Welcome to the beautiful south!
Villa Nepenthe is a 120 m² two-bedroom villa on the Alevrota hill in Kamilari, a traditional hillside village in south-central Crete, roughly 2 km from the Libyan Sea and a 10-minute drive from the sandy beaches of Komos, Kalamaki and Kokkinos Pyrgos. The Minoan palace of Phaistos is 3 km away, Matala's famous cliffside caves and beach are about 15 minutes by car, and Heraklion airport sits roughly 62 km north — typically a 1h drive. The villa spreads across three floors. The ground floor is an open-plan living space with a fully equipped kitchen, a closed indoor fireplace, and panoramic folding glass doors that open the entire room onto a covered pergola terrace with outdoor dining. The first floor has two bedrooms (one king, one twin/double convertible) each with its own bathroom and balcony. The top floor is the villa's signature space: a rooftop terrace with a full outdoor kitchen, gas BBQ, lounge seating and a herb roof garden, with an unbroken view across an olive-grove valley to the Asterousia mountains, the Libyan Sea and the small island of Paximadia. A 10-metre lap pool runs alongside a tropical