You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri
Villa Niolos I is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Niolos Villas is a complex of two private, fully autonomous villas perched on a serene hillside overlooking stunning Souda Bay. Each villa has been thoughtfully designed and built to the highest standards, ensuring both comfort and style for your stay. Its elevated position provides panoramic views of Souda Bay, creating an unforgettable backdrop for your holiday.
Villa Niolos I is 180sq.m and can accommodate 7 guests in beds and up to 9 people if necessary.
Ground Floor Entering the villa on the ground floor, youre welcomed by a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area. The living room boasts a large sofa, a 40" HDTV, a JBL Bluetooth speaker, and opens directly onto a balcony with views of Souda Bay. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances to make self-catering a breeze, and the dining table comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests. This area also features a bathroom with a stand-up shower and a storage closet for added convenience.
First Floor Ascending to the first floor, you will find two bedrooms.
Bedroom 1: This bedroom features a king-size bed (1.80 x 2.00 m), which can be converted into two twin-size beds (0.90 x 2.00 m) upon request. It also includes a self-controlled A/C unit, a closet, and an orthopedic mattress, ensuring a restful nights sleep. Step out onto your private balcony to enjoy panoramic views of the sea and the surrounding area. Bedroom 2: This bedroom features a single bed (0.90 x 2.00 m). It also has a self-controlled A/C unit, a closet, and an orthopedic mattress, ensuring a restful nights sleep. Step out onto your private balcony to enjoy panoramic views of the sea and the surrounding area. In this bedroom, a folding bed can also be provided to accommodate an eighth guest
The first floor also features a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower.
Second Floor The second floor features a spacious attic. This area includes a Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), a closet, a mini fridge, and a bathroom with a shower enclosure. There is also access to a private balcony.
Independent Studio Situated just below the main villa, an independent studio opens directly onto the pool area. Inside, the studio features a welcoming open-plan layout with a cozy living area that includes a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen.
It also offers a bedroom with a queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), a fan, A/C, a vanity, and a closet. There is a well-appointed bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Finally, the 9th guest can sleep on the sofa bed.
Outdoor area The beautifully landscaped outdoor area of Villa Niolos I, filled with flowers and palm trees, offers amazing sea views, as well as a variety of facilities which include: - A private, 50 sq. m. ecological swimming pool, using saltwater electrolysis, completed with a special childrens section for family fun. The pool can be heated with an additional daily charge, upon request (Please note that the pool heating can be used upon advance request for the entire stay, and it requires at least one weeks advance notice). - A 5-seater hot tub - The pool area features 4 sunbeds, 2 umbrellas, and 2 unique built-in double beds in the pool for the ultimate lounging experience. - A fully equipped outdoor kitchen with gas barbecue, wood-fired oven, and sink. - Outdoor dining areas - A lawn-covered area by the pool is perfect for kids to play -- plus, theres a ping pong table for extra fun! - A variety of furnished spots, with sun beds, umbrellas, a shaded outdoor living room, hammocks, and a cozy fire pit area with a cushioned sofa, for relaxing. - Parking space for 4 cars
**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces per unit)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Things to do
Heated pool
Table tennis
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 1042Κ91003123301
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 required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa Niolos I, Elegant Villa with Souda Bay Views by etouri located?
This family-friendly Chania villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Loutraki Beach and Souda Bay. Marathi Beach is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
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Property is superb, in a calm side of Sternes, not far from the beach with astonishing views everywhere. Perfect place to chill with the family, the host is warm welcoming and you're 15 min from Chania, really nice old town. Warmly recommended
We had a wonderful time. Stella was amazing with any needs and the house was perfect for our family. The pool was lovely and location great to a wonderful local beach and town of Chania. Thank you and we will be back!
The villa was beautiful! So sweet of Stella to leave us such wonderful treats at the house when we got there. Fresh watermelon, peaches, cantaloupe, homemade cookies, honey, raki & olive oil. Stella was wonderful to communicate with. The cleaning girls did a great job & we would love to go back!
