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LUXURY SEAFRONT VILLA IN EASTERN CRETE WITH INFINITY POOL AND STUNNING VIEWS

 
 
 
Agios Nikolaos villa rental - Swim, splash, play!
Swim, splash, play!
 
Agios Nikolaos villa rental - Swim, splash, play!

Swim, splash, play!

Bird's eye view

Bird's eye view

Spoilt for choice

Spoilt for choice

Natural art forms

Natural art forms

Down to your private water heaven!

Down to your private water heaven!

Sunsets don't get any better

Sunsets don't get any better

Sharpen your BBQ skills or read a book!

Sharpen your BBQ skills or read a book!

Because you are worth it!

Because you are worth it!

Perfect marriage of comfort and views

Perfect marriage of comfort and views

Cooked or raw, always a feast!

Cooked or raw, always a feast!

What dreams are made of

What dreams are made of

Abundant cool sitting

Abundant cool sitting

Time and place for indoor fun

Time and place for indoor fun

Restful colour scheme running throughout

Restful colour scheme running throughout

Comfortable sitting and vintage design

Comfortable sitting and vintage design

Picture windows re-defined

Picture windows re-defined

Eat, drink and be merry!

Eat, drink and be merry!

For the masterchef in you

For the masterchef in you

Great excuse for lazy mornings

Great excuse for lazy mornings

All the space you'll need

All the space you'll need

Bath or shower, the choice is yours

Bath or shower, the choice is yours

In or out, luxury abounds!

In or out, luxury abounds!

Enjoy the views from your own bed

Enjoy the views from your own bed

Cool luxury

Cool luxury

  • Per week €4,500 - €7,500
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $5,814 - $9,690
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8

Photos and Description of the Agios Nikolaos vacation villa rental
Unique secluded location, expansive terraces,heated pool and all mod cons

Enjoy the beautiful views across the azure waters of Mirabello Bay, the Lassithi mountains and the town of Agios Nikolaos in this stunning luxury villa with first class facilities and infinity pool. Nestled in a secluded part of the Bay, villa Bella Vista is only 15 min drive away from Agios Nikolaos with all its shops, restaurants and marina. Set exclusively on the base of the rock with its own private steps down to the sea, villa Bella Vista has extensive paved terraces with ample seating and dining areas for you, your family and friends. Exterior spaces are intelligently designed providing options for reading a book, enjoying a cool drink or losing yourself in a breathtaking sunset!

Villa Bella Vista is equipped to a very high standard with all modern conveniences and includes the excellent services of a housekeeper who will ensure that you are thoroughly spoiled at all times ensuring an unforgettable stay and the desire to return again and again.

Spoil yourself and your family!: While staying at Villa Bella Vista you may enjoy a number of activities or treats which can be organised by the Villa Housekeeper. Feel free to ask for whatever it is that will make your stay that bit more special, whether a massage by the pool, a bbq especially prepared for you by a professional chef, a private sailing trip to the famous island of Spinalonga (recently made more famous by the book of Victoria Hislop 'The Island') or a jeep safari.

The villa housekeeper is also happy to carry out shopping for you before your arrival or during your stay, organise baby-sitting or decorate the villa in association with florists and other professionals for your special occassion.

Cretan hospitality: At Villa Bella Vista, we take hospitality very seriously.

Fresh flowers and a basket containing fresh local produce, including honey and Cretan buiscuits for your morning coffee, good local wine are available on your arrival while your stay will be that much more special by the little but so important luxuries such as fluffy cotton robes and slippers as well as luxury bathroom cosmetics.

Swimming: Swimming at Villa Bella Vista offers three main options.

We have a 68m2 infinity pool which most guests find it difficult to stray too far from but from the villa private steps lead to a private swimming platform for those who enjoy going in the crystal clear waters of the Bay of Mirabello. Or if lying on a sandy beach is the preferred option, a 3 minute drive takes you to the beautiful Voulisma beach - one of the best in eastern Crete.

