Step into the tranquil oasis of Lavender at Crete Retreat, surrounded by lush gardens and emerald green lawns perfect for sunbathing or playing lawn games. Relax in the massive 20-meter pool, enjoy alfresco dining on your private patio with a gas BBQ, or unwind in our fully equipped villa.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 468 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
The current price is ¥10,527
¥10,527
¥24,932 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
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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.
Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool.
Lavender is one of our three beautiful villas set in our spacious landscaped gardens which have been carefully chosen for their beautiful flowers and foliage, allowing for a private experience, with mature trees providing shade from the sun.
Our emerald green lawns give the opportunity to lay back and sunbath around the pool, or play a few lawn games.
The pool is a massive 20 meters by 10 meters, perfect for relaxing in or for the serious swimmer to get some lengths in. The pool is situated 15 meters from the villa and shared with the other 2 villas, Available 24hrs a day.
The villa has two bedrooms, one large double and and a large twin room. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Space to sit inside and eat or enjoy our outside patio area with gas BBQ for alfresco dinning.
We have a gated private parking spot for each villa. Guests are very welcome to enjoy our various gardens at any time to relax and enjoy the Cretan flowers and wildlife in perfect tranquility.
Our village is located at the foot of the mountain Malaxa, and has the feel of a traditional Greek village, yet only 4km from Chania. There are two local mini markets a chemist and a coffee shop. There is also a traditional taverna serving food and drink.
Meltemaki beach is 2km away, it is a beautiful sandy beach popular with the locals. There is a fish taverna, perfect for experiencing authentic Mediterranean seafood.
There is a village bus stop 30 meters from the entrance to the car park, and a bus stop 1km away on the main road from Souda to Chania, buses run every 20 minutes from there and three times a day from the village bus stop. Taxis from the center of Chania back to Crete retreat are around 8 euro.
Crete retreat is a family run business and we live on site so are available if needed. We are animal lovers with dogs, cats, chickens and parakeets kept within our own premises. Guests are welcome to arrange a visit.
In our opinion Crete Retreat is a perfect environment for people who wish to explore and enjoy Crete, from a beautiful and unique oasis.
Tourist Tax 2025
As of 1st January 2025 the Greek authorities have increased the Tourist tax from a nominal amount. The new rates are set out below and will be collected on check in. November to April €2 per night April to October €8 per night
WINTER LETS
If you wish to rent the villa during the winter months (November to March) the price is NOT inclusive of electricity, gas or firewood. Please contact us prior to booking to discuss.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
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.
1 accessible parking space
No elevator (single-level property)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near the sea
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming 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)
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
This property accepts cash
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
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 00001275413
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Chania, this vacation home is near a water park and by the sea. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting. Snorkeling, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Chania travel guide
Does Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. ?
As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. on May 17, 2026 start from ¥10,527, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Souda Bay, Port of Souda, and Souda Bay War Cemetery. Chrysopigi Monastery and War Museum of Chania are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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we had an amazing time in an area with a great a pool and a very friendly host. beautiful beaches and lovely cities were in our vicinity.
hope to go there again soon.
We stayed for 6 days in September, enjoyed the pool after long days out in the heat.
Felt like you were out in the country, but only 10 minutes to town, easy access to the highway.
We stayed in Lavender Villa, very clean and well equipped with everything.
Would definitely recommend.
Thanks for a great stay 😀
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The owners really care about the property. The lavender villa was perfect for our needs! The property is perfectly located for day trips to different beaches and only 15 minutes to the old town in Chania. We absolutely loved our stay! The property in surrounded by olive trees and the massive pool is great to unwind in after a long day.
We had an amazing 10 days at Crete Retreat.
Our boys LOVED the pool and the animals!
Easy driving distance to lovely beaches, Chania and everything you need.
Rachel & Rob are great - friendly, really helpful and they couldn't do enough for us.
Overall a really beautiful, family run retreat. I could definitely have stayed longer 😁
Highly recommend ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
Xxxx
We wanted a lazy, get away from it all, relaxing break. This certainly ticked those boxes. Rob was a great host with good communication throughout our stay. He even told us about a local car hire company who delivered the car to the property. The Souda resort isn’t touristy so only has a couple of restaurants. You would need a car to explore. Chania is a lovely town with plenty of restaurants and tourist shops!! It’s a 20 minute bus ride away. Overall a very pleasant holiday.
The villa is part of a 3-villa retreat. Our villa was with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, as pictured. The highlight of course was the large pool which we enjoyed. There is also a small barbecue and dining table for 4 on the deck with was great! The retreat is located in a garden like environment. Overall, the location was very quiet. Also a great location to explore this side of Crete, about 15 minutes from Chania and 20 minutes from the airport. Renting a car is a must for this location and I would say to reallly visit the island. Check in and check out was very easy and communication with the property manager was very easy. Overall the oils highly recommend.
We really enjoyed our stay at Crete Retreat, with our 2 sons (aged 13 and 8) and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. We stayed in Lavender villa which was rustic and quirky, with a well stocked kitchen, bbq on the veranda and a/c in the bedrooms. The pool was just perfect and very clean. The gardens were stunning - the love and attention which has been put in was clear to see. The hosts were friendly, helpful and laid back and provided a really helpful welcome pack. We enjoyed the homemade gin which was available via an honesty box on site and relaxed under the gazebo and in the hanging chairs in the trees. There were even family garden games to play aswell as a designated parking space. Renting a car is a must - the villa is ideally placed for quick car rides to Chania, Kalami beach and Kournas lake, with a large Synka supermarket within a 5 minute drive - perfect!
