Villa vacation rentals in Nisida Kolokythia

Excellent villa on the south side of Crete. Pool, landscapes and the house are beautiful! The south of Crete is way less touristy than the north so if you want quiet this is the spot. We were the only Americans anywhere in May!

We had a wonderful holiday at the beautiful Villa Cristina! The view is unforgettable, sunrise is especially magical! The Villa has a tranquil setting in the hillside but there is a lovely little seaside village nearby. Liza was very responsive to any requests and helpful with recommendations. We would highly recommend!

Our stay at the villa was nothing short of incredible. The location was peaceful and serene—away from the busier tourist areas, it truly felt like our own private resort. The views were absolutely stunning, and every moment there felt like a dream. The house itself was fully equipped with everything we could possibly need, and the heated pool was a highlight—especially during the cooler evenings. It made it easy to enjoy every part of our stay, no matter the weather. George, our host, was fantastic. He was always just a message away, ready with helpful suggestions and warm hospitality. His attention to detail and genuine care made our stay even more special. We’re already dreaming about our return. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing week - we really enjoyed the house and its amenities and the beach is just across the street, so it’s a great place to disconnect and enjoy. If you like to run, there’s a long beach just a few mins away. Hosts were great, very responsive and super helpful. 100% recommend, would definitely come back.

This is it - heaven on Earth! Only go here if you can accept this is the best of the best, you have reached perfection, nothing else will measure up. And at some point you will have to leave! Paras was the perfect host, so friendly, knowledgeable and generous. A very interesting and engaging individual. The property is utter perfection. It appears like an oasis, surrounded by lovely plants, trees etc. The whole place is of the highest standard. Even when the wind blew we arrived in the evening to find the leaves etc had been discreetly swept up and the grounds tidied. It has a perfect balance of shade and areas to catch some rays. We spent the mornings by the pool, afternoons at the beach a few minutes away then evenings in the local area having the finest food. The building is air conditioned and has shutters so we slept so well. We can't thank Paras enough for the best holiday ever.

We loved our stay at Anantia Villas. The villa itself is beautiful - modern, well-equipped, excellent pool and amazing views. It's walkable to grocery shops / bakery / coffee in Episkopi and only a 15min drive from the airport and beaches. Also a short drive to Knossos Palace. We're looking forward to visiting again!

Really cool place with open and airy ambiance, from the views of the port both inside the house and from the huge roof deck, as well as the peaceful private patio. Cool vibe with a great kitchen. And the electric guitar was awesome. We stayed here just 2 nights, and we felt fortunate to have found it. It was the perfect interim stop between two larger segments of our trip. A relaxing place to regroup and do laundry, while enjoying some nice restaurants within walking distance.

We had a great time in this lovely villa. The outside is truly beautiful and we loved spending the day at the pool. Inside is also very nice especially with the brand new kitchen. We would love to come back!

We came with two toddlers and had a fantastic time. Katsouras is calm and peaceful, the shops and services we needed were minutes walk. We made excursions to nearby towns, hills and monasteries. The Villa was built with the highest standards and is stunningly well maintained, as is it’s garden. It is very kid friendly and safe, and really just tasteful in every way. We will be coming back.

We have just had the most gorgeous family holiday at Villa Belle Helene . It is the perfect villa equipped to the highest standards both inside and out and exceeded all our expectations. Inside is spacious and all the rooms have excellent air conditioning which was very welcome in the heat. We spent a lot of time enjoying the outdoor areas, especially the pool and jacuzzi which were perfect to cool down in the heat and to enjoy. The sheltered area outside the lounge is perfect for eating and BBQs and the raised outdoor seating area with TV provides the opportunity to unwind in an evening. It is 10 mins walk up to Old Hersonnissus which has a lovely square with Tavernas and bars. Hiring a car is worthwhile to explore the island further but not essential as its easy to book taxis. Eleni and her family are absolutely lovely, they could not be more helpful and made us so welcome. We would absolutely recommend this villa and would love to stay again if we go back to Crete.

Very friendly host, we accidentally got their key with us and he agreed on us shipping it back. Moreover, we took on our way out a bag of groceries that we thought it was ours and he was extremely kind although it was our mistake. The place is super spacious and with great views, totally recommend it!

We had a very nice stay, the house was so lovely, with everything provided even a cleaning service. Restaurants and beach clubs can be reach by foot (approximately 10 min walk). There is a very nice traditional village near the house with excellent restaurants (approximately 15 min walk). But most of all thank you very much Stefani for everything you were so nice and helpful, really many thanks everything was perfect thanks to you 🙏🏼 ☺️

Wonderful modern place. Exteremely spacious and we loved relaxing by the pool and enjoying the views. Simos was excellent - super responsive and provided extra tips and recommendations such as restaurants and supermarkets. All our requests were met, with an infant cot and high chair provided for our baby and the washer and dryer were very handy!

