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Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete.

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
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6 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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CHANIA, near Chania
  • Kalathas Beach
    5 min drive
  • Stavros Beach
    8 min drive
  • Agia Triada Monastery
    9 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    17 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete.

Villa Delfini is a luxury villa situated on the Akrotiri peninsular near Stavros with stunning sea views, it offers everything for the holiday of a lifetime.The villa is 200M2 and consists of 6 double bedrooms all with en suite facilities, all enjoying the beautiful views.Four of the bedrooms have large private balconies where you can enjoy magnificent sunsets and cooling sea breezes. The villa boasts a beautiful,modern Italian designed kitchen, dining area and a large open plan lounge with fireplace, sat TV/ DVD player. The outside area is divided for shaded dining with a large table for alfresco dining and feature barbecue.
A separate, comfortable seated area is perfect for a relaxing sunset drink. From here steps lead to the beautiful pool area equipped with sun loungers and parasols, a large pool with separate children's area, and an outside shower. Villa Delfini has a climate control system and WiFi. There is ample private parking and electric gates at the front of the villa.


Home away from home: Villa Delfini is a stunning villa offering private self contained facilities for all guests with everything you could wish for for a perfect holiday. The house has been designed with families in mind and each bedroom is set on it's own floor with en suite facilities, making it an ideal choice for two or more families sharing. The villa is beautifully appointed with many luxurious touches throughout and in particular boasting Italian bathroom ware and featuring full height German showers and luxurious Egyptian cotton towels.
There are breathtaking views out of every window and from every terrace and balcony ensuring that the villa really does have that wow factor!
The kitchen is spacious and well equipped for entertaining and outside dining as it leads out to the shaded barbecue/ dining area. The kitchen is fitted with a halogen hob, oven and microwave and dishwasher and is equipped with ample crockery and cutlery for indoor and outdoor entertaining.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be within walking distance of Stavros Beach. Features include an outdoor pool and a water park. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the villa.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • 5 minutes by car from Kalathas Beach and 6 minutes from Archaeological Collection of Stavros Ithaca
Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete. offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. The family-friendly Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete. also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Chania villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Sarah Cuthbert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: As long as respect is paid regarding noise.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 1042Κ91002950401

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Stunning luxury seafront villa near Stavros, Akrotiri, Crete. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chania family vacation
Great property. Great location very close to Stavros beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

