made our pool salted, so we don't use chlorine or other chemicals. We also have new wooden Sunloungers with very comfortable mattresses and a lounge nest!!
Laze around your own beautiful private & secluded Eco chlorine-free 40 sqm heated Pool, listening to bird-song and enjoying the scent of fragrant flowers.
Overlooking your own private pool, and the sea, one of the bedrooms is on the ground floor and has a king size double bed and en-suite shower room with hydro massage.
The other two bedrooms are on the first floor. One of them has a double bed and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. The other one has big double bed and an en-suite bathroom with Hydro Massage Shower.
From both upstairs bedrooms you step out onto a large veranda which overlooks the olive groves, the White Mountains and the sea.
On the ground floor there is an open plan living/dining room with a large couch for 6 persons, an easy chair and a big Lcd TV . DVD and CD played are also provided. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and all the necessary requirements for cooking a meal of your taste.
The interior of the Villa is air-conditioned for comfort on hot summer days.
For any chill days possibly early and late season, there is heating throughout the entire Villa plus a cozy fireplace in the living room. Outside the Villa, in a designated place you can find plenty of wood.
Enjoy the pleasures of the local taverns, or eat by your Pool on long, warm balmy evenings.
Whether you are looking for a totally relaxing, or a more adventurous holiday, you will find that Villa Katerina is the perfect base.
We brought even closer the nature to you and your table with more fruits and vegetables from our garden and fresh eggs from a new small hennery a few meters away from the Villa.. You can collect vegetables and eggs by yourself!!!
Welcome pack: A welcome pack will await you in the Villa, consisting of traditional fresh organic products.
A bottle of olive oil, raki, and local wine from Yianni, Katerina's husband's, own farm.
For you to enjoy leisurely breakfasts on your terrace overlooking the Pool, there is a breakfast pack consisting of bread, natural juices, eggs, bacon,fruits, cheese, honey and butter,upon your arrival. Ask me for extra eggs,oil,raki and honey during your stay!!
Bath & Pool towels,shampoo,shower gel,conditioner and hairdryer, are provided.
The Villa is cleaned twice a week which includes linen and towel (bath and pool) change.
Special Discounts : Big Discounts are provided for bookings of 3 weeks or more and for bookings of two persons !!!

Property manager

Manos Papadakis
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We can provide for youhigh chair, travel cot,etc
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1331894

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Platanias

Located in Platanias, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Spilia, Crete

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Platanias Beach - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Port of Kissamos - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 23 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Afrata Beach - 28 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Al Fresco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Almyrikia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideally located, Villa katerina with salted Heated pool,to explore West Crete! located?

This family-friendly Platanias villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Karavitakis Winery, Olive Tree of Vouves and Gonia Monastery. Orthodox Academy of Crete and Tavrontis Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Exemplary

Lovely villa, great location, super host (Manos). Highly recommended. Would visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie C.

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

Beautiful villa

Beautiful setting in a small village. Sea views, beach about a 10 min car journey. Fabulous pool and good quality sun loungers. Well equipped villa with everything you need to cook or BBQ. Great local, friendly taverna 2 mins walk away. Host Manolis was so helpful, responding to any query very quickly and providing us with lots of Cretan specialties and treats. We had a great stay - wish we had booked for longer !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Perfect Holiday and Host

Lovely Villa in a great semi-remote location, beautiful grounds, garden furniture and pool which we all hugely appreciated and enjoyed We had everything we needed already there, but host Manos ensured we had an amazing stay, by leaving a welcome hamper of food and drink, bringing more lovely homemade treats during our stay and was there if we needed anything else in super fast time There are 2 Tavernas within walking distance and a shop not too far by car, as well as the lovely Kolymvari just over 5 minutes away with its shops, restaurants and harbour Would happily stay here again without hesitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Unexpectable experience!!

