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A pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by greenery and a metal railing.
A spacious living area with a large gray sofa, a dining table, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large glass doors.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a view of a mountainous landscape, and a pool area.
A coastal building with a stone retaining wall, a balcony, and a view of the sea.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of the sea and town.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
The current price is NZ$871
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Explore the area

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Chania, Crete
  • Place, Georgioupolis Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalyváki
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Agia Marina Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Georgioupolis

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Apokoronas awaits you at this villa. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Georgioupolis Beach and Kalyváki. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 3 bathrooms, a balcony and in-room jetted baths are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and gym. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Georgioupolis Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kalyváki - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port of Souda - 35 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 43 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 45 min drive - 55.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pelagias Yard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Georgioupolis Beach Canteen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mythos Taverna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sirocco Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Vanilla Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Balos with fantastic sea view

Villa Balos (amfimala)is a wonderful private villa.Our newly built villa offers, 4 spacious bedrooms. Our villa has a panoramic view towards the Mediterrean sea. Our guests can seat and enjoy the sunset and sunrise every morning and evening.You will be renting our private villa of 210m2 on a private plot 1.500 m2 surrounded by a garden with excotic trees,flowers,lawn and natural surrondings.Villa Balos offers a large private pool which is ideal for families and friends.Our Villa is located at Georgiopoulis. The location of the Villa is ideal for families that are looking for a relaxing holiday close to the sea and many attractions.A perfect locaction. The ideal solution for groups of friends ,families with children, weddings,or anyone seeking a private escape! Our fully equipped kitchen leads to a terrace perfectly suited for sunset moments. Villa Balos also offers LCD Plasma smartTV with a continental satellite system and WIFI wireless internet connection.You can enjoy luxury, silience, natural beauty and the combination of traditional and modern ellements,for your absolute relaxation.Our Villa consits of 4 bedrooms with private balconies facing sea view which can accomadate 10 - 12 guests, dining area, living room, fully equipped kitchen,3 bathrooms with hydromassage & all amenities, childrens playground, barbeque area where you and your guests can enjoy and prepare your meals,free parking for you and your guests, and a spacious private pool. On request the staff can be consisted of a cook. A welcome basket will wait for you on your arrival with local drinks, fruits and traditional flavours. Feel free to ask the owners everything you need (car rentals, useful tips about excursions and sightseeing). About 600m from the villa is the center of Georgioupolis where there you can find numerous shops, supermarkets, traditional markets, cafes and bars. It has a big playground for our small friends with skate park, bike lane and outdoor gym. The organized beach of Georgioupolis with the gold sand is located 500m from the villa.
Apart from sunbathing is suitable for fishing and various water sports “Kournas lake” which is about 3km from the villa. It’s the largest natural lake in Crete. You can enjoy swim in the lake, a ride of pedalo or a walk around the beautiful landscape. It is surrounded by traditional greek taverns and cafeterias and you can enjoy local flavours or your coffee with the nice view. The traditional “Rethymno city” is about 18km, while the scenic Chania city is about 30km. Souda port is accessible to 28km, “Chania airport” is 42km and “Heraklion airport” is 100km.

*The accommodation can offer 2 extra beds and a sofa is also suitable as a sofa-bed.
**We offer cleaning service every three days with charge.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,260 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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 welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1044081

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed USD 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Balos Great Sea View
Balos With Great Sea View
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Villa Balos with fantastic sea view?

Yep, Villa Balos with fantastic sea view is a short 15-minute walk from Georgioupolis Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Balos with fantastic sea view?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Balos with fantastic sea view on 12 Sept 2026 start from NZ$871, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Villa Balos with fantastic sea view have a pool?

Villa Balos with fantastic sea view has a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Villa Balos with fantastic sea view?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a jetted bath.

What makes Villa Balos with fantastic sea view a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and Jetted bath all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Villa Balos with fantastic sea view.

Is Villa Balos with fantastic sea view family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Villa Balos with fantastic sea view is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Villa Balos with fantastic sea view?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Balos with fantastic sea view?

No, Villa Balos with fantastic sea view does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Balos with fantastic sea view?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Is there a golf course on site at Villa Balos with fantastic sea view?

There is a golf course next to Villa Balos with fantastic sea view.

Villa Balos with fantastic sea view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry L.

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

Scenic views villa

Stunning views of the sea and mountains, lots of space inside, huge balcony, beautiful place for extended family stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rowan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa in a wonderful location - views across the olive groves to the sea, with the stunning mountains behind us. Perfectly equipped and very comfortable. Michael was the best and kindest host we have ever experienced - thank you for a fantastic holiday for our two families!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Per S.

Very nice house and pool

The house had everyrhing, nice rooms, lots of terraces and a great pool. The family were also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

John C.

