Even more stunning than the photographs. Accommodating 4 couples with plenty of room. Lovely swimming pool and jacuzzi. Amazing outdoor dining area with bbq facilities and also an oven. Stunning views. I never got tired of looking at the views everyday. Villa was in great location with sea views.Stella the host was so friendly and could not do enough for us. Was there if we needed anything and was extremely generous.

Lovely stay at the villa. There were 3 adults and 4 teens so plenty of room for us in the villa and around the pool. Stella was an excellent host, always available to assist us with queries. The odd issue was resolved immediately. Would definately recommend a car as the villa is in a very quiet location and the cost of taxis added up over the week. The beach was nice, just a 5 minute walk and has beach bar and basic restaurant there. We got takeaway delivered from Obelix pizza which was tasty and very reasonable. The welcome groceries were brilliant and really appreciated. Much more than a few basics. We thouroughly enjoyed our stay and the home baked apple cake from Stellas mum.

Everything in the Villa lives up to the listing, especially the view. The layout is perfect for an adult family- all rooms have en suites and all extras are included. Perfect location next to beach.

Highly recommend this villa! Spacious, very clean and equipped with everything you need. The walk to the beach is very short and easy. Our hosts were amazing, thank you very much!

Great property - good location lots of beeches near by and restaurants although a hire car would be needed if you want to explore / get to local supermarkets etc Great stay family very much enjoyed it!

Do not let the travel time from airport to villa put you off booking this property, car hire was quick and easy and the roads safe and quiet and parking at the villa. Set in a beautiful location, 5 minutes walk to the beach which has a wonderful taverna and great food. A few local shops around and a supermarket just a 20 minute drive away. George was there to greet us on arrival and was very welcoming. Whilst we did not require any additional assistance during our trip, he was always just a call away. The fridge was full of food and drinks which was a great added touch after a long days travelling. There is everything you could ask for at the villa, that we rarely felt the need to venture out. There is a golden sandy beach just a 10 minute drive with cafes and sun beds and ideal for kids with shallow waters. We hope to return in the future with family! Cannot recommend highly enough!

Beautiful villa and great location. Villa had everything you need. Only Critisism is that the pool is very steep from the shallow end and difficult to stand up without slipping. It appears a theme in Greece and I don’t understand why it drops away so quickly from 0.6m to 2.0m. Minor detail and didn’t spoil out stay.

Had a great vacation in a very nice house. Everything is as good as it looks on the pictures. Perfect service from the team, especially appreciated the very well stocked fridge, the freshly baked cake and the lunch. We can only recommend this place.

It is a spacious house in South Crete with a large pool terrace and a shady pergola. The sea view is great! The beach in a small bay with taverna is just 5min to walk down. Stela was very kind, helping uns with all our questions. We will always remember these days.

Just back from our two holiday at villa Adriane. With all the stress of coronavirus it was perfect. A beautiful home with plenty of wow factor. The pictures are very accurate. We were there with our three grown up children and their partners and for the first time ever - no arguments over bedrooms. All four en-suite and of the same high standard. George and Anna were perfect hosts. There if we needed them and Stella on the phone In Athens with perfect English. Anna’s legendary apple cake and one night she even cooked for the eight of us. Thank you. It’s been an incredibly difficult summer for Crete with Covid but we felt much safer in Acilia than back here in England. With uncertainty over travel George and Anna were willing to leave the Payment right until the last few days. In fact due to a problem with the HomeAway website we weren’t able to pay the balance until we arrived. So thank you for that. In these uncertain times it was very reassuring. So much to recommend but our highlight was the day we rented a private boat. Recommended by George - I think it’s his cousin. It cost 1400 euros and that was reduced but between 8 of us it wasn’t so bad. Amazing day - delicious food and wine from start to finish and an hour all to ourselves on Chrisie Island. Must mention the barbecue and pizza oven. Great fun. The children even cooked. Thanks again George, Anna and Stella The connell famiky.

We had a wonderful time at the beautiful villa , it was exactly as shown on home away. The facilities were second to none and the family who rent it are very friendly and very helpful. The beach is just a short walk below And is lovely too with very friendly serving staff. I would strongly recommend this villa and location to anyone.

Super stay!

We had an amazing time. The villa was fabulous - even more than we’d thought from the photos and description. Thank you so much George and Stella!