We booked this Villa for 10 days during the wintertime!!! We saw the photos firstly and the reviews which were unbelievable and that's it!! When we arrived we saw many differences at the villa. The Villa is more beautiful than the photos!!! New fence, new doors, new garage area, what a surprise!!! The pool of course as every guest mentioned is fantastic! Manolis informed us that he also changed all the mattresses. We had such a nice sleep!! 10 days resting, eating, and drinking local wine. We also had the opportunity to meet Manolis who gave us many ideas for things to do during this no-tourist period. Manolis was (as all the reviews mention) very generous and he make as feel like home! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

A wonderful place to relax - a great base for exploring Crete

The villa looked great in the photos - and lived up to all our expectations. The pool is delightful and the en suite bathrooms for all three rooms plus the huge beds are all great. Manos is an excellent host - quick to communicate, eager to help, full of useful advice about the area and generous with his gifts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

One of the best - fantastic stay

Having stayed on Crete 3 times now, can definitely say this is our favourite - Villa Katerina is a fantastic place to stay with the family - if you want seclusion but also being within a v.short drive to beaches and restaurants ( there are 3 within walking distance as well) - one of the best pools we have had and great bedrooms, air conditioning that works very well - finally, the owner, Manos is great to work with - very nice welcome gifts and then brought further gifts during our stay - all local produce - thanks to Manos for being such a great host - will hope to return
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

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

Amazing Holiday!

Just a fantastic holiday! Beautiful villa which has everything you could possibly need. The pool is beautiful and so relaxing. Manos we can’t thank you enough for all your help and generosity. We hired a car and got to see the Mose beautiful sunsets and beaches. Stunning food at the local restaurants. Can’t fault this holiday and will be back! We have older kids ages 14 and 17 and they just loved it! Thank you xx
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny H.

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

What a Gem

A very relaxing peaceful and enjoyable week. Manolis looked after us perfectly and went above and beyond, the goodies on arrival to helping us out with our hire car, places to visit and any issues we had. The pool was lovely and warm and the villa is perfect in every way, we will return x
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josef P.

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

Peace and tranquility!!!

What a fabulous treat. The house was immaculate, beautifully furnished, and fully equipped. The pool is salted and heated and it was amazing to swim when it s raining.!!! First time in my life in a salted pool, I won't book something different in the future! The sea view from both first and second floor is amazing. During the night when the weather was good we could see so many stars!!. We loved the area too, a nice traditional tavern in walking distance. More restaurants you can find in less that 5 minutes drive. The villa is situated in a perfect location to explore the West Crete. We were not so lucky regarding the weather conditions in November but the Villa and the owner Manolis made us feel at home and we had a great time. Some more words about Manolis. Although he was sick during our stay he was always available to help us and give us the best options!!! Moreover, the welcome pack he prepared for us was the best we ever had!! We will come again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harrison M.

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

Great Villa, Amazing Host

This villa was perfect for our family, including two children under 5 and a Grandma! Maniolis was a wonderful and generous host, even bringing Grandma a cake on her birthday while we had dinner at the local Taverna. Spilia is a good spot to launch day trips around the rest of the area, but you can also relax at the villa with plenty of room for everyone. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

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Excellent Getaway

Beautiful location in the village of Spilia about a 40 minute drive from the airport of Chania In Western Crete. The owner is very friendly and you do get a free supply of local cheese, wine, bread and other assorted goodies on your arrival. The pool is great and a good size for swimming in. The air conditioned rooms are well proportioned and the kitchen is well equipped with everything you will need. We ate out in the evenings at the two local restaurants,the furthest being a 5 minute walk from the villa. Very good local meals and we never paid more than 25 euros for dinner with wine. That is for the two of us and not each! You often get a free dessert to share between you and some raki - nice but could easily blow your head off with too much!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Manchester

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

Lovely relaxing stay

Great hospitality from the villa host, with a beautiful selection of local food and drinks available for us on arrival (very welcome at 10.30pm!), and these kept coming all week, with Manolis dropping off cake and pies for us. He organised our taxi transfer, car hire and gave us so many recommendations for restaurants and local places to visit. The villa is well equipped and in a lovely, quiet location with beautiful views. Ideal spot for anyone wanting to explore the west side of the island. We spent afternoons in the hills, at a winery, at the beach and in Chania, or simply relaxing by the lovely heated pool. All in all, it was ideal and we would definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Wonderful stay

We have just returned from what was an amazing week. Really cannot fault the experience. The villa was spotless, had all the amenities you could ever need. Manolis is the perfect host, a genuinely nice guy who really cares that you are having a great experience. He left us some lovely treats in the fridge. We travelled with a baby and Manolis provided a lovely cot that was perfect, it looked brand new. There was also a high chair at the property so we had everything we needed. The villa has great views and is located in a lovely village with a fabulous Taverna a 2minute walk away. They even do Take-away should you want to eat in the villa but not want to cook, ideal if you have a tired baby like we did. You do need a car as the village is 5-10mins drive from the nearest good size supermarket and of course you should get out and explore all the wonderful beaches this area has to offer. We would definitely consider staying here again, a truly great villa rental experience.

