These are some of the best Crete villas. The island of Crete has some of the best holiday villas in Greece with beautiful sea views, swimming pools, and excellent facilities. Crete is the perfect location for villa holidays in Greece as it ticks all the boxes: excellent facilities, access to beautiful beaches, amazing views, seclusion (or not), and awesome food.
BUT ALSO CHECK:
- For Beach: Velvet Breeze
- For Families:Green Diamond
- For Luxury:Cavo Dago
- Best Swimming Pool:Elounda Luxury
- In Chania: Winehill Villa
- In Heraklion:Nefeli
- In Rethymno:White Grace
I think that Crete is also the perfect family holiday destination. If all-inclusive hotels are not your thing, you should check out these family villas in Crete or, even better, the best beach villas in Crete. Location-wise, it’s pretty safe to say that villas in Chania are awesome, but villas in Agios Nikolaos, Platanias, or Plaka are equally amazing.
READ ALSO:The good thing about Crete is that, because the island is so big, you can find almost any option: villas with swimming pools, cheap villas, luxury villas, family-friendly villas, and more.
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This villa is stunning! The living area, the kitchen, the pool, the garden area, and the bedrooms are spacious and have modern and luxurious finishes, furniture, and all the appropriate equipment. The facilities are immaculate and very well-kept.
The view is excellent (a combination of mountains and sea). Also, there are several great restaurants within one kilometre of the villa.
This villa is one of the most amazing Crete villas to stay in, ideal for everyone, such as couples, a group of friends, and families, as it has a private swimming pool where everybody can enjoy the swimming pool all day. The beach is within walking distance of the villa. It is one of the best villas in Greece, and it is just amazing!!!2. Ageri Traditional Villa
The villa offers overlooking views of sunset by the swimming pool and relaxation moments on the balcony with mountain views of the area. This wonderful villa is perfect for people who want to explore Central Crete, North, and South. There are bakeries, shops, and good tavernas/restaurants nearby.
The villa has a good-sized swimming pool, a BBQ, and a beautiful garden. The inside of the villa has a traditional character.
The facilities are very well kept, and WiFi is available in all areas free of charge.3. Villa Jamila
The villa has five bedrooms with their bathrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a patio with pool views, and a terrace. All the rooms have modern luxury finishes and are very well equipped. The perfect place for a family holiday villa in Crete.
Guests at the villa can enjoy a continental breakfast. The nearest airport is Souda, 5 miles from Villa Jamila, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
See availability >>>4. Villa White Grace
The villa has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, 3 of which are en-suite. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at White Grace. The nearest airport is Souda, 48 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
The villa is surrounded by nature, combining sea and mountain views. Really quiet place and perfectly located for people who want to relax and spend time gazing at the spectacular view of the sea and the mountains.
See availability >>>5. Platanias Panoramic Sea View Villa
The air-conditioned villa also features a washing machine and a bathroom with a hot tub and a bath.. It’s a fantastic accommodation, stylish and modernly decorated.
There is also a BBQ, patio, big dining table, and terrace where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the fantastic view is surrounded by nature. Chania International Airport is 14 miles away, around 35 minutes.
See availability >>>6. Velvet Breeze Superior Villa
The children can play during your breakfast, as seen from the terrace, and you can spend a relaxing morning. The swimming pool can also be supervised from the terrace. The property features views of the sea.
Free private parking is available on site. The property has a seating area, a dining area, and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. It also offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a PS3 and a game console, a laptop, a computer, and free WiFi.
Rethymno Town is 7.5 miles away from the property (20 minutes drive), and it’s a nice place to spend your evenings or even the whole afternoon! Small supermarkets are within walking distance, 15 minutes or 5 minutes by car. Chania International Airport is 28 miles away.7. Villa Loula
The villa has four bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, and a bathroom. There is also a BBQ area where you can enjoy a nice time with your friends or family and have fun together. The views from the upstairs bedrooms are fabulous, and the guests can relax in the garden or sun terrace.
This villa is clean, modern, spacious, and luxurious. The location is perfect for many excellent tavernas and boat trips, including Spinalonga (2.7 mi from Villa LouLa), stunning views, walks, friendly locals, and a relaxing location.
Only a few steps from the beach. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 32 mi from the property. Free private parking is provided.8. The Hill House Villa
The air-conditioned property features a very well-equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a private bathroom with a hydro massage shower column, and a roof garden with spectacular views of the sea, furnished with sunbeds, a hammock, sofas, and a dining area. Free private parking is also available. This stunning villa is close to 3 beaches (one of them is good for surfing), two supermarkets, and two cafes/bars just 5 mins away.
