ALMIROS GARDEN APARTMENT with sea view, own private garden, a haven

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

AGIOS NIKOLAOS, Crete

Lake Voulismeni3 min drive
Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum4 min drive
Port of Agios Nikolaos4 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A real little gem of a property which has become a firm favourite of friends, family and guests that come back again and again, winter and summer. This beautiful apartment occupies the ground floor of a 3 storey detached house, yet has its own private driveway, entrance and garden. Inside it is decorated in a contemporary Mediterranean theme, and is fully equipped with everything you could need for a truly relaxing holiday. The apartment is ideal for 2 people but can also accommodate extra people on the large sofa bed in the lounge.
There is a spacious lounge, bedroom and a bathroom with full sized bath and separate shower. There is also a large, fully equipped kitchen and from here you walk straight out into the garden. This has a glorious setting with views of the sea and mountains across the Mirabello bay which turn pink at sunset. The garden has a dining terrace where you can cook and dine al fresco, as well as an area with sun loungers and beach towels.
Whilst peaceful and relaxing, the apartment is ideally situated if you want to venture out. If you fancy a swim, long sandy Almiros beach is 8 mins walk in front of you. To go further a car is essential. We are on the outskirts of the sophisticated resort of Agios Nikolaos with its bars, shops and restaurants - all this is only 20 minutes walk away or 5 minutes by car. The apartment also makes a perfect base for travelling round the island. Fabulous location, secluded yet nearby to all amenities when needed.
Everyone says it has a home from home feel, which is probably why people return. Designed with holiday makers in mind, it seems to provide a relaxing sanctuary to escape the stresses of modern life. We live on site but pride ourselves on giving guests total privacy, as well as security, as they know that we are on hand if they need us for anything. We do our utmost to ensure that all our guests have the kind of holiday they desire. Certainly everyone seems to go home happy, relaxed and rested!
Also available for WINTER LETS....we have a lovely mild winter climate which makes it a great place for hiking, painting, writing amd digital nomads etc. The apartment has central heating (included in the price) for colder days.
February 2023 update….we have just installed air conditioning in the apartment.
Plus there are ceiling fans in the bedroom and lounge.

Nearest airport is HERAKLION.

Property manager

WENDY/PETROS KARTSOLIS

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed in garden area only.

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

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

Property Registration Number 00000533630

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

Agios Nikolaos

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this apartment is near the beach. Folk Museum and Museum of Cretan Ethnology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lato and Alykes of Elounda. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS, Crete

What's nearby

Almiros - 4 min walk
Lake Voulismeni - 3 min drive
Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum - 4 min drive
Port of Agios Nikolaos - 4 min drive
Voulisma Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

Sitia (JSH) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

Faedra Beach - 3 min drive
Arc - 4 min drive
Piazza Cafe Bar - 3 min drive
Gioma Meze - 4 min drive
Du Lac - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ALMIROS GARDEN APARTMENT with sea view, own private garden, a haven pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

Where is ALMIROS GARDEN APARTMENT with sea view, own private garden, a haven located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Almiros and Ámmos. Lake Voulismeni and Folk Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen and Elaine D., Nottingham, UK

24 Sept 2023

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

Lovely relaxing accommodation

This is an excellent apartment set on a terrace below the owners’ house with lovely mountain and sea views just outside Agios Nikolaus. Wendy and Petros were very friendly and helpful. We particularly enjoyed cooking on their BBQ as the sun went down. The accommodation is accurately described, well equipped and very comfortable. There are several good beaches nearby and the town is beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

18 Sept 2023

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

Lovely garden apartment in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely apartment and were made to feel very welcome and at home by Wendy and Petros. It was great to have access to the garden and patio around the apartment and to be only a short distance from the local beach and a few minutes drive from the attractive town of Agios Nikolaos. The apartment is spacious and comfortable. Crete can get pretty hot so we loved being able to leave doors and windows open, knowing that the sliding screens prevent any insects entering. We found the 2 ceiling fans sufficient for ventilation, but could have used the aircon unit had we needed to. Everything you could want was provided - washing machine, coffee maker, oven, microwave etc. and you can cast e.g. Netflix to the TV from your mobile! The apartment is self-contained but it was nice to know that the owners were at hand if you needed anything. We wouldn't hesitate to return in the future or to recommend it to friends and family.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hadley H.

22 Sept 2021

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

The perfect find

This is a wonderful place to stay. It is in the quiet hills but a short walk to the clear blue beach, and also within easy reach of the restaurants and bars of Agios Nikolaos. The coast to the south is full of small bays and beaches, great for exploring. The apartment is spacious, breezy, and comes stocked with a pile of books related to Greece and Crete which you can while away an afternoon with. There is also a kitchen which allows you to cook for yourself, if you like. Wendy and Petros are beyond helpful, full of excellent advice and went out of their way to help us. We worked from laptops for a part of our stay, the apartment is well set up for that. The perfect place for a relaxing, seaside stay on Crete.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abdulhaq N.

1 Aug 2020

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

Fantastic hospitality

The place and the location are great. Wendy and her family are more than super hosts. We enjoyed every single day. The location is ideal, Almyros beach is down the hill, the Drive to the town center is 7 minutes. Highly recommended.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

15 Jan 2014

What an amazing place

This amazing apartment is situated near to the beach and the town and was very private, clean and beautiful. I would highly recommend it, as a place to stay with amazing owners on site if you need anything.

About the host

Hosted by WENDY/PETROS KARTSOLIS

I am British but have lived in Crete for 30 years, married to Petros. Together we run a soft furnishings shop in Agios Nikolaos and rent out our apartment. We love to meet new people and share the wonderful things Crete has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Fabulous setting as the detached house stands alone, surrounded by greenery, and with no immediate neighbours there is a great sense of feeling away from it all. And yet we are only minutes from the beach and town!