10/10 Excellent

Gareth Capon

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

Beautiful, relaxing villa in the hills of Spilia

Had a week here with my wife and two boys (age 8 and 2). Really great property with decent sized pool, outdoor seating and a lovely terrace with views of the hills and the ocean. Manolis the owner is a lovely guy and really helpful, his recommendations on where to visit, where to eat etc were extremely useful. The town of Spilia is small with only a couple of tavernas and a small shop but Kolymbari is close by (5mins by car) with supermarkets, places to eat, hire bikes etc. We really enjoyed our stay. If there was one downside it was the nicest sandy beaches (Falassarna, Elafounisi) are at least 30mins drive so you definitely need a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Fantastic villa and location. Manolis is hospitable and lovely. I wish we had had longer

Really pleased we came. Manolis kindness makes the stay even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmel C.

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

Our holiday in Spilia in Villa Katerina

We had a brilliant stay in Manos’ villa - it was a fantastic villa, pool was great, beautiful views and very comfortable - Manos was a very helpful host giving us ideas on where to go to eat and best places to visit and bringing us such lovely food and such a generous welcome pack when we arrived ! So generous ! The villa is in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views we were sad to leave - the local restaurants were lovely and the nearby town is full of great places to eat too - again Manos gave us good recommendations on where to eat - we loved Dictina - we went on a brilliant snorkelling trip with the local dive centre - we are a family of two adults and four teenagers and we all absolutely loved it ! Thank you Manos !

10/10 Excellent

Iain R.

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

A fantastic time had by all!!!!

Where do we start.... Manolis, is the most amazing, helpful, organised host ever. We had an amazing time in his lovely house. Cleaner attended twice a week, changed beds and provided clean towels. Pool was beautifully clean and very welcoming!!! Manolis recommended some fabulous places for us to attend, he was always in touch, even texting on results day to see how our son did with his degree! Totally recommend anyone staying at Villa Katerina, the location is perfect. Not ruined by tourists, still traditional with perfect tavernas in walking distance. Crete and Manolis, you’ve excelled in every way. Iain, Anita, Hannah, George and Sophie

10/10 Excellent

caitlin w.

Lovely house, great village, super host

The villa is a perfect home away from home -stocked with everything you could need. Plus a gorgeous, twinkling pool, views of the mountains and the sea... Spilia village is great, very relaxed, friendly people especially in the tavernas. Manolis is a great host, kind, thoughtful, welcoming with weather- and family- relevant ideas about where to go and what to do. and knows about amazing pastry... we would happily return!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Unforgettable holidays!!!

We passed 3 weeks during November in Villa Katerina. We decided to travel to Crete during this period because we could go any other period. We knew that maybe we would have a bad weather but we risked it!!And we didn't regret it!!We finally chose a lovely place with a heated pool, in case of cold days. There were a lot of options, so we based on the reviews this Villa had. And after these 3 weeks we can understand the reasons of making people write such a grate comments. Manolis is a grate host and an intelligent man. He made us feel like our home., we enjoyed so much the time we passed together. In most of the reviews other visitors highlighted the welcome pack Manolis offers. Now i can understand....There are so many things he offers, and so good quality. The olive oil, the cheese the honey and of course the eggs, were so tasty! We were a family of 4 people ( me my wife and my 2 sons 20,21 years old) The pool was amazing, the water temperature was perfect, by using the heated pump, and we spent a lot of days relaxing in the pool area , watching the grate view of the sea and the white mountains! The villa inside have everything you need. 3 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. 2 ofd the beds are so big!!There are 2 different places you can relax. Near the pool or upstairs on the veranda!!Photos which are uploaded in the site are nice, but it cannot represent the energy and the beauty this Villa and the owner provide. Manolis was immediately available in person or by text to answer any questions and provide help in planning trips and reserving restaurants for us. His recommendations were brilliant, most of the tips was hidden and we would not find it without his help. Manolis thank you so much! We will come again next year for sure.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Very comfortable clean and convenient villa, and we could not have asked for a better host.

