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Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.

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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gournes, Crete
  • Place, Cretaquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosauria Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Gouves Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Hersonissos

When you stay at this villa in Hersonissos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Star Beach Water Park. .This family-friendly villa is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Palace of Knossos and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Stalis Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cretaquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dinosauria Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gouves Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Marina Beach - 7 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Heraklion Port - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avra Cafe Snack Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mitsis Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noi Noi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Αθιβολή • Athivoli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Χατζής (Hatzis) - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.

Villa Eva 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 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living/dining room, kitchen, BBQ, wooden oven, veranda, 200m a big common 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 8 persons. Terrace and garden 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.
On the ground floor of the villa is the living room, dining room, dishmachine,kitchen and the bathroom. A wooden stairs to the first floor with 3 bedrooms, 2 of them with sea view veranda, with dining table and chairs and bathroom/shower.
We are living next to the villa and we will be happy to assist and inform you for everything.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This villa also features barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Property Registration Number 42469

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Less than a block from the beach. Very quiet neighborhood with good beachfront restaurants. The host is so sweet, inexplicably met us at 6:30am just to see us off when we would have happily left the keys and let the poor man sleep in. They provided some coffee, tea, juice and raki. Really lovely little spot to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful and the host and hostess were friendly and helpful. We had difficulty with locating the property because of my gps not functioning properly. Eva was so patient and ending up sending George to meet us. The balcony where we relaxed in the mornings and evenings was lovely as well was the garden. Wine, juice, ouzo, and raki made for a welcome arrival. Beach and good restaurants were nearby. Paper products were provided but you may need to bring extra. Please note that
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very clean. The listing is misleading about the distance to the beach, it is not beach side as represented in the listing. There are no beach supplies or bathroom amenities provided. We had requested more toilet paper but never heard back from the host.On a positive note when the washing machine broke the host took our laundry and cleaned it for us.
This is the actual beach view as shown in the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean W., Cranford, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
House was as described and in a very nice location. Host was responsive and easy to communicate with. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home. Amazing host, very attentive and had perfect recommendations for beaches, nightlife, and local restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hywel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is exactly as advertised. We had a wonderful time. The host is extremely helpful and friendly and has a perfect balance of being available when needed without intruding.As a family we would all highly recommend this villa and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was great stay

It was a great stay. The property is right by the beach the house is very cute and has lots of space. We were greeted with some wine and raki in the fridge and some fruit. The property has everything you need to cook. I would say, a few minor things- the beds are extremely hard, so uncomfortable. I had to sleep downstairs on the couch because I couldn’t do another night in the bed. Mattress pads would be extremely beneficial so you’re not sleeping on a rock. I was surprised to not have extra toilet paper and paper towels. I feel this is something that should be provided. We did have to go out and get more. The pictures can be a bit deceiving since it’s not right on the beach. It’s down a side street. It was only a 3-5 min walk but it seemed at first booking it was right on the beach. The check in was very easy and everything otherwise was great. A very quiet area but able to walk to some restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet seaside home

We chose the area for the proximity to the ocean and convenience to attractions. It was perfect for short drives to multiple attractions. Home offers every convenience and the neighborhood in the off season was pin drop quiet - The beachside restaurants were closed for season so couldn’t walk to restaurants in off season but they are just a short 5-20 min drive away . Host was excellent 5stars . away
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a week of summer

Very well placed, well equipped and cozy house with all you need. Friendly owners. Close to many beaches and a short drive away from towns with cafes and restaurants. Small issue is that it is on the corridor for planes landing in Heraklion so you can hear them.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Loved the location, out of the hustle and bustle and perfectly set up for 2 couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well located large property

Great family house located steps to the beach and close to sea side restaurants. Beautiful sunsets. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crete stay

