Private paradise with heated pool, wonderful view and large garden

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Kalochorafitis, Crete

Palace of Phaistos10 min drive
Phaistos13 min drive
Beach of Matala34 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Schlafzimmer 2

2 Single Beds

Schlafzimmer 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Badezimmer 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Badezimmer 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome! Villa Petra. The villa is recognized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) NR. 1039K91003011201
is a beautiful, classic, traditional mansion from the 19th Century. Made entirely of stone. The property has an exquisite garden, a variety of colorful plants and trees together with a well-kept lawn impress even the most demanding eye.
The house was renovated in 2012 with the greatest care, taking into account the Cretan architecture and traditional construction. Historical and ecological building materials such as stone and wood were used.

This traditional, Cretan villa offers enough space for up to 6 people on two floors.

The top floor offers a spacious living-dining area, 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with two single beds, 1 bathroom with shower cabin and modern hydromassage, a fully equipped kitchen with washing machine-dishwasher, 2 balconies and a large terrace with an indescribable view of the Libyan Sea. On the lower floor there is a double bedroom, a kitchen and a living room. All three bedrooms are air-conditioned. All windows in the villa have mosquito nets so you can always enjoy the fresh air of the village.
The interior of the villa is carefully designed to reflect its long history and social status from its first owner. Viennese furniture and antiques create a warm and elegant ambience in keeping with the character of the house.
The villa offers an indescribable view of the Libyan Sea, the fertile Messara plain and the Ida Mountains.

Unforgettable sunsets can be enjoyed in the spacious, park-like garden. Many shady seating areas, some made of natural stone, invite you to relax in the quiet village of Kalochorafitis.

On the spacious covered terrace you can enjoy a strengthening breakfast with fresh fruits, honey, cheese and vegetables from Cretan nature.

Enjoy a refreshing dip in the private pool on hot summer days. There are numerous sun and shade spots in the garden for relaxation.

Especially in the evening after sunset, the entire property is wonderfully illuminated and shines in a special shine.

The villa is ideally equipped for 2 families or a group.

On arrival you will receive a welcome greeting consisting of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh mineral water.

During your stay, we provide you with our own organic olive oil free of charge. Bed linen and towels are changed 3 times in two weeks - all costs and taxes of Villa Petra for the duration of your stay are included in the price - WiFi, electricity, hot water, cooling or heating, air conditioning.

Property manager

Familie Vageli und Stela Lenakaki

Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Find out more

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Facade - front view of the house - patio

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number 1039Κ91003011201

We should mention

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

Faistos

Located in Faistos, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Museum of Messara are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palace of Phaistos and Agia Triada. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Kalochorafitis, Crete

What's nearby

Palace of Phaistos - 10 min drive
Phaistos - 13 min drive
Agia Triada - 13 min drive
Komos Beach - 28 min drive
Beach of Matala - 34 min drive

Getting around

Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

Τσικριτσακησ - 15 min drive
Kafenes Voron - 7 min drive
Καφωδείο - 14 min drive
Kostas" psitopwleio - 9 min drive
Άμμος - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private paradise with heated pool, wonderful view and large garden have a pool?

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

Is Private paradise with heated pool, wonderful view and large garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private paradise with heated pool, wonderful view and large garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private paradise with heated pool, wonderful view and large garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private paradise with heated pool, wonderful view and large garden located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Museum of Cretan Ethnology, Central Court, and Palace of Phaistos. Agia Triada and Phaistos are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

kay b.

11 Apr 2018

Fantastic home away from it all - best we have been to

Lovely Cretan house. Full of charm. Outdoor landscaped gardens are beautiful, relaxing and very spacious. Very clean heated swimming pool. Great village location away from any tourists. Our sort of place. Vagelis our host most helpful delivering local produce to us and always on hand to assist when needed. Lovely part of Crete to explore. Car essential. Local village Vori about 15 minute drive has fresh bakers, butchers and small supermarkets plus super taverna. Great view of the Libyan Sea from the house and garden. Amazing sunsets on the terrace. Loved every minute and sad to leave. If you want a chill time in peaceful surroundings this is for you. Will definitely return.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leon S.