Manolis ensured that there were plenty of local hints and tips which really helped us make the most of our weeks stay. He also provided the best welcome pack that we've ever had. We really enjoyed tasting the local produce and that included sampling his grandmother's cooking. The villa was ideally situated within easy walking distance of two local taverns and easy access to the main road to get to both Chania and the beaches of Western Crete. It was in a peaceful location with good views of both the mountains and the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Unforgetable holidays in Villa Katerina

What an amazing place to stay. There are so many things to say, I think it is best to break everything into groups. Location: Spilia is a quiet, quaint town located just 2 miles from the sea. As you can see from the pictures, the views from the villa are absolutely beautiful. There were only a few restaurants in the small town, but they have very good food and the friendly staff treat you as family from the second you arrive. The Tavern Platanias is a short walk away with great lunch and dinner, while the elegant "Spilia Village" hotel just past that offers an amazing breakfast buffet with a charming atmosphere. Another new tavern is situated in the square of the village and it is also a very good choice. Spilia is centrally located in the western region of Crete with a variety of things to do within an hour drive. The coastal town of Kolymvari is just 2 miles away with great touristy trinket shopping and amazing seafood. There are a number of beaches including Elafonissi, Falasarna, and of course the famous Balos. There are caves with shrines, churches, and scenic views within walking distance. Ask Manolis about the local cooking classes, you visit a farm to pick fresh vegetables and herbs and experience Cretan hospitality and culture first hand. Samaria Gorge is a full day hike relatively nearby and Lake Agia offers a serene place to have coffee/lunch. Platanius is a 17-20 Euros taxi ride away if you want to drink with the locals/other tourists (Club Mylos doesn't start getting packed until 4am). Chania is only 20-25 minutes away and is the second largest city on Crete with its own large number of activities nearby (we recommend "secret beach" called Seitan Limania to locals). We were here for a week and packed 2-3 things to do every day and still missed out on a big number of things. Villa: The pictures barely do it justice. It was clean, fully stocked with towels, dishes, cookware and all other essentials. Manolis also stocked Greek coffee, local cask red wine, white wine, local liquor (Raki), bread,butter, local honey, eggs from his chickens, bacon and fruits. It receives plenty of wind and cooler temperatures due to the elevation. AC in each room. Maid service every few days. Host: Manolis is an amazing host, he sat down with us when we arrived and recommended a number of activities and answered any questions we had. He was accessible throughout our stay via what;s up. He brought homemade food and was always welcoming and helpful. Thank you Manolis

10/10 Excellent

Emmannouil P., Chania

2 lovely weeks in West Crete

When we booked Villa Katerina,over six months ago based on the reviews and photos we had high, high expectations.....and they were exceeded! It is even MORE beautiful than the pictures, Manolis is even MORE amazing as host than the reviews describe and our stay overall was even better than I could have hoped. We were so glad we chose to stay in Spilia, a quiet, charming village in the best location for exploring the beaches and the city of Chania and relaxing. The house is of course spotless, the beds are huge and the WiFi fast.The welcome pack Manolis provided to us was a big surprise for. We had read for this in the reviews but we could not imagine all these things he offered to us. During our staying he gave us more eggs more olive oil,more honey and more wine!!!We loved very product he gave us.Every time we met him he asked us if we need anything he made us feel like home (even better). Manolis tips is another thing have to mention...Just follow it...He gave us 6 pages of things we can do ...We tried most of them. There are some secrets i won;t mention it....The beaches of Balos , Falasarna and Elafonisi are easily reached, the beautiful city of Chania also. We spent a lot of time in the villa, just relaxing and the village of Spilia. There are 2 taverns there with grate traditional food some meters away from the Villa.In less than 1 km there is also a church in a cave where you can have a pick nick.Kolimvari (5 minutes drive) has also grate food (specially seafood). There are so many things i could mention....Every time we did something, we checked it in from Manolis list. There are so many things we didn;t do...So..We will come back next summer. Thank you Manolis for evrything you did for us! Greedings from Germany

10/10 Excellent

Brucher K.

Just amazing!

