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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.
A gated driveway with stone walls, a palm tree, and a car parked inside.
A dining area with a wooden table set for a meal, a sofa, and a lamp in the background.
A room with a wicker chair, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A terrace with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and glasses on a balustrade overlooking a mountainous landscape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61432 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gavalochori, Apokoronos
  • Place, Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and 8 minutes from Almyrida Beach. .This villa is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Port of Souda and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Kera.
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What's nearby

  • Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Almyrida Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kalyves Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 19 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Lake Kournas - 23 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Souvlakerie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Obrosgialos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Heliostasi - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Villa in Gavalochori with Heated Pool & Panoramic Views

Welcome to Villa Koumos, a spacious three-bedroom villa for up to six guests, set above the traditional village of Gavalochori. With panoramic views across the White Mountains, Cretan countryside and Souda Bay, it offers privacy, space and an excellent location for exploring western Crete.

The villa has three generously sized, air-conditioned bedrooms, each opening onto its own terrace or patio, and two modern bathrooms, including one en suite. The bright, open-plan living area is also air-conditioned and includes comfortable seating, a Smart TV, an indoor dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.

Outside, the extra-large private heated pool takes centre stage. Gated for added reassurance when staying with children, it is surrounded by attractive gardens filled with flowers, trees and Mediterranean planting. Several outdoor seating and dining areas provide plenty of choice for sunny breakfasts, relaxed afternoons and evenings under the Cretan sky.

Villa Koumos enjoys a peaceful, elevated setting, yet Gavalochori’s village centre—with its traditional tavernas, cafés and local shops—is approximately 700 metres away. Beautiful beaches, walking routes, historic sites, watersports and boat trips are all within easy reach.

Whether you plan to relax beside the pool, discover the coast or explore the villages and landscapes of western Crete, Villa Koumos provides a comfortable and memorable base for your holiday.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this villa include a living plant wall and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,432 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please take your rubbish to the municipal bins at the end of the lane.
Wash the blue striped pool towels on your last full day and dry on the airer. Use bathroom towels on your last day.
Turn off all air-conditioning units before leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Air conditioning is provided for your comfort but must be switched off when the windows and doors are open and when leaving the villa.
Take your household waste to the public bin at the corner of the lane at regular intervals and clear all rubbish prior to your departure.
Wash cutlery, crockery, utensils, and clean the barbecue prior to your departure. Wash the blue striped beach towels and place on the drying rack.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Many child safety features are provided.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 1042K10003008601

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Discover Villa Koumos in Gavalochori, Crete: Luxury, Views, and Relaxation! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tr B.

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

Absolutely gorgeous villa

Absolutely spotless villa, gorgeous views, home from home. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

Amazing

From the start of the booking process the information and service was fantastic. As for the villa it is spacious and exceptionally well maintained. Truely a fabulous holiday made special by the villa, location and support. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Absolutely fantastic - perfect family holiday

The villa was one of the best we have ever stayed in with beautiful views (it’s up on a hill side), stunning pool area which is perfect for kids as it has a shallow baby area at one end and is so well equipped that it felt like a real home from home. We really appreciated the cot, high chair, baby monitor and stair gates and the provision of pool towels. The local taverna is a real gem and great that they can do take away food. The owner was very helpful from the beginning and made the whole booking and checking in process really easy. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Everything we hoped for

Beautiful villa with great views, lots of seating areas outside, lovely pool, good barbecue, everything you need for a wonderful stay. Villa manager (Yvonne) extremely helpful and responsive when we had a problem. Owners must use the villa themselves as it is extremely well-equipped and maintained. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

Viia Koumos

We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Koumos. The villa was perfect-spotlessly clean, beautiful pool and amazing views- the villa itself a real home from home. Communication between us and owner easy and access to an attentive villa manager while we were there. The area is peaceful and picturesque but with good facilities in the local village - choice of great tavernas within walking distance, small stores and other interesting villages to visit within a short drive. All in all a great villa for a family holiday we would recommend Villa Koumos
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Villa Kouros. Very well equipped and maintained. Very comprehensive information booklet/file with everything from washing machine instructions to local taverna recommendations. A short 5-10 minute walk down to the village square where we enjoyed a first night dinner and several breakfasts. Village locals very friendly and welcoming. Location ideal for us. 7 minute drive to Almyrida and 10 minutes to Kalyves. Easy drive to Chania and also travelled a little further to Kissamos to get a boat to Balos lagoon which was a great day excursion. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Would definitely recommend to others!
Sunset from balcony
Sunset Chania
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Lovely villa in an impressive location with fantastic views of the surrounding area.

As a family of four with a 5 and 3 yr old we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the villa. We made use of the pool every day and appreciated the inflatables provided. Loved eating out on the terrace watching the changing moods of the mountains. The villa is in a good location for visiting nearby beaches as well as visiting Hania and the White Mountains. As previous guests have commented the property next door is still not complete with workers there most days. However this did not impact on the enjoyment of the villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Gill S.

Beautiful views, Lovely villa, very clean and tidy.

We loved Villa Koumos, the views are quite special. And the local village and surrounding area is rich with history. Internally, it ticked all the boxes and served 4 adults and 2 children very well, with safety gates on all stairways. The view from the main bedroom is beautiful to wake up to. The pool and pool area is well maintained and the pool was a warm 28-29 degrees. The pool man is also the 'go to' man if there are any problems. We did have an issue with one of the a/c units but understand that is being replaced. The local restaurants are good and the bakery has fresh bread every morning, and they make amazing cake. The restaurants at the beaches which are a short drive away are all very good and we found the standard of food and local wine was excellent. The beach is safe for swimming and has been awarded a blue flag for cleanliness and lack of pollution. There are some interesting places to visit, but a car is a necessity. The villa next door is still under construction, but is now almost finished. This did impact us when sitting outside upstairs, but couldn't be heard down in the pool area and wasn't constant. It didn't impact our holiday and we all had a fabulous time there. We would certainly book Villa Koumos again.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise K.