The Maritime Museum of Crete is 1.7 mi from The Hill House Villa, while the Historical Museum of Chania is 1.7 mi away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 8.7 mi from the property.
See availability >>>9. Olive Nest Chania/Luxury Villa Complex
There is a seating area, a dining area, and a very well-equipped kitchen. A flat-screen TV and Blu-ray player, an iPad, and an iPod were also provided. The villa has free WiFi throughout the property, and free private parking is also available.
The villa is very close to Chania but is located in a very peaceful area. There are two supermarkets (10 minutes’ drive).
If you decide to stay in a villa, you will need a car to buy groceries and explore the beaches or restaurants on the island. Chania Town is 3.1 mi from OliveNest Chania, while Réthymno Town is 29 mi away.Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 9.9 mi from the property.
10. Villa Green Diamond
Villa Green Diamond is located in Platanes and is 30 miles from Chania Town. The villa offers four bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine, a bathroom, a hot tub, and a gym.
A flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a mini playground are also available. A barbecue and dining area are also available for guests to use and have fun. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. One supermarket can be found within 0.3 miles, a cafe bar, and a restaurant.
Rethymno Town is 2.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 25 mi from the property.
See availability >>>11. Nefeli Villas
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available on site. The property offers two villas, each with a private swimming pool, stunning sea view, and mountain view.
There is a lounge and dining area. Both villas have a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Each villa has a private bathroom with a bath.
These holiday villas have plenty of space and can accommodate six people each. The location is fantastic: just a 5-minute walk from the square in Old Hersonissos, with many choices of shops and tavernas.Minimarket can be found within 0.1 miles of Nefeli Villas. According to independent reviews, it’s worth visiting the following museums: Lixnostatis Folk Museum, the Minoan Palace of Knossos, and Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Labyrinth Park is 1.4 miles from Nefeli Villas, and Heraklion International Airport is 12 miles away.
See availability >>>12. Villa Kastellakia
You can relax in the garden by the outdoor swimming pool. This spacious and luxurious villa has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, equipped with a hot tub, a bathtub, or a shower. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher and all the appropriate equipment.
The villa also offers a mini gym and a barbecue area. The villa is good for kids as the playroom is a bonus, the kids’ pool is perfect, and the house layout is good enough for them. A supermarket is also within 0.9 miles, and Golden Sand is the closest beach.
Do not miss a visit to the museums, it’s worth it. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 1.5 mi from Villa Kastellakia, while Venetian Harbor is 1.5 mi away.The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 42 mi from Villa Kastellakia.
13. Villa Archontariki
Archontariki Villa is located in scenic Kalyviani Village, 800 metres from the beach. This stunning villa is a traditional villa with a classic style, furnished with antiques, wooden ceilings, and stone walls, and offers a private swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.
You can also enjoy verandas overlooking Kissamos Bay. The villa has a fully equipped kitchen and dining room. Each bedroom has private bathrooms, and there is also a hammam.
The living room has many seating spaces where guests can watch TV by the fireplace. A small gym and playroom with table tennis are available.
The swimming pool area is surrounded by trees and flowers next to the garden. Free bicycles are also offered to the guests. A supermarket can be found within 3 miles.Don’t miss out on Gramvousa restaurant; it has amazing food and is worth it! Kalyviani Village has cafés and taverns serving Cretan dishes.
The Port of Kasteli is just 800 metres away, while Chania is 22 miles away. Free private parking is offered near the Archontariki Villa.
See availability >>>14. Elouda Luxury Villa
It offers fully equipped and stylishly decorated accommodations with a private pool and spectacular sea views(popular Spinaloga). Free WiFi, a satellite, a flat-screen TV, and a Blu-ray player are available.
Both villas can accommodate up to 6 people and have a well-equipped kitchen. Each has an indoor and outdoor dining area and two bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bathtub. This stunning villa also has a barbecue area.
Free private parking is available on site. The beach and the beautiful village of Plaka are close and easy to access. The car is necessary, but you already know it when deciding to stay in a villa. Heraklion International Airport is 39 miles away.Tip: Do not miss out a visit at Spinaloga island.
15. SK Place Crete Luxury Villas
SK Place Luxury Villa is a complex of individually decorated villas in Almyrida Village, just 100 metres from the beach. Each unit has a private swimming pool with a sun terrace, overlooking the Cretan Sea. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout, and free private parking is available on-site.
These modern villas have a fireplace, satellite flat-screen TV, and private bathrooms with a spa bath. They also have a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, and a safety deposit box, which is standard at SK Place.
Cleaning service is available daily, and a welcome basket with wine and other goods awaits all guests upon arrival. The village centre is just 200 metres away, and the area is ideal for many activities such as horse riding, canoeing, and diving.
