Villa Elatou

Villa Elatou — Your Own Private Five-Star Resort
Hidden behind its own gates in the heart of Apokoronas, Villa Elatou isn’t simply a villa — it’s a private, full-featured five-star resort, reserved entirely for you.
The estate’s centrepiece is something almost no villa in Crete can offer: two infinity pools, each separately heated, each with its own panoramic view — plus a jacuzzi. Days here move at their own rhythm, from a morning swim overlooking the landscape to golden-hour cocktails on the spectacular roof terrace, where dinner, drinks and fiercely contested table tennis tournaments all come with a breathtaking backdrop.
Outdoor living is where Elatou truly shows off. Two outdoor kitchens and BBQ areas, a wood-fired pizza oven, and a fire pit for cooler evenings anchor six different terraces — for coffee at sunrise, lounging at noon, or a private dinner for two under the stars. Architecturally landscaped grounds, with their own olive grove and Mediterranean planting, wrap the whole estate in green and silver.
Inside, five beautifully appointed bedrooms are matched by spaces you’d expect of a boutique resort: a dedicated cinema room with 4K streaming and Dolby 5.1 surround, Sonos sound throughout, ducted climate control in every room, and a traditional wood-burning fireplace for out-of-season escapes. There’s a full gym with professional equipment, a games arsenal spanning pool table, table tennis and PlayStation 5, and — unique to Elatou — a separate, authentic Greek Orthodox chapel and meditation space for quiet reflection.
Food lovers are equally at home. The gourmet kitchen comes fully equipped with premium appliances, a Sage Barista Touch espresso machine stocked with locally roasted beans, and a collection of Cretan recipe books to inspire you. Four dedicated dining zones seat up to twelve, with plenty of intimate corners besides — and for repeat guests, a professional wine cellar is available on request, at no cost, to begin and store your own personal Greek wine collection between visits.
The practicalities are just as considered: high-speed WiFi throughout, a dedicated home office with stunning views (no virtual background required), secure under-cover parking for four vehicles, full laundry facilities, premium linens and luxury towels. Families are warmly welcomed, with a crib, high chair and games ready and waiting.
Gated, private and utterly self-contained, Villa Elatou is where families, celebrations and groups of friends find the space and service of a five-star resort — with the warmth and intimacy of a Cretan home.