So, whether you are looking for a home from home holiday in terms of facilities and conveniences, a total change from your home climate and surroundings, privacy and seclusion or a venue for a very special occasion, Villa Bella Vista will offer all you need and more!

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About Irini Batty

I love looking after Villa Bella Vista on behalf of its owner as I only receive compliments and positive comments from guests fortunate enough to stay there. I come from Crete and have excellent knowledge of properties that Villa Bella Vista competes with. So, both the villa owner, a sophisticated businessman whose holiday home the villa is, and I aim to improve on the features and services offered to our guests each year so as to ensure that the property remains fresh and luxurious as in its first year.

Why Irini Batty chose Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos itself is a beautiful small town historically attracting discerning travellers looking for upmarket resorts offering luxury, comfort and choices. Villa Bella Vista, 15 minutes from Agios Nikolaos, is on the edge of a promontory in a very tranquile corner of Eastern Crete, officially designated as an area of extreme natural beauty. This together with the strict building regulations and the developer's excellent taste have created a very modern property, cool and comfortable property with unique views over the stunning Mirabello Bay and every possible comfort a discerning holiday maker would expect to have. Booking this property directly though Homeaway makes it excellent value for money compared even with inferior properties on the island.

What makes this villa unique

The tranquility of the location, uninterrupted views and exterior space choices for relaxing, sunbathing and playing, Cool and stylish interior spaces with luxurious furnishings.

Agios Nikolaos villa rental - Swim, splash, play!

Swim, splash, play!

Bird's eye view

Bird's eye view

Spoilt for choice

Spoilt for choice

Natural art forms

Natural art forms

Down to your private water heaven!

Down to your private water heaven!

Sunsets don't get any better

Sunsets don't get any better

Sharpen your BBQ skills or read a book!

Sharpen your BBQ skills or read a book!

Because you are worth it!

Because you are worth it!

Perfect marriage of comfort and views

Perfect marriage of comfort and views

Cooked or raw, always a feast!

Cooked or raw, always a feast!

What dreams are made of

What dreams are made of

Abundant cool sitting

Abundant cool sitting

Time and place for indoor fun

Time and place for indoor fun

Restful colour scheme running throughout

Restful colour scheme running throughout

Comfortable sitting and vintage design

Comfortable sitting and vintage design

Picture windows re-defined

Picture windows re-defined

Eat, drink and be merry!

Eat, drink and be merry!

For the masterchef in you

For the masterchef in you

Great excuse for lazy mornings

Great excuse for lazy mornings

All the space you'll need

All the space you'll need

Bath or shower, the choice is yours

Bath or shower, the choice is yours

In or out, luxury abounds!

In or out, luxury abounds!

Enjoy the views from your own bed

Enjoy the views from your own bed

Cool luxury

Cool luxury

Nearest Airport : Heraklion at 65 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Agios Nikolaos at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Istron Bay at 300 Metres
Nearest Barpub : Istron Village at 1 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Elounda (nine hole) at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Istron Village at 1 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Villa Bella Vista is situated 5 minutes drive from the village of Istron which has tavernas, mini-markets, shops including a bakery and general store. One of the best beaches in eastern Crete, Voulisma, is within two minutes drive of the villa.

Visit Agios Nikolaos where the port and marina are the base for day trips to a variety of locations including the island of Spinalonga. Cosmopolitan Elounda is only a short distance further and has spa facilities, elegant restaurants and a nine-hole golf course.

Istron is the perfect base for exploring eastern Crete. Drive east to the palm forest at Vai or cross the island at its narrowest point - a 15 minutes drive to Ierapetra on the south coast facing the Libyan sea. The plateau of Lassithi with the birthplace of Zeus is also within easy reach.

Or simply stay at the villa to enjoy the luxury of the 50m2 pool, access your own piece of the Med or laze on the expansive terraces taking in the sun!

