Set in Gouves, Villa Penelope offers accommodation with a private pool, a patio and sea views. This property offers access to a balcony, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa also offers facilities for disabled guests. Featuring a DVD player, the spacious villa has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. A bar can be found on-site. An indoor play area is also available at the villa, while guests can also relax in the garden. Gouves Beach is 400 metres from Villa Penelope, while Marina Beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Games room

Billiards

Swimming Pool


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Gouves
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  • Chantal
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The pool was very nice. Everything was clean and we liked the towels that came with the villa. The villa met our expectations. The hosts are very friendly and if something is wrong they will talk to you right away.
  • Anais
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and villa, immaculately clean and very well equipped. Owners very helpful, would highly recommend a stay here.
  • Matthias
    Germany Germany
    Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es fehlt an Nix. Ein guter Ausgangspunkt um die Insel in alle Richtungen zu erkunden.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Dimitris Epitropakis

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Dimitris Epitropakis
Villa Penelope, ideally located in the sought-after resort of Gouves, is a modern 4-bedroomed villa with private pool able to sleep up to 8 guests in welcoming andclassy interiors. Due to its modern and unique design, its spacious and luxurious interior and its comfortable and relaxing exterior, this villa operates to high accommodation standards and is set to meet every guest's highest expectation. Inside, Villa Penelope has been cleverly designed and is set over 3 floors. The main living area is located on the middle floor and includes a spacious air-conditioned lounge with satellite TV and Netflix, a majestic marble fireplace, dining area and terrace, an impressive kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances as well as a WC. Stairs or use of internal elevator lead up to the upper floor with an en-suite double bedroom, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom sharing a family shower room with a washing machine as well. The lower ground floor houses a large open-plan living area with a professional billiard, an extra kitchenette as well as 2 twin beds and a family wheelchair-accessible shower room. It is accessible via internal elevator and external staircase. The villa has the specifications to be considered fully wheelchair accessible as it has an internal lift, external entrance ramp (barrier free entry) as well as a fully accessible bathroom. The ground and 1st floor have central air conditioning, controlled for each room independently. The semi basement has independent separate air conditioning in the bedroom. To fully enjoy the amazing Cretan weather and shining sun, Villa Penelope has a spacious, private outdoor area with swimming pool, shaded dinning area as well as a barbecue area .
My name is Dimitris Epitropakis and I am the primary contact person regarding anything that may concern you during your journey and your stay.I am currently leaving and working at Heraklion,Crete. I have been working at the travel & leisure sector for approximately 7 years, in various positions from ticketing and reservations, to hotel bookings to guest service & representative. Being your primary host and contact person, I am dedicated to providing the best service possible and take away all of your concerns so as to contribute to making your stay at our villa unforgetable. Please feel welcome and free to ask me anything, I would be more than delighted to cater into your every needs.
Enjoying a truly privileged location close to shops, restaurants and just 200m from the nearest top-rated beaches, this villa is the perfect choice for all those guests who are looking for a relaxing Cretan holiday while being a few steps away from sandy beaches and local attractions. The neighbourhood is very quite giving the opportunity to our guests to find confort and relaxation at the sunbeds of Villa Penelope's private pool and beautiful shaded outdoor area. Located on one of the most famous roads of Eastern Crete, Villa Penelope combines peace and quite with easy access to sightseeing and activities around the area . In approximately 150-200m you will find a small white & blue church that seems to have come straight out of a fairytale and then a coast emerges offering breathtaking views of never ending blue sea and romantic sunsets. A guest can enjoy a walk to the area's main road where all the small local shops,restaurants and bars are located anytime they want without having to consider about distance,google maps or parking simply because everything is right next door. Our neighborhood being almost at the resort's center, enjoys safety and security first and foremost due to its location.Gouves is a quite and family friendly resort and when it comes to safety there are no compromises.
Languages spoken: German,Greek,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa Penelope
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Games room
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Billiards
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Villa Penelope takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 26

Mastercard Visa Cash Villa Penelope accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Penelope in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: 1143173

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Villa Penelope

  • Check-in at Villa Penelope is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Penelope on this page.

  • Yes, Villa Penelope is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Penelope on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Villa Penelope. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Villa Penelope may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Villa Penelope can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Villa Penelope has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Villa Penelope is 1.5 miles from the centre of Gouves. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Penelope on this page.

  • Villa Penelope offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Swimming Pool