Property is set in beautiful gardens which are maintained daily.Rob, Rachel and Winnie are fantastic hosts they make you feel very welcome from when you step into their hidden paradise. Pool is excellent- good amount of sun beds.We are very fit and we could walk to local shop and bus stops, ideal local beach 1.5 miles away, however a car would be required if physically impaired.The property is ‘rustic’ not a recent build and I feel it is difficult for family to maintain, however we were not disappointed. All amenities within in good working order, dishes cups and glasses plentiful we did cook a number of times without any difficulty.It’s rural location results in lot of dog barking at night, ear plugs good option. The family dogs and cats are adorable.Would highly recommend a stay at Crete Retreat when visiting Chania as it is a busy harbour area and it’s a pleasure to escape the hustle and bustle with a 2 euro bus ride back to the countryside.
Property was a short drive from the airport, Robert greeted us on arrival as he knew our flight times due to communicating prior. My little boy, who is 7, absolutely loved the freedom of the resort, bug hunting, the pool and of course enjoyed the company of the owners. We hired a car for the week to get around, the hire company even dropped it off the following morning to the resort which is far less hassel than collecting at the airport post late night flight. The gardens are absolutely stunning, well cared for and tranquil. Small shops within walking distance. Robert gave us a great insight to local places to visit and eat if need be including a butcher for the BBQ.The lavender villa was spacious and cool. Fresh produce was available in a small onsite shack, eggs, wine and some handmade earrings- which I did purchase to remind me of our family visit to Crete. Winnie the daughter is such a lovely girl and had a lot of time to chat with us all, showing my youngest all the wildlife including a praying mantis to hold! In fact this family owned accommodation was just perfect.
my son (11y) and me and then the whole family, we had a fantastic time in this marvellous place, as a home bace. Its excellent to come down, to be, to enjoy the holiday, its an excellent base to start for trips in the countryside, to explore both; sea and beaches and the mountains....of course- the pool is extraordinary- swimming as the first and the last action of the day- with the crete sound of cicadas during the day and a romantic illumination during night time- and the landlords- rob, his wife and ian... as the best....provide frish eggs, vegies from their garden, give excellent tips, always frienly and they have lovely dogs... my son loved them... ;) what can we say.... a dream...
A mio avviso tutti quello che serve in una vacanza al mare, uno spazio all'aperto e un luogo in cui dormire. Gli spazi comuni sono curatissimi e la piscina molto più spaziosa di quel che sembra. Rob un host delizioso. Tutto bene.
I only gave 4 stars for the accuracy of the online listing as it was better than as described on VRBO website!THere has been some updating of the property since we last stayed .The description did not say there was a full oven and a Smart Tv to use for netflix and amazon prime if you wish to use it. Also more of a sitting area inside, as well as out on the decking, with shelter from the sun. We really enjoyed our stay in this peaceful place. Ian , Rob and Rachel gave a warm welcome and were as helpful as could possibly be.The garden is a lovely peaceful place, the pool is a very good size, In October cooling down a bit but we did swim twice daily even so!Lots of places to visit, Lidl a 10 minute drive away and more local shops, lots to see and do in the area, we really didn't want to come home as our holiday was just what we needed. THankyou Ian Rob and Rachel.
Our trip to Hania was amazing. Rob and Rachel were so kind to us and helpfull with everything. The villa was just perfect for four people and the pool was superb! We really loved our holiday in the paradise in the middle of olive trees.
Minna N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
amsler a.
May 27, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Séjour en Crète réussi !!
Extérieurs très agréables,décoration intérieure simple avec beaucoup de fonctionnalité dans la cuisine…..Très bonne situation géographique pour découvrir l’Ouest de la Crète,très calme …seul bémol pas de volets aux fenêtres et literie assez moyenne….Sinon nos hôtes étaient charmants et toujours prêts à nous aider…je recommande cet endroit
Idéalement placé pour visiter la région de la Canée. Le cadre verdoyant et la grande piscine font de ce lieu une adresse unique qui aime les environnements reposants. Les gérants sont très accueillants et aux petits soins pour répondre à vos questions et vous rendre le séjour le plus agréable possible. L'environnement est très verdoyant et la grande piscine (ramené au nombre d'occupants) font de ce lieu un endroit unique.
Klasse, ruhige, kleine Anlage mit Vermieter auf dem Areal wohnend. Sehr familiär, locker und unkompliziert. Alles in Eigenleistung geschaffen, daher nicht perfekt aber dafür mit Charme. Jederzeit wieder und sehr zu empfehlen.
Marcus G.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sarah
Sep 22, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely pool area
The pool area at the villa was amazing, the villa itself was very basic. Nice quiet location where you could easily get into Chania town by bus which took 5-10 minutes
Sarah
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Wolfram L.
Aug 27, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication
Amazing pool and setting
We stayed 2 weeks and were really satisfied regarding price value.
The most amazing is the pool with a total size, which we shared with another family 1 week, and only for us afterwards.
If you like dogs, there are a few very handsome ones (from Ian), which are kid friendly!
The house was OK, a bit used all in all. Might need a bit of painting and small fixings.
Ian was very nice and easy to communicate with. And had nice stories why the pool is so big and hope he got the dogs...
L'appartamento è situato in una posizione ottima, a pochi km dalla città ma allo stesso tempo in una zona tranquilla e in natura. L'accoglienza del proprietario è stata ottima, molto gentile e disponibile. Tanta natura, piscina comoda e ben tenuta. La casetta è rustica e ha tutte le comodità necessarie per una bella vacanza nella splendida Creta. Consigliato a chi ama la natura e la tranquillità!
Wunderschöne Villa in super Lage. Sehr sauber und geräumig. Ian ist sehr nett und gastfreundlich. Die Poollandschaft ist für Groß und Klein ein Traum. Des Weiteren leben dort zwei Katzen und mehrere Hunde, die uns den Urlaub als Tierliebhaber versüßt haben. Immer wieder!