Golf: The island's 18-hole course is located around one hour's drive from Villa Bella Vista - as a day's excursion it is a relaxed outing as two of our guests have already found out! The course is approximately 4km from the 'National Road' and is an easy drive from the villa. Combine a round with a drive up to the nearby plateau of Lassithi and back to the villa via a delightful mountain road which descends to Agios Nikolaos and back to Istron.

A 9-hole course is found in Elounda at one of the luxury hotels there.

Full details are available in the villa.

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Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Agios Nikolaos, Greece

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
May 18 2013 - May 31 2013
€5,500
1 Week
 
 
Jun 1 2013 - Jun 28 2013
€5,000
1 Week
 
 
Jun 29 2013 - Aug 30 2013
€7,500
1 Week
 
 
Aug 31 2013 - Sep 20 2013
€5,500
1 Week
 
 
Sep 21 2013 - Oct 4 2013
€5,000
1 Week
 
 
Oct 5 2013 - Nov 1 2013
€4,500
1 Week
 

Notes

  • We require a 20% deposit on booking with the balance payable eight weeks prior to arrival unless the booking is within eight weeks of arrival in which case the full amount is payable on booking.

    The rate includes housekeeping service for three hours a day six days a week.

    We also offer a wide range for other services which are payable locally. The maid will provide and prepare breakfast using fresh local ingredients at a price which covers the cost of ingredients plus a €15 service charge. We also can provide a catering service, massage and a range of excursions - all of which are agreed locally with the villa manager.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental in Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 280 m²
Location Type:
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Family
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Linens Provided
  • Fireplace
  • Internet
  • Mosquito Magnet
  • Heating
  • Alarm Clock
  • Laundry Soap
  • Washing Machine
  • Toilet Paper
  • Safe
  • Shampoo
  • Water Cooler
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Towels Provided
  • Air Conditioning
  • Basic Soaps
  • Local Maps
  • Parking
  • Wireless Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Hair Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • 4 Ring Stove
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 10 people
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Master Ensuite - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 4 - 1 queen
  • All bedrooms have large double beds, full air-conditioning, fly screens, ample storage for clothes and personal belongings. Three bedrooms open onto a terrace which fronts a small lawned area and opens up to breathtaking, panoramic sea views: visitors lie in bed and gaze out across the Gulf of Mirabello. Bedroom Two has a large picture window from which to admire the view while lying in bed. Bedroom Five has no view and so would be more suitable for children or teenagers. Two fold up beds can be accomodated in the master bedroom to provide sleeping facilities for two more children. All bed linen and towels are top quality Egyptian cotton. Guests are provided with robes and slippers. At Villa Bella Vista, the emphasis is on providing a standard of luxury to rival or exceed the best hotels and the sleeping quarters achieve this - you should get the best night's sleep of your life here.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Books
  • CD Player
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Games for Kids
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Toys
  • Books for Kids
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to Water
  • Barbecue
  • Binoculars
  • Gated Community
  • Beach Towels
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Beach Chairs
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Patio
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 10 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • Events Allowed
Pool / Spa:
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Heated Pool
  • Private Pool
Onsite Services:
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Housekeeper
Attractions:
  • bay/sound
  • ruins
  • churches
  • marina
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • paddle boating
  • walking
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
  • Babysitter
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cycling
  • snorkeling
  • swimming
  • wind-surfing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • water skiing
  • fishing
  • sailing
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • hiking
Notes: Villa Bella Vista has been designed for the pleasure of discerning adults who wish to enjoy the highest standards of luxury in a peaceful environment. All the fixtures and fittings are the very best quality to complement the breathtaking location and to provide the ultimate all-round villa experience. We believe that children under 12 are not best suited to stay at the villa. While there are no safety issues (other than the standard risks associated with a swimming pool which is over 2m deep at one end) we expect our guests will want to relax and not have to spend their time ensuring that their children are not up to mischief! So while we do not have an absolute rule, and would willingly discuss with you whether or not the villa is suitable for your children, our general policy is only to welcome the over-12s. The villa is 'upside down'! Living space and pool is on the upper level while the sleeping quarters are on the lower level - a traditional Greek arrangement.

