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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 11350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Tsivaras, Crete
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kera
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walking distance to beach and all amenities

The Villa is a magnificent villa, in Tsivaras, Ideally situated near the highly popular Kalivas and Almyrida. There many restaurants, cafe and shops in Kalivas and its sandy beach front is 20 minutes walk away. The Almyrida village centre is easily accessed by a short 5 minute drive where to find blue flag child friendly beach, many restaurants, cafes and a wide selections of village facilities. Located 20 minutes drive from Chania, 30 minutes from Rethymnon, providing the perfect base from which to explore the other areas of the island. The large heated private swimming pool features wide Roman steps for easy gentle access with a Jacuzzi seating area. The villa also offers a fantastic rock garden with seating areas, ideal for those seeking solitary moments with a most wonderful view. There are parking area for three cars.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be within walking distance of Kera. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Almyrida Beach and 5 minutes from Kera
Walking distance to beach and all amenities offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The family-friendly Walking distance to beach and all amenities also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Apokoronas villa.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,767 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 2249397

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Walking distance to beach and all amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean M., Ballymena

Liked: Cleanliness
We spent 2 fantastic weeks in Wendy’s property outside Kalyves. Villa is stunning, photos do not do it justice. Communications with Wendy were answered quickly and the whole booking went smoothly and without any hitches.A car is a must, Kalyves is too far to walk to and return journey is up a steep hill. Also Crete itself is beautiful and requires further investigation so a car is essential.All in all a fantastic holiday topped off by a 5 star villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely holiday staying in Wendy’s Villa. The beds were very comfortable , great large swimming pool and lovely bbq area. Wendy was an excellent host and responded quickly to any minor issues. It’s very well located close to Almyrida with lots of great tavernas, beach etc. Hope to come back next year - we loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisbeth G.

Wonderful villa with great host

The check in process was great, Wendy shared across the details well in advance and answered any questions we had before and during the stay really promptly and tried to help as much as possible with the couple of issues we had.The pool is a great size and the few bits there when we arrived (basket ball, bat and ball, lilo) we are a great bonus. As mentioned on other feedback there were hornets by the pool whilst we were there due to the heat and their seeking out of water, whilst initially very concerning, they were absolutely fine and harmless. The villa was even better than it's photos online in real life and the 3 balconies and stunning sunset views are breathtaking! The 5th bedroom really is very small, it does say online it is just a sofa bed, but when it is out, there is little other room in the room and it would only suit small children, not teenagers. Some items could do with an update and more stable WiFi but in the main, it is a great quality home for the week with everything you could need. We ate in the villa on two nights and there was ample equipment for 8 of us to BBQ. We hired a car for the week, which was ideal for exploring as alot to see within 30 mins drive of the villa, highly recommend the Aptera ruins, Lake Kouras and some time in Chania - which some great beaches and towns less than 5 mins drive away. Unfortunately we couldn't find anything we felt we could walk to safely as mentioned in the description. Fantastic week and would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 An amazing stay in a beautiful villa. We've just come back from a weeks family holiday and can't fault the accommodation.As mentioned in a previous review, there are some bees around the pool, but they stay out of your way and are no problem at all. You may also see the odd cockroach, spider, cricket, lizard etc because "nature"! My kids aren't that great with insects, but they were absolutely fine. The villa contains everything you need for a comfortable night and fun day. Blankets aren't needed as the A/C keeps the rooms at a good temp for sleeping. We had a hire car for the stay and it was pretty essential I think. The beach is walkable, but it would be a good 30-40 mins uphill to come home. The views are stunning and a few sunset drinks were enjoyed. Other plus points:- Pool is incredibly clean - better than most top hotel pools - and large- WiFi: although not super high speed, it's fine for most web pages and social media apps etc. Speeds ranged from 10-30Mb- Kitchen appliances are all high quality and work well. The addition of a washing machine and dishwasher is a bonus- Beds are really comfortable with plenty of pillows- Loads of sun loungers and a few umbrellas so easy to find shade if needed.- Wendy is very responsive and makes sure that everything is OK during your stayIn summary, don't let the negative reviews put you off as most of the issues appear to have been rectified long ago, or aren't worth worrying about! We will hopefully be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Make sure to ask about bees at the pool

While the house and location was great, our family was not able to use the pool the entire week because of a bee infestation. There were no less than 30plus bees in the grates all around the pool. The owner Wendy is responsive and tried to remedy the situation but it did not work. The remedy was using fish guts as bait scattered around the pool which then flew into the pool. Also tried a toxic spray that was left for us to do ourselves. Unfortunately that put a major damper on the trip as the pool area was one of the reasons we chose the house. There were also no blankets and were told they only supply flat sheets so with air conditioning it was uncomfortably cold to sleep and we had to use towels. The location is close to many beaches and sites but is not walkable at all since it’s high on the mountain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family holiday

