Villa St Nicolas

Everything was as described, large and well furnished rooms (bedrooms with private bathroom, in which there was still a hot tub), super fridge and freezer, Miele built-in coffee and espresso machine, sufficient quantities of towels, dishes, seating and lying options, jecker pool with integrated hot tub with little to no chlorine). Upon our arrival, the fridge was well stocked, so the breakfast was secured without shopping, household and toilet paper, dish soap, garbage bags, everything there, really great. After a week, the laundry was changed and the house was cleaned. The house is beautifully located, with a great view of the sea, without a wheeled pedestal, but it could be difficult to get anywhere. The wind can blow really hard up there. Antonis gave very good restaurant and beach tips, and was a real "super host" in total We can recommend the villa all around, and say thank you

Beautiful views every day and plenty of space for 8 of us. The pool is great, although a little cold, and plenty of room to relax. All bedrooms were decent sized, fairly comfortable beds and en-suite which was appreciated. Towels, beach towels and bathrobes provided in each room. Kitchen is a little small but we made do for the week we were there. Fridge and freezer are very big. Lots of speakers around the villa which is great for hosting. BBQ worked great for us but didn’t try the pizza oven. Make sure you purchase laundry detergent, dishwasher tablets and hand soap as these weren’t provided. We had food and drinks left for our arrival too which was appreciated!

he villa is very private with lots of space. Antonis was a great host, very responsive and made us feel welcome when we arrived. Thanks for a great stay

The pool is spacious and benefits from beautiful sea views. The pool area is great for sunbathing during the day snd a lovely outdoor dining area and outdoor bbq and pizza oven. The rooms are great and there is aircon in every room which is vital in the summer months. It’s a short drive to the shops, beach and restaurants. Antonis gave us some great recommendations of where to dine. We will be back!!

Beautiful accommodation - very luxurious, definitely worth the price! In the fridge on arrival, breakfast for the whole group for the next day. Luxury amenities - pool with sea view, refrigerator with automatic ice maker, private and beautiful rooms. This accommodation is definitely worth it. Personally, the price/performance ratio is great and I would love to come back here. Warning - I have never stayed in a nicer villa, the rating may be biased.

War super!

We came to the ridge in a group of 8 with children. Good stay, stay with large tv for the teen console, spacious enough to welcome us all to gather for the meal. Comfortable rooms and very functional bathrooms. A plus, no need to put the toilet paper in the bins. The downside could be on the pool which is not heated, so a little cool for an April.

Vue exceptionnelle. Attention la 4ème chambre n'est pas d'un accès facile et n'a pas de terrasse. L'équipement de la cuisine est succinct. Plutôt destinée aux jeunes fêtards qu'aux familles.

Sehr schöne Villa Pool war sehr Sauber Die Lage ganz okei je doch für die Stadt ein Auto praktisch oder empfehlendswert

This is a fabulous house. First visit in 2018 was with family and we returned this year with friends. Lovely house, incredible views, great outdoor eating area, well equipped kitchen, immaculately clean and a terrific landlord - I will return and have already passed info on to two other groups who plan to come. 5 minutes from a supermarket and less than 10 minutes to the town of Agios Nikolaos. Crete is such a great place to vacation - many amazing things to see but not so many that you feel guilty lying on a beach or sitting in a cafe, passing the time with a delicious lunch!

This is a fabulous house. First visit in 2018 was with family and we returned this year with friends. Lovely house, incredible views, great outdoor eating area, well equipped kitchen, immaculately clean and a terrific landlord - I will return and have already passed info on to two other groups who plan to come. 5 minutes from a supermarket and less than 10 minutes to the town of Agios Nikolaos. Crete is such a great place to vacation - many amazing things to see but not so many that you feel guilty lying on a beach or sitting in a cafe, passing the time with a delicious lunch!

Great host. Magnificent house.

We had great time All amenities were present. The rooms were very spacious and lovely. Thank you once again

Magnifique villa pour séjourner en crête

Perfekter Urlaub! Danke

Pretty good Villa, the view is amazing. Everything is pretty clean and services + communication are on point.

Antonis Was very hospitable as were his housekeepers. They never interfered with your trip unless you needed assistance. His tips and recommendations were spot on no kidding everywhere he Sent us was perfect. Even though I researched I threw those out the window and used his. His English is perfect which made it easy for a Greek-American trying to speak Greek easy.. This is one of his personal homes a beautiful piece of architecture sits on a wonderful lot with the best view of the bay. Everything we saw and read online was true. The Villa is much more impressive in person. We could I have not picked a better area for you were on the hill only seven minutes from the middle of town with the best views. The morning sunrise is spectacular 1 million pictures. Our host was gracious and included the refrigerator stocked with wine cheese and local meats. He was very helpful with all communication for Suggestions for restaurants and places to see and beaches to relax on up and down the entire bay. Antonis was an A+. His English is perfect. We spent five nights. I wish we had more time so we could have rented his beautiful boat to explore. You will love the entertainment system and lighting of the villa. Book it before you miss out on the best Villa.