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

Beautiful Sea Views and a host that excels.

Michael can only be described as the perfect host. He provided a meal when we arrived and was attentive and helpful at all times. Michael and his family really excelled when we needed a few days extra accommodation at the end of our booked stay, due to a crisis in our family. The villa is further from the town centre than we anticipated, involving walking along a fairly busy road with no footpath. In all other aspects it was a lovely location
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curious N.

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

Excellent villa, well situated, with a lovely villa owner

This villa ticks all the boxes, well situated overlooking the local town is clean, well maitained and the best equipped we have been to. For example, dishwasher tablets, washing up powder etc...even a tap producing filtered water meaning we dont have to buy and carry litres of water. The pool was always clean, the air con works and the tv has loads of options. The villa owner Michael could not have been more helpful, we arrived with a hot meal left for us, and a fridge with all sorts such as salad and beer. It really is a 10min walk to the town maybe 12-15mins to the beach, the sea is warm, restaurants were good and people were nice. You can easily get by without a car although we rented locally from Mikes who where well priced and drove the car to and from our villa. If we visit Crete again we would defintely want to come back to this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Perfect Holiday

This was our first time in Crete and first time staying at a villa. We had the best time ever!! The villa is so beautiful and had everything you needed. Even a full size hairdryer in the master bedroom. There was a washing machine in one of the bathrooms and a clothes line to hang. When we arrived there was a hot meal and greek salad. Fridge had juic, beer, jam, lunch meat and cheese and was fresh fruit. Just what we needed after a very long trip from Canada to get there. Michael the host was just the nicest person. He went out of his way to always make us feel welcome and we consider him our good friend now. The village of Georgioupoli is a very lovely place and the walk down is about 15 minutes. A cab home was only 5 euros. Lots of shops and restaurants and the people are the friendliest we have ever met. This place is a true gem. Thank you for everyrhing Michael and especially your friendship. We will cherish it always
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Fabulous villa in great location

We had a wonderful time at Michael's villa Balos/Amfimala. The house is excellently located just outside Georgioupolis, where there is a beautiful sandy and safe beach, small harbour, village square and numerous shops, tavernas and bars. If you travel a little further afield you can visit the Venetian cities of Chania and Rethymnon easily by car or by the reliable and cheap bus service, as well as some lovely small traditional villages in the mountains. Michael is a great and attentive host. We were welcomed to the villa and he kindly provided a hot meal with Greek salad, a thoughtful touch for our first meal. He visited daily to empty bins and service the pool so we were able to ask him for his advice on the best places to eat. When we had a small issue, he was there immediately on phoning and it was swiftly sorted out. The villa has everything you need for a relaxing stay. The pool was excellent and spotlessly clean. The views are lovely and the walk to the town is easy for adults and older children; we hired a car which was useful for younger ones. Highly recommended 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa is wonderful, exactly as listed and the host Michael is a pleasure to deal with. The whole communication process from start to finish with him was so straightforward and he will go out of his way to help you in any way he can. Arriving to a traditional home cooked dish that was actually still warm was a lovely touch and was appreciated by us all. The views from the villa are great, mountains one side and the sea the other. The garden and pool area are lovely to spend lazy days relaxing and we made use of the bbq facilities twice too. It’s a 5-10 min walk into town but I actually enjoyed this, some of our party would get taxis back at night, these were always available and cost only 5. Spoilt for choice with restaurants in the town and I don’t think we had a bad meal once across the whole 2 weeks! Beaches are great, always a bar nearby and there is a little tourist train which runs hourly to get you to other local attractions in the area such as Lake Kournas, where we swam with turtles. If you are thinking of going to Georgioupolis and you haven’t been before l would definitely recommend it and I would also definitely recommend Michael and his villa, together they enabled us to have a brilliant family holiday. Thankyou Michael.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louana S.

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

Superschöne Villa

Ich war mit meinen Freundinnen auf Kreta und wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit! Der Ausblick von der Unterkunft war einfach atemberaubend – jeden Tag ein neues Highlight. Michail war ein großartiger Gastgeber: superfreundlich, hilfsbereit und herzlich. Dank ihm haben wir uns vom ersten Moment an willkommen und gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Vielen Dank, Michail!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika K.

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

Wunderbar

Das Haus ist sehr schön, sauber und hat alles nötige vor Ort für einen unbeschwerten Urlaub. Wir haben unsere Woche sehr genossen. Der Empfang mit verschiedenen Getränken im Kühlschrank und einer hausgemachten Patizio könnte nicht besser sein. Das Haus ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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

Great Property, Great Location, Great Hosts

Lovely comfortable house with great Cretan location; day trips to Chania, Rethymnon, and Irakleion as well as archaeological sites Aptera, Knossos, Elevtherna easily accessible from this property; fantastic beaches just a few km away; and garden pool a great place to cool off when the day is done. Thank you, Mihalis!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefan K.

