Villa vacation rentals in Kastellos

Georgia and Yannis's villa is amazing, and surpassed all of our expectations. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, the owners have thought about every single detail, which made planning our holiday considerably easier. In the weeks before our arrival, Georgia sent us itinerary ideas, beach recommendations and restaurant suggestions. The view from the pool is simply breathtaking. We were two families with children from 4 to 14. The children loved every minute of our holiday, particularly the swimming pool and the play area.

This was the nicest Airbnb I've ever stayed in! To note, though, that this review is for the East Villa, as we had booked the West Villa, but the host kindly offered to switch us. The patio area of the East Villa looks nicer than the West Villa, as it's bigger and has a breathtaking view of the ocean. The villas are only a few months old, and everything was spotless. Mary was always responsive, which was crucial as we had booked last minute. She arranged for a contact person to meet us at a location nearby, who then led us to the villa. The location is a bit remote, but it's close to Lake Kournas and completely private. The village of Kournas is also nearby, and Chania is about an hour away. It was so comfortable that I didn't want to leave! The highlights for me were the view, the pool, the rainfall shower, and the pillows. There was also a bottle of wine in the fridge, and even though we broke something at the place, they were very polite and didn't mind at all. Truly a dream!

The apartment was very suitable for our needs, 6 adults + 2 children. We stayed at the beginning of May and the weather favored us, the pool was in heavy use. The apartment was located in a small, idyllic, and peaceful village. I got to know the residents of the village, with my grandson, and got a very heartfelt impression of local people. There were a few good eateries, a bakery, a cafe, and a couple of small shops within walking distance. However, a rental car or scooter is a must if you want to explore the wider surroundings. The village has small alleys, so you can't drive to the apartment, at least not by a larger car, but the parking lot is about 100m away. There are plenty of nature and hiking attractions worth exploring (20-40 km). The rooms and equipment of the apartment were at least enough for our size configuration for all needs. A pleasant surprise was also a welcome pack of groceries waiting for us on the kitchen table. We highly recommend this property!

Easily 5+ star accommodation. The property is stunning with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. My family and I were very comfortable here and it served as a perfect home base as we explored the surrounding area. You definitely need a car for easy accessibility. Katerina & George were exceptional hosts, very welcoming and thoughtful.

This is a 10/10 Villa. We have travelled a lot and this is by far the best Villa we have stayed in. We were a family of 9 (5 adults and 4 children aged 2, 4, 9 and 11). The views are stunning, the pool is big, all the rooms have private bathroom. Jacuzzi is also perfect for when the sun goes down! Theo was a wonderful host helping us, giving good recommendations and suprising as with some nice gestures. This Villa really is a Gem as the name suggests. As for the surroundings - it is 100% private! For me the best part was that there is a nice local village to walk to every night. There are some amazing Tavernas/Restaurants with delicious food and reasonable prices (also a mini-market). There is also a nice beach with a good restaurant and a nice cozy beach bar - it is only a 10 minute walk from the villa. And if you rent a car then it is a 10 minute ride to the Rethymnon old town, which is also a very nice place with lots of shops and restaurants. The Villa was worth every euro!

The house is simply gorgeous. Our family had a wonderful Christmas holiday here. The host was very generous with items in the refrigerator and a well stocked kitchen. Lots of recommendations of places to eat in the area. Michael met us in the driveway upon arrival and showed us everything in the house, that was very kind. Especially loved access to the washer and dryer because we were traveling with kids. It was too cold to use the pool, but if you are here when it is warm, it would be such delight.

An absolute superhost! The villa is beautiful. We really enjoyed the time there and would choose the Canna Villa again at any time. Yannis is always available and a very friendly host.

Beautiful place 5 star plus!

An amazing place, beautiful interior and a superb outside space. Definitely lived up to expectations.

Wonderful Experience at the Villa Elias! Our stay at the villa was perfect. The sea view was breathtaking, especially during sunset – a true sense of calm, quiet, and complete privacy. Choosing this villa was an excellent decision, especially because of the heated pool, which the kids absolutely loved. They enjoyed both swimming and playing in the spacious garden. The villa is well-equipped, with many useful items that made our stay very comfortable, including an air pump for pool toys. The location is also great – close to shops, supermarkets, and pharmacies. Highly recommended for families looking for a peaceful and convenient holiday with children. Wissam,

This place is a treasure. The views from the living room and kitchen are spectacular. The house has many clever features that are well designed. The area around Almyrida is fun to explore--go down to the beach or on a hike along the coast. Almyrida is a cute beach town, very welcoming. And we did several further from the town adventures. We had no idea that Crete has so much to offer--pottery in Margarites, beautiful beaches, intense hikes, exceptional museums, exploring Hania's historic streets. The property management team were wonderful to interact with. We felt so fortunate to find such a gem. Thank you!!! We sure hope we can return.