We were a group of 8, which fitted perfectly! Clean and good beds, nice pool and bbq area. Great location for visits to the nearby town(s) and beaches

Greta view , fabolous pool, big rooms, kitchen With all kind of machine and pots

Well equipped kitchen and entertainment facilities Fabulous pool area Antonis’s response to any questions or issues was prompt and very helpful - even arranged car rental with. Rey short notice Had left a welcome pack and the fridge was stocked with essentials- which was both thoughtful and helpful

This was an amazing getaway for the weekend. The town is so very calm. The view is absolutely amazing. It was extremely relaxing.

Perfect position , really nice welcome pack as we arrived with some great local recommendations

Grundausstattung vorhanden, netter Vermieter. Gerne wieder

We booked this villa for a group of 8 visiting Crete for a family wedding. Like most people, we arrived at the villa very late in the evening. The fridge was full of food and drinks for that evening, the following morning and beyond. It was really helpful as it gave us time to go shopping for supplies. The villa itself is fantastic. 4 very spacious bedrooms each with their own en-suite and an extra toilet in the hallway next to the living room. It was clean when we arrived and cleaned again mid way through our stay. The pool was also nice, the kids (and us adults) couldn't stay out of it. The view of Agios Nikolaos from the pool area was nice and if you are an early riser, you get to see an amazing sun rise. The location of the villa is about 1km away from the nearest supermarket and about 10 minutes drive to Agios Nikolaos. I would recommend hiring a car as the villa is fairly remote for most things but a great location for some peace and quiet. Finally, a very big thank you to Antonis for his hospitality and helpfulness throughout our stay. We would love to come back again some day.

Just returned from a weeks stay at Villa St Nicholas. Great location and fantastic views. Villa is very well equipped, and we received a nice welcome pack of food and drinks when we arrived. Antonis the owner is very helpful and gave us details of good restaurants and places of interest to visit. Approx 3K from the town, is walkable during the day but better to get a taxi back in the evenings. Would definitely recommend this Villa as a great place to stay

We couldn't be happier with our stay at Villa St Nicolas. On arrival (after midnight) the fridge was full with food for our breakfast. The description of the villa is spot on apart from there is a playstation there (but no games, so take your own!) also an ice machine in the kitchen which is so handy. The villa is very modern and has everything you could possibly want while you're there. I would definitely recommend Villa St Nicolas, Antonis was very helpful from the time of booking to the end of our stay and it was a very relaxing holiday. I would suggest hiring a car, but you could manage without if you relied on taxi's. I don't know when I'll next be going on holiday, but we will be coming back!!! Thank you for a lovely stay Antonis :)

Antonis is an amazing host! He impressed us with his hospitality even before we arrived, patiently providing indications for reaching the villa and waiting for us to check in at a rather late hour (around 10 p.m.). And as he realized we arrive so late and would not find any supermarket open at that hour, he was thoughtful enough to fill our fridge with everything we could possibly need for that evening and next morning breakfast: bread, butter, cheese, ham, eggs, jam, water, 3-4 types of juice & soda, red wine and white wine. Villa has a superb view towards the sea and Ag. Nicolaos. Neighborhood seems a bit remote but it is about 3km from the city center and about 1.5km from the nearest supermarket. The villa is suited for 4 families as each bedroom has it´s own toilet and shower. And a 5th toilet is available in the living room. Some of the neighboring villas seem to be rented for tourists but most of them seem to be inhabited all year long. The neighborhood is quiet and suited for a relaxed vacation.

The house was simply fantastic. Brand new, big rooms with a bathroom each, nice view, nice swimming pool... Perfect to stay with a large group (friends or family), the owner was very nice and not looking at all for the little detail to charge you more ! The villa is a little bit far from Agios Nickolaos to go by feet but only 7 minutes by car so it was not a problem.