chris w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with incredible view
The Villa has a fantastic sized pool and incredible view. It was lovely watching the sunsets. The location is quiet and appreciate all the bedrooms and bathrooms for multiple families staying. Lis was also very informative and resolved issues with the coffee maker we had right away. We had a couple other things come up that were addressed. This is only improvement I would suggest is having some additional maintenance done as some of the property showed some wear and the basement bedroom had a damp/musky smell quite frequently and I expect a dehumidifier needs to be run consistently down there. With that said we really enjoyed the villa, amazing views, pool and visiting the various beaches in the area and going to Chania Old Town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Flawless in all respects
This is a very special place and we all loved it (7-70+ years). There are breathtaking views from every single window. Big pool with more amazing sea views. Outdoor cooking facilities. Large, airy rooms. Everything spotless. Lots to see and do in the surrounding area. Great restaurants a short drive away. The property manager Lis is a goldmine of useful information and always on hand to help. 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best accommodations ever!
Sarah, we are an international group of 8, from the US, UK snd Sweden. We visit a new place every 18 months or so. Villa Delfini was the best yet! We have stayed at Scottish castles, Villa Saraceno in Italy, Stockholm, Sonoma Valley in California, the Scilley islands and a couple of other places. This was our best ever! Lis was great and we had absolutely everything we needed. Thank you so much for sharing you Cretan home with us. Debbie Tyrrell will also be contacting you with some mutual experiences. Warmest regards, Betsy Hight
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb place to stay
Can't fault the villa in any way. It's big (there were 13 of us) comfortable and spotless. Each room has an en suite and there are loads of other nice touches such as the big dining table and bbq area. It's fully kitted out and the pool is massive too. Our group has been going on holiday together for 10 years now and this is easily the best place we've stayed at. Good location and some decent places to eat within 5 mins by car. Shout out to Lis the property manager too who was really helpful with checking in, local knowledge etc. Considering coming back already.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect heaven!
Views are amazing, lovely sunset terrace, villa was very well equipped, any queries were dealt with quickly by the manager Lis who also gave us a map and showed us where to shop, eat and drink, and also arranged our airport transfers and details to hire a car. Comfy beds, perfect family spaces and pool is heated. Table tennis table and table football were both well used by the teenagers! Beautiful landscaped gardens too. We will definately be back, we all loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam & Caroline G., Knutsford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow - Absolutely stunning!
We had a fantastic week at Villa Delphini. It is without doubt the best Villa that we have stayed in (we’ve stayed in quite a few over the years!), and it accommodated our group of nine with ease. The house is both luxurious and homely, and equipped with everything you need. The pool is huge and the various terraces and outdoor areas are superb with plenty of loungers, seating areas and shade. Sarah was excellent in recommending everything from car hire to places to visit when we booked, and Lis, the property manager, provided an great check in service when we arrived. We’d love to return in the future and spend more time at this beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible villa
We had a fantastic holiday in this villa! It had everything we wanted, plenty of space for our group (10 people) and a high standard of cleanliness throughout. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theodore I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Majestic Delfini Villa Stay in Akrotiri, Crete!
Ahhh Delfini Villa...This is a breathtaking house! All the pictures can’t do justice to how it feels to sit at that table with your family and take in the view! This is to say nothing of the pool, great location, well appointed spacious accommodations. The owner and property manager were very responsive in helping us plan and address any issues. They helped us get a chef for a night who was also superb; a relaxing glorious night like in a movie ..we highly recommend this villa to anyone with a large group looking for a great Greek escape in Crete! Thank you Sarah and Lis for the memories of a lifetime!! Ted/Masha
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suresh K., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Delfini - loved by all
Absolutely loved this property!! We were so excited about our family holiday and were so pleased when we arrived at the villa. Stunning 360 degree views of the sea and mountains coupled with sunrises and sunsets made out holiday extra special. You will see from the other reviews how helpful the property manager - Lis, and owner - Sarah are to their guests. I won't repeat anything but will confirm this to be true. On our arrival, we were greeted by Lis who gave us an induction to the property, the space and the surrounding areas. The property itself is, in my opinion, in the perfect location. You have plenty of privacy. Every window frames a beautiful view of either the mountains or the sea or the towns in the distance. Each room was spacious and had enough storage space for our luggage and clothing. Bathrooms were also a good size. We loved the split level living, the outdoor dining area and bbq, the pool, outdoor shower and the smaller dining area at the edge of the property. The roll down shutters ensured a completely darkened room allowing for undisturbed sleep however the beds did take some getting used to. Whilst certainly sufficiently sized, a little soft for our liking. We all felt very safe in the villa especially with the electric gate at the entrance of the villa. The gardens were immaculate! Such a pleasant touch as these invited many beautiful butterflies. We noticed many other villa's did not have any plants or tree's which made us appreciate our space that much more. I really hope to visit Crete again and if I do, I would very much look to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views and sunsets
