Olive Valley House Limnes village

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Crete, Crete

Port of Agios Nikolaos11 min drive
Elounda Windmills17 min drive
Plaka Beach33 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Olive Valley House will charm you! It is a traditional stone house with a total space of 120 Sqm with three bedrooms & so comfortably sleeps six people. It has just been restored to its original splendour with the fitted kitchen & bathroom being the only modern additions. The furnishing is all new & traditionally made by local expert carpenters. Cretan arts & crafts details to give an authentic atmosphere. The roof terrace has picturesque views of the village & the surrounding Dikti Mountains.

The rural village of Limnes has traditional streets that are too narrow for busy traffic and so it is a very peaceful place, that said there is a large Cretan community and six excellent Tavernas. Limnes is situated in a fertile region and the olive groves form a thick forest valley. The nearby village and wonderful beach of Plaka overlooking the famous island of Spinalonga is a short drive away through breath-taking countryside.

There are many beaches within 10 minutes drive. Plaka and the island of Spinalonga are great places to visit. Another beach village Elounda is just along the coast from Plaka where one can cross over the sea causeway to rocky private coves and family beaches.

In the direction of Vlichadia there are many wild beaches where one can be alone. Swimming with turtles and shoals of fish make excellent company for the nature seekers.
There are many hiking trails and gorges to explore.

Interaction with guests
Hello this is your host leonidas lavdakis and I welcome you to my home country Crete.

Our friendly activities include:
Cretan music and dancing, archaeology bird watching, hiking in landmark places of beauty, for example a trip to the Venetian fort and old leper colony at Spinalonga Island opposite the local beach of Plaka. Exploring gorges, canyons and caves such as the local Kritsa ravine, church and monastery visits, swimming and snorkelling, cooking, eating and drinking, Greek lessons for useful phrases, museums, spa and health options, wildlife and fauna, wine tour, olive picking and olive oil production for winter visitors.

The neighborhood

By Car:
Many beaches: 25 min
Heraklion Airport: 50min
Neapolis: 5min
Agios Nicolaos: 10min
Malia: 15min
Elounda: 25min
Lerapetra: 40min
Sitia : 1h:15m

Plaka and Elounda are small fishing villages of Lasithi, which overlook historical island of Spinalonga and the Kolikithia Peninsulaon.
Tourist boats depart from Plaka to Spinalonga on a daily basis.

Getting around
There are many bus routes from the nearby town of Neapolis.

Other things to note
Limnes is a village in Lasithi Crete Region of Greece and is a listed traditional settlement.
There are three churches of interest in Limnes.
Locations near Limnes include: the town Neapolis, villages of Kasteli and Fournis, Choumerako.
The Areti Monastery and the Settlement of Agios Ioannis. Also in the vicinity are the ancient cities (now in ruins) of Olous and Lato.

Walking distance to several village cafes (Kafeneon) and tavernas.
Mirabello Bay (also Bay/Gulf of Mirabello/Mirabella) is an embayment of the Sea of Crete.
It is the largest bay of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea.

Property manager

Leonidas Lavdakis

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Sea view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

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

Minimum age to rent: 19

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Stalis Beach and Lake Voulismeni reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nostimon and Sissi Mini Golf. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Crete, Crete

What's nearby

Amazonas Park - 8 min drive
Port of Agios Nikolaos - 11 min drive
Elounda Windmills - 17 min drive
Spinalonga - 32 min drive
Plaka Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

Sitia (JSH) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

Beeraki - 17 min drive
Alyggos - 16 min drive
Babel - 17 min drive
Porto Rino - 17 min drive
Eden Cocktail Bar - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Olive Valley House Limnes village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Olive Valley House Limnes village ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Olive Valley House Limnes village located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum, Lake Voulismeni and Ammoúdi. Folk Museum and Kitroplateía are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

1 Oct 2019

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

A little gem

What a great village house, we all thoroughly enjoyed staying there and hope to be able to return . The village was a lovely place to wander around with all its narrow streets and the villagers were all very friendly. The two village tavernas were excellent, really good food and very good value for money. Maria and her family were all very welcoming and did all they could to ensure we had a good time. Position wise the village is about 15/20 mins from the beach at Ammadoura which is a lovely beach with beds and brollies if required and tavernas. It was easy to access the mountains and across to the coast around Plaka. Also only about 50 mins to the other side of Heraklion- the new road is very good. We had a wonderful time in Limnes and the house was great, can’t wait to return. Thank you Maria.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter N., Exeter