We stayed at Villa St Nicolas for 2 weeks in June 2016 as a group of 8 adults. On arrival, the instructions to the villa were extremely straight forward and the villa was immaculate. Antonis had arranged for a very generous welcome pack for our arrival which included soft drinks, water, wine, bread, eggs, and other food for us before we could go to the supermarket to stock up! All of the bedrooms are spacious and modern with air conditioning, and were cleaned twice a week. The villa has lots of extra features such as coloured lighting in the living room area, coloured lighting in the pool and outside speakers which make the villa even more spectacular. The villa has a lovely outside space including a large BBQ with rotisserie and a pizza oven. The rotisserie was excellent - we cooked a 6kg joint of pork from the local butcher for 19 euros which was great value for money and very tasty! (see photo). We tended to BBQ most nights and the kitchen was well equipped to self-cater and we had great evenings spent outside. There is also an outdoor TV which was great for watching the England football team perform to their usual level!! The pool is spacious and well maintained by Antonis and there are enough loungers for everyone. The villa is up a hill and a fair distance from the centre of Agios Nikolaos so car hire is almost essential, although you can get a taxi with a local company for approx 8 euros each way. All supermarkets and local butcher are within a 5-10 minute drive. Antonis and his father were extremely friendly and helpful and Antonis is very attentive to your every request! We would highly recommend this villa ad would stay here again if we re-visit Crete!

This villa is just faboulous! Everything is perfect in it: the high standard, the location, the great view, the full and modern equipement, the pool, the big parking in the court. It really overpassed our expectations! There's absolutely nothing missing. The owner - Antonis is remarquably kind and professionnal and will help you with everything you need. We will definetely try to return another year!

Recently built villa executed to a really high standard. Exceptionally high quality of amenities. The location affords stunning views down to Agios Nikolaos and across the bay. It's also perfect for exploring all the different facets of life in Crete from the luxury villas at Elounda, to secluded monasteries, ancient settlements, high mountains, quiet sandy beaches, beautiful spring flowers and orangle / lemon trees, and dining al fresco in the lovely restaurants of Agios Nikolaos. The warm sunshine in April was a bonus and we loved how friendly everyone was. We'll definitely be back.

We stayed for one week and had our pre-wedding event at the two villas. We looked at many other villas in the area that were large enough to hold a the party of 50 people and these two stood out due to modern interiors and outside pools with great views. Antonis (the owner) was also very helpful during our staying. Always on call and helped us find local suppliers for sound systems e.t.c

This was our first visit to Crete and it certainly won't be our last. It was made even more enjoyable because we chose Villa St Nicolas. The villa inside is fabulous, the views from the terraces are outstanding,outdoors the pool, jacuzzi, the covered barbecue area, outdoor TV large outdoor dining area all go towards making a wonderful holiday. The villa is in an ideal location although the use of a car is essential please do use the taxis if like us you are dining out of an evening,the service they offer is outstanding and it's a set charge of 8€.The cars are immaculate and the drivers are so courteous,just another plus to your holiday. Antonis the owner of the villa is always available if you need him, he sent us a very informative email before we arrived which contained information about the villa and Agios Nikolaus and surrounding areas, we found this very helpful, thank you Antonis it was a pleasure to meet you, also Antonis's father who visited his orchard near to the villa he brought us roses cut from his garden and pears from the orchard,another very nice man. I could go on and on we had a fabulous holiday, don't just take our word go and see for yourselves. Efharisto Antonis.

we just came back from 12 days in agios nicolaos and must admit we had wonderful time.villa was beyond our expectation,specious,well equipped,very clean and modern,big swimming pool,lovely barbecue area,beautiful view! nice quiet location close to town centre,supermarkets,restaurants etc(we rent a car so it was very easy).Antonis is amazing host we took his advises and visited many places which are just 20-40 min by car eg.south of crete irapetria with beautiful chrissi island,zeus cave in the mountains and local areas eg.elounda.There is plenty to do there after day of trip you can enjoy and relax outside of the villa admiring amazing view of sea,mountain or relax in jacuzzi (which we use on daily basis ). We recommend this place for everyone and will be back next year!!!!

The villa was very good, close to the beaches and to the town centre. Very beautiful barbecue and pool. Big thank you to Antonis for the attention. We had a great holiday. We will gladly go there again.

