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3 Bedroom Minimal Villa with Stunning Sea View is a recently renovated apartment in Elia, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.6 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£167
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, ELECTRA BOUTIQUE VILLA is situated in Elia. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking villa features a hot tub.

Very nice villa with all amenities in the middle of a typical Cretan village. We really enjoyed the kind of unspoiled local touch of the village, the comfort of the house after day trips on the island and of course the “jacuzzi” swimming pool. On top of that, Pavlos the owner has paid a lot of attention to our well-being, for example contacting us during a rain storm to inquire about our whereabouts and tell us which local roads are safer to take given the weather conditions.

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9.9
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£234
per night

Aelia Home is a recently renovated holiday home in Elia, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 12 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is soundproof and is set 12 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.

The apartment was great and clean, there were everything what we needed. The place is near form Heraklion with lovely teras. The owners were very honest and attentive, they made our stay very warm! It was a nice stay!

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9.4
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Boasting a spa bath, Villa Erini is situated in Elia. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.

Michael is a great host, he waited for us at the Villa to greet us and show us around and since we were coming in late (our flight was planned to land around midnight - but eventually landed with two hour delay) he also bought some groceries so we could have breakfast without first having to go the the store. At the Villa you will have a nice informational package prepared by Michael that will show you the nearest and recommended points so you don't have to worry how to find grocery store, gas station, how to get to the beach etc., really helpful. The view is magnificent (you can see the island of Dia - which you MUST visit) and the pool is a star! At the end of stay Michael did not let us leave without him wishing us a good trip in person, which we really appreciated and of course thank him for all the great time we had at the Villa and for his good bye gifts! Really a nice cozy Villa that we can not recommend enough and Michael is the most gracious host.

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9.7
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
£237
per night

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities, and a garden, private villa Aris Palace provides accommodation in Elia with free WiFi and mountain views. Karteros Beach is 6 minutes drive from the property. Guests staying at this villa have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace.

the very nice pool and the beautiful villa

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£430
per night

Featuring a seasonal private outdoor swimming pool, Stratos Palace features accommodation with free WiFi and mountain views and is situated in Elia. Guests have access to a terrace. Karteros Beach is an 8-minute drive away.

The villa features a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a washing machine and a 50" smart TV. 3 bathrooms are available.

Very nice place with everything you need and the kindest owner I’ve meet !

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£262
per night

Situated in Elia, 28 km from Malia, and 12 km from Heraklion, Elia Woodstone Houses are comprised of 3 building complexes.

Two of the complexes have access to shared pool and shared garden, and the third complex is without pool.

The villa offers a terrace.

Katerina's home is an absolute oasis of beautiful calm. The views are second to none and katerina and her son minas are wonderful people who made our stay fantastic

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8.8
Fabulous
79 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

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9.8
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Situated in Elia, Ermis house features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Venetian Walls is 12 km from the apartment and The Palace of Knossos is 14 km away.

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9.3
Superb
3 reviews
Price from
£172
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Villa Olive Memories is located in Elia. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£275
per night

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Enjoy breakfast in Elia!

  • 3 Bedroom Minimal Villa with Stunning Sea View
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    3 Bedroom Minimal Villa with Stunning Sea View is a recently renovated apartment in Elia, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

  • ELECTRA BOUTIQUE VILLA
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, ELECTRA BOUTIQUE VILLA is situated in Elia.

    sehr schöne neue Villa , sehr freundliche Eigentümer

  • Aelia Home
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Aelia Home is a recently renovated holiday home in Elia, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

    Πολύ καλη η τοποθεσία του καταλύματος, πολύ ήσυχη και εξαιρετικοί οικοδεσπότες,την συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα!

  • Villa Erini
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews

    Boasting a spa bath, Villa Erini is situated in Elia. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Casa molto carina in un paesino caratteristico cin buoni ristoranti e ben servito

  • Aris Palace
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities, and a garden, private villa Aris Palace provides accommodation in Elia with free WiFi and mountain views.

    heerlijk zwembad, overal airco en SUPER vriendelijke huisbaas!