The owners can help with car rentals, massage treatment, and private guided tours. Kalives Beach is at a distance of 1.9 miles, and Almyrida Beach and a supermarket can be found within a 4-minute walk. The international airport in Chania is 19 miles away.Map of Crete
Where to Stay in Crete
- Best Place To Stay in Crete: Chania and Western Crete – this is the best area to stay in Crete as it has the best beaches, the famous Samaria Gorge, and the beautiful Chania Town
- Best Hotel in Crete: Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas
- When should I go to Crete: The best time to visit Crete is in June or September because the weather will still be hot, but you won’t find many tourists on the island; avoid July and August by any means if possible.
- North Crete or South Crete: South Crete (that looks to Africa continent) is full of unique beaches (like Agia Roumeli, or Palaiochora), cute remote villages (like Hora Sfakion) but no big towns (like Chania or Heraklion); the best hotels in Crete and the best towns in Crete are all on the north side of the island; it’s also good to know that the roads network between north and south Crete is not that good so it’s not worth it staying on the south side of the island
- Best Hotel in Chania Town:Domus Renier Boutique Hotel
- Best Area To Stay if it’s your first time in Crete: I suggest you stay as close to Chania as possible because it is the best area in terms of hotels availability, beautiful villages and towns; however you should visit Knossos Palace and the Heraklion area because it’s where most of the historic sites of the island are
- Best Hotel in Western Crete: Minoa Palace Resort & Spa
- How to Book a Hotel for Crete: go to Booking.comand make your choice. Airbnb has far fewer rooms and villas available in Crete.
- Best All-Inclusive Resort in Crete: Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort
- Best Beaches in Crete:read the detailed guide; you can stay close to one of the Crete beaches, but undoubtedly western Crete (close to Chania) has the most impressive beaches; the island has thousands of incredible beaches, and some of them are also close to Heraklion, Hersonissos, Elounda, and Agia Pelagia – the best beaches in Crete (with Google Maps links) are: Agia Roumeli, Palaiochora, Falassarna, Balos, Elafonissi, Kolokitha, Preveli, Agios Pavlos, Vai, Ammoudara, Seitan Limania, Potamos
- Best Area for culture and History: if history, archaeological sites, and museums are your top priority,y then you should stay as close as possible to the Heraklion area, as this is where Knossos Palace is along with the wonderful archaeological museum of Heraklion and the less famous Phaistos Minoan Palace
- Cheapest Hotels in Crete: generally as a rule of thumb if you stay in less picturesque or remote areas you will find better prices but there is always a catch as you may spend lots of hours driving to and from your hotel – however I believe that Rethymnon (which is very picturesque but less touristic than Chania) is an excellent spot for you to explore both Chania and Heraklion areas as it is in the middle
- Best Area in Crete for families with kids: Hersonissos – the best thing about Crete is that it has hundreds of all inclusive resorts that are probably the best thing for families with kids as they have plenty of amenities and everything in walking distance; Hersonissos is the area with the most family resorts around but there are family resorts all over the island and if you find another one that you like go for it (especially if it is around Chania)!
- Best Family Resort in Crete: Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort
- Best Area for Nightlife: No, it’s not Malia as many online guides suggest; Malia is a teenager’s resort with cheap nightlife and junk food restaurants (unless this is what you want…). Chania is the best place for nightlife with beautiful bars, elegant clubs, lovely wine bars, and restaurants.
- Best Alternative Places to Stay in Crete: Agios Nikolaos, Rethymnon, Sitia
- Is it Always Windy in Crete: No, it’s not always windy, but it can get windy in July and August (especially on the north side that looks over the Aegean Sea), so you should get prepared for that scenario. The most important thing to remember is to check the wind and go to a beach that is not hit by the winds, and the best way to know that is to ask any locals!
- What is Crete, Greece, famous for: Crete is famous for its history (Knossos Palace and Minoan civilisation), the amazing landscape with the thousands beaches, the incredible Samaria gorge, the delicious Cretan food, the picturesque towns of Chania, Rethymnon, Agios Nikolaos and course the lovely and extremely hospitable Cretan people who are some of the proudest people in Greece
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best villa for rent in Crete?
I believe that the best villa in Crete is Elounda Luxury Villasbut to be honest the island has lots of amazing options in all areas (Chania, Agios Nikolaos, Rethymno, Plaka, Heraklion) Crete is an amazing place to have family holidays and if you hate the all-inclusive hotels and resorts, renting a villa in Crete is the best option. This is also the best option for multiple family holidays, as most villas can easily sleep more than six people, so this is your best option if 2-3 families want to have holidays together.
