New Luxury Villa w/ Private Pool, Spa & Sea Views!

💖 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.

The CreteVillas4U Advantage

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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.

Our guests have access to all the property and its grounds, as this is a private villa.

We are here to help during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you.
We will be there for you anytime you need us, whether in case of an emergency or if you are looking for any local recommendations.

My team will be able to book for you a table in any restaurant or any kind of trip/tour that you would like to do on the majestic island of Crete since our purpose is to make your holidays stress-free.

Villa Filios Vrachos is perched on a scenic hill in the Agia Pelagia area, offering unrivalled panoramic views of the Cretan Sea. Nestled in a peaceful and private setting, the villa is just minutes from golden sandy beaches, local restaurants, cafes, and shops, combining the tranquillity of a hillside retreat with easy access to all the amenities and attractions of this charming coastal village. Its central location makes it perfect for exploring Crete while being very close to Heraklion city and Heraklion Airport, providing both convenience and easy access to the island’s top attractions. For added convenience, there is a public bus stop just metres from the villa, offering direct connections to Heraklion city centre.

A car is recommended for your transportation. We can also organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after, rental cars can be delivered at the property

Sustainability

-The villa uses solar systems in order to heat the water
-Most of the light bulbs are replaced with LED lamps
-The villa only uses water-efficient toilets e.g. low-flow toilets, dual flush toilets
-All windows are double-glazed
-Offers tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses

This is a house and not a hotel, so please treat the property with respect as if it was your own :)
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.