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Beach nearby
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
  • Watercity Waterpark
    20 min walk
  • Dinosauria Park
    6 min drive
  • Cretaquarium
    8 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    12 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press.

"Villa Fabrica is located in the traditional village of Anopolis,just 15 minutes from Heraklion airport and 5 minutes from the sandy Kokkini Hani beaches. Is a 100-year-old stone building, originally used as an olive factory, carefully restored into a traditional rustic style two-storey house suitable for 2-6 persons. It is quietly located in the village of Anopolis about 100 m from the village square. In the village one finds several cafenions, tavernas and a minimarket. Further shops, supermarkets,bars, ATM, can be found in Kokkini Hani some 3 km away,with a selection of local beaches. The gate opens into a small yard from where one enters the house. On the ground floor is a spacious and comfortable furnished living room and dining room with wooden ceiling, TV,stone built fireplace, separate WC with washing machine. Next to it is a cosy terrace full of flowerpots and surrounded by a small garden,a BBQ and a stone oven.The perfect place to unwind, after a long day's journey. The open plan fully equipped kitchen with dining room too is separated from the living room by a stone archway. From the living room a spiral staircase leads to the first floor into the bedroom with 2 single beds. A large veranda facing the Dikti Mountains and the Monastery of Agios Ioannis can offer an amazing view over the countryside. Next to it there is a separate bedroom with double bed, a bathroom en suite with bath/WC and 2 balconies. A nice place to relax and take part in village life.It offers the unique combination of peace anong with modern comforts and easy access to city life."
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Watercity Waterpark. Features include a water park and concierge services. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Watercity Waterpark and 12 minutes from Heraklion Port
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services.

Property manager

Emmanouel Kapsetakis

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: We accept smokers, to smoke at the veranda.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 1039Κ10002973401

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Anopolis Heraklion Villa Fabrica the old Olives' Press
Anopolis Heraklion Villa Fabrica the old olives' press.

Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful traditional village home
A more beautiful place could not be found in a small village not far from Heraklion. Filled with comfort, Greek warmth and a lot of thoughtfulness. Plenty of room, lovely patio and balconies off the upstairs bedrooms. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet in a beautiful setting, look no further.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy P., Oxford and Isle of Wight, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect property for our holiday
This wonderful, historic and spacious former olive press was perfect for our holiday in Crete. It’s a beautiful conversion with tasteful furniture and art on the walls. Beautiful views, too, beyond the nearby monastery. And our host, Manolis, was very kind and helpful, recommending culture and beaches nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic country retreat
We had a wonderful 5 days stay. The villa is tucked away in a quiet mountain village but close to beach and Heraklion. Excellent location for Knossos as well. Our host was lovely and very welcoming. And all his restaurant recommendations were excellent. A visit to The Golden Cage a must!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eugenia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view from the house was nice. If you’re at the property at the begging of the week the local restaurant is not open and local market has bread only. You have to drive to the city for 15 min to the nearest market. We arrived at the property late Sunday evening a family of 4 with young kids and it was inconvenient not to have anything around for breakfast. Would have been nice the owner to give heads up about to bring snacks ( if needed). The bed mattress was squeaky and uncomfortable. My husband and I had back pain every morning even though both of us in a good physical shape. No nice beaches around the area and not much to visit nature wise. We enjoyed our stay in Chania and visited all around. We were not very impressed with the area of Heraklion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet small village and nice accomodations with several close good restaurants.
We would definitely stay here again. Nice small village close to Heraklion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

samuel c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous!!!
What a magical house! The village where it is located is like stepping into the past. It was a great experience for me and my family! The host was so nice and gave us a history of the house and the area. We absolutely loved our stay. The views of the mountains from the upstairs are absolutely beautiful! Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Architectural masterpiece in an ancient mountain village.
Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa
This place was so nice, just perfect for our 3 week stay. The village was filled with friendly residents who greeted us daily and we came and went and we ate dinner four nights at the Golden Cage which we loved (it was a quick walk). I would highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet village life
Nice rustic experience with all the modern conveniences. The village and everyone in it were super pleasant and welcomed us in with open arms. The house (old olive mill) was very impressive and has many balconies and decks to sit and relax. I recommend if you want to stay out of the hustle of the city have a quiet time then this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop Hideaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It has a beautiful view of the countryside, way up high on the mountain top and it overlooks a lovely monastery. We loved that it had two bathrooms and two bedrooms. This is a very roomy home. I could have spent a month here enjoying the solitude as we love being in small mountain villages. The owner has thought of everything. We felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic escape
Wonderful break from big city hustle and bustle with peaceful quiet surroundings for reading and hiking.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property and cute location
The owner is wonderful and the town is very cool with a nice restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful traditional home
Lovely old house with beautiful views in a tiny village. Manolis was an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy A., Summerfield, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming!
This was such a great experience and stay. The property is very special and well maintained. The little village is quaint and unique. Manolis gave our family some wonderful recommendations of activities- all worth following!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Durlie