Just back from a wonderful holiday in this beautiful villa. Our first visit to Crete and it did not disappoint. The villa is a 30 min drive from Chania airport. Directions to the property were easy as were the instructions to let ourselves in. The villa itself is amazing and the photos do not do it justice. The house is spacious with large bedrooms which are all en suite. Each room has its own balcony which boasts incredible views and the seating on these make the perfect spot for cocktails at sundown. The communal space inside is also spacious and the adequate kitchen leads to the beautiful outdoor space. The pool is stunning, with plenty of loungers surrounding it. There are also covered eating and seating areas which shade from the sun when you need it. We also used the outdoor kitchen and enjoyed BBQs by the poolside taking in the views. The grounds are also beautifully kept with the gorgeous scent of jasmine making it even more divine. It is a short drive to the local town which has plenty of restaurants, shops, a small supermarket and a lovely beach. Parking here was also easy. The rest of the area is beautiful and the house is situated with easy access to other parts of the island which are worth exploring. Wendy was extremely helpful. We had a small issue with the water when we were there but she dealt with it immediately and with very little disruption to our holiday. Our only negative point was the number of beds. There are two double rooms and two twin
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding villa with larger than usual pool, incredible view. Perfect for a family holiday

Wendy our host, was incredibly responsive from the initial contact and made sure we had everything we needed. The house is very well finished and furnished. The pool is larger than usual for a villa. The view is spectacular and you can watch the sun rise from a mountain on one side and the sun set behind the mountain on the other side. The village is walkable, 20 mins. The village has clean sandy beaches, friendly restaurants and a boat hire service. We did trips to Knossos, dined in front of waterfalls and pedalled in a lake watching turtles. Great holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing holiday!!

I rented the villa for 2 weeks to spend our holidays in Crete. The villa is beautiful, in a great location, with a breathtaking view and a big pool to enjoy. We rented a car to reach the near by village in 5 minutes and the amazing beaches on the coast. Wendy has been very supportive and kind as host, looking after my family and my guests and proactively making sure we could enjoy a memorable holiday. Highly recommended! Thanks Wendy!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Villa Near Kalyves

This villa is beautiful! We stayed near Kalyves for a family reunion with members of our family who own a house in Kalyves. They remarked how beautiful the property was and that they would recommend it to others too. It is NOT an easy walk to the beach but only a 5-min drive and parking is simple and free at the amazing Kalyves beach. Wendy, the owner, was super resonsive and helpful. The directions are a bit difficult from the airport but was easy to find if one knew how to get to the town market. Bring bug spray for the mosquitos. The pool was fun and very clean. Everything was really great!! The ONLY thing I would suggest is new screens for the doors/windows as they didn't work while we were there. But we enjoyed the view with our coffee and wine and created great family memories there. Thank you Wendy!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon k., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

We had a lovely stay in this property. Views we lovely, not over looked . You need a car to travel round, the local village which is a couple of miles away has arrange of bars and restaurants, also worth going up Ito the hills so you can find some tavernas off the beaten track. We left cards and write you in the villa of some of the places to visit. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa

We had a fantastic 10 day holiday at Villa Blue Rocks with family and friends. The views are unbelievable, the pool is perfect and the villa was the ideal base for our holiday. I would say that you really do need a car as the location is in a very hilly area and the walk to Kalyves is particularly challenging. Its not impossible but it does take about 45 mins and I would definitely not recommend its safe for young kids or elderly guests. We had a car an ventured to Chania (gorgeous old town!), Georgeopolis (fab beach!), Vamos for dinner, and spent time on the smaller beach in Kalyves. We also did a boat trip with Kalyves Cruises from the small harbour which took us into the bay area of Souda, a highlight of our holiday, would definitely recommend. Wendy (the host) was very quick to respond to our questions in the run up to our holiday and given all the issues with Covid and then ultimately having to change our dates, she was a superb host. I would highly recommend this villa, it really is a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!!!

Absolutely loved our stay in this villa. More than enough space for 11 of us with plenty of sunloungers and kitchenware. Wendy was absolutely fantastic at communication and helping us with queries and recommendations. Definitely hire a car as the villa is a 10 min drive from the local beach/shops. Would definitely recommend this villa to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale E.

Liked: Cleanliness

! Family & Friends Getaway !

What a villa! Some other review said the villa needed modernising/updating! Where & what? Answers on a postcard please. Start with Wendy, through out the booking process to arriving to staying to leaving, Wendy was on hand 24/7. Not that she was needed, but was always in contact with us. All was straight forward. Fabulous host. The villa, what can I say. The pool was big enough for all 9 of us. The patio area had enough beds, loungers, shade. Many different eating and shaded areas for the little ones. There was by far enough, towels, bed linen, dishes, cutlery, cups, plates, you name it the villa had plenty. From washing machine to dishwasher, this villa had it all. We had nothing to do bar cook food. All bedrooms had an en-suite. All the upper floor balconies were safe and the kids were not able to climb. Everything was clean and tidy. Was spotless. The BBQ area outside had plenty of shade for when cooking, that was also clean and tidy. The only problem we had is that we were not able to walk to the beach, as with little ones it was to far and the main road down from the villa had no paths or safe walking areas. This villa has everything. I can not recommend it enough. Any questions you have please ask Wendy she replies instantly. I give this 6 stars out of 5. And a score of 11 out of 10. What a villa! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent villa

Comms with Wendy were first class. The villa is fantastic with the best views. Thank you for making our family holiday. Would highly recommend 👌
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sean O.

