A family-friendly stay in Hersonissos awaits you at this villa. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Dinosauria Park and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Gouves Beach. .Villa features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, in-room jetted baths and a living room are also available. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden
Villa Eva 2 is located at the fishing village of Gournes, between Heraklion and Hersonissos, 17 kilometers from Heraklion airport, 50 meters from the sandy beach and next to the Crete Aquarium, in a very quite area, ideal for families or couples who wants to spent their holidays by the sea, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bath and jacuzzi, living/dining room, kitchen, BBQ, wooden oven, veranda, 500 bio garden. Air-condition is available in all rooms free of charge. A beautiful fire place will keep you warm at winter nights. Can accomodate up to 6 persons. Terrace and garden are overlooking the sea. Private parking space. Situated only 500m from the high way and yet, next to the beach. Ideal for families with children, or guests who want to enjoy their holidays by the sea.. Easy access to high way, close to amenities.The location of the villa is ideal for exploring Crete, or visiting Greek islands like Santorini. Local cuisine,with different dishes every day. Super market nearby. Close to antiquities. Water park with many different slides is 5 Kms away, ideal days out with children. Crete Aquarium, one of the biggest building complexes in the Mediterranean, is 200 meters away for those who adore marine world and want to explore more than 2500 individuals of fish and invertebrates. Bike or car rental companies are also close by. We are living next to the villa and we will be happy to assist and inform you for everything.
Property manager
Anastasia Epitropaki
Languages
English, French, German, Greek, Italian
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Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.
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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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 969 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number 00002459205
We should mention
On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden?
The closest beach to Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden is Stalis Beach (14.6 km).
Does Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden have a pool?
No, this villa doesn't have a pool.
Does Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What luxury perks are available at Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden?
This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a jetted bath and a fireplace.
What makes Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden.
Is Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a water park, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden?
No, Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden?
No, pets are not allowed.
Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
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10/10
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
michele k.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous stay
We really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was well appointed and comfortable, especially the beds. Short little walk down to a lovely beach with beds and drinks. A 15 - 20 minute walk to some lovely tavernas with lovely views over the sea. Mini market and superb bakery 15 min walk from apartment. Great bus service to Heraklion. Owners superb. Great welcome from George who also drove us to the big supermarket on our first day :-)). All in all we had a great week and some super weather. Highly recommend ******
michele k.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Virginia O., Calling Lake
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Treat!
George was waiting for us which was so helpful as difficult to find. We were left with many treats! How kind of you have accessibility issues the shower / tub will be an issue. Would suggest to others. Thanks so much
Virginia O.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theodore C., Cotuit, USA
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Eva beautiful respite on Crete Coast
Loved Villa Eva. So close to the ocean. Beautiful sunrises; walk to sites, restaurants and shops. Well appointed two bedroom apartment. The welcome raki regular and honey infused a wonderful touch. Nice deck/patio to bask in the beautiful sunrise and enjoy the evening. Lovely garden area with seating. Absoulutely would stay again. Yassas.
Theodore C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ruth B.
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment close to beach!
This apartment is lovely, very clean and newly decorated. The garden is also lovely. The owners are delightful, they kept bring us gifts of food and were generally very helpful.
The beach is very close with sunloungers and a little cafe. Restaurants and bars are about 10 to 15 minute walk away. Hire car was very useful.
Ruth B.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Phyllis V.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Crete
The property was great. We were welcomed by the owner and treated with cake, water and wine. The one issue was Crete was much larger than we expected and property is located in the middle of the island. We were not able to explore as much as we wanted due to our time constraints.
The property located on a closed military establishment with homes interspersed and restaurants along the coast.
Washer worked great tho instructions were in Greek and took much longer to do a load than expected.
Loved the shower and the living room space. Beds a tad firm for our taste.
Should have done more research on the places to visit-glad we rented a car-a must have for this property.
Phyllis V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
stefan s.
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa Eva
Very good location - close to Heraklion, wonderful beaches nearby, quiet and peaceful place.
Hospitable hosts, responsive and friendly.
Highly recommended!!