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We enjoyed our stay. +
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
a beautiful home in a very tranquil traditional village.
The host was welcoming and helpful beyond expectation, a wonderful place, too short a stay ...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
exquisite
This beautiful, welcoming little home was like living inside a gracious piece of living art. It has been painstakingly renovated as a labor of love by its owners, and everywhere you look, both inside and outside, is peace, order, beauty, and delight. We had everything we needed for our comfort and ease in this well-equipped house, including a beautifully working woodstove and an elegant bathtub. And of course I was not disappointed by the location: incredibly close to everything, including the airport, Heraklion, and all the major tourist sites, while serenely sequestered in a small hill village.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari A., Edina, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful refurbished olive press factory in picturesque setting
We enjoyed our brief stay at Villa Fabrica during our brief visit to Crete. The property is very rustic and beautiful and worked well for our family of five (including three teens). Manolis set up a third bed in the second bedroom, so everyone had a spot to sleep at night, and the A/C units worked well - important in July in Greece! Our ferry got in a bit late, so it was late and getting dark by the time we arrived and the local taverna was closed that day (and market has very limited food options), so we drove to a restaurant Manolis recommended about 12 minutes away and had the most amazing meal. We also ate at the local taverna in the village square our last night, and that was also wonderful -highly recommend both! The master bedroom was comfortable, but be aware that there aren’t shutters so unless you bring an eye cover, the sun will wake you quite early. And there are barking dogs in the neighborhood - so ear plugs are also a good idea if you are a light sleeper. We had just come from Oia in Santorini, so this was a very sharp contrast to the tourist packed streets. Here, I think we were about the only tourists amongst the locals and had a chance to glimpse what life would be like in a small Greek village. It is a very small village and there are a number of boarded up properties on the way to the Fabrica, but we saw that throughout Greece - and hopefully over time, those will also be mended. Overall, we had a very nice stay here and really appreciated how responsive and helpful Manolis was, providing recommendations and answering questions. Highly recommend if you are looking for a more rural, peaceful, authentic Greek experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this property!
The olive press house was charming! Perfect spot to unplug and unwind. And, the village was equally charming and wonderful. The villagers could not be more gracious. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque
Villa Fabrica is a gorgeous piece of property with incredible views. Manny picked us up at the airport and when we arrived, there was wine, fruit and Rika. It did not take us long to find spots to eat and enjoy Greek music. The village people were amazing to talk to. In the villa we enjoyed enough plates, cooking ware and the water pressure was perfect. We can't say enough about the hospitality of everyone we met. Thanks for a perfect getaway.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rade T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Characterful Villa in a peaceful village
This beautifully converted olive press is a perfect place to stay if you want a restful stay in a peaceful & tranquil setting surrounded by stunning scenery. The village is very quaint and quiet with only one taverna and one mini market open during our stay. A car is a necessity to reach amenities. Overall we really enjoyed our time at Villa Fabrica.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam a., Olympia Wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful patio and friendly villagers
We had a wonderful time in this lovingly restored olive mill. The patio has a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and the villagers are friendly. Not too far from Knossos, wine country and Iraklio sights.. manikins was kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The villa was just perfect. We loved the people, the village and the Cats!!! Manolis was so accommodating and friendly. The villas was both beautiful and comfortable. It was in a great location. We loved our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy O., Chicago, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in charming Cretan village
Loved our one-week stay... and wished we could have stayed for a month! Villa Fabrica is lovely, very comfortable, and has many outdoor areas to enjoy. Experiencing a bit of life in a Cretan village was another big plus. We woke up to church bells and a cooing dove. At breakfast one morning on the terrace, our background music was chanting from the St. John Theologos monastery. We said hello everyday to the lady who feeds the village cats and the gang hanging out at the mini-market/taverna. The owner Manolis is a great host. He escorted us to the property, gave directions to key places, and recommended things to do. The house is near a larger town for supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, etc. and the national road for getting around the island. A car is a must! Crete is a beautiful island. There is so much to see and do--ancient sites, lovely villages, beautiful beaches, monasteries, mountains, and delicious food.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerold K., Edmonton Alberta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa with a view
This is bar none the most beautiful property we have had the pleasure to rent. The quaint village location, the view of the olive groves surrounding the town, the friendliness of the locals, we will be back and we would have no problem telling people this is a must stay location if visiting Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019