Pros: nice space; room darkening shutters that also kept the noise out; each room had its own air conditioning; nice deck and patio; close to the sea; owner provided a bottle of wine, some fruit, a cake roll, a couple bottles of water, and raki. Cons: each bathroom had only a half a roll of toilet paper and we were there 4 nights. A spare roll for each bathroom was requested, but owner stated that it was not in the house rules to provide that. He did say he would bring one over that evening, but he did not. (I know he wasn’t feeling well while we were there) We requested a trash bag so we could empty our kitchen garbage. Request was denied. Could be better: there was no plastic wrap, foil, or baggies. If you plan to cook and store leftovers bringing some ziplocks would be useful. Coffee, sugar, and salt were provided, but no additional spices or cooking oil. I know some VRBO’s don’t stock many of these items and others do. I tend to be more satisfied for the places that do have the extras. I think it’s good to know ahead of time. There were some beach chairs in the back of the house that we didn’t see until the last day as it wasn’t pointed out on check-in. Shower heads were hand held, which was inconvenient, but doable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mircea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Resting Holiday

Friendly manager. Confortable house. Excelent beach of Stalida. Excelent Restaurant Basilicum in Agios Nikolaos.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

I would give more stars if I could. Property owners were amazing. Even took us to the grocery store to stock up. Baked us treats and we had welcome wine and local raki. We had so much fun. Villa Eva was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing property and overall experience!

What an amazing property and overall experience. Located just outside Heraklion, close enough to ancient and modern cites but outside of the city, near the sea is ideal. Someone wrote that the airplanes bothered them, I don’t know what they were talking about, the planes stopped at @11pm and were not a problem for us. Three couples stayed there and there was plenty of room and amenities for all. A great garden for our breakfast, a nice balcony to relax in the evening. The house is modern with some nice traditional-looking furniture. But the property’s great advantage is the owner, George. He treated us with local drinks (raki and rakomelo) fruits sweets etc. he also gave us three superb recommendations for dinners. One taverna specializing in seafood and one in grilled meats. Both were more than what we expected. Fresh delicious food and reasonably priced (both owners were great as well). He also suggested a pricier seaside seafood restaurant to celebrate my birthday. This was also a great choice. If you are a party of six looking for accommodations in the area this is your place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property very close to a good beach

The property was exactly as described and the photographs truly reflected the property and garden. The owners were exceptional. Eva and Georgio went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable and trouble free. On arrival we were met and a lovely lunch was waiting for us along with many other food and drink treats. Georgio then offered to take us in his car to show us the local area, where the supermarkets and restaurants were and which roads to take. It saved us a lot of hassle in trying to find your own way around the small narrow roads. The beach is only a short walk - less than 5 minutes and there are lovely sun beds to hire for not a lot of money. The beach is a lovely clean sandy beach and really good for swimming. We ate out a lot at the next village along the coast - Kota Gouves which is a lot larger than Gournes - it has lots of really good restaurants and has a good atmosphere and buzz about it. Would thoroughly recommend a holiday here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb house in a great location

We spent a wonderful week in this house. It is not too far from Heraklion but the neighborhood is quiet and there is a lovely little beach just 50 meters away. The hosts were delightful and very responsive. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eddie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Villa...

Our family of four just returned from a wonderful five-day vacation at Casa Eva. The Villa is exactly as pictured -- spacious, tastefully, lovingly furnished, and very clean and comfortable. It features a lovely, well-tended garden with a variety of flowers. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by Eva and George with a home-cooked breakfast, fruit and bottles of wine and Cretan raki. All the basics were supplied. George was so kind that he even took us for a drive around the area to familiarize us while offering tips on restaurants, grocery stores and attractions. He was available to answer all our questions. Casa Eva is located in a quiet area next to a family beach. The quiet was interrupted only by birds and cicadas and an occasional airplane (mostly heard while at the beach, but hardly noticeable while inside). Crete is a beautiful place -- we drove around quite a bit to Knossos, Heraklion and Rethymnon. We look forward to coming back to Crete and Villa Eva.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T., Maidstone, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location for exploring the archeological sites.