Stefan
The host was amazing, very sweet and understanding. We was out late our last night and we forgot to turn in our rental car before we leave early in the morning and she took care of it for us. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that want to explore Crete. I will definitely be back
Nathanael
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anita D., Newcastle, USA
3 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful luxury villa on Crete!
Our visit to Crete was over the Christmas holidays and we were warmly greeted by our host who was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay on Crete. The home is in the same building as the owners which was nice if we had questions. It is very stylish and has beautiful décor and had lovely Christmas decorations, the beds were very comfortable, the area is quiet and within walking distance to the beach. The kitchen is available for any meals you choose to prepare yourself and does have a dishwasher. Our host (Anastasia's Father) gave us recommendations to restaurants and drove my husband around the area upon our arrival to show us where to go. We especially enjoyed the bakery he showed us and there was a very cute restaurant with amazing Christmas decorations with delicious food that we really liked. Our host family had special treats they made for us and other items we enjoyed throughout our stay. We appreciated their friendliness and generous, kind attitude throughout our stay. We would highly recommend staying here! Enjoy Crete!
Anita D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Suzanne L., Michigan, USA
30 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Hosts
We loved our week in Crete. The hosts treated us like long-lost friends. They provided a very warm welcome meal, as well as treats and gifts throughout the week. We ate every meal on the balcony and waved to neighbors running and walking by. We appreciated the black-out shutters for sleeping, and the kitchen for cooking meals (since many restaurants were closing down at the end of the season). We were at the beach every day with our little one. We also went on a hike in a different gorge every day. We took advantage of the wonderful weather.
The one thing I wish I could change is the flight path of the airplanes. Our little one loved seeing every plane pass right over the home, and happily there were not flights at night when we were sleeping. It seems to be a still developing area, since it is next to the old US Army Base. I could see this neighborhood being more built up in a few more years.
Suzanne L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Denise L.
25 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place we hope to return!
Our stay was absolutely lovely. The family were such gracious hosts from the welcome to our last day. They treated us like family in the best way—popping in with a special sweet or taking us to town to avoid an extra bus ride. The apartment was wonderful—beautifully decorated with the amenities of home. The town (Gouves) has all you would need and some wonderful restaurants. We can’t say enough about all the great food! The beach is visible from the porch which was so easy. For non beach days, getting into town was about 20 minutes and in town, the buses were easy. Heraklion had shopping, restaurants, and nice people. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property and what feels like our friends to everyone!
Denise L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sanjiv T.
4 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Condo
Beautiful 2 bedroom condo very close to the beach. The owners are very friendly and had baked a cake for our arrival and gave us fruit, rakhi and metaxa to enjoy during our stay. The local restaurant that the owners recommended - Ambrosia Tavern - was one of the best meals we had in Greece. Only negative was that they did not provide soap for the shower which does make bathing difficult.
Sanjiv T.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
You feel like family
My family and I just returned from our Greece trip. We are 3 adults and 2 children, ages 7 & 9. Crete was our second half of our trip. We wanted to stay somewhere centrally where we could travel from there. We ended up staying at Villa Eva. I LOVE this property! But first, let me describe our arrival to the property. It looks to be owned by a family (husband, wife, adult daughter.) We met the father and daughter at the aquarium closeby since it's difficult to find the property by just using the address. Once we arrived to the property we were greeted by the mother. The property is located close to the sea in an area that is not the most updated or modern. BUT, that didn't diminish our experience whatsoever. The property was beautiful. The mom had furnished and decorated it and it was lovely. The family were so excited to give us the grand tour. It really felt like we were family coming to visit. They even made food for us knowing that we had kids. There was a huge platter of ham and cheese sandwiches, an egg/ham "quiche", cake roll, two bottles of wine, limencello, and mom's homemade raki.
The property is beautiful. The pictures are very accurate. The two bedrooms & common area are spacious. They had a cute balcony with a table where we had most of our dinners. There is even a yard next to the building meant for our use that had a dining table, several lounge chairs, and the cutest decorations! The kitchen area had plenty of items to help us with our dinners. The property is located very close to Heraklion (Iraklion) and the drive to Elounda was about an hour away. The neighborhood is very quiet. The parents live downstairs but only bothered us when they would bring up desserts that mom made for us. They were even kind enough to let us borrow their phone a couple of times. We were well taken care of! Our goodbye gift was the icing on the cake. This property was a wonderful place to stay. We would highly recommend it for anyone!
