2026 Early Booking Offer: All dates in 2026 booked before December 31, 2025 will be at the standard 2025 website price.
Prices in 2026 range from €2000 Euros per week to €3990 Euros per week dependent upon the time of year, and the number of bedrooms.
Prices in 2025 range from €1900 Euros per week to €3900 Euros per week dependent upon the time of year, and the number of bedrooms.
3 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom.
Sleeps a maximum of 8 persons.
Private infinity swimming pool (10m x 4m & depth 1.53m)
Summer Kitchen.
Free Unlimited WIFI Internet Access.
Sand/Boules Pit.
EOT (Greek Tourist Board) Rental License number: MHTE 1042K90023223301
Prominently positioned on a cliff top directly above the striking turquoise Aegean Sea, Hermes House perfectly embodies all the best elements of island living, and we are therefore thrilled to add it to our exclusive portfolio of luxury villas. The enviable location at the tip of the headland on the outskirts of Plaka village means that Hermes House benefits from seemingly rural surroundings whilst being within walking distance of the excellent tavernas and shops on the charming village square, and only a short drive to the blue flag sandy beaches and many amenities in the pretty seaside village of Almyrida.
Endless days of sunshine on the sun-loungers next to the large infinity pool are yours for the taking at Hermes House. Your most difficult decision could be whether to spend a lazy day looking out at the stunning blue view where the sky and sea seem to melt into one on the horizon, whilst occasionally take a cooling dip in the crystal clear waters of the infinity pool, or to be more energetic and have a fun game of boules. Whatever you decide to do we are sure that you will take a break for food and the poolside summer kitchen and dining area is sure to be the favourite spot for holiday meals. With a retractable roof cover over the dining terrace that gives you a choice of sun or, at times, welcome shade, a grand stone and brick barbeque, a 4 burner gas hob, a fashionable grey dining table with matching benches, a dishwasher, sink, built-in cupboards, and the picturesque sea view, al-fresco dining has never been easier or more enjoyable. In addition to the poolside dining area there is a second outside dining area set just below the pool terrace with a traditional wood oven that is perfect for baking delicious homemade bread and pizza.
This gorgeous luxury villa is now the much loved second residence of a couple from Belgium who fell in love with the area when they were holidaying in another Villas Crete Holidays villa. After buying Hermes House they spent an entire year completely renovating and updating the villa in addition to landscaping the large 2000m2+ grounds, and building the fantastic infinity pool. The villa has been transformed from a disappointingly ordinary residence in one of the best locations that you could wish for, into a dream property where the modern stylish interiors now perfectly complement the idyllic setting. Bright, smart, and arranged over 3 floors, the thoughtfully designed villa is spacious, comprehensively furnished, and well equipped.
The ever present shimmering aquamarine sea serves as a beautiful backdrop though the wide glass doors in the living room, kitchen, and all 4 bedrooms, creating an air of calm that makes relaxing so very easy. The balconies on the top and middle floors of the villa made with glass panes so that the flawless aqua vista is uninterrupted though occasionally a small sailing boat, a kayak, or the brightly lit nightly ferry to Athens will meander into sight.
Both inside and out the emphasis has been placed on effortless vacation living. The owners have provided every amenity that you could possibly desire including free WIFI, a digital TV, a DVD player, a satellite receiver box with foreign channels in English and other languages, a beautiful modern kitchen with all appliances, a utility area with a washing machine and a tumble drier, fully tiled bathrooms, hairdryers, aluminium doors and windows, electric shutters, mosquito screens, and air conditioning units throughout, though the villa’s position so close to the water means that it often enjoys cooling sea breezes that are very welcome during the long, hot summer. The A/C units also double up as heaters, and for the cooler nights early and late season, and there is solar powered hot water or a back-up immersion heater.
The grounds at Hermes House have been sympathetically landscaped so that they remain in keeping with the surrounding countryside. Much of the plot has been left natural and is a canvas of brilliant colour in the Spring when the wild flowers are blooming in abundance. The upper terraces have, however, been planted with typically drought resistant shrubs and trees such as mesembryanthum, ficus, wild garlic, cacti, and aloe. A concrete driveway passes by the top floor of villa and leads down to the ground floor of the villa for ease of access for our guests.
Whilst life at Hermes House could be described as simply heavenly, if the temptation to explore the local surroundings on foot occurs then there is a network of quiet dirt tracks leading away from the villa. Just a few minutes away are some fascinating rock formations which have been shaped over time by the sea, an area with salt flats where rock salt dries out naturally in the sun, and a small stony cove where you can swim from the rocks when the sea is calm. A twenty minute walk though fragrant olive groves takes you to the centre of Plaka village which is generally quiet during the day, but has a fun and friendly atmosphere at night with the irresistible aroma of delicious home cooked food coming from the tavernas that are dotted around the main square. After a mouth-watering meal, perhaps washed down with some excellent local wine, what could be lovelier than sauntering back to your perfect villa on a balmy summer by the light of the moon.