30 Sept 2017

Perfect villa perfect views

Well what's there to say the the villa is perfect we were meet by the owners on day one and welcomed us with a lovely fruit basket full to the brim my family loved every minute in the pool and we all enjoyed the garden and it's only a short drive to three archeological sites short drive to beaches overall would love to come back to unwind thank you

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KEITH C.

2 Jul 2014

Wonderfully relaxing, with most hospitable owners.

We had a superb relaxing week here. The house is large, and with only an outside staircase, is like 2 flats. This would make it ideal for 2 couples or families, as each would have their own space and privacy. It is fairly simply furnished, but as you will be spending all your waking hours outside, this is irrelevant (but don't miss the ancestral photographs downstairs). The views across to the coast are stunning, especially from the balconies. The largest one gets dappled sunlight all day long and we had almost all our meals here. The garden is beautiful with seating to suit every need and time of day and lots of flowering plants and fruit trees. The pool is small, but big enough to swim round in circles so you can fool yourself that you have deserved your evening barbecue! The best bit is that it is fresh unchlorinated water in the pool - when the pump is on, fresh water flows in at one end and out the other to irrigate the olive grove further down the hill! The barbecue is large enough to cook for the whole village, and there is also a wood fired oven. I would have loved to try cooking pizza in this but somehow never got round to buying the ingredients. If you want to see a lot of Crete, this is probably not the best place as it is not near the main tourist sights, but once you arrive, you won't want to tear yourselves away. At least that's what happened to us and we're not lazing by the pool type of people. We did manage a trip to Knosos and to Heraklion, about 80 or 90 minutes away. Towns with a good selection of shops are about 20 minutes drive. There are supermarkets, but ignore these and try the local shops - people are friendly and helpful and everything is fresh. There are tavernas in the next village, but we never tried them as we enjoyed barbecuing so much. I've left the best bit till last - the owners. We arrived at about 2 a.m. and Vagelis and Stella were extremely welcoming, even apologising for keeping us waiting while they came from their home, when I hadn't rung them until we had actually arrived! Even at that time of night, they took time to show us around and make sure that we were settled in. Throughout our stay we were showered with gifts of home grown produce – melons, raki, olive oil (from the aforementioned olive grove), apple cake. They even brought friends and cooked us a barbecue one evening! Nowhere else in the world have we experienced such genuine friendliness and generosity.Book this old family home – you won’t regret it!

8/10 Good

Ilona R.

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbarer Garten

Der Aufenthalt in Vagelis Elternhaus im Dorf hat uns insgesamt gut gefallen. Die Inneneinrichtung ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber die Wohnung, die wir bewohnt haben (es ist die größere der beiden mit 2 Schlafräumen) war liebevoll bestückt - so wie es andere schon berichtet haben. Vagelis ist zuverlässig und sehr freundlich. Der Garten mit dem kleinen Pool ist wunderbar und konnte von uns auch schon im April genutzt werden. Der Sternenhimmel ist fantastisch, der Blick ebenso, die nächtliche Stille auch - wenn nicht manchmal ein Hund die Nacht durchbellt. Von diesen Einschränkungen abgesehen, hatten wir dennoch eine schöne Zeit, haben vor allem den Garten sehr genossen, der paradiesisch ist.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven M.

6 Apr 2024

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

5 Sterne für Villa & Gastgeber

Als wir abends gegen 22 Uhr ankamen, hat uns unser Gastgeber Vangelis schon in der Villa Petra erwartet. Er erklärte uns alles in Haus und Garten und war auch in den kommenden Tagen jederzeit für uns erreichbar. Der Kühlschrank war reichlich gefüllt mit frischem Obst und Gemüse, es gab Brot, Süßigkeiten, Kaffee, Tee, Wasser und Wein. Auch von seinem leckeren Olivenöl war ausreichend vorhanden, sogar Waschmittel, Weichspüler, Spülertabs - alles sehr liebevoll und großzügig vorbereitet. Die Bäder in beiden Etagen sind klein aber funktional, die Zimmer gut eingerichtet. Der Garten mit dem Pool ist grandios, abends wunderschön beleuchtet. Von dort und der Terrasse im Obergeschoss gibt es eine phantastische Sicht bis zum Meer. Und jeden Abend haben wir die Rufe der Zwergohreulen gehört. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen und erholsamen Urlaub in der Villa Petra, senden nochmals herzliche Dankesgrüße an Vangelis.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024