Beatiful view and nice downstairs appartment with own pool and yard. Parking lot had always room for our car. From parking lot there are deep stairs down to the appartments yard. We came late in evening and it was little bit difficult to get in without light on the appartment door. Pool was great for swimming and view fo Chania and sea bay just amazing. If you have lot of electronic devices with you, take a power strip with you. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet during our stay in April. Really nice place to relax and enjoy life.

Beautiful place, great for families. Lots of toys and even a potty for the kids! Cleaner came mid week which was not necessary but so great. Beach is a 3 min walk. Really need a car to get there which was fine for us! Thanks for everything.

Book this Airbnb. Do not think twice. Nice to be greeted with wine and snacks after the flight over. 3 styles of coffee makers with coffee. Sugar, spices, olive oil and balsamic to get you started. 4 bedroom 3 full baths. Great living and cooking areas. Very spacious for our group of 7. Clean and comfortable. Equipped with everything you could ask for. We made a few terrific meals with the grill and kitchen equipment. Harilao has put a lot of thought and planning in to his home. Gorgeous outdoor space with heated pool. Indoors is clean and uncluttered. The views are lovely. 1 minute on walk up the street to fresh bread daily and cute market. 3 minute walk down the street is a bigger market. 4 minute walk to my favorite beach. 8 Euro for 2 chairs and an umbrella. Bar right there if you want a drink. Walk to coffee, pastries, restaurants and bars near by. We loved the home and beach so much that we slipped a few day trips. 5 stars. I hope to come back! Amazing home.

We were there as a family with the grandparents. All three generations liked it very much. The heated pool is an absolute plus at the end of May and the hot tub right next to it makes the outdoor area perfect. The grounds are spacious, there is plenty of shade and the view is awesome. The sheltered barbecue area is perfect for breakfast and dinner. Particularly noteworthy, however, is the first-class service. Olga was always available, the jammed courtyard gate was repaired within half an hour and two employees come every morning, take the trash, clean the outdoor area and even the grill. There are many very good restaurants and all encounters were positive and friendly, we liked it very much.

We had a real jaw drop moment walking into this Villa with the sun setting over the mountains. It was a beautiful place, Very remote. We had plenty of space for 10 people. We had really good communication with our hosts. We enjoyed some lovely food in the local village Kalyves down by the beach. I would highly recommend this Villa if you would like somewhere to relax with your family or friends, and enjoy a view you will never get bored of.

The Airbnb was fantastic, very modern and spacious with an amazing view. The host was extremely helpful leading up to our stay and also during our stay. One of the best Villa’s I have ever stayed in, the pictures do not do it justice. Highly recommend choosing this for your stay in Greece. Only bad thing is that we had to leave to come back home!

We had the best time in the villa chreal! We were 14 people and the house was perfect for us! Agapi is the friendliest host we ever met, she organized us cars for rent, gave us tipps for beaches and nice adventures and even if we had little personal problems she fixxed everything for us! Best communication! We were allowed to eat a homegrown melon and tomatoes from the garden next to the pool and in the middle of the week she came and cleaned the whole house for us…best service ever! The house was really beautiful and absolutely clean and has a lovely pool with a great view. There is nothing negative to say! Thank you so much!!

Had a pleasant stay and felt right at home! It is remote enough to have some peaceful, relaxing nights by the pool, but supermarkets and restaurants are easy to reach by foot or by car. The villa is huge, everything was as described! Would definitely come again!

Clean, spacious, very well-equipped place whether for the nursery or for the kitchen. Worthy of a hotel! Very nice host, very responsive and good advice! Small village full of charm! Everything is there for a wonderful holiday with family or friends!

Really loved our stay at the Villa! This place was amazing with a great outdoor space for us all! Loved the pool! Poliminia was so friendly and welcoming, especially either her dropping off home made treats, which were delicious. Loved the local area with the lake nearby, would definitely recommend a car to get around! We really enjoyed the local wine tasting Dourakis, which was ten minutes away! Perfect place for a relaxed break. Would definitely recommend and go back!

We had an excellent stay at Villa Logari. Beautiful home that looked just like the photos. Host was extremely responsive and hospitality was top notch… the daily breakfast basket is an amazing touch. The villa is in Xirosterni which is a bit off the beaten path but is charming and we were able to explore the local area as well as travel to both Chania and Rethymno which are each around 45 minutes away. Would definitely return!

This is a spectacular villa and easily matches the photos. One unexpected feature was that one of the two pools was shallow for the kids. That meant they could stand by themselves and they would play in it all day. The adults loved just lying in it too! Nikos was a great host. He welcomed us on to the property and was extremely responsive with our questions. He even delivered extra pool toys and Greek treats during our stay. The area is very private with a short drive to supermarkets and some classic waterfront restaurants. It’s also convenient to get to Chania airport. We loved our stay here as two families, it exceeded our expectations and would strongly recommend.

Property was as described, great location. Pavlos was an amazing Host above expectations with arrival amenities and local recommendations.