Elmara Lux Seaside Villa 1, Private Pool in Crete
STRMTRStays under 30 days, priced by the night.
Description
Just 2 minutes on foot from Kokkinos Pirgos Beach, this luxurious two-story stone villa brings together a private pool, sea views from the upper floor, and the easy rhythm of south Crete. Spend your days between the beach road, local tavernas, and your own pool terrace, then return to calm interiors with natural tones and thoughtful details. With restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and everyday services just minutes away. Free WiFi throughout and convenient parking right in front of the property. With a private pool, stone interiors, and Kokkinos Pirgos Beach just 2 minutes away, the villa gives you an easy balance of outdoor living, Cretan character, and coastal convenience. The outdoor area gives you space for slow breakfasts, poolside afternoons, and evenings outdoors, with lounge chairs and furniture arranged around the water. Inside, the ground floor opens into a bright living and dining area, where natural tones, stone details, and large glass doors connect the interior directly with the terrace. The sofa bed gives you extra flexibility, while the dining area sits close to the kitchen, making meals easy and sociable. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need during your stay. Upstairs, you will find two bedrooms with double beds and calm decorative details. The front bedroom opens to a private balcony with sea and pool views, while the second bedroom looks out toward the mountains from the back of the villa. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom with a modern shower, and an additional WC on the ground floor adds comfort throughout the day. Stone walls, soft colors, and carefully chosen details keep the interiors grounded in the Cretan setting without feeling heavy. Outside, the private pool and terrace become the main gathering point, whether you are returning from the beach, planning a day trip, or staying close to the villa for the day. An ideal destination for year round vacations, perfect for families, friends, and couples. Kokkinos Pirgos sits on the south coast of Crete, on Messara Bay between Agia Galini and Matala. The area suits you if you want sea days, village tavernas, grocery stores, archaeology, and a base for the quieter side of the island. Timbaki is around 3 km away, with shops, services, and amenities. Kokkinos Pirgos Beach is 150 metres from the villa, a long sandy coast with pebbles, beachside cafes, tavernas, and swimming access. Katalyki Beach is around 1 km away, an organized sandy and fine pebble section with sunbeds, umbrellas, and water sports. Further along the coast, Afrathias Beach has coarse sand, pebbles, rocky seabed sections, and a natural coastal feel, while Kalamaki Beach further away features golden sand, a seafront, and space for walks. Kommos Beach is around 13 km away, a wide sandy beach with dunes, tamarisk trees, and remains of the ancient port of Phaistos near the shore. Matala Beach is around 17 km away, a sand and fine pebble bay framed by the rock caves. The landscape is part sea, part fertile plain, and part mountain horizon. The Katalyki wetland is around 2 km away, adding birdlife close to the coast. Zaros Lake is around 23 km away by road, a freshwater setting on the lower slopes of Psiloritis. Agia Triada archaeological site is around 6 km away, a Minoan stop close to the villa. The Museum of Cretan Ethnology in Vori is around 7 km away, with local culture and Cretan craft history. Phaistos Palace is around 8 km away, one of Crete's major Minoan sites, set above the Messara Plain. The Kommos archaeological site is around 15 km away beside the beach, while the Matala caves are around 17 km away. Days here can move from swimming and lunches by the sea to olive oil, local vegetables, grilled fish, and Cretan cheeses. A car lets you reach inland villages, south coast beaches, archaeological sites, and viewpoints. An ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking authentic local experiences all year round. The villa provides a calm south Crete base where pool time, sea days, and local life sit naturally together.