Private Romantic Villa with Pool - Aura

–Excellent location – show map
+15 photos
Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Private Romantic Villa with Pool - Aura in Skalani Village offers a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The villa features air-conditioning, a heated pool, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and a work desk. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 2.8 mi from The Palace of Knossos and 5 mi from Heraklion International Airport, the property provides easy access to local attractions. Nearby points of interest include Venetian Walls and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the villa offers private check-in and check-out services, a paid shuttle, and car hire. Free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen enhance the stay.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Beach

  • Swimming pool

Availability

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Antonella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Giorgios' hospitality was remarkable and communication fast and clear. We found many complimentary products ready for us to use. The Villa was exactly as shown in the pictures and in a very good location, 10 mins from Knossos Palace and 10/15...”
Campbell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything about this place was amazing. The villa is very well appointed and has all mod cons. Giorgos, who manages the property for the owners, couldn't have been more helpful. The owner herself popped in with some fresh fruit and homemade pie,...”
Patricia
Austria Austria
“Das gesamte Haus hat Fliegengitter und funktionierende Klimaanlagen. 2 WCs vorhanden”

Managed by SmartPlan Management

Company review score: 9.7Based on 11 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

Our company specializes in the management of short-term rentals, offering our guests comfort, style, and a true home-away-from-home experience. With over 200 properties currently under our care across Greece and Cyprus, we take pride in connecting people through memorable stays and meaningful travel experiences. Our passionate team is dedicated to making every guest feel welcome — whether you’re traveling for business, seeking adventure, or simply looking to unwind. From smooth check-ins to personalized assistance, we’re here to ensure your stay is effortless and enjoyable. Stay with us — and become part of our journey to create comfort, connection, and unforgettable memories.

Property info

Chill out, make a fresh salad, grill a juicy steak and bask in the sun at your private backyard by the pool. Tastefully decorated, cheerful villa, only 5min walk to village centre w café, restaurants, s/m. Ideal for couples and small families or friends groups, looking for privacy and relaxation. Sleeps 4 people. 1 bedrm w en suite bath, fully equipped kitchen, cosy lounge-dinning area, A/C, Wi-Fi, BBQ, free parking, private heated pool. 15min drive to beach, 13min to Airport. Kindly note that our pool is heated on request. An additional fee is charged for this service and we need your confirmation on this when booking, or at least 48 hours prior to your arrival. The heating system of the pool is set to keep water temperature at 26-28 C from March 1st to May 30th and from October 1st to November 30st, since this is the time period that water of the pool is cooler.

Neighborhood info

Villa Aura lies at the edge of ''Skalani'', at altitude of 244 meters and a distance of about 10 km from the city of Heraklion. It is a village with a strong presence in history and tradition in Heraklion, rich vineyard and olive products and industrious and hospitable people. Today the village is full of life and growth. It features traditional and modern shops, butchers, hairdressers, salons, clinics, pharmacies, services, winery, raki, focal centers - restaurants, taverns, ouzo and meze, constituting a "small Heraklion" in the Region of Heraklion. This place is paradise for wanderers and trekking fans. The visitors can visit several places of natural beauty (Siganos mill , Agios Minas in "Aposami" , etc.) or to follow natural hiking paths as in Canyon of Karteros – Skalani, with recreation area next to the wooden bridge, the pine forest of Agia Irini in Spilia and more. You can also visit the very well organized «Vegetable municipal garden» in the village. The village square with its picturesque cafes, offers great opportunities to enjoy live traditional music, as the village has a large and famous tradition of Cretan musicians, authors and artists.

Languages Spoken

German,Greek,English

Area info

Amenities of Private Romantic Villa with Pool - Aura

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms

House rules

Private Romantic Villa with Pool - Aura takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that our pool is heated on request. Minimum use of 2 days. An additional fee of 50Euros per day is charged for this service and we need your confirmation on this when booking, or at least 48 hours prior to your arrival. The heating system of the pool is set to keep water temperature at 26-29oC from March 1st to May 30th and from October 1st to November 30st, since this is the time period that water of the pool is cooler. The pool heating service is not available from June till September.

Please inform Private Romantic Villa with Pool - Aura of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 1103516

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