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Luxury seafront villa in Eastern Crete with infinity pool and stunning views
average rating of 5.0 based on 3 reviews
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Luxury seafront villa in Eastern Crete with infinity pool and stunning views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p808092
+44 01539538821
Agios Nikolaos Lassithi
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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A dream holiday

Submitted: November 1, 2011 Stayed: October 2011
In the name of all my family, we wanted to thank you and G.(villa owner) and D. (housekeeper), so much for this holiday.We had the best time, in wonderful Crete, and in the stunning villa which made the holiday into a dream!Everething was so organized – from the information you gave us before, to the keys giving arrangment.And of course, the villa, that words can't describe it.I have no doubt we will visit Villa Bella Vista again!Please send our regards to G. and D.
From family R. (Israel)
Helpful votes: 0/1
business
Luxury seafront villa in Eastern Crete with infinity pool and stunning views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p808092
+44 01539538821
Agios Nikolaos Lassithi
Oxford, UK
5

Paradise Found

5 of 5
Submitted: February 26, 2011 Stayed: August 2009
The moment you step into this oasis of calm and comfort, all the stress of modern life melts away and you find yourself surrounded by elegance and luxury in a timeless, elemental landscape. From the terraces high on the rocks, you gaze out at a vast panorama of sea and distant hill-lines and realize how aptly this place is called Bella Vista.

We spent a week here in August 2009 with our three teenage daughters. While the villa is in easy striking distance of the archaeological ruins of Knossos and the playgrounds of Agios Nikolaos, we found we only forayed out to buy provisions (fish from the day’s catch, fruit from the local fields) and, of course, to enjoy Cretan food and wine at some of the many tavernas by the sea or up in the hills. We mostly ended up chilling out at the villa, with our most strenuous effort being the hundred-odd steps down to the private access to the sea or discovering hidden coves round the rocky promontory, returning for cool drinks on the terrace or watching the sun set from the infinity pool. The whole place suits such a range of moods and modes that even teenage girls will forget about bars and discos and just want to stay put.

That’s the spell that the Bella Vista casts over everyone who stays there, but beware - the magic is addictive, and once smitten (like us) you’ll already be planning to return.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 0/1
business
Luxury seafront villa in Eastern Crete with infinity pool and stunning views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p808092
+44 01539538821
Agios Nikolaos Lassithi
Oxford, England
5

Stunning villa, dramatic views. The very best.

5 of 5
Submitted: January 10, 2011 Stayed: October 2010
We stayed at Bella Vista at the end of last summer and it really is in class of its own. Paradise.

The villa is set in an exclusive, small, gated estate of stunning architecture and beautiful landscaping, I can't tell you how good just that bit feels! Because of its elevation and proximity to the sea, the scenery and views from the whole of the estate are spectacular, but in my view, Bella Vista has the top position, perched above the sea and with just about the best sea view you could enjoy.

The space works really well, both inside and outside, and offers a really good level of privacy for a big group, which is what lets so many larger villas down. All the decoration is in good taste and the quality of the furnishings, fittings and equipment is much higher than you might expect, even in top-end properties - this makes all the difference to day-to-day enjoyment.

Outside, the multiple spaces allow for a continuous change of scene – swimming, BBQ, bar, seating, lawn and private swimming dock in the sea – and they all help make it work really well for groups and families.

Being able to swim in the sea easily from the house is a great plus point and the local sandy beach is particularly lovely in the evening. Also, it’s well worth pointing out that there are some wonderful local restaurants in really lovely settings, on beaches and in the hills, which are remarkably good value. Definitely worth asking the agent for details - some need to be booked in advance.

We will be back!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We have furnished and equip the villa to compliment the high standard of the building and of course the view.
Materials used, art, beds, bedding, kitchen equipments and utensils, are all from the highest quality. We hanged large mirrors on walls opposite the windows that every second end wherever we look we can see the fantastic sea and bay view.

we am glad to see that our gusts enjoyed their stay and will be back.
Helpful votes: 0/1
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