We stayed at Villa Niolos for 7 nights in July 2021 and it has simply been one of our best stays. The owner Mrs Stella could not have been more helpful from booking a table to watch the Euro finals to providing us with all the amenities we needed for our stay. She even left us freshly baked cookies and olive oil form her own vineyard. Etouri - their concierge service was second to none from recommending restaurants to booking them for us every evening.
We cannot wait to return! We absolutely loved it!
Villa is exactly as pictured in listing, but even more beautiful when you are there in person taking it all in. We took some day trips (boat excursion to Gramvousa/ Balos Lagoon through Etouri) and lots on our own to explore the island and its many beaches. We cooked meals in the villa, which was well equipped. You will need a car, there are not a lot of great restaurants close by. We rented one through Etouri that was dropped off at the Villa. Service could have not been better from owner and from Etouri. Enjoy!
We can only say good things about our stay. The villa was nice and clean, the view was beautiful and Mrs. Stella was so sweet and friendly to us. She surprised us with lovely homebaked greek cheese and spinach packages, and let us in contact with her daughter, so she could help us out with boat rentals.
we also had a very good experience when arriving to villa.
The nearby beach Marathi Beach had some lovely tavernas, and it was clearly a very local beach, which we really appreaciate when we´re out travelling.
Theres a lovely outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven which we tried.
A thing which is good to know for future guests is that theres a military base very close to the villa, which can mean some noise now and then from the military planes. However It didn't bother us.
We can only recommend this lovely place. ❤️
This rental property truly has it all – it seems like the kind of place a movie star might stay, but is still family friendly and approachable. Admire the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea from balconies on 3 levels, with snow-capped mountains in the distance to the right. Just a short walk to authentic Greek tavernas past beautiful pastoral sheep pastures complete with sheep dogs (they bark, but they’re just doing their job). This property will blow your mind. It’s just a short drive to Marathi Beach, which is known for its stunning beauty and has a great adjacent restaurant.
But it's not just the location that makes this property so special. The owner, Stella, is incredibly hospitable and kind, always going above and beyond to make sure her guests have the best possible experience. There was a welcome basket with local wine, cookies, olive oil, and local aperitif – it was fantastic. The concierge phone in the house is a great touch, allowing guests to easily book activities like winery tours and other excursions with just a simple call.
The property itself is super modern and impeccably clean, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. We were there a bit early in the season (early May) and paid to have the pool heated – totally worth it as we were travelling with kids. Great amenities and the safe and secure environment
All in all, this rental property is a true gem and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious and unforgettable vacation in Crete.
La maison est très jolie et confortable. Belle vue.
A 10 minutes de plages sympathiques avec resto…
Le point négatif à savoir est qu on y dort mal.
Il y a des coqs et des chiens dans les maisons autour, des rideaux non-occultants (pas de volets roulants), et une route en bas de la maison (pas gênant). A ce prix…, on aurait aimé rentré en forme.
Ce n’est pas le cas…!!!
Die Reise mit dem Auto vom Flughafen zur Villa, war für altbekannte Verhältnisse, abenteuerlich und dennoch witzig. Wir hatten eine herzliche Begrüßung mit anschließender Führung durch die Villa. Kurz gesagt: Wir fühlten uns direkt wohl! So blieb es auch bis zum Ende unseres Aufenthalts. Das Dorf Sternes, in dem die Villa ist, bat auch einiges Sehenswürdiges, vor allem aber der Bäcker und der Minimarket baten für den schnellen Einkauf etwas. Alles in allem, ein sehr zu empfehlendes Domizil, um einen entspannten Urlaub mit Freunden zu verbringen.
We, 3 couples, loved staying at the Niolos Villa. Each couple ended up having their own floors. The villa had comfortable furnishing, great patios and balconies all around. Stella, the property owner is very sweet and generous. She allowed us to check in couple of hours earlier, she also gave us homemade cheese and spinach pie, and sent us off with a bottle of their own olive oil to each couple. Etouri was also easy to work with and they provided concierge reservation services. We would definitely return to Stella's properties next time in Crete.
Young et al
The owner clearly cares about her visitors. Stella left delicious starter foods with lots of fresh fruit and olive oil, bread etc mid week we got a plate of amazing savoury pastries freshly baked and when we left we were given a bottle of their own olive oil
On to the villa, it is incredibly and thoughtfully equipped and set up for comfort outside there are plenty of comfortable options for moving in and out of the sun. For little children there's a small area in the pool and being salt and not chlorine it was very comfortable to use
Aircon worked quickly and showers bedding etc were all top class.