We just returned from a wonderful stay at Villa St. Nicolas. We traveled as an extended family -- me, my husband, our two daughters ages 10 and 12, and my parents - and a great time was had by all. First, there is a very large driveway/parking area out front which could easily house several cars. The villa itself is lovely. Very modern, with high-end appliances and amenities (flat screen televisions, room safes, and fluffy bathrobes in every room.) We greatly appreciated the thoughtful provision of Wi-Fi router access points on each floor (there are four) and a dedicated router for outside. We could all get a flawless signal from wherever we were, which was an unexpected luxury. As mentioned, the villa spreads onto 4 levels, with a generously-sized en-suite bedroom on the basement level (the room was very light and airy, and had separate walk-out access to the outside), two bedrooms on the second floor, each en-suite and with balcony and water view, and a good-sized loft bedroom on the attic level, also with en-suite. My 12 year old daughter loved having her own little apartment suite up there, though note that bedroom might not be as suitable for very young children or seniors as the steps up are quite steep. The kitchen is compact but well-appointed with every modern appliance. Owner Antonis provided an extremely generous "welcome pack" upon our arrival, which left us well stocked with juices, coffee, milk, wine, bread, breakfast meats, and much more. There is ample comfy seating in the living room, which walks out to a lovely, well-maintained outdoor area with pool/Jacuzzi, sun loungers, covered BBQ area with table and additional seating, and a small grassy area. The view out to the water and Agios Nikolaos is stunning. The week we were there Antonis was caring for three 8 week old puppies who had been orphaned shortly prior. They were housed in a large outdoor pen in an olive grove about 50 meters behind the villa. Antonis was concerned and very solicitous that the puppies might make noise and disturb us. Quite the opposite - my daughters were thrilled to have puppies in residence, and Antonis generously granted them open access to the pups. They (we all, actually!) spent many a happy hour frolicking with the puppies that week, and we are thankful to Antonis for his kind indulgence. The villa is well-located with respect to the town. A bit too far to walk comfortably to the marina area in the summer heat (around 55 minutes or so), but about a 25 minute walk downhill to the closest small grocery store. The center of town (and a large Carrefour supermarket) are only about 6 or 7 minutes away by car. We had a bit of trouble finding the villa initially, as there are no street numbers in that part of town, but Antonis (who was out of town that day) sent his father to meet us in town and guide us in. All in all it was a fantastic stay. The villa suited our needs perfectly and Agios Nikolaos is enchanting. My one suggestion would be to make available manuals/instructions for the appliances for those of us not well-versed in German gadgetry. However, we managed to figure it all out with some help from Google and the free Wi-Fi! We will look back fondly on our time at Villa St. Nicolas.

Excellent service from the owner, couldn't of been more helpful. Visited us on our first morning and gave us names and locations of excellent beaches and restaurants. The property has everything you want from a holiday home, all mod cons internally, lovely swimming pool and excellent BBQ area, which also included a pizza oven. Car is essential as the property is a 40 minute walk to the town.

We are a party of 8 adults looking for a villa to hire where we would be comfortable and accommodate everyone. Villa St Nicolas fulfilled all expectations. It is a luxury villa, well kitted out, superb views, great pool and the owners are very nice and thoughtful to our needs. Antonios and his father were always on hand to assist if required (they were not) Overall it was a 9.5 out of 10 experience. The only thing people need to be aware of is that you either need a vehicle or taxis to the town center as the villa is on top of the hill overlooking the valley. Unless you are good at map reading or following directions use a sat nav to be sure in getting there first time

We stayed as a group of 4 for the second week of June 2015. We had a late flight so arrived in the middle of he night however the directions and access were simple and effective which was fully appreciated after a long day of traveling. The villa has a huge drive to the front with plenty of space for many cars. Inside the villa was spotlessly clean, spacious and finished to a high standard with top of the range fixtures, fittings and appliances. We had originally booked as a group of 6 and were worried that it would feel 'too roomy', however we felt very comfortable. At the same time there is plenty of space for a group of 8 and the layout is well thought out. The view from the pool area and bedrooms is fantastic, looking out to the sea, and across the bay to the other side of the island. Antonis, the owner, is very helpful and professional. He will leave you alone all week if that's what you want, or he can be on hand to help you with any issues whenever you need him.

We have just returned from two weeks at Villa St Nicolas with three of our adult children & their partners & we all had a fantastic time. The villa is spacious & extremely comfortable, well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Antonis was very helpful with recommendations of restaurants etc & dealt with a couple of small queries we had immediately. Car hire is essential as there is no where in walking distance but Agios Nikolas is just a 5 minute drive & €8 by taxi. The BBQ & outside oven were excellent & we made good use of them. The beds are very comfortable & bathrooms had the best showers I've ever had in Greece! The pool is lovely & plenty big enough especially with the added luxury of the whirlpool. We would definitely recommend this villa for a relaxing & comfortable holiday.

We stayed here for 3 nights after touring the Island and it was a great way to end our holiday in Crete. The villa is extremely well equipped with excellent wifi and TV on all floors. each room has an ensuite bathroom. It has an amazing view and the swimming pool is gorgeous. The owner Antonis is very helpful and we found the whole experience very relaxing. The villa is a bit difficult to find as it is on an unmarked road but it is only 5 minutes drive to the centre of Agios and 10 Minutes to Elounda. We would recommend this to everyone except perhaps families with small children as the stairs are quite steep and the swimming pool is right off the house. A great place for family gatherings and groups of friends.