Spent a long awaited (due to COVID!) week at this lovely villa with 7 friends. The views are unbelievable from the pool. Lis (the property manager) was very helpful with recommendations and any issues we had. Look forward to hopefully returning one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday
What an amazing stay we had at Delfini. Sarah's house is like paradise and Lis was an incredible hostess. We cannot possibly have asked for a better experience. It exceeded every possible expectation. We are a group of eight friends celebrating two 50th birthdays over a year and a half late because of covid. We were so desperate for time away with each other and in a beautiful place and this was perfect. Lis also helped us set up a masseuse to come to the house, a private chef for two dinners at the house, a day of sailing, and transport for early flights. She was easily accessible and an absolute delight. We even had an unfortunate hospital stay and she was so helpful. We left refreshed and blessed. Our only regret is that we could not have stayed much much longer! This is perfect for groups. 6 bedrooms, all en suites, and a beautiful pool overlooking the water. Some nights days/nights we stayed and others we went out and both ways were wonderful. Perfectly located close to the airport, about 30 minutes to Chania, an hour to Rethymon or Kissamos, and about two hours Elafonissi. We wanted to be close enough to things to explore but out of the dizziness and got exactly that. We had cars and everything was so convenient. There are a couple fabulous restaurants and markets and ATM about 5-10 minutes from the house. You will never forget the sunsets from the back terrace. The home is very well decorated and very well stocked. Highly recommend booking this place. Thank you so much Lis and Sarah! ❤️ Lis, we miss you already!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francesca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Stunning
Our family stayed here over Easter 2022. The whole experience was incredible. The host Lis was fantastic and the Villa itself is just spectacular. We will certainly look to return and would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at a beautiful villa
What a week we had at Villa Delfini!! Overall I would definitely recommend this Villa! Let me try and split it out... - Views are spectacular. Those sunsets are unbelievable! - Pool etc is perfect and includes helpful additions such as pool towels colour coordinated by room! There were also plenty of sun loungers for all 11 of us which made it very comfortable. - The eating area outside was one of my favourite spots in the villa. It was lovely and we spent many lunches/dinners and hours sitting there enjoying the views (the shade) and some cold beverages! -Kitchen was well equipped with all required items. We didn't do a lot of "real" cooking - more the odd eggs for breakfast and lots of snacky food (meat and cheese platters, pita breads, dips etc, reheating food in oven). But we found they had everything we needed. - Rooms were great with bathrooms for each room and comfy beds. However we did have an issue with air conditioning while we were there. The technicians came out and fixed most rooms except one which was unable to be fixed until the last night of our stay. Lis was very communicative on this issue though and came out as soon as we complained. - Speaking of Lis, she was the Property Manager and she was brilliant! She helped us with countless things - recommending car rental which was dropped at villa and picked up there, organising a grocery shop to be at villa prior to our arrival, organising a day boat trip, recommendations for a beach club, organising taxi pickups/drop offs, booking COVID tests (& transport) for return to UK, recommending a private chef to come to the villa (who was excellent)... The list goes on and on! Thanks again Lis for your awesome help. - The location of the villa is superb in that the views are stunning and you aren't too hemmed in by other villas etc. If you want to be in the centre of the action though, this is a bit further out and is about a half an hour drive to Chania old town. There are groceries and other tavernas/little beach spots much closer though (a short drive away). This was fine for us - but is worth knowing and you will benefit from having a car while you are there. - I guess only other niggles are that sometimes the shower had variable cold/warmth but I suspect this is more of a general issue for Crete rather than specific to this villa. Overall, if you are thinking about it, all I can say is BOOK! My friends and I have all said we would love to return to this beautiful villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Delfini 💕
Stunning property, so much space inside & out, views are exceptional. Clearly a well loved home, had lots of finishing touches. Would go back again in a heartbeat !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday at Villa Delphini
We made a last-minute booking at Villa Delphini due to the UK Government advising against all travel to Spain, resulting in us abandoning our initial holiday plans. The owner, Sarah, was so helpful in providing flexibility and assurance should the government restrict our travel to Greece, and we are incredibly grateful. It is so refreshing and positive to see an owner that is understanding to the current conditions that are affecting us all. Sarah is an example of an excellent villa owner on Home Away. Thank you again! Villa Delphini is in a fantastic location with the most stunning sunsets (and sunrise!). The villa is immaculate and well equipped with each bedroom having its unique style. The area is tranquil, which suited us, but close enough to get to the supermarket, gyms, Chania town and local beaches. The airport is 15 minutes away. Lis, the property manager, is absolutely lovely and always on hand to help and assist with anything you need. We also asked her to pre-stock the fridge before we arrived, which was a huge help. Lis also helped with car hire delivery to the villa, so we didn't have to queue at the airport - 5* service, thank you, Lis! We returned well-rested and relaxed. We loved Chania and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa
On arrival at Villa Delfini we were extremely impressed. The villa exceeded our expectations and all guests were delighted with the facilities it had to offer. As we were a party with keen culinary skills we were pleased to see the kitchen so well equipped. Lis was wonderful and informative, always at hand when needed. Attention to the comfort of guests was very evident with outside areas being cleaned and swept every morning. We had the most enjoyable stay at this beautiful villa.