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

Fantastic property in a beautiful location

We had a lovely holiday in this beautiful, well equipped villa. The views of both sea and mountains are spectacular from the terraces, and the area is very quiet and peaceful. John was super helpful in providing details of good places to eat in the local area - all of which we tried and weren't disappointed! The beaches are all good, with the closest one a short 10 minute drive away. Would definitely recommend this villa for a great holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Fantastic villa in a spectacular location

Beautiful villa with amazing views. I would highly recommend this villa. It is spotless, well equipped and perfectly positioned for enjoying the pool, surrounding beaches or exploring the island further. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

andrew W.

Great property

We stayed at Villa Koumos end June/early July 2018. The villa is very well managed, clean and tidy, and exactly as seen and described on the website. Enjoyed the outside terraces, particularly sitting out in the evening on the upper terrace sofas, taking in the sunsets and the view. Gavalochori is a delightful, peaceful village with a historic traditional centre, and ideally placed for visiting the whole of Western Crete. Chania, a beautiful Venetian harbour town, is just 45 minutes away, and local beaches 10 minute drive. Andrew and Linda
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Lovely relaxing stay in peaceful surroundings

Well maintained villa and a very helpful maintenance man who ensures that everything in the villa and outside areas are kept to a high standard. Beautiful views of the village and surrounding area. We had spectacular thunder storms over the mountain together with wonderful sunsets. All windows and doors have heavy wooden shutters which keep out any village noise during the night, a problem we have had in other countries with dogs barking and cockerels crowing in the small hours of the morning. All in all we have had a brilliant relaxing holiday with a lovely pool to cool off in. The local cat adopted us until it discovered we were not giving it chicken every day and went back to it's home. The locals in the village are very friendly and although our Greek is very limited we managed to communicate really well. We would certainly recommend this villa for those who want privacy away from the crowds on the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

wayne s.

Fabulous villa with great views and only 10 minute walk in to the village

The villa was very well appointed with everything you would need even for an extended stay. The main balcony off the kitchen and living area is superb with views to the bay and is a great place to relax and dine - we spent a lot of time chatting and playing cards late into the evening on here. The pool was large compared to some we have stayed at with plenty of space to sit in sun or shade. There is also lots of nice walking around the valley. Although we used a car most days to go to the beach at Almyrida it is around 45 min walk and best done early for some shade. We have stayed in this area quite a few times now and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and the beach front restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jane s.

The villa was far nicer than portrayed in the photographs. Very well equipped and very comfortable

Beautiful area, beautiful villa, well kept, clean, spacious, comfortable, quiet and relaxing. A very picturesque area of Crete, definitely worth another trip and will recommend to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Excellent villa in outstanding location

The property is very well located, with a very high standard of accommodation with outstanding views, fantastic beaches within a ten minute drive. The garden is superbly maintained and the heated pool is truly luxurious. The environment is very private and secluded, allowing for a very high degree of relaxation. Excellent tavernas, small grocery stores and a wonderful bakery are within walking distance. One of our best ever holidays!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

A beautiful family Villa in a perfect location

Our family of four had a wonderful stay at Villa Koumos, despite the presence of building work next door which was very low key and did not impact on our privacy or ability to relax around the pool. Location is perfect; with the village a short walk down the hill with a choice of tavernas offering cheap great tasting local food (most meals cost between 50 and 60 EUR incl. drinks for 4 of us), it was not necessary to drive so we could all drink if we wanted to. The sandy beaches at Kalyves and Almyrida are within a 15 minute drive and offer clear blue water to swim and a choice of tavernas on the beach. You can rent kayaks etc. from Almyrida (but kids must be over 16). The villa itself is finished to a very high standard with all of the facilities a family could wish for - we especially were looking for somewhere with a comfortable lounge area and Villa Koumos did not disappoint. The welcome pack of food and drink on arrival was a pleasant surprise. Thank you John for a great holiday - we shall certainly consider coming back!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Gerry G.

Lovely holiday home spoiled by building works

The property looked lovely and there were many personal touches. HOWEVER the owner failed to inform us about a house being built next door, the noise and dust from the works was relentless throughout the day. The noise levels on many occasions exceeded the legal limit for which ear defenders would need to be worn of which I took several videos. We immediately contacted the owner, but we were asked not to contact the owner again by the local manager due to a bereavement, which we duly honoured. We left it sometime after our return to appeal to the owner for a partial refund, however this was declined. We paid a considerable amount for our 10 days, but found it too noisy to use by day & ended up going out during the day most days, which incurred further outlay. A real disappointment caused by the noise, as well as the let down of the owner failing to inform us (we were informed by the manager that he should have let us know of the impending works, and we would not have booked had we known) and also the lack of understanding at our loss of enjoyment for myself, my wife and young children. A 20% discount from a future visit was offered, however it was not much use given that our holiday had been spoiled & we were unlikely to be visiting again. A real shame, but all I can say is buyer beware, as you have no recourse.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Beautiful villa in a stunning location

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Koumos. The villa is situated slightly in the hills which provides breathtaking views which we enjoyed from the upper terrace with a few glasses of the local wine. Villa comes with everything you could possibly need as well as some really useful touches such as a dvd collection which was perfect when the kids needed a break from the sun. The property and pool area were really well maintained and any problems we did have were really quickly resolved by the villa manager who couldn't have been more helpful. Aside from the fantastic local restaurants, which are only a 5min walk down the hill, there are some great beaches nearby and the beautiful old harbour in Chania is definitely worth a trip if you can bear to tear yourself away form the lovely pool area.