The table outside the kitchen was our favourite place to congregate
It's next to another villa and whilst each villa can see into the others garden it's very private and no noise
If you like military aircraft, and we do, there's occasional fly past from the local NATO base
We loved the village. Short walk each morning for coffee and provisions and a great restaurant opposite where we both ate in and had a take away
Local beaches lovely, free parking, beach bar etc
Cheryl T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard T.
8 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful villa, wonderful holiday
The villa itself was beautiful, with everything provided that you could need for your holiday. The owner, Stella, was lovely and did everything she could to make our stay comfortable, even to the point of leaving us home baked cookies and Cretan pies!
We particularly loved the outdoor seating and barbeque area, where we would cook and sit out most evenings The views from this part of the villa across the bay are stunning. The villa was spotlessly clean, with good aircon. Plenty of room for the six of us either to be together or have peace and quiet whenever we wanted. We very much enjoyed swimming in the large pool and playing table tennis on the lawn in the evening.
A car is essential as there is very little that is within walking distance. Chania nearby is a beautiful town and we ate out there a couple of nights. We also rented a boat with crew there for the day (Chania Elegant Cruises) which we loved.
We had a mix up on arrival but that was down to the managing agent who arranged the transfer not communicating properly with the owner our time of arrival. They also gave us the wrong name and telephone number of the owner which caused unnecessary stress and hassle. We were disappointed in how the agent handled this. In that regard we would not recommend using the agents preferred company for the transfer to the villa. They charged us 100 euros for a 7km drive, the driver did not know where the villa was (we had to direct him using Google maps), he did not speak English and they had not communicated our arrival time to the host family. The taxi driver was told by his boss to leave us outside the property for 45 minutes in the afternoon, in searing heat, after we had been travelling for 12 hours. It was not the way we wanted to arrive.
I would stress this was not the owners fault who did everything to make our holiday memorable. We would definitely like to return-it was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed.
Wir hatten 6 wunderschöne Tage in einer unglaublich schönen Villa, das Haus ist mindestens so schön wie auf dem Fotos.
Es ist liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, man hat fast im jeden Raum einen tollen Blick über die ganze Bucht. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr herzlich und bemüht jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen !
We enjoyed a fabulous week at the villa. The host Stella was waiting when we arrived even though it was very late at night, they took the time to show us around. Nothing was too much trouble. We also received great help from Eteri when it came to booking days out, finding shops and restaurants. The villa was everything you could wish for, clean and practical with lots of lovely touches. The pool was heated which was perfect for April and the kids could stay in for long periods happily. Stella even baked us some beautiful Greek treats and gifted us her own olive oil and honey. Fantastic stag and we would not hesitate to book again.
Villa Niolos 1 was the perfect place for our first post covid break. An outstanding property, immaculately presented with high quality fittings throughout. The service levels were five star as were all the luxuries, bedding, cleaning, etc etc. Discretely situated with stunning views across Souda Bay to the mountains beyond. A huge amount of both indoor and outdoor space and the owners were very attentive and helpful. Close to charming local beaches and the historic city of Chania. We could not have asked for anything more and would love to return soon ! !
Myself and family stayed at villa 7 adults. The Villa is exactly as photos show it was spotless and beautiful. Plenty of room for us all. Every room had spectacular views. We enjoyed the pool and loved the outdoor pizza oven. Stella and her daughter are lovely and left us wonderful baked goods they also are quick to respond to any questions. Stella was so kind to drive to us in the evening when we accidentally locked a set of keys inside. Oops 😐 thank you Stella. I highly recommend this villa
Parfait pour des vacances entre amis ou en famille
Magnifique maison pour des vacances en famille ou entre amis. Hôte très agréable, réactif et de bons conseils, un vrai plaisir!
Belle vue sur la baie et la mer, villa très pratique et bien située.
A 25 minutes de la vieille ville de La Cannée (Chania) qui est magnifique et dispose de nombreux resto plus agréables les uns que les autres. A recommander chaudement.