Thoroughly wonderful and relaxing holiday experience. Communications during booking with the owner, Antonis, were great and he organised our car providing excellent directions. We were met on arrival and given tips and advice on where to eat and visit. Villa was fantastic, everything you could possibly want. We spent most mealtimes in the under cover outdoor area and enjoyed the pool and games in the garden - in fact with the fab views it was hard sometimes to leave the villa to go out!! Located 2 minutes drive from Agios Nikolaos but a bit too far to walk however this was not a problem. Will definitely return :) The villa is a couple of kilometres out from Agios Nicoloas, this was not an issue for us as we took taxis into the town in the evening. The taxis were a set price of 8 euros and were really efficient. Antonis (villa onwer) provided us with telephone numbers, which was helpful. You can also walk into town it takes about 30-40 minutes. Antonis was extrmely helpful in the lead up to and during our stay. On our arrival in Heraklion we spoke with him and arranged to meet close to Agios so he could direct us to the villa, once you know where it is, it is easy to find but was a definite help for our first visit. There was a welcome pack in the fridge which certainly lasted a couple of days, including plenty of water and a bottle of wine. Make a note of the wine as it we tried a range of local wine and this was by far the best one. Antonis also provided us with recommendations for restaurants etc and the restaurant Spinalonga in Plaka looked after us exceptionally well, everyone was so friendly and accomodating. Plaka is also a great place to get the boat over to the island of Spinalonga 8 euros return and the boats run every 30 mins providing you with more flexibilty than the organised tours In summary, beautiful villa done to a great standard, great views, quiet and peaceful but close enough to the town if you want a bit more going on

The Villa is Perfect for quite and relaxing holidays with family or friends. Antonis the host helped us with good tips for restaurants and sights. We will come back! The house is well equipped and maintained!

Stunning location, stunning villa. Had a wonderful time just relaxing. Loved sitting by the pool each evening with a glass of wine. Antonis was very attentive and ensured our holiday was something to remember.

Thoroughly enjoyable stay from start to finish, some very minor issues that were sorted immediately. We also paid for a cook in the evenings, this was a wonderful addition to the holiday experience - had we been 8 adults it would have been fantastic value but the 4 parents all ate well and it was wonderful not having to cook each evening. Well worth the money and was certainly cheaper and far less hassle than eating out each night. The Manager of the property looked after us extremely well and helped whenever we want help from car rental to ideas for day trips etc.

Nous avons passé 8 jours dans cette maison à 2 couples avec nos 2 enfants chacuns. La maison est superbe, trés confortable et les prestations sont haut de gamme. Le propriétaire Antonis est trés gentil, trés disponible et donne de bons conseils sur les endroits à visiter. A recommander.

Seven of us stayed at Villa St Nicholas in August 2013. We had a wonderful week. The villa is great – it’s got plenty of room and all the amenities you could need. The pool and house are really clean and the furniture, appliances and crockery are of a really high standard. The villa is only a short drive from Elounda and Agios Nikolaos and it's got an amazing view. Any problems we had were soon fixed with a quick call to the owner - who is very welcoming and helpful. We think the villa could benefit from an instruction pack explaining how to use the oven, dishwasher etc and a sign post to help people find it(!) but apart from those small things it is a great villa and we had a wonderful holiday!!

Marvellous and amazing villa with cordial host hospitality. Superb, delighted and highly appreciated place . We had a rest at St.Nicolas villa for ten days in June 2013 . There was lovely ten days for three families with children of 2,5 and 8 years. Villa located in ten minutes of a driving from the center of Agios Nikolaos. So to rent a car highly recommend. Marvellous and beautiful arrangement of a villa with amazing view of Mirabello's gulf. The spacious territory with the pool, jacuzzi, barbecue and palm trees are delighted. There is four cozy sleeping rooms , two of which with specific terrace. Suitable kitchen and a drawing room, dining room overlooking the pool. Everything to feel most comfortable and enjoy the rest. Modern, smart and hi-tech design of the house with stylish furniture and luxury equipment worked properly! All this made our stay and rest in Crete magic and unforgettable. Superb, delighted and highly appreciated place. But more than this… The benevolent and helpful host Antonis fascinated us with hospitality and care. With the first minute his support and friendliness were felt . On our arrival I was pleasantly surprised the filled refrigerator , after flight it was very opportunely. He introduced us the best sites, beaches, tavernas with authentic Crete kitchen to visit and enjoy. Antonis did not disregard any our question until the last minute. We received the mass of pleasure from Crete holiday, and especially from rest and cordial host hospitality . In our opinion St.Nicolas is the best villa for groups in Agios Nikolaos suberb. Our heartiest thanks, Antonis, for the toy dog ( forgetten) and post us as well . We do hope to come back here more and more.