Cool, spacious, well equipped and amazing views. Yes, under the flight path for Heraklion approach, but it’s fun & definitely no problem with double-glazed doors closed at night & a/c on; I slept like a baby!! Appreciated the fly screens too. Wi-Fi brilliant. All cooking appliances & gadgets there, condiments etc., it felt like staying with close friends. As for the gifts on arrival! What can I say! Eva, Georgos & Natasha were so generous with food for our arrival, wine (& more!), daily gifts of home cooked treats, & also Georgos showed us the vicinity on arrival, where to shop, where to eat, pharmacy, routes, car parks, everything imaginable to make our stay fantastic. We can’t thank them enough! Must also add, photos are true to the reality! No staged scenes, no airbrushing; really honest. Also, there is a hair dryer, good drying area for beach clothes or general washing, cold tap outside to wash sand off feet. And then the garden . . . The perfumes were heady, frangipani, jasmine, scented geranium, basil, mint & twinkling lights in the trees! Loved it! Oh & lashings of hot water; plumbing really good!! Thank you all for a lovely stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa

The hosts were absolutely amazing - they greeted us with home cooked meals, drinks and a big bowl of fruits. Very friendly and welcoming. Also, since we didn't rent a car and taxis were surprisingly expensive in Greece, Eva's husband gave us a ride to a local supermarket to get some groceries. We are very grateful for Eva's hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

yann b., saint julien de concelles

Liked: Cleanliness

False advertisement - intensive passage of planes over the house

On the presentation card, it is indicated VERY CALM. It was the impression we had when we arrived around 1:30 am. But what awakening around 7am during the resumption of activity of the airport of Heraklion: thrill of jet engines in phase of landing every 5 minutes ... I understand why the owner was very eager to receive the balance of our payment immediately upon our arrival ... It was very quiet then. The villa, presented as very quiet, is actually in the air corridor of Heraklion, with aircraft passes at very low altitude (150 to 250 m) just above the house. The notion of calm flies up in smoke instantly ... Goodbye good naps and relaxing nights ☹ The owner did not respond to our request to cancel our second week on the VRBO website. His answer was: "you will see that you will get used to the sound of planes ...". So we had to stay and lock ourselves in this house with shutters and windows permanently closed for 15 days and nights. Not top during the month of July ... During a shower & beard shaving & drying, I counted up to 5 plane passes: record to beat ... The shadow of the planes passes squarely on the house. We had to rent a car urgently to escape the day to avoid this ceaseless noise. In short for calm and serenity, you must forget. This explains my very negative note ... The surroundings are not interesting or beautiful: next to the former US military base disused, with remains of shabby barracks and squatted by homeless . A shallow sandy beach is accessible to children, right next to a small port without charm: watch the boats pass by the swimmers. Other than that, nice house, with 3 air-conditioned bedrooms with double beds, and a sofa in the living room / kitchen, that is 8 people. The layout is clean but average, not very practical. No luxury or the hot tub announced in the beginning despite the announcement that has been changed since my remark to the owner! The shower room on the first floor is badly lacking storage space to put its things. BBQ without accessories like tongs. Pity! Small garden on the front of the house and parking space provided but without table to eat. kitchen: dishwasher and huge fridge private terrace upstairs with sea views but it's complicated to eat there because far from the kitchen. Many problems of connection to the unstable wifi at startup / exit of standby. In summary I do not recommend unless you like planes ... you can find better and much quieter elsewhere.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Perfect place to Relax

EVA & Her husband were really nice & went out of their way to show us around & even took us to the store. Eva was so kind with the food she made & it was soooooo good. The house is big & perfect for any group or family. We Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Donal M.

Excellent property and hosts

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Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven I., Calgary Canada

Everything is Beautiful.

From the first minute we arrived at Villa Eva, we were amazed at both our surroundings and our hosts. The Villa is magnificent and the spectacular proximity to both the beach and the major road routes, made everything we wanted to do simple and everything else possible. Go to Crete. Rent this Villa. Smile and smile again. Thank you to George and Eva for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

The property was absolutely ideal for us, very clean and everything we needed was provided and more!

Villa Eva was lovely, wish we could have stayed longer. Very close to the beach and nice 15 -20 minute walk to shops, restaurant's and bars. The hosts, Eva, George and Natasha were more than helpful, providing us with gorgeous home made food and drink! (which we weren't expecting) taking us to the supermarket and even to the airport for our journey home, could not have asked for nicer hosts 🙂. Everything about our stay was wonderful and we would not hesitate to recommend to others, in fact some of my work colleagues are actually looking at booking next year! Thank you Eva, George and Natasha for being you 😊 Will definitely be back. Mike says, lovely, lovely, lovely 100% relaxation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017