We can’t say enough about our hosts George and Anna. From the well stocked refrigerator upon our arrival to Anna‘s fantastic home made apple pie and of course the Cretan “refreshment” raki, well it made the trip from Heraklion airport worth it. The home was beautiful, well outfitted and sparkling clean. Amazing view of the Agean sunrise from the pool deck. Short 5-10 minute walk to beach below. The pool was clean and refreshing!The biggest compliment we can give is that we are recommending this VRBO to our children and grandchildren so they may enjoy some Cretan hospitality as well.Δεν μπορούμε να πούμε αρκετά καλά για την Άννα και τον Γεωργών!!!! Το ψυγείο ήταν γεμάτο, το σπίτι έλαμπε, η μυλοπητα της Αννας τόσο ωραία και η Ρακη ένα ωραίο αναψυκτικό!!!!!! Η πήδημα ήταν ολοκάθαρη και ωραία!!! Ήταν ένα από τα ποιο ωραία μέρη που έχουμε μήνη!!!! Όταν είδαν φωτογραφίες τα παιδιά μας θέλουν να έλθουν μάζη με τα εγγόνια μας να απολαύσουνε την Κριτηκη φιλοξενία!!!!! Πολλά ευχαριστώ στην Άννα και στον Γεωγω για ένα ευχάριστο ταξειδη!!!!!

We can’t say enough about our hosts George and Anna. From the well stocked refrigerator upon our arrival to Anna‘s fantastic home made apple pie and of course the Cretan “refreshment” raki, well it made the trip from Heraklion airport worth it. The home was beautiful, well outfitted and sparkling clean. Amazing view of the Agean sunrise from the pool deck. Short 5-10 minute walk to beach below. The pool was clean and refreshing! The biggest compliment we can give is that we are recommending this VRBO to our children and grandchildren so they may enjoy some Cretan hospitality as well. Δεν μπορούμε να πούμε αρκετά καλά για την Άννα και τον Γεωργών!!!! Το ψυγείο ήταν γεμάτο, το σπίτι έλαμπε, η μυλοπητα της Αννας τόσο ωραία και η Ρακη ένα ωραίο αναψυκτικό!!!!!! Η πήδημα ήταν ολοκάθαρη και ωραία!!! Ήταν ένα από τα ποιο ωραία μέρη που έχουμε μήνη!!!! Όταν είδαν φωτογραφίες τα παιδιά μας θέλουν να έλθουν μάζη με τα εγγόνια μας να απολαύσουνε την Κριτηκη φιλοξενία!!!!! Πολλά ευχαριστώ στην Άννα και στον Γεωγω για ένα ευχάριστο ταξειδη!!!!!

I have nothing but praise and adoration for Ana and George, sweet Abigailia and the entire property. The house was exquisite. So well appointed, clean, comfortable, and beautiful we literally never left. We walked down to the beach twice and at dinner at the local taverna twice but that was it. The property was too amazing to leave! And that’s saying something because Crete is beautiful and even the local beach was beautiful! The views from the pool are spectacular and can be seen from all over the property. The pool area is amazing. The game room is great. Plenty of space. Plenty of bathrooms. Fabulous showers with lots of good hot water. Ice maker in the fridge. And the fridge. ... fully stocked with beautiful fruit, milk, eggs, etc. the very best hospitality and the very place run by the very best people. We will definitely be back next year. We never wanted to leave and I wanted to make George and Ana and Abigailia part of my own family. Best people ever. Please book this place. You will love every inch and every second of it.

I have nothing but praise and adoration for Ana and George, sweet Abigailia and the entire property. The house was exquisite. So well appointed, clean, comfortable, and beautiful we literally never left. We walked down to the beach twice and at dinner at the local taverna twice but that was it. The property was too amazing to leave! And that’s saying something because Crete is beautiful and even the local beach was beautiful! The views from the pool are spectacular and can be seen from all over the property. The pool area is amazing. The game room is great. Plenty of space. Plenty of bathrooms. Fabulous showers with lots of good hot water. Ice maker in the fridge. And the fridge. ... fully stocked with beautiful fruit, milk, eggs, etc. the very best hospitality and the very place run by the very best people. We will definitely be back next year. We never wanted to leave and I wanted to make George and Ana and Abigailia part of my own family. Best people ever. Please book this place. You will love every inch and every second of it.