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

Perfekt familjesemester

Bra läge, otroligt bra värdskap. Centralt för utflykter överallt. Fina omgivningar
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madlaina B.

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

Kreta in vollem Charm

Michael hat alles perfekt organisiert und uns in den Reisevorbereitungen geholfen. Die Woche in Kreta was toll, Nahe dem Meer, dem Städchen und zu Hause haben wir am Abend den Sonnenuntergang genossen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PETER B.

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

May 2022 Trip to Crete

My family and I have been renting VRBOs for many years. This house is at the absolute top of our list. The house was spacious and immaculate. The panoramic views from the roof are amazing. The town (Georgioupoli) has a great beach, and great shops and restaurants. The pool was awesome, even at the end of May. Swimming in the morning was my granddaughters favorite part of our entire trip to Greece. Finally, Mihalis and his wife were one of the most thoughtful, and friendliest hosts we have ever rented from. They even prepared a fresh Greek salad and a warm casserole for our arrival. When we come back to Crete, we will definitely stay here again if available. Thank you Mihalis for making our stay in Crete so memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Superb villa, outstanding host!

We had an amazing last minute break at this villa. I cannot express how great Michael was throughout, nothing was too much trouble. We had a late flight and he had a hot meal and drinks waiting for us, with some breakfast in the fridge too! Communication was no problem, he is very responsive. The villa is amazing, views were for. It's spacious, spotless and relaxing. The villa is a 10 min walk to plenty of bars and restaurants, shops and supermarkets. It is up a slight hill, but you do not need to be super fit! Would totally recommend the villa and Michael as a host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

A little piece of heaven

Four of us, all senior citizens, stayed for a week at Villa Balos. It was absolutely fabulous. The amenities, with space to enjoy being together and also plenty of places to be comfortably alone to rest, were top notch; Mihalis and his wife were superb hosts; and the view of the sea was spectacular. We were tempted to move in permanently. We can't imagine a more perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torunn Eppeland H.

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

Perfect holiday🌞

Very Nice house. Perfect holiday house for a big family of 8 people🤗🤗
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen Bissett B.

Beautiful villa

We have just returned from a holiday at the beautiful villa Balos ! We were a party ranging from 15 - 70 and the Villa suited everyone. It has everything you need , private and the views over the village are amazing. The village is a 10 minute walk with plenty of Tavernas and if you want to get a taxi back there are plenty and the cost 5 euro. We hired bikes from the village which were great for cycling to get fresh bread on a morning. Michalis was the perfect host and answered any questions we had. The meal on arrival was delicious and much appreciated !! He helped with transfers and organise a boat trip which was great. Would fully recommend the Villa !!! Great holiday .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Perfect location

We stopped here the last week in August and found it to be the perfect home from home. We found the villa spacious and very well equipped. It was a ten minute walk to the centre of Town where there is plenty of places to eat. Michalis, the villa owner was the perfect host and made us feel very welcome and popped up daily to sort the rubbish out and check the pool. Nothing was too much trouble, he even helped us by organising our transfers to and from the villa. We will be returning at the earliest opportunity. Thank you to Michalis and his family. We shall definitely see you again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

richard j.

Wonderful Villa and People

We have just returned from 10 days wonderful holiday at Villa Balos. On arrival we were met by Mihalis, his wife Irene and his son - a nice touch to meet the family. We were made most welcome then and throughout our stay. One of the family would visit every couple of days to make sure everything was OK, and also responded quickly to email to answer any questions we had. We were pleasantly surprised to find a meal had been prepared and left for us - Greek salad, bread, bottle of wine and a huge dish of pastitsio cooked by Irene. The pastitsio was so good we said we would be happy to pay for another, which duly appeared together with a lemon sweet, but they would not accept any payment. If you are lucky to treated like this you will find Irene is a great cook. Having visited Crete several times and toured most of the island, we did not have a hire car trip. When Mihalis realised this, he offered several times to drive us to get shopping. They really could not have done more to make our stay a pleasant one. The villa itself was spacious, well furnished and well appointed - definitely a lovely home not just a holiday let. From it's elevated position it had fabulous, panaromic views across Georgiopoli to the bay, and to side and rear across open countryside to hills and mountains. It was a 15-20 minute walk to the central square in the village or the beach, with some short uphill sections as you near the villa, more than made up for by the resultant views. You only need to be reasonably fit to cope with these - as a reference our group ages ranged from 16 to 68 and no-one had any problems. Many thanks to Mihalis and his family, if we visit Georgiopoli again, and we may do given the beach, village and tavernas on offer, we would not hesitate to stay again at Villa Balos.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017