Villa Irini is a unique, private holiday home that beautifully blends traditional Cretan architecture with modern comfort, all centered around a delightful swimming pool. Designed to accommodate large groups, Villa Irini offers flexible lodging for up to ten guests across four independent apartments, each situated on a different level for maximum privacy. Guests will be captivated by the villa's character, which features antique decor and expansive living areas.

Villa Irini is decorated with antiques and the exterior environment is immersed in the Cretan landscape. The charming swimming pool offers moments of relaxation and calmness under the sun, while the guests can enjoy peaceful shady spots in the yard with local mulberry trees. The upper level balconies offer a spectacular view of a gorge and mountains where goats and sheep live.

The villa’s layout consists of four distinct, self-contained units. 

Apartment No. 1 (Classic, 3 guests max) is a traditional house featuring a double bed (1.65x2.03m), a single bed and a sofa bed in the living area, a wardrobe, a kitchenette with basic essentials, and one rustic bathroom with a bathtub. It also offers two large balconies with view of the mountains and the gorge.

Apartment No. 2 (Patitiri, 2 guests max) offers a double bed (1.65x2.03m). It also includes a traditional loft (Ontas) with a big sofa bed. It also features a wardrobe, a kitchenette, and two full bathrooms with bathtubs, one of them uniquely nestled inside the rocks.

Apartment No. 3 (Petrino, 2 guests max) is a charming traditional house with a double bed, a wardrobe, a kitchenette, and a bathroom with a shower. 

Finally, Apartment No. 4 (Mouria, 2 guests max) is a tiny but gorgeous studio with a double bed, a wardrobe, a kitchenette, and one bathroom with a shower.

The beautiful stone walls outside, the traditional oven, the barbeque and the swimming pool offer the chance of a unique and peaceful stay in beautiful natural surroundings away from the bustle of tourism. Scents and colours of the thyme, oregan, jasmine and other Cretan plants and flowers give the visitors unique moments. The area has traditional cafes and taverns with delicious Cretan plates and industries with local products (wine, cheese etc.). Relax in a unique place and take a journey into the past time. Information about the area, books with Cretan nutrition and maps of the island are also provided.

Vafes is a historic, preserved village nestled in the heart of Apokoronas, Chania, offering guests an authentic glimpse into Cretan life away from the busy coastal resorts. This traditional settlement is known for its stone-built houses and rich history dating back to the Turkish occupation. 

While staying here, guests can explore the charming narrow streets, visit the small local museums and churches, and enjoy traditional Cretan cuisine at the village’s renowned tavernas. 

Vafes serves as an excellent base for hiking and exploring the stunning natural landscapes of Apokoronas, including nearby gorges and hiking trails, or simply relaxing in a peaceful, unspoiled environment. The village is ideally situated for day trips to the south coast beaches and the major sights of Chania.