Our feedback for this holiday was five star....from initial queries, through booking, paying, arriving and leaving. Stella, Anna and George made everything easy and nothing was too much trouble. George and Anna's hospitality was outstanding, not only being there to welcome us and bid us farewell, but bringing us a wonderful homemade Greek meal on Sunday and then a delicious apple cake later in the week. We took their recommendations for Airport Transfers and Car Hire and everything went very smoothly. The villa lived up to our expectations, it was every bit as stunning as the pictures show. The kitchen was very well equipped up and had been stocked up with everything that we could need for the first few days of our holiday. The villa was immaculate and was kept so with the pool area being cleaned daily and the beds and linens changed every few days. All four bedrooms were even sized and had en-suite, so there were no arguments as to who got which room. We spent most of our time around the pool - really appreciating the comfortable loungers and also the large shaded area. We also enjoyed the fitness equipment in the cellar and especially the pool table. Although there are a beach and a couple of tavernas within walking distance we would definitely recommend having a car - for visits to the Supermarket and a wider variety of restaurants. We would definitely recommend Villa Ariadne for anyone wanting a relaxing holiday with top quality accommodation!

We had an unforgettable holiday in a beautiful villa. It had everything we needed, plenty or room for my son to learn to crawl, a generous sized pool for my daughter to learn to swim, the conditional of the villa is immaculate, the outdoor cooking area is fantastic, and the kitchen is well stocked with every item you could need. George and Anna were very welcoming, and arriving to a stocked fridge and cupboards certainly eases your arrival!!! The sunrises from the balcony over the coast is breathtaking.

This villa is wonderful. Beautiful rooms, incredibly generous hosts - wow! The fridge when we arrived - so well stocked. Lovely pool and what a view! Overall, everything was just perfect - including Anna’s amazing apple cake. Thank you so much for our stay.xx

Everything was perfect! The villa is brand new, very clean and superbly equiped. It features 4 bedrooms with en suites bathroom, a large living room and kitchen, and a great basement with a billiard table, treadmill and weightlifting gear. The pool, jacuzzi and terrace are perfect and we hardly left the space. The kids haf such a great time it was difficult to convince them to ever leave the house. Stella took care of everything, she is very communicative and responsive. The fridge was full with goods to welcome us when we arrived. All is and was perfect!

The Villa was amazing! The views were breathtaking and overall comfort was really great. George and Anna were so hospitable providing us with a lovely welcome box of goodies and bringing us an amazing homemade apple cake! Couldn’t fault the accommodation, it’s perfect for a peaceful family holiday! Good beach nearby with a great taverna, local shop 10 mins walk away! Definitely recommend this fabulous villa!!

The perfect holiday. This place is a must visit. The Villa is superb with all modern appliances and stunning views. Nothing is too much trouble for the owners and they will look after your every need. Cant rate the stay highly enough and will definitely be returning.

We, a family of three generations, stayed in this beautiful Villa in May. It is very close to the beach and tavernas, and a short drive to a small supermarket. We unfortunately arrived at 4:30 am, owing to a 2 hour flight delay followed by over an hour at the Avis car rental desk collecting pre-booked cars. Nevertheless, Georgios and Anna were there to meet us and make us feel very welcome! The Villa was immaculate, comfortable and very tastefully furnished. The fridge and kitchen cupboards had been generously stocked. Our two small grandchildren loved the pool, especially when they found the button that turned on the jacuzzi! The outside area has both sunny and shaded areas close to the pool so that we could watch over the children. We used the built in barbecue most days. We found Crete a very friendly, safe and easy place to visit. We drove to several beaches east and west of the Villa, which were uncrowded and delightful. Many thanks to Georgios and Anna for being so friendly and helpful, and especially for the homemade birthday cake brought to us on my wife's birthday! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this beautiful Villa.

We had a wonderful family holiday and spent a large amount of our time at the villa, making the most of the beautiful outdoor space. Whilst we didn't use the pizza oven, we certainly made good use of the BBQ and alfresco dining. The shaded area outside was great and enough room to put the sun beds so we could sit Out of the sun with our baby. Excellent welcome from the owners. The fridge and cupboards had been filled with all essentials which was amazing as we arrived late at night and we had a lovely surprise when the lady bought an amazing home made apple and cinnamon cake round to the villa as a treat. Would recommend having a car so that you can get around but there are 2 lovely tavernas, 1 on the beach and both in walking distance with nice food and always a warm welcome. The view from the villa is stunning, we shall miss waking up and looking out at the beautiful sea. Thank you so much to Stella and her family.