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Callie H.
27 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Holiday
We had a great holiday. The Villa was extremely clean and cozy. The hosts were amazing.
Callie H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
1 May 2019
Very satisfied
We stayed at Villa Eva for 3 days during Easter holiday and we were given a warm welcome by both George and his wife. We arrived quite late and they both greeted us with lots of goodies. The villa is clean and comfortable. Renting a car would be useful if trying to visit the main attractions in Heraklion. George was very helpful in getting us connected with a car rental company upon our arrival. Anastasia, his daughter, was very responsive to our requests and questions. Overall we were very satisfied with our stay.
Jennifer L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
claudia d., Hendersonville TN
20 Apr 2019
Fantastic Crete property
We stayed three wonderful nights in April. The property is better than pictured and the owners are the best hosts ever! We were greeted with wine, cake and sandwiches and a complete orientation to the beautiful property. Comfortable bed; every kitchen amenity you can think of. The balconies and courtyard are wonderful places to relax after touring beautiful Crete all day. You can walk to the fabulous Tavern Ambrosia which is 0.7 mi away on the sea coast. There are NO negatives to this property. If we come back to Crete, we would not consider any other property except this one! Loved it!!
claudia d.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Shelley A., La Paz, Bolivia
30 Oct 2018
Wonderful accommodations!!
First thing - I have been booking off of VRBO for over 15 years, all over the US as well as S. America and Europe. This was the warmest, sweetest, most hospitable owners we have ever had!! Close to the last minute, my husband’s parents decided to join us and Eva and George were lovely about the alteration. The villa is a little removed from the bustle of the city and is in an up-and-coming area but we felt very safe and enjoyed walking the nearby beach as well as eating at a nearby taverna. So much was accessible from here too!! We saw Knossos Palace, the museums of Heraklion, spent a day in Chania, and saw the Malia ruins. The villa itself is incredibly elegant with an attached garden that was just beautiful. Thank you so much for your hospitality Eva and George!!
Shelley A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Beverley I., England
6 Oct 2018
A Wonderful Holiday
5 stars do not do justice to either the accommodation or the hosts. Previous reviews cover so many of the positives about holidaying here, all we can add is that if you are looking for a spotlessly clean and modern apartment with a warm and welcoming couple who make your holiday a bit more special,this is the place to stay. After a week relaxing here we are already planning next year’s holiday.
Beverley I.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Renato M.
5 Sept 2018
Perfect!
Wondeful apartment near the beach, equipped with everything you need! Owners are very nice and treated us very well with some surprises during our stay! The house is new big and the A/C is great!The comunications with the owner was good and they made everithing possible for us! Thank you!!
Renato M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Charaf B.
22 Aug 2018
Great apartment, well located near sandy beach and amazingly nice owners: the place to go to!
As a family with two children, we stayed for 10 days in the 2-bedroom apartment of Villa Eva 2. The apartment is nicely furnished with taste but with a nice home feeling, the kitchen is fully equipped, beds were good, the air conditioning (in each bedroom and living room) helped keep the temperature at a pleasant level at night. There is a nice sandy beach at less than 100m to spend a relaxing day as it is only visited by locals (mainly on weekends) and few tourists. Perfectly located also for an early swim in the morning or late jump in the water at sunset after a long day visiting the beautiful surroundings and archeological sites.
This would be enough for me to recommend the apartment with 5+ stars but the family who owns the place took really wonderful care of us. The communication with Anastasia before we arrived was always nice, helpful, precise and very fast! George gave us many tips about the area, gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants, local car rental and places to go to. He drove us around the first day to show us the local supermarket, bakery and his best pick of restaurants. Finally, Eva cooked wonderful pastries and cakes for us that are worth the trip on their own... Many thanks for making these vacations such a memorable time for us.
We will come back... :-)
Charaf and family
Charaf B.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Gerhard W.