10/10 Excellent

jerry h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Villa
We spent three weeks for a family reunion in July at beautiful Villa Delfini. Like many, we found the villa so beautiful that we tended to stay there. The location is very private and doesn't experience drive by traffic. We found a wonderful restaurant close-by in Stavros at Zorbas Beach and didn't have to venture far to eat out. The house is well taken care of, and Lis, the property manager is a true gem, quickly attending to any question. She is like seeing an old friend. The house is well stocked and cleaned twice weekly. The pool is absolutely gorgeous, all the children (young and old) loved it and it is large enough for quite a few to be in at the same time. The views are completely unobstructed and have beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Everyone in the family, and there were 12 of us, thought it might be the best vacation we ever had. We highly recommend a stay at Villa Delfini!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa
Great kitchen and out door areas, beautiful pool. Expected a bit better "kitting out" (garbage bags, dishwasher soap, etc.) for this level of a property. Airy, bright, lots of bedrooms with ensuite baths -- though the bathrooms are quite small. There is an issue with the outside walls of the villa -- the stone is flaking away. Although someone comes to sweep it up every morning, the outside furniture and cushions get covered with it again very shortly, which is annoying.

10/10 Excellent

Lars E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic villa with a marvelous location.
We were a company of 12 people who enjoyed this fantastic villa for a week in June. The pictures we saw before we got there were beautiful, but the reality actually exceeded our expectations. Even though we filled the house with 12 people, it never felt crowded. The kitchen was very well equipped, the pool area was great and last but not least the view with the sunset over the Mediterranean was magnificent. The local house manager was also very helpful and assisted us with shopping in connection with our late arrival, and lots of other tips and recommendations. We can really recommend a stay at Villa Delfini!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Where to begin? Villa Delfini is perfection.
We were a group of 10 celebrating a 50th birthday. The villa is perfectly laid out to promote group activities but has enough quiet spaces to accommodate solitary moments. The house is well-equipped, and there was nothing we found missing. Lis is the perfect hostess and spends time to make sure you maximize the house and have access to quality dining and off-site activities. All of Lis’ recommendations were stellar and she’s just lovely. I really can’t say enough good things. We all cried as we packed up to leave. A week is not enough. Villa Delfini exceeds even your highest expectations! Heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leyla E.

Will not disappoint!!!
Our experience at Villa Delfini was nothing short of amazing. The villa, pool, grounds and patio area were spectacular and very well cared for. Lis the manager was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. This was our home away from home for two weeks and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. The villa offers anything that you could possible think of. The interior is very well decorated and laid out, and has amazing views of the ocean and mountains from every angle. The villa was cleaned every 3 days during our stay, with clean towels and linens. The pictures online do not do this amazing place justice. We thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay with friends and family and have memories to last us a lifetime. Seriously a must see!! Until we meet again Villa Delfini and Chania, Crete.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karrie C., Lone Tree, CO

Incredible!
From the moment we entered the villa, we didn't want to leave. The entire booking, checking in and checking out process was seamless. Sarah and Lis are fabulous to work with. We had 8 teens and 3 adults and we all had room to spread out, sleep and relax. The rooms are large and comfortable and each one has an incredible view. The location was perfect for us. It's a 25 min drive to Old Town Chania which is very charming. Close to the airport and many nearby beaches to choose from. Lis will give you eateries to try, places to visit and answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend Villa Delfini! Thank you Sarah and Lis for the dream vacation home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Lone L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa with a view
Great villa with a spectacular location. Comfortable and big rooms. Fantastic pool area. Kitchen utilities could have been bigger. Especially fridge and freezer. Definitely a villa we will recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect stay
we enjoyed the stay very much. it was all perfect. twice a week it had been cleaned and the towels and sheets were changed. the outside area had even been cleaned almost every day. the equipment is also great. everything is very nicely decorated and very clean. the villa is a „bijou“ and the location & views are breathtaking. the villa has everything you need for an unforgettable stay! it was just a fantastic holiday thanks to villa delfini!