We had a fabulous time in probably the best villa we have rented. Wonderfully kept, with great cleaners and modern everything. Owners were amazing and we're always available if we needed them but left us alone to enjoy our holiday. Only ever interupted when our host appeared with fabulous foods and fruit for us to try. What a cook. Everything was great, a true 10 out of 10 experience. Thanks you

Our family of four including two teenage boys spent a fun-filled week at the well appointed and conveniently located Villa Ariadne in July 2017. Set up on a hill overlooking one of the nicest beaches in Greece, the Villa is about a 15 minute drive to the east of Ierapetra on the southern coast of Crete. The views overlooking the beach and the sea are spectacular at all times of the day, from dawn to sunset. The Villa is contemporary in style, and is well appointed with modern appliances and amenities, with the fastest Wi Fi I have experienced in Crete. There are several outdoor terraces, with the main covered terrace adjacent to the large salt water swimming pool. Here there are BBQ facilities along with a real brick oven, and a large dining table. The air conditioning units are quiet and efficient when needed, and all the bedrooms and baths are comfortable and spacious. The basement features a game room, a hammam sauna, and most impressively, it has two windows looking directly into the outdoor swimming pool! The nearby Achlia beach is a five minute walk down the hill, and has covered sunbeds and a taverna. The water is crystal clear and we experienced some of the best snorkeling in Greece here, discovering lots of sea life, including an octopus, Moray eel, and many different types of fish. There are several very good restaurants and tavernas within a 15 minute drive, with large supermarkets located in nearby Ierapetra. Other activities include a nearby hike to a waterfall in the mountains, and the opportunity to spend take a boat ride to an offshore island for a day trip. The added bonus of this Villa are the owners, George and Anna. Their gracious hospitality, warmth, conversation, and gifts of fruit and food made our stay even more delightful. Villa Ariadne makes for a perfect family vacation spot, and we look forward to returning again one day.

I can thoroughly recommend this villa. It's absolutely beautiful and extremely well equipped. A great deal of thought has been put into providing everything you may need and more. We were given a lovely welcome and the owners had left us a completely packed fridge on arrival including wine. It was very thoughtful. Anna even bought over a delicious cheese pie which we all loved. Nothing was too much trouble. They helped us with car hire at short notice and additional sunbeds. We felt looked after and they insisted if you need anything just ask. The villa is in a very secluded spot. You do really need a car. The beach and setting for the villa are stunning. There are two small tavernas near by. The beach one had live music and dancing and when we visited the one on the road we were made very welcome. It was family run and the owner joined us for raki and told us all about the area. That was lovely. The pool area of the villa is amazing and we had many lovely evenings watching the spectacular sunsets and barbecuing in the outside kitchen. We were a family group of eight. There is a lovely games room in the basement with a pool table,TV and exercise machines. The villa was cleaned literally from top to bottom every three days including changing all the bed linen and towels. Every morning the pool area is swept and tidied before you get up. Definitely the most beautiful villa we have stayed in and the best customer service we have experienced. A big thank you to Anna and Stella.

By far the most stunning & well appointed villa that we have been lucky enough to enjoy for 2 weeks. To have a wonderful pool plus a Games Room is a real luxury, & means that there is always something for all to enjoy. The attention to detail & comfort made it so easy for us to relax & enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The interior is very fresh & modern throughout, but without feeling un-homely as some do. Couldn't get any UK channels (other than BBC News) on any of the TV's, but Wi-Fi was sometimes fast enough to run Netflix, so not a real problem. Besides,the outside space was always inviting & a lovely place to enjoy lunch or dinner. We were also spoilt on several occasion by the villa owners who live next door, in that they popped round having cooked us some wonderful fish & local dishes - the Moussaka was our particular favourite. The beach is only a few minutes walk away (never too crowded), with a perfectly reasonable beach bar/restaurant, that was also good for evenings out. The water is warm & clear, so we often swum out to the next bay to explore. The beach bar also serves lunch/cocktails direct to your sunbed (which you can hire for the whole day for just 6 euros) - what more could you need?? There are also plenty of Restaurants that are about a 10 minute drive away - "STEKI" on the main road turning right from the villa does lovely pizzas especially! There are also a couple of supermarkets a short drive away. All in all, we cannot recommend this villa & owners highly enough, & wouldn't hesitate to return.

We were looking for a quiet break and this villa was fantastic. The villa is of a high standard, well designed with all modern conveniences. We used the local beach all the time - 5 minute walk away. I hired a bike and rode into the hills behind most days, with a lovely village a good target at 2000 ft above sea level. But the villa was where spent most of our time. Oh and the pool table with swimming pool windows behind - awesome. The owners were wonderful hosts and made things very easy with smooth logistics and admin also. The kitchen was very fully stocked on arrival and we were treated to food prepared for is on several occasions as an additional and really wonderful touch. Thanks again - we may well be back!!!

Very high quality & service. Everything you need and much more! We were 2 families together & had plenty of space to have fun or time alone. George greeted us warmly and showed us around- even at 1am!! 2 lovely beaches close, but you need a car unless you are very fit. 5 star, highly recommended for me xx