From the moment we arrived right up to the time we left, the villa (and the level of attention from Antonis) surpassed our expectations. Our first view of the villa with it's circular driveway, extensive planting and the luxury boat parked at the side is something that we won't forget it a hurry, and our first look round the villa certainly didn't disappoint either. As a general rule welcome packs are poor, anything from one bottle of vinegar pretending to be a cheap bottle of wine, to bottles of vinegar pretending to be two cheap bottles of wine. Not this time though, yes, there was wine but it was nice wine, there was bread, cereal,milk, coffee, sugar, bacon, juice, the list goes on and on. The rooms are all very nicely decorated and furnished, the beds are comfortable with plenty of spare bedding, there is lots of storage space, and best of all not one bit of the hideous pine furniture usually found in Greece. The windows all have electric shutters, which work! The air con also works efficiently but without deafening you. There is WiFi in every room. The pool is lovely with plenty of outdoor furniture to meet every need and sitting in the jacuzzi on a hot afternoon was just so relaxing. The kitchen is well equipped if on the small side but unless you intend to do a lot of cooking it should not be a problem. Plus you also have a big barbecue outside if you want to be more adventurous. The bedrooms all have TV's but these probably don't get much use as the view from the villa is better than anything you will ever find on TV. So advice? You need a car. There are no shops in the village so if you run out of milk you will have to drive to the nearest supermarket. Carrefour and Lidl both have supermarkets nearby and there is a small local supermarket not too far away. While we were there the utility companies were putting in new facilities which did cause a minor inconvenience with such narrow rural roads, hopefully once the work is finished access will not be an issue. Don't sleep with the windows open unless you like listening to barking dogs. Don't forget your camera, you will want a lasting reminder of this lovely villa.

We spent one week in villa St. Nicolas and it was gorgeous week! It locacated 5 minutes by car from Agios Nicolaos and 10 minutes from Elounda. Very clean house and big swimming pool. The house is new and it's fool of modern technics. Nice view from villa to Mirabello. The owner is very friendly, helpful and kind person, he gave us good advices for our holiday about restaurants and nice places to see.

We were a group of 6 girls who hired the villa to celebrate a friends special birthday. The Villa is decorated to a very high standard and well equipped, 4 double rooms all with ensuite, tvs in every room, music system so we could plug in out iPods and listen to musicout by the pool. I do not think there was anything lacking. The villa is a couple of kilometres out from Agios Nicoloas, this was not an issue for us as we took taxis into the town in the evening. The taxis were a set price of 8 euros and were really efficient. Antonis (villa onwer) provided us with telephone numbers, which was helpful. You can also walk into town it takes about 30-40 minutes. Antonis was extrmely helpful in the lead up to and during our stay. On our arrival in Heraklion we spoke with him and arranged to meet close to Agios so he could direct us to the villa, once you know where it is, it is easy to find but was a definite help for our first visit. There was a welcome pack in the fridge which certainly lasted a couple of days, including plenty of water and a bottle of wine. Make a note of the wine as it we tried a range of local wine and this was by far the best one. Antonis also provided us with recommendations for restaurants etc and the restaurant Spinalonga in Plaka looked after us exceptionally well, everyone was so friendly and accomodating. Plaka is also a great place to get the boat over to the island of Spinalonga 8 euros return and the boats run every 30 mins providing you with more flexibilty than the organised tours In summary, beautiful villa done to a great standard, great views, quiet and peaceful but close enough to the town if you want a bit more going on

Great villa : spacious rooms, fully equipped kitchen, TV with dvd-player and satellite in every room. And the swimming-pool, let's not forget the private swimming-pool. Very nice view too. As we arrived very late saturday night, we were pleasantly surprised when seeing that we were graciously provided with food and stuff for breakfast. Going to the villa can be a bit difficult at first, especially at night but the explanations we were given were very detailed, just be careful not to drive too fast and miss a sign. Otherwise, the villa is 5-10 minutes drive from Agios Nikolaos and less than an hour from Heraklion. The house is so nice an calm, you could spend your whole stay not moving from there, except to do some shopping. Outside maintenance is efficient and you barely notice they were there. Only downside (and in no way related to the villa) was that lots (and I mean lots) of shops and tourist sites were closed because it was still too early. On the whole, we had a very nice stay.

