New Luxury Villa w/Private Pool, Spa & Sea Views! | Villa in Heraklion
3 Bedroom Villa in Mononaftis, Heraklion
💖 Why Guests Love Filios Vrachos
•Pool & Indoor Spa: Enjoy the 12m x 6m private pool or the heated indoor jetted spa.
•Next-Gen Playroom: High-end fun with a 75” Smart TV, PS5, and ping pong.
•Ultra-Fast Connectivity: Stay powered with high-speed 300 Mbps Wi-Fi.
•Effortless Access: A modern lift serves all floors for maximum convenience.
•Prime Location: Perfectly situated near pristine beaches, local restaurants, and shops.
🏡 Experience Filios Vrachos
Located just 1.1 km from the stunning Mononaftis Beach, Filios Vrachos is a 338 sqm architectural gem completed in 2025. A high-spec haven where you can switch from a high-speed gaming session in the playroom to a sunset cocktail by the 12-meter pool in seconds. Whether you’re soaking in the heated indoor jetted spa pool or exploring nearby restaurants, every detail is designed for seamless, modern luxury.
🏘️ Functional Floor Layout
First Floor:
•Bedrooms 1, 2, & 3: Each features a King-size bed, air conditioning, a private balcony, an ensuite bathroom, a safe, and even a private mini-fridge for midnight refreshments.
One of the bedrooms has the option to be converted into 2 single beds.
Ground Floor:
•The Living Space: A bright area with a 55” Smart TV, built-in fireplace, and a high-end music system .
•Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped with a Nespresso machine, dishwasher, and all modern appliances .
•Wellness Room: A private indoor room housing a heated indoor jetted spa pool for year-round pampering.
Workspace: A dedicated desk with an ergonomic chair located in a common area.
Lower Ground Floor: The Entertainment Den
•Movie & Gaming Night: A second living area boasting a 75” Smart TV and a PS5 .
•Extra Sleeping Space: Includes 2 single sofa beds for additional guests.
🌳 Outdoor Paradise
•The Pool: A massive 12.33m x 6m private outdoor pool with 10 sunbeds and 3 umbrellas .
•Al Fresco Dining: A gas grill BBQ and a large dining table for long Mediterranean lunches.
•Activity: Sharpen your skills with the outdoor ping pong table.
•Parking: Private parking space for up to 4 vehicles.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE:
•The villa is NOT suitable for children aged 2-12 years old (stairs and some rails without protection).
For your safety, guests are strictly prohibited from climbing on the natural rock attached to the villa
• Please note that a refundable damage deposit is required for this property. This deposit will be preauthorized on your credit card during your online check-in prior to arrival. The hold will be released after departure, pending a damage-free inspection of the home.
📍 Prime Location in Mononaftis
Filios Vrachos offers the perfect balance of secluded luxury and proximity to the best of Crete`s northern coast:
•Mononaftis Beach: 1.1 km.
•Dining: Taverna George and Taverna Vasilis are both just 1.3 km away.
•Essentials: Supermarket Faistos (2 km) and Sousami Bakery (2.1 km).
•Heraklion City Center: 26 km.
•Heraklion International Airport (HER): 29 km.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
Within 15–30 Minutes:
•Agia Pelagia & Mononaftis (5 mins): Dive into the crystal-clear waters of your local bays. Agia Pelagia offers a vibrant waterfront with boutiques and tavernas, while Mononaftis is a favorite for snorkeling and diving.
•Fodele Village (17 mins): Visit the birthplace of the legendary painter El Greco. Wander through lush orange and lemon groves, explore the 11th-century Byzantine Church of Panagia, and enjoy traditional sweets in the shaded village square.
•Knossos Palace (30 mins): Discover the cradle of European civilisation at the Minoan Palace of King Minos. Pair it with a visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to see world-famous treasures like the Phaistos Disc.
•Savvathiana Monastery (15 mins): A hidden gem tucked into the hills. This 16th-century sanctuary offers a peaceful escape with stunning stone architecture and blooming botanical gardens.
•Cretaquarium (30 mins): One of Europe’s largest aquariums, where you can come face-to-face with sand tiger sharks, sea turtles, and the diverse marine life of the Mediterranean.