We had a grate time in this Villa. Manolis the owner offered us a huge welcome pack, which included olive oil, honey, Cretan cheese, bacon, bread and many fruits, The Villa has everything you need if you want to cook, but if you want you can also go to a very nice traditional tavern a few steps away. Manos also gave us grate tips, so we tied to visit all these places. Most of them were not so touristic, like Deliana, Afrata, Palaiochora, Sfinari,etc. We also arranged us a grate trip to Samaria gorge, which we enjoyed a lot. He has a grate sense of humor and from the first moment we arrived to the Villa we felt like being home. We definitely recommend this Villa for holidays, we have already booked the Villa for our next year vacations.

10/10 Excellent

natalie M.

Unvergessliche Ferien auf Kreta

In der Villa Katerina haben wir zusammen mit unseren Freunden (insgesammt 5 Personen) 10 wunderbahren und erholsamen Tage verbracht. Alle Bilder, Beschreibungen und vor allem die Reviews entsprechen der Realität. Katerina ist eine schöne, komfortable und saubere Villa mit einem herrlichen Blick auf das Meer und die Berge, Olivenbäume und das schöne Dorf Spili. Alles, was Sie für einen Haushalt in einem solchen Urlaub benötigen, steht Ihnen zur Verfügung. Meistens haben wir die Zeit draussen auf der Terasse mit dem Pool verbracht. Der Swimmingpool selbst haben wir nur wenig genutzt, weil wir jeden Tag im Meer swimmen waren. Aber der Pool schafft eine erfrischende Atmosphäre tagsüber und eine romantische Stimmung abends. Es gibt viele wunderschönen Buchten und Strände in der näher vom Dorf. Spilia ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt für mehrere Tagesausflüge. Natürlich haben wir auch die berühmte Samaria Schlucht besucht. Sie ist ein Unikat und ein touristisches Muß für die Region. Aber vor allem sind wir von unserem netten Gastgeber Manolis und seiner Gastfreundschaft begeistert. Vom Anfang an und bis zu Ende unseres Aufenthaltes hat er uns ständig betreut auf sehr nette Art und Weise . Manolis hat uns eine Menge von den nützlichen Tipps gegeben für Tagestouren, schöne Strände und die Tavernen mit lekerem Essen. Fast jeden Tag hat uns Manolis köstliche Sachen mitgebracht: Obst aus dem Garten von Manolis Eltern, hausgemachten Raki, frische Eier und hausgemachte Süßichkeiten von seiner Oma, die 94 Jahre alt ist! Also, unser Urlaub in der Villa Katerina war unvergesslich aber leider zu kurz. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen und die Villa weiterempfehlen Danke Manolis!

10/10 Excellent

Josh W., Berlin, Germany

The best!

My wife and I have stayed in dozens of vacation homes, and this was the best experience we've ever had! Manos was an absolutely incredible host. He welcomed us with olive oil, watermelon, cheese, raki, bread, fruit, honey, and probably a few other things I can't remember! It was great chatting with him and learning about Crete. Also he brought us some food that his mom made, which turned out to be the best food we ate during our entire 2-week stay in Crete! Communication was great - Manos was quick to help with any request, and even asked us for feedback on anything about the property that could be improved. The home is nicely equipped with A/C in every room, everything we needed for cooking, and an outdoor pool and yard. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to explore western Crete or just relax with family and friends.

About the host

Hosted by Manos Papadakis

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My name is Manolis, I grew up in West Crete. I studied in North Greece but i couldn't stay in any other place except Crete. So, I work at a private company and I also manage our 2 family properties. I will try to do my best to improve your stay.

Why they chose this property

We always review local travel recommendations and restrictions, in addition to following guidance from the World Health Organization and our local government. We follow all the protocols operational and hygiene protocols precisely, in order to protect ourselves and our guests from Covid 19.
Our property is an ideal choice for couples, friends or families with kids. Last years we also offer a heated and salted pool so you can avoid all the disadvantages of using chlorine...

What makes this property unique

When you come i will have a list of some tips...Food shopping, taverns, hidden local places and more...
I could also arrange for you several services.
Boat trips to North and South Crete, Samaria gorge transfer, Agia Irini gorge,sailing, massage, cooking lessons,personal training, baby sitting, etc..

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests