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

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Golfing on-site, a water park and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press.. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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."

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We accept smokers, to smoke at the veranda.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number 1039Κ10002973401
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Located in Hersonissos, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance and Museum of Ancient Greek Technology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos. Travelling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Watercity Waterpark. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Watercity Waterpark - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Heraklion Port - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Knossos Archaeological Site - 15 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yefsis Main Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arina Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Avra Cafe Snack Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mitsis Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noi Noi - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anopolis Heraklion: Villa Fabrica - the old olives' press. located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watercity Waterpark and Dinosauria Park. Gouves Beach and Marina Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy stay in Anopoli

A beautiful family space, quiet and close to everything we needed. Enjoyed use of the back garden and interior home. The views are breathtaking. Manolis and Evi were very hospitable and responsive. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Guy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Margret S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem in a small village near Iraklio

We enjoyed our stay in this wounderfull rustic house very much. Travelling off-season the wood stove made the house comfy as soon as we lit the fire. Also the tavern "Golden Cage" can be recommended for nice atmosphere and delicous Greek food.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Eva T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I loved this beautifully restored property in a quiet, authentic Greek village away from the crowds. Balcony views across the valley were amazing. The garden area for breakfast was another favourite. Manolis, the owner, was very helpful with the check in process and made recommendations for our time there. He was super responsive whenever I communicated with him, and we were appreciative of his thoughtful gestures such as the fruit platter and wine on arrival. The village has a fabulous restaurant, The Golden Cage, which serves fantastic food. There is no mini market any more in the village. However, it’s approximately a 10 minute drive to the nearest supermarket in the town of Kokkini Hani, which also has a nice and calm sandy beach. If you’re arriving late in the day or in the evening, I suggest you bring your own breakfast supplies with you. A most unique and memorable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

samuel c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Les S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Eugenia

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Architectural masterpiece in an ancient mountain village.

Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Durlie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

We enjoyed our stay. +
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Camille B.

Charming Villa

We had a lovely and peaceful time in Anopoli. We walked down the many trails and enjoyed peaceful evenings together. It was such a nice and relaxing place to be after the hustle and bustle of other parts of our vacation. Thank you for the hospitality and lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

"The villa was very nice ...

"The villa was very nice and spacious and the choice of 3 balconies gave us lots of options for our Romeo and Juliette moments!"

10/10 Excellent

Joy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Gerold K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property!!!

The charm of this property is beyond compare! Multiple outdoor sitting areas, gorgeous countryside, cozy interior and lovely hosts make this a fabulous getaway to the countryside of Crete. I fell in love instantly and hated having to leave!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Lovely stay at Villa Fabrica

We stayed at Villa Fabrica in May 2018 and loved it, the villa is very comfortable and easy to stay in, having breakfast on one of the balconies looking over the valley and the monastery is absolutely fabulous.The villa has got every convenience and is well maintained, and the village is very quiet and friendly. Walking up into the hills in the evening as the sun is going down is lovely. It is just a short drive into the many tavernas of Kokkini Hani where we enjoyed many tasty meals, so all in all an excellent holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very large, rustic, beautifully restored building to keep its charm. Large living area, and only once enclosed bedroom. The other bedroom doesn't have a door but is just separated by a curtain. It has 2 bathrooms, and the upstairs one has a tub. The downstairs one has a small shower where the water tends to get the whole room wet. The area is a bit complicated to navigate with a car and even google maps. You have a good chance of going through roads that are very narrow, and almost getting stuck. Once we figured it out after a couple of days though, we were fine. Kokkini Hanni beach is a short driving trip away, which was one of our favorite beaches on our trip. It's also not far to Knossos to see the ruins there. The owner was a very nice gentleman that helped us with any issues we had. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025