1 Aug 2018
Delighted with our stay and would stay here again - Thank you!
The apartment is spacious, neat and tastefully appointed. It has a view of the sea to the East from the front verandah, and over the neighbouring garden to the West from the back balcony. All rooms have air-conditioning and strong wifi internet throughout. There are two double bedrooms which are light and airy and a good bathroom. The sitting/dining room/kitchen is open plan. The kitchen is fully equipped with a modern electric hob, oven, toast/panini maker, coffee maker and a good array of cutlery, crockery and food preparing things. It also has a washing machine and dishwasher. The area is quiet residential, with mainly mid to higher end villas and apartments. 3 or 4 small yellow sand beaches, popular with local families as well as tourists, are within 10 minutes walk. These are generally calm with clean water and sand, good for swimming and paddling on most days, the bathers predominantly decently dressed. The sunrises and sunsets are phenomenal. Two well-stocked mini-markets, a bakery and a butcher's shop are within about a 15 minute walk. The nearest mini-market and a number of seafront tavernas are a 10 minute walk. It is not absolutely necessary to have a car or bicycle, but these can be hired from several nearby outlets and would broaden your experience of the island. The owners are a professional couple, Eva and her husband George. They are ably assisted by their daughter, Anastasia, and son. They were all extremely helpful and welcoming. They ensured the taxi-driver from the airport took us straight to the correct address, and welcomed us with a beautiful 'welcome pack' of home cooked food, fruits, wine and other useful and lovely things. During our stay Eva shared food with us that she had cooked - all delicious and beautifully presented. They live on the complex, as they also have the apartment above this property and a couple of apartments next door. They maintain a discrete but non-intrusive presence, ready to help as required. We found the owners utterly dependable as well as delightful hosts. We were very happy to have hired this property would stay here again.
Gerhard W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
kate a.
22 Apr 2018
Very nice and brand new apartment very near the ocean.
Amazing hospitality - beyond expectation. Very kind and generous hosts.
kate a.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Barbara J.
18 Sept 2017
Beautiful apartment.
We had a lovely stay in the beautiful modern apartment, that provided all the facilities we needed for our holiday. Our hosts were incredibly welcoming and helpful, providing lovely food and refreshments on our late arrival. Throughout our stay they surprised us with wonderfully prepared dishes and were extremely helpful with offers of transport to local facilities. Exceptional hosts!!!
Barbara J.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Alexander G.
27 Aug 2017
Fantastic 3 weeks in Villa Eva!
That was one of the greatest holidays we've ever had with my Family. Great, cozy and convenient apartment with all necessary things at your hand. Fantastic place with 1 minute walk to sandy and not overcrowded beach, convenient infrastructure (restaurants, shops), great historical places to see around if you take a drive. And wonderful and hospitable hosts with whom you suddenly feel like home with a bigger Family. We already miss them and would love to come back one day!
Alexander G.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Jane B., London, England
1 Aug 2017
Greek Hospitality at its best
Perfect week at Villa Eva 2. The flat is very comfortable, clean and well maintained. It is a great base - beach, shops and restaurants within walking distance but in a quiet area, far from the maddening crowds. Good car rental around the corner. The perfect holiday.
The best thing about staying at Villa Eva is the family that own this property, they are so warm and hospitable. Eva is a great cook and is very generous in looking after her guests despite her busy work schedule. I can not recommend this place highly enough, we will be back. Thank you to Eva and her lovely family.
Jane B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Maria Z.
16 Apr 2017
amazing place
I had a wonderfull time and I can say that I enjoyed more my holidays in crete thanks to these apartments.. The location is brilliant, not far away from the center of the city and rather to close to the highway which gives you the opportunity to visit other cities and villages of this island. All of the appartments are new and spacious, especially our apartment was really clean and our beds were really comfortable. Our bedroom was really cosy with modern style and it made us feel like home. Generally, the apartment had all the comforts and nothing disappointed us during our vacation. Apart from that, the great hospitality and the welcoming environment throughout our vacation inspired us to come back again this season. Overall, I totally recommend it without any hesitation for an unforgettable and relaxing experience on your holidays.