Villa Leon in Tsikalaria, Chania

Villa Leon is a charming 2-bedroom apartment with a private pool and stunning sea views, nestled in a serene setting surrounded by lush gardens and native plant life. Located in the peaceful area of Tsikalaria, this peaceful escape is just 400 meters from a traditional Cretan tavern and only 6 km from the picturesque old town of Chania. The kind hosts, who live in the upper floor apartment, will be very happy to guide you on scenic mountain hikes or prepare an authentic Cretan meal for you.

Guests are invited to relax in the villa's beautiful courtyard, graced with a 25 sqm private pool and surrounded by local trees. You can find sun loungers, umbrellas, outdoor seating and dining areas, a meticulously crafted stone barbecue, and a traditional stone oven, all designed to enhance your stay for relaxation and recreation.

Inside, guests can enjoy a charming open space with lovely sea views, complete with a comfortable living room area with a sofa bed, a cozy couch, a 50-inch smart TV, and a traditional style dining table.

The fully-equipped kitchen has a spacious refrigerator, a ceramic cooktop, a kettle, a coffee maker, and a microwave for your convenience. Additionally, a dishwasher is available in the adjacent laundry room.

The ground floor villa Leon offers a charming sea view bedroom with a queen size bed and a 50" smart TV, plus a second bedroom with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The en-suite bathroom leads to a second bathroom with a shower and a washing machine.

The hospitable hosts, who live in the upstairs apartment, will be delighted to guide you on a mountain hike, join you on a visit to a nearby beach, or prepare a traditional Cretan meal for you!

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The hospitable hosts, who live in the upstairs apartment, will be delighted to guide you on a mountain hike, join you on a visit to a nearby beach, or prepare a traditional Cretan meal for you!

Reviews

"Villa Leon was amazing! The villa is spotless and offers all the amenities, including an outdoor shower! The pool provides a stunning view of the mountains, all while being in a fantastic location—just a 15-minute drive to Chania Old Town and centrally located between several beaches. There's also a local tavern just down the road. The owner, was excellent at meeting all our needs while respecting our privacy, making the villa feel like it's all yours. We would definitely stay again!"

Josh

United Kingdom
"This is a really beautiful place to stay - the private pool is stunning and spotlessly clean, and sitting outside next to it with the view down to the sea is lovely. Much better than the photos even. In addition the communication from the company that manages the property is brilliant - they are on hand at all times to help. And the couple that own it are lovely - they brought us Greek food lots of evenings, gave us recommendations for things to do and were really kind."

Sophie

United Kingdom
"We had a brilliant stay in villa Leon we felt very welcome! We were gifted Greek treats everyday of our stay which were delicious if i may add. Thanks again."

Brandon

United Kingdom

"Mike made our stay with his kindness & generosity."

Andrea

United Kingdom
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Villa Leon's Airbnb, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment I stepped in, every detail was thoughtfully curated, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience. The location was prime, nestled within close proximity to local attractions yet offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle. The owner's hospitality was commendable, always available for recommendations or any assistance. The space was immaculately clean, cozy, and equipped with all the essentials. If you're looking for a home away from home, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!"

Giannis

Greece
"Very friendly owners. Although they spoke no English, we managed to communicate through Michalis’s translation app. They were very hospitable and prepared a local dinner for us on our last night🙏🏼❤️. We lacked a few kitchen utilities during our stay, but Michalis quickly came up with some workable solutions. All in all, very thankful for our stay at this location."

Jonathan

Denmark

"The villa itself was stunning inside and out, with an amazing view of the Souda bay and a beautiful pool which was perfect for relaxing around throughout the day. I would recommend Villa Leon to anyone and everyone as the owner has a great talent for catering to each individuals wants and needs and offered a great balance of privacy and hospitality. We can’t wait for our next trip!"

George

United Kingdom
"My partner and I had an incredible stay at Villa Leon. The villa was beautiful and catered for everything we needed. The pool was regularly cleaned and regular amenities were given to us. The owner was an exceptional host, and a great guide. His hospitality was amazing which made our trip all the more enjoyable."

Holly

United Kingdom
"The pictures by the pool are an accurate portrayal of blissfully sitting out with that view. The area is quiet for relaxing, with birdsong and lamb bells for background noise as you relax."

Alison

United Kingdom

"Great place to stay"

Edoardo

Spain
"Wer eine tolle Zeit mit herzlichen Menschen verbringen möchte, ist hier genau richtig. Vielen dank für alles."

Pascal

Germany
"This place is absolutely gorgeous! Immaculately clean, loads of space, ample parking, and only a €15 taxi into Chania if you fancy a few drinks on the evening! The pool is also gorgeous and it was only used by us our entire trip! The owner, his wife and daughter are SO welcoming and showed us how to use everything in the villa. They left us bread, ham, cheese, fruit, orange juice and water to help get us in which was so nice. And then gave us the most amazing tasting Cretan treats pretty much every day thereafter!"

Trudy

United Kingdom

"What a great stay we had. Our host and his family greeted us warmly and showered us with Cretan food treats throughout our stay. We were made to feel part of the family which was very special to us. The villa itself is first class, spotlessly clean with a great swimming pool which we used daily. We received good recommendations on beaches to visit, local gorges to see and local food options. Yannis was my contact and he communicated regularly and was very helpful in resolving a car rental return for me which I greatly appreciated. Would return to stay here in a heartbeat and would 110% recommend this property to all."

David

Australia
"We were fortunate enough to be able to stay at this stellar location for nearly two weeks. This villa is perfectly located to for exploring the west end of Crete as well as Chania. The Villa is beautifully maintained both inside and outside. You can’t go wrong with this gem!"

Mike

United States of America
"Villa Leon is a great place to stay, we stayed for a week with our 10 month old baby. It is spacious and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The pool and outdoor area are great, and all of the equipment and appliances inside seem new. Overall we were very happy and would love to stay again next time we come to Chania."

Camilla

Germany

"Our stay at Villa Leon was 5 days of pure relaxation and peace in the most beautiful of settings. From the start, both hosts were wonderful, greeting us on arrival and showing us around the property. The residence was pristine clean including bedding, bathroom and kitchen. The host treated our group to some lovely Cretan treats and meals during our stay along with many local beach, restaurant and cafe recommendations, which really made us feel at home in Crete. Appliances such as dishwasher, washing machine, LCD TV and air conditioning throughout made our stay very pleasant. We couldn’t recommend Villa Leon more if you are staying in Chania town, which is only a 10 minute drive away."

Harrison

Australia

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Excellent 9.8/10
based on 25 reviews

3 September 2025

Supertrevliga värdar! Hörde av sig flera gånger och frågade om allt var okej, om vi behövde något etc. Mike bjöd på riktigt god mat sista dagen vilket jag och resten av sällskapet uppskattade enormt mycket! Har absolut ingenting negativt att säga om vare sig huset, värdarna, miljön eller något alls. Rekommenderar detta hus starkt, och vi kommer definitivt tillbaka!

12 August 2025

We had a fantastic holiday. Really enjoyed lots of adventures in the local area. There are amazing gorges, lake and beaches in easy reach by car. Also plenty to explore on foot to the port, coast and mountains behind. It’s the real Crete - not all of it is picture perfect but the area has great character and charm. Everyone we met was very friendly. Mike the owner is a wonderful host - he showed us true Cretan hospitality! Thank you.