We stayed in Villa St. Nicolas for our family summer holiday in Greece, and I can honestly say it was one of the best hoidays I have ever been on! Antonis was the perfect host, showing us around his wonderful villa and clearly explaining how everything worked. The villa is simply beautiful - very modern, clean, all mod cons t make it a home away from home. The rooms were well appointed, spaceous, and a pleasure to stay in. The swimming pool was huge as well, and a great way to cool off in the hot afternoon sun! And when the sun goes down, there is a great BBQ area to cook up some local meat and fish - delicious! The great thing about Antonis was that he couldn't have been any more helpful. When we arrived he has filled the fridge with food and drinks to get us going, and then helped us plan the activities for our week in Crete, by pointing out local attractions and recommending the best tavernas, sites and beaches to visit. This was really appreciated and helped us make the most of our week. The location was perfect - close to Agios Nicolas which was great for exploring the island, as well as being close to the nearby villages of Elounda and Plaka, which are lovely relaxing places to visit. We hired a car which I would highly recommed to help you make the most of your time in Crete. Overall we were more than delighted with the villa and our holiday, would love to return again soon and wouldn't hesitate in recommeding the Villa for other people to enjoy.

We were two families with small children staying at Villa St Nicolas crete this August 2012.. The Villa and surroundings where stunning. Everything you needed was here, modern rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, fab pool area and outside bbq and super super clean. Antonis who owns the Villa was so very helpful and friendly and was at hand if needed. He kindly left us a welcome fridge full including some beers and wine which helped for the first day. We spent many days and nights chilling by the pool listening to music on the outside speakers... You will certainly need a hire car as you cant walk to any shops, beaches or bars but that was not a problem as you can get to these places in about 5 minutes in a car. My only quibble would be it isnt really the best place for very small children, steep stairs, lots of hard floors and corners. We had no accidents but had to be on guard. A great place to stay for older families and a gang of friends wanting pure luxury... I would love love love to return with the girls xx

I have been visiting Agios Nikolaos for over 22 years and so it was always my location choice for my dream Wedding! I have many friends in the town and surrounding areas and would usually stay at a friends hotel but on this occasion i needed a 'home away from home' I was recommended the Villas by a friend, who was also my Wedding planner and wasted no time in viewing the website! I fell in love with Villa St Nicolas just from the pictures and contacted the owner Antonis immediately as the Villas do get occupied very quickly and usually a year in advance! Antonis was very accomodating and communication on email was always speedy and informative. As i do know the area very well, I was 99% sure that I knew where the Villa was located, but as I was visiting Crete in March 2012 (2 months before the Wedding) to finalise things, Antonis was very accomodating in allowing me to meet him at the Villa to 'get my bearings' and to also see first hand what the Villa had to offer! I was not at all disappointed! As you approach the Villa there is a vast circular drive, with so much space there was even a luxury boat parked! There is a side access to the Villa, leading directly to the outside garden/pool area which we made use of mostly, there is however a front door! The bedroom sizes do not disappoint either. Naturally as the soon to be married couple we took the double bedroom on the 1st floor, which was en-suite with the extra luxury of a jaquzi bath and access to the triangle shared balcony - stunning views to wake up to in the morning. On the same floor, next door to this room is the Twin bedroom, again with en-suite and access to the shared balcony. The next floor up is accessed by a quirky staircase that much reminded my 6 year old Son, Charlie, apparenlty of a 'Pirates ship' staircase. Its a little tricky to master the best and safest way to tackle the staircase, so I would not recommend this room for children under 6 or those who have difficulty climbing the stairs. This staircase leads to a very spacious Twin loft bedroom! Again with En-suite and child like 'spy window' (Again the words of my Son!) The main staircase in the house is quite steep and marble, but we had my Husbands 88 year old Grandma staying with us and although slow and steady, she managed to climb the stairs twice a day to reach her bedroom on the 1st floor. There is a toilet located just behind the lounge area, so no need for stair climbing 20 times a day! On the lower ground floor is the 4th Bedroom, It is literally the size of the Ground floor as sits directly underneath the lounge/diner and kitchen! Excellent if you have a small child sharing the room in a cot and it also has its own patio doors so you can access the garden/pool area easily via the few outside steps. The Lounge/Diner and Kitchen seem slightly smaller that i expected, but there were 6 adults, 1 teenager and 2 small children and we did not feel like we were on top of each other. The outside area was where we spent most of our time and the BBQ dining area is fantastic! I always hire a car and would suggest if you do not want to be confined to the Villa that you consider doing the same. Althought to get from the Villa, which is located in a village called Katsikia down to the nearest beach - Ammoudi Beach is only 4 minutes by car, the walk would take a good 1/2 hour. And on the way back it is all up hill! The Town of Agios Nikolaos is another 3-4 minutes from the Ammoudi beach also, so again a car would be useful. We did on occasions take taxi from the villa to the beach at around 7 Euro and to the town around 9 euro (one way) - depending on which driver you get!!! I usually rent a car for around 150 euro for the week so taking in to consideration that a taxi transfer from Heraklion is around 80 Euro, one way......you can see that car hire is the most cost effective! The Villa is very easy to find once you enter Agios Nikolaos. You need not go as far as the Town Centre and as Antonis is local he was usually around for any questions or queries and we would often see him cleaning the pool late at night so not to disturb us during the day! He was as quiet as a mouse! The Villa really was just as nice as being at home, with the obvious plus sides such as the weather and the hospitality, friendlyness and helpfulness of Antonis was a comfortating touch considering I had so much to be getting on with! Both myself and our families benefitted from the Villa and we would love to return to the Villa in the near furture! Thank you Antonis for a wonderful holiday!