Perfect Day Trips:
•Rethymno Old Town (1 hour): Experience the Venetian romance of Rethymno’s narrow alleys and Egyptian Lighthouse. On the way back, stop at Lake Kournas to spot turtles from a pedal boat.
•Santorini Escape: Take the high-speed ferry from nearby Heraklion Port (30 mins away) for an unforgettable day trip to Oia’s blue-domed churches and the world-famous caldera views.
•Matala Beach & Gortyn (1 hour 15 mins): Journey south to the legendary hippie caves of Matala. En route, explore the ancient Roman capital of Gortyn and its monumental stone-carved law codes.
•Sailing to Dia Island: Charter a private catamaran from Heraklion harbor for a day of swimming in the uninhabited, turquoise coves of Dia Island, often accompanied by local dolphins.
•Lasithi Plateau & Zeus Cave (1 hour 15 mins): Head into the mountains to see traditional white-sailed windmills and climb down into the mythical birthplace of Zeus in the Diktaean Cave.
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To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.
🧳 Included Services
•Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
•Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
•24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
•Pre-arrival shopping service free of charge (cost of the groceries is not included)
•Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.
🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
•Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
•Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
•Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 16:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date. But in any case if you wish to arrive earlier or depart later than the mentioned hours feel free to contact us and we will fulfill your request if the villa is available with no extra cost. If your arrival will be delayed, you must contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you fail to do so you may not be able to gain access to the Property. If you fail to arrive by midday on the day after the Arrival Date and you have not contacted us, we may treat the booking as having been cancelled by you.
2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not enter the property or stay overnight in the property. Any kind of Party for more than the people staying in the property must be informed prior booking the villa, which in some cases it might not be accepted and if accepted extra charge might apply. In case you do so, we can refuse to hand over the Property to you, or can require you to leave. We will treat any of these circumstances as a cancelation of the booking by you and we shall be under no obligation to refund you for any fees already paid to us
in those circumstances. Any refund will be at our sole discretion
3. Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint it is important that action is taken as soon as possible. It is essential that you contact us if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. It is often extremely difficult (and sometimes impossible) for us to resolve difficulties properly unless we are promptly notified. In particular, complaints of a transient nature(example: electric power issues, warm water is out etc.) cannot possibly be investigated unless you will let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence.
Also after staying in the property for 48 hours and we have not received any message or email from you about any broken facilities/amenities in the property, we will hold the guest responsible for any damages caused and must be paid or replaced by the guest on spot.
4. Smoking is Not allowed in the properties so we request all of our guests not to smoke in the properties
but to smoke outside on the exterior areas such as by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios or terrace
5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linen change are done every 3/4 days.
In case you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.
6. Pool: The pool is not covered and is built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organisation (EOT). Parents have full responsibility for supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 are permitted in the pool at any time without adult supervision. When using the pool, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk.
7. Fireplace: The fireplace works with wood, which will be provided. Please do not throw any paper or other combustible materials in the fireplace.
8. Tenants agree to respect the property. In case of any damage that will be made, the tenants will have to pay the cost on spot and before living the villa
9. The owner agrees to provide a clean home, cleaned just before the arrival of tenants.
Cleaning is done by us, changing towels and bed linen is included in the price.
10. Not suitable for children at the ages of 2-12 years old (stairs and some rails without protection).
11. The lead guest (the oldest member of the group) must be at least 25 years old.
12. Please respect the quiet hours from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM and from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
New Luxury Villa w/Private Pool, Spa & Sea Views! is located in Mononaftis. New Luxury Villa w/Private Pool, Spa & Sea Views! provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Parking, Pool, among other amenities. This Villa features Air Conditioner, Parking and Pool to make your stay a comfortable one.
New Luxury Villa w/Private Pool, Spa & Sea Views! has 3 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mononaftis has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Mononaftis, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited long-term renters welcome host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation property registration number 1039κ10000389800
FAQ's
Is this property pet-friendly for guests?
No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, this Mononaftis villa has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
How much does it cost per night to stay in property?
Best-rates for the Mononaftis villa starts from $494 per night with includes Parking, Pool, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Guest Services, Entertainment, Heating, TV, Private Pool, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Hot Tub, Internet, Laundry with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
Is property a family-friendly place to stay?
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?
Based on the information received from our partner, the Mononaftis villa is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Mononaftis villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
What cancellation policy is in place for property?
Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.