We had an extremely nice stay at the villa. The pool and views are simply breathtaking. The rooms are very spacious and there is plenty of space to relax. Everything was very clean and we didn't miss anything. Thank you for everything Stavros. We will be back!

Fantastic villa, we couldnt have asked for more. The house is amazing and immaculate with everything you could need. Elina was the perfect host and went above and beyond and was proactive with extra information and tips. We couldnt have asked for a more welcoming and warm host. 5 star house with a 5 star host. we will be back.

What a wonderful stay! Antonios was incredibly communicative and greeted us warmly during check-in with fully stocked fridge, raki and a delicious platter of tomatoes, cucumbers and feta. The grounds were immaculate, the amenities were exactly as described on the listing. The location is wonderful - multiple small grocery stores located within walking distance, as well as a handful of delicious tavernas and restaurants along the water and in the nearby town. The location was excellent relative to activities on the island - we visited Knossos Palace, Skotino Cave (MAGICAL), Heraklion's Archaeology Museum, Star Beach (for some scuba diving + waterslides with the kids), and an Easter music event in a nearby town. We even rented a dune-buggy for the afternoon from the rental centre right next door. The villa itself had a great outdoor bbq, air conditioning units + smart TVs in every room, a well-stocked kitchen, laundry, clothes lines, beach chairs, pool toys, you name it, it's got it!

Our week at the place was just fantastic. The place fully corresponds to the photos. The amenities are great and the view from the upper bedrooms is wonderful. You can also reach the bay below via a small path. Claudia was a great contact person, answers quickly and made it possible for us to have a great stay with her tips. She also reserved restaurants for us. The place is a 10/10 and we (7 girls) can fully recommend it.

Great villa in a stunning location with incredible views and set next to an Olive grove. A car is a must really as too far to walk to Plaka. Taxi prices were reasonable if you do want a night out without driving (15 Euros from Elounda). Pool was spotless (and warm) and cleaned/serviced twice during our stay. Caretakers were extremely helpful. We did have a problem with one of the Aircons breaking down at the end of our stay but were given a fan straight away and an appropriate refund when it could not be fixed that day. Obviously stuff does go wrong and the host's response in this case means I am happy to give a 5* rating. Villa very well equipped with everything you could need. Only potential issue could be for those with extensive reduced mobility as there are steep steps to the property (we are late 60's and NOT an issue for us).

This villa is beautiful with an amazing pool and breathtaking views.

What a fantastic stay….we had a great week at Villa Vorna! The property is about 20 mins outside Agios Nikolaos up in the hills, so a bit out of the way but you are rewarded with wonderful views everyday. The villa is in excellent condition inside and out and has everything you need…we were even greeted with a lovely welcome pack! Local tavernas about 10 mins away if you don’t fancy going all the way into town. Would definitely recommend!

Despina is a great host who welcomed us with delicious food and gave us lots of insider tips about restaurants, nice locations etc. During our staying, she brought us special Greek sweets which are fantastic! I wrote her messages about the pillows and she brought us comfortable pillows later on which careful. We felt just like at home. The villa is amazing with beautiful view of the see. The private pool is our daily training ground. Our son was diving grabbing the coins which were stolen on the last day unfortunately. We had a lot of fun. If we will go back to Crete, we will definitely be the Gasts of Despina. We will never forget her hospitality and cordial friendship. We highly recommend her villas to all of you who enjoy life. Thanks so much dear Despina!

We had a great stay! The location was perfect – very quiet, yet ideal for exploring the island. Everything was clean and exactly like in the photos. Communication was flawless, they responded immediately and were very helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family!

What a stunning place to stay. The villa is well planned offering shade and sunshine through the day. The pool is magnificent. The villa is very well appropriated and kitchens have excellent facilities available. The view of Spinalonga Peninsula and Elounda Bay is just magical. Local contact is superb as well, just the most amazing stay, can’t believe we were so lucky to find this beautiful place to stay. Road up is steep, need own car.

We had a lovely week in Villa Amethyst. The view over to Spinalonga is breathtaking and the outside space certainly enables you to make the most of it. Periklis met us to show us around the villa and the smell of the homemade pie in the oven when we went into the kitchen was lovely! The fridge was well stocked with essentials and treats which was nice. We really liked the local area - there are lots of nice places to visit, lovely beaches and great places to eat. The recommendations in the welcome letter were good. It's definitely worth having a car. The house is really clean (and cleaned daily which was great) and comfortable. Thank you Periklis for a great stay!