Situated in Lygaria, just a few steps from Ligaria Beach, Golden Shell features beachfront accommodation with water sports facilities, a garden, barbecue facilities and free WiFi. This villa offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa. The villa with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. There is a coffee shop and lounge. For guests with children, Golden Shell provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. If you would like to discover the area, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings. Mades Beach is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while Agia Pelagia Beach is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 23 km from Golden Shell.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lygaria, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Activities:

Fishing

Children's playground

Hiking


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
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  • Toby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location hosts were amazing easy to navigate and connect and super family friendly.
  • Tadas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    The experience was exceptional. House is on the beach, everything is there, what could be needed during family vacations. Host is exceptional, haven't seen better services/communication. Everything was perfect! If anyone has doubts to take this...
  • Carlo
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The position of the house is amazing, the garden's gate literally opens on the beach. The house is spacious and fully equipped, also with plenty of games for kids of multiple ages. In the garden you also have a kayak and a paddle, both in...
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 Maria Galatianou

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Maria Galatianou
GOLD SHELL is apartment in ground floor , elegantly designed and it can accomodate 2 families offering the neccessary facilities. SHELL has a large living room with a big sofa, a dining table,a television, a wifi CD player and a DVD player.There are 2 bedrooms with a view to the sea and 1 bedroom with a king-sized bed. Every bedroom has DEALUXE linen bedding and blackout curtains.There is a fully-equipped kitchen,a bathroom .There is a big veranda with a dining table and a sofa in front of the garden and near the sea!
My name is Maria Galatianou. 35 years old, dietician. I like to know new people, new destinations and new cultures. I I love travelling! I also like sports I sincerely hope that I will rise up to my guests' expectations.
The GOLD SHELL is situated right next to the beach.You have to make only 53 steps to cover the distance from the bedroom to the sea .It is a quiet place without cars and crossroads, ideal for families and couples! THE GOLD SHELL is 21 kilometers from Heraklion ,22 kilometers from the city's and ''Nikos Kazantzakis'' Airport . Due to the fortunate topography of Gold Shell offers calm and protected swimming at all times , sheltered from summer meltemi winds, a delightful expanse of sandy beach that is organized annd safe for all ages.
Languages spoken: Greek,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Golden Shell
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Children's playground
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

House rules

Golden Shell takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

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 5 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 - 3 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.

2 cots available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Golden Shell 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.

License number: 00001285889

Legal information

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

FAQs about Golden Shell

  • Golden Shell has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at Golden Shell is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

  • Golden Shell can accommodate the following group size:

    • 7 guests

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

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

  • Golden Shell offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Pub crawls

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

  • Golden Shell is 100 yards from the centre of Lygaria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.