We stayed for a week in Villa St Nicolas. It was very well equipped, with large comfortable bedrooms and excellent ensuite bathrooms. The air conditioning was wonderful as temperatures rose towards 40C. The pool area was lovely with plenty of space for the sun loungers and the shady outside seating and dining areas were just what we needed. The owner of the villa Antonis was easy to contact and very helpful, he even offered to call our car hire provider on our behalf when we had a problem with our car- a replacement car arrived within an hour. The drive into Agios St Nicolas is very straight forward and takes less than 10 mins and there is a Carrefour about 5 mins away.

Where to start, there was a part of eight of us 4 teenagers and 4 adults, the bedrooms were all large,with lots of storage/waldrobe space and mirrors for getting ready. They were separate enough for everyone to have their own privacy. The view accross the bay was outstanding. The only downside is we had to get taxi's into Agios Nikolas as it was too far to walk, however Antonis gave us a taxi number and we paid €8 euros for the taxi. We arrived quite late and was welcomed by Antonis, he showed us the basics and said he would leave us to settle in and call again the next day to answer any questions. He left a large welcome hamper, with all the essentials , bread /tea/ coffee milk , bacon, sausage's eggs, fruit juices, cereals etc even toilet rolls which was a thoughtful gesture. The next day he came as promised and answered all our questions, (how appliances worked etc) and showed us a map of places to visit and recommended restaurants to eat. The whole family had an excellant time and I would not hesitate to recommend this villa.

A fab villa looking out over the sea. Out of town a little bit which we loved as was quiet but you will need a taxi or hire car to get anywhere. Taxis are very good and reasonable and a quick phone call. Villa is beautifully decorated and fitted out to a very high standard. Very clean and welcome pack of food and drink was exceptional. All bedrooms have TV's and DVD's which we don't normally use on holiday but great for keeping little ones quiet in the mornings! Swimming pool not heated so was a bit chilly at times but fine when the sun was out. Swimming pool and jacuzzi were great and well maintained. One bedroom in basement, 2 on first floor and one up some steep steps into the attic area. All ensuite and a great size with comfortable beds and plenty of bedding. Overall great place to holiday, we loved it.

We travelled to this villa as two families with four adults and three teens. The accommodation worked well for our group and the facilities were perfect the view was superb and the comfort immeasurable. The pool was beautiful but due to the temperature only two of the children went in. This was a late autumn break and we were not sure what weather to expect so were relieved to find that there were inside activities for all the family and everything worked. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with top of the range goods. The coffee machine was a real treat once we had found where to by the beans. (try the small supermarkets in town). We only used the BBQ once as we didn’t really identify where to buy meat and the evenings were very cold so not conducive to standing around cooking. As a group we had quite a lot of techy kit with us such as laptops, ipads, ipods even a Wii all of which we were able to use and interface with the equipment that was there. We were quite happy spending days around the house and the pool relaxing and enjoying the company and I think this villa lends itself to that type of holiday. All in all a lovely property obviously there are still some jobs to do before it is completely finished but this did not have any impact on our enjoyment. It is quite possible that some or all of us may return to this villa in the future I have not bothered with attaching photographs as the ones on the website are accurate. This villa was everything that we were hoping for and more. Highly recommended. We ate out in the town a couple of times and once in Elounda and between the seven of us we did not have a poor meal. One of the children with us was on very difficult and restricted diet and there was no problem getting food specially cooked for him. See my restaurant reviews.

This is a villa not to be missed! Top quality accomodation and facilities in an unbelievable location. The owner is attentive and keen to ensure you get the best from your stay in Crete. The views are stunning - panoramic views of the bay and distant mountains are mesmerising! You can't stop looking at it and the changing colours are a photographer's paradise! The villa is situated close to the lovely resort of Aghios Nicholas yet in a peaceful and secluded part of the bay. The infinity pool and jacuzzi was used a lot! Everything you could ever want in a villa holiday is available and provided to a very high standard. We would highly recommend it - spectacular location and wonderful villa. One small point to note - the top twin bedroom is up some very steep wooden steps - we sent the young adults up there!

Excellent villa, very well equipped, and modern. Poool gardens and bbq area are first class, and everything is kept spotless. Antonis is a top guy and very helpful. Would have no hesitation in recommending this villa to family and friends.