Villa Olive Sun

Eight-bedroom luxury villa away from it all!
Immerse yourself in the pure natural beauty of Crete Island. Close your eyes, relax under the shade of hundred years old olive trees, smell the sea, and feel the gentle touch of a mild Cretan sun. The Olive Sun villa, with its calm earth-tone colors, was specially designed to enhance the relaxing atmosphere. The original architectural decision and stylish decor are a perfect balance of the highest standard of luxury comfort and ecological simplicity. This newly-built private luxury villa of 300 square meters is set in the quiet area of Gouves within 20 minute’s car ride from Heraklion and the airport. It is a combination of privacy and short-drive access to the most popular natural and touristic attractions of the island.

Indoor facilities
The Olive Sun villa consists of two buildings connecting on the ground level. The villa’s eight bedrooms and living spaces can accommodate a group of up to sixteen family or friends members. The calm earth-tone colors are specially designed to enhance the relaxing atmosphere. On the ground floor, there are three bedrooms, two of which have 2x twin-size beds, an olive garden, a pool view, and en-suite bathrooms. A smart TV, desk, and terrace furniture with direct pool access. The third room is specially equipped with 2 twin-size beds, an en-suite bathroom with special wheelchair facilities, a TV, a desk, a private terrace with furniture, and an olive garden view. On the first floor, there is one room with a double bed, and mountain-olive garden and pool view, an en-suite bathroom, and all the amenities of a smart TV, and desk. Once you step outside to the balcony there is a sitting area where you can enjoy your breakfast and the view. On the first floor, there are 2 twin size beds with an en-suite bathroom a smart TV, and a balcony with furniture where you can enjoy the pool/mountain/olive garden view, a bedroom with 2 twin size beds, en-suite bathroom, desk, smart TV, view to the mountain-olive garden and the pool, a desk and a balcony with a sitting area. Last but not least there are 2 twin single beds with en-suite bathrooms, a smart TV, and a balcony with a sitting area with an olive garden view. All the bedrooms have their one-kind design, although all of them have unique common features integrated into a single design concept. On the ground floor, there is a fully equipped contemporary kitchen that has branded appliances and facilities, making holiday cooking a most pleasurable experience. On the ground floor, there is a comfortable indoor living space that has a moving glass wall system with direct access to a pool deck, a dining area, and a TV place for cozy family and friend gatherings. The same living space exists in Building B with the difference that there are two bedrooms one twin-size bed with a shared bathroom a double sink and an open shower, a smart TV, and furnished cour Anglaise. The second room has two single beds with a shared bathroom with a double sink, a smart TV, and a desk.

Outdoor facilities
The outdoor area has stunning hills and an olive view with a half Olympic-sized swimming pool of 125 sqm (5m x 25 m and 1.40m depth). Upon request, we can add a specific crank to the pool for guests with mobility needs and a pool fence for kids. The swimming pool can be heated upon request. at least 7 days in advance, at an extra cost. Close to the main pool, you will find a secure child session for kids, surrounded by a lounge deck and sunbeds where you enjoy the Cretan sun. Also, there is a playground for children, a BBQ, an outdoor kitchen, and a dining area under a pergola where you can enjoy your meals. The highlight of the villa is that you can have a traditional taste in your daily dining experience by cutting some fresh Cretan herbs and greens from your private herb garden. Don’t forget that parking space is offered for 5 cars.

From 2024, as stated in article 53 of Law 4389/2016 (A’ 94), there is a resilience fee to the climate crisis that is 15€ per night/villa from April to October and 4€ per night/villa from November to March. This fee will be paid in cash upon your arrival.

Layout
Living area: 300 m
Plot size: 4400sqm

Building 1

Ground floor
Living room with a sofa, satellite smart screen TV,
Open plan fully equipped kitchen with all the necessary amenities
Bedroom 1: King size bed (1.80×200), olive garden and pool view, en-suite bathroom, Smart TV, NETFLIX, A/C, Desk, Safe, terrace with furniture, direct pool access
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin-size beds (90×200 + 90×200), olive garden and pool view, en-suite bathroom, Smart TV, NETFLIX, Safe, A/C, Desk, terrace with furniture, direct pool access.
Bedroom 3: Special wheelchair facilities: 2 Twin-size beds (90×200 + 90×200), en-suite bathroom with special wheelchair facilities, TV, Safe, A/C, Desk – private terrace with furniture, olive garden view.

Upper Level
Bedroom 4: Double Bed (160×200 inch), mountain/olive garden/pool view, en-suite bathroom Smart TV, NETFLIX, Safe, A/C, desk, Balcony with furniture
Bedroom 5: 2 Twin size beds (90×200 + 90×200), en-suite bathroom, Smart TV, NETFLIX, Safe, A/C, mountain/olive garden/pool view, desk, Balcony with furniture
Bedroom 6: 2 Twin size beds (90×200 + 90×200), en-suite bathroom, Smart TV, NETFLIX, Safe, A/C, desk, Balcony with furniture, olive garden view

Building 2 

Ground floor
Bedroom 7: 2 Twin size beds (90×200 + 90×200), open shower, Smart TV, NETFLIX, Safe, Air Condition, shared bathroom with double sink, furnished Cour Anglaise
Bedroom 8: Two single beds (80×200), shared bathroom with double sink, Smart TV, NETFLIX, Safe, A/C, Desk.

Outdoors
Private half-Olympic size swimming pool (25m), children’s swimming pool
Barbeque (charcoal) and pergola dining area
Sun loungers and umbrellas
Playground for children
Private herb garden
Private parking space for 5 cars
Privileged access to a private beach of 5* hotel Lyttos Beach Resort:
Access to the private hotel beaches and pool area
Access to the hotel facilities: SPA, GYM, restaurants, and bars