1 Aug 2019

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

Paradise Regained

For us this was a return home. We stayed at Olive Valley House in 2017 and had been longing to return. It's a beautifully renovated authentic Cretan village house in a star village, tastefully decorated with objects of domestic use in the last two centuries (the HomeAway photos are accurate and helpful). Everything necessary is provided and spotlessly clean. The hosts who met us were extremely warm, helpful and friendly, presenting us with a beautiful bowl of fruit, and with wine and ouzo as welcoming gifts. We had no problems, but were confident of available help if it had been needed. It was hot (up to 35) when we were there, but the air conditioners keep it cool indoors. There is in general something special in the hospitality and generosity of the Cretan people we have met, and this place and the people who look after it are exceptional only in their extra degree of it. We shall be back as soon as we can.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James A.

13 Aug 2018

Charming property in quiet village

We arrived in Limnes at the dead of night, however the wonderful Poppy generously met us in nearby Neapoli and lead us to the house at about 230am, which was greatly appreciated. The final roads to the house get pretty narrow and uneven, ensuring a peace and seclusion once you're there. She visited again in the morning with welcome advice and suggestions of what to see and do. The living and dining areas are pretty and there are lots of family artifacts, photos and sundry objects of interest to give the place character. The kitchen has everything needed. The downstairs bedroom was a good size and the bathroom adequate for the four of us; more people might need to come to some kind of arrangements in the mornings and evenings about when to get a shower :) The stairs are quite steep, but once on the first floor, the double room is just like the one downstairs (being directly above it) and the twin room is open to the stairs. The balcony/terrace is particularly wonderful in the mornings and evenings (facing as it does some formidable heat in the day), but do note that it is accessed up the stairs and through the twin room - meals need to be brought up stairs and through; early risers may need to tip toe depending on who sleeps where! The air conditioning works perfectly. The village is really charming - people were so welcoming and friendly. We were invited in to homes, met grandchildren and given coffee just for saying "Kalispera" on our way to dinner! Both tavernas are really enjoyable - the busier of the two probably being a little better. Both are incredibly cheap in comparison with other towns - four of us ate for under E50. Nearby towns, beaches and attractions are all easily reached as the new national road is close by. you'll find places of your own you love, but Malia beach and Archeological Site and Agios Nikolaus are wonderful. Nearby Elounda is also fantastic - Spinalonga is in the bay and many excursions set out from there. Highly recommended, then, especially if you are looking to explore the area rather than be tied down to one location. Thanks for a wonderful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter N., Exeter

25 Jul 2017

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This is a wonderful house to stay in. It is on the edge of a very typical Crete village close to Neapoli, and has been carefully and tastefully modernised from a traditional Cretan stone cottage. It is about 50 minutes from Heraklion, 15 from Ayios Nikolaos and 7 from Neapoli. A car is essential, but gives one access to all of Crete east of Heraklion and to at least part of it to the west. The photos show primarily the living room (kitchen, dining and easy-chair areas of a single long room), which has been recently decorated and comfortably furnished using traditional materials and objects; the three bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin) are spacious, comfortable and well-furnished. All rooms have air-conditioners. The whole was spotlessly clean and fully equipped with all one could need. After a day out, it felt each time as a place one really looked forward to returning to. The caretaker, Poppy, is a very friendly person, who, despite our late arrival at 3.30 a.m., after a delayed flight, met us at Neapoli, showed us the route from there and round the house, and had put a beautiful bowl of fruit for us in the fridge. She supplied much detailed local information about places to visit, advice on where to shop, etc, and repeatedly asked us to contact her by phone if we needed anything else. Above all she made us very warmly and genuinely welcome. There are not as many renovated original houses available for holiday rent in Crete as we expected. We have rented properties of similar kind in other countries, and this was one of the best we have ever seen. Compared with the dense concrete jungle we saw advertised on the Malia area coast, this was paradisal. We were very sad to leave it and would advise speedy booking!

10/10 Excellent

George C.

14 Jan 2024

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

An immersive special place

We stayed here over Christmas and New Years for 16 days with our two sons aged 24 and 18. This is an authentic village house that has been renovated but has not lost its charm. The furniture and decor reflected someone's home. The house had Christmas decorations in place for us. On arrival there was fruit, biscuits, wine, raki, local olive oil there for us. Maria and Thomas who were our village contacts were exceptional. They run the village store and are extremely helpful. The village is in a good location to get to places whilst being off the main tourist places. The tavernas of the village and in the surrounding villages were all worth the visit. Authentic cooking, frequented by locals at local prices. We loved it. You do need a car.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023