Liked: Cleanliness

View is lovely and the beds are very comfy. House is tired though and could do with some tlc.

This could be a fabulous house. However, it needs a bit of love and updating. The decor is old fashioned and basic things a bit lacklustre. Door handles and curtain poles that come lose. Air con that doesn’t cool and is really just a fan in all bedrooms. The Wi-Fi is really slow (5-6mbs) and only works downstairs. The access road is pretty steep and in poor condition. The once electric gate is very heavy slide open and closed. Could be a great house with some updating abs repairs.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa & an amazing holiday

As a family of 4 we had a really lovely stay. We can’t fault the property at all .. lots of space, privacy, extremely clean and well cared for, easily accessible, in a lovely neighbourhood, amazing views and great comms with Wendy the owner who made sure everything was ok during our stay. The only downside I would mention is that we thought it would be a bit closer to the village - it’s definitely a drive and not walkable. All in all, we would highly recommend this villa - it’s beautiful!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxury Villa

A luxury villa with great views Close to lots of restaurants in the local towns.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wai Kwan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely villa on the beautiful island of Crete

Our stay at this villa in Tsivaras was simply wonderful! The villa is very well equipped and as far as views...Breathtaking! Evenings were spent relaxing by the gorgeous pool and on the patio areas, taking in the views with glasses of G&Ts or the lovely local wine which is unexpectedly delicious! Each of the bedroom also has its own private balcony, handy should one requires some private time. By day, we love the nearby Almyrida Beach resort with a soft sandy beach, free sunbeds/changing facilities all very clean and well maintained. There are also a good choice of cafes and tavernas. For shopping and more buzz, a trip to Chania is a must. The venetian harbour, Italian influenced architectures makes this place extra charming! All in all, a fabulous stay - the villa, the views, amazing places to visit and delicious places to eat and drink.....See you again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Villa

We had a wonderful family gathering staying at this villa. The property was very spacious, and well maintained. The property manager was most helpful and efficient. We loved the unobstructed view of the sea. A most peaceful location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

debbie w.

Lovely villa with fantastic views

A car is a must!!!! You cannot walk anywhere, dirt tracks and narrow roads. Communication with the owner was spot on, with the help of Mario, any issues were resolved straight away. Every room has an en-suite, although the jacuzzi bath didn’t work, a couple of the showers need updating. The pool is a great size and was cleaned regularly. Overall we had a great holiday and would definitely recommend this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eddy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa which I would highly recommend

A beautiful looking villa, with a high specification and well maintained. Our flight was one and a half hours late but Mario called to check on our progress and was waiting for us when we arrived. He provided all the information we would need for our stay and gave helpful hints and recommendations. He made a point on checking with us the next day to make sure we had the right code for the wifi and that we had no problems. Everything in the villa is of a high standard and worked well. We had a small leak in our shower but it was dealt with pretty efficiently. The swimming pool is lovely and we made good use of the superb BBQ area. You will need a car in this location. Realistically, you can't really walk to any facilities but there is a little village with shops, tavernas and beaches within 10 minutes drive from the villa. Both the owner and her agent called us during our two week stay to make sure everything was fine, so we got looked after and felt safe and secure.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petr K., Blansko

Nice place, beautiful view and privacy

4 dads and 8 children enjoyed this villa! Beautiful swimming pool and a fantastic view were the main bonus of the villa. Damn only the ants who lived with us in the villa:-( we still give 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rémi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great villa on top of the hill

Great villa, outside terrace and swimming pool The kitchen equipment is a bit light as well as the wifi connectionBut we're not here to be connected and the host's kindness and reactivity largely make up for it
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good trip

Had a very nice time, beautiful villa. Wendy was also very nice and took care of every problem we had.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trude Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic villa among the olive groves!

Fantastic villa located a bit up the mountainside among the beautiful olive groves. Lovely view of the sea and the town of Kalives. The villa is very spacious and clean. We were two families staying for 2 weeks, a total of 11 persons. It is optimal with 9 persons as regards to bedrooms/beds, but if you have a few smaller children, it will also fit nicely with 11. You can get around best with your own car, but if you want to spend a lot of time by the lovely pool by the house, it can pay off to use the local taxi. The private balconies with their own sunbeds were top notch if you wanted to retreat a bit. There are restaurants in Kalives that deliver food on order to the house which suited us well in between. The host was very helpful and always available if anything. A house that really can be recommended for relaxation and creating of delicious summer memories!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023