  • Stratos Palace
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a seasonal private outdoor swimming pool, Stratos Palace features accommodation with free WiFi and mountain views and is situated in Elia. Guests have access to a terrace.

    It was a fantastic sized villa with air con in a great location

  • Elia Woodstone Houses
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 79 reviews

    Situated in Elia, 28 km from Malia, and 12 km from Heraklion, Elia Woodstone Houses are comprised of 3 building complexes.

    very clean and nicely located for a perfect view over the hill.

  • Sunny House Elia
    Breakfast options

    Located in Elia and only 10 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Sunny House Elia provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

These holiday rentals in Elia have options with FREE cancellation

  • Ermis house
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Elia, Ermis house features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.

  • Elva villa
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, Elva villa is set in Elia. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Villa Olive Memories
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Villa Olive Memories is located in Elia.

  • Nautilus Villa - Private Pool
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Boasting pool views, Nautilus Villa - Private Pool features accommodation with an open-air bath and a balcony, around 9.1 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Elia

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 79 reviews
    Elia is such a cute village to stay in and we enjoyed our time here away from the big city, which was only a short drive away. Check out the local cafe and taverna for sure! The home was comfortable, and we loved swimming in the pool on hot afternoons.
    Heather
    Family with young children
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews
    Nestled in the heart of Elias, Crete, this enchanting villa, once a house of the village priest for four decades, offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. The authentic atmosphere of the village creates a captivating backdrop for an unforgettable stay. Host Pavlos, with his warm welcome and attentive assistance, ensures a seamless experience. Super comfortable and impeccably clean accommodation with everything we needed for a great family stay. One of the best accommodations we have stayed
    iIvelina
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews
    This is an awesome villa in the middle of an traditional village. The Pool is big enough to chill and has a whirlpool function for maximum relaxation :D The House is lovely, very stylish and so comfy !
    Ahrimaan
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews
    It is located in a smaller village. Our host Michael was exceptional. He met us upon arrival to welcome us. Had stocked the fridge with some basics and had great recommendations for restaurants and places to go. And the morning we left he came to say goodbye and brought a big bag of grapes from the family farm for us to enjoy on our journey!
    Trudy
    Group
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 79 reviews
    We had a beautiful stay at Elia. Stunning villa and beautiful views. The villa was comfortable, the service brilliant, small local shops in walking distance as well as a gorgeous restaurant
    Sophie
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 79 reviews
    One of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. Incredible views! Lovely traditional villa. Lots of different spaces to relax with both sun and shade at any time of day. Lovely host and community in the village with great restaurants. Highly recommend.
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 79 reviews
    Vila is located in really nice, traditional village. It was clean and nice. Owner is friendly and invited us also to a traditional greek night which was happening during our stay (we were only tourist there :))
    Klavdija
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 79 reviews
    The view over the mountains from balconies and windows. The calmness of the village. The styling of the house. The children loved the pool and the spaciousness in the house. The welcoming, generous and serviceminded hostest. Twin AC.
    Per
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews
    Everything is exactly like the pictures promise. The villa is designed with great attention to detail and everything is very high quality. Michael is such a nice guy and one of the best hosts we've had. He had a lot tips for us about the area, restaurants and what we can do. In between he asked if everything was ok or if we needed anything and surprised us with pastries from the local bakery. Michael, thank you for everything. We love Villa Erini and the beautiful small town Elaia with all the kind people.
    M
    Mona
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews
    This is a wonderful villa with superb facilities, perfect for our family as we needed privacy but with good access to beaches, restaurants, tavernas, shops and places of interest. This villa combines all these advantages in an ideal fashion. This is enhanced by the amazing wonderful hosts. The incomparable feature of the location is the unique landscape of archeological monuments the likes of which do not exist anywhere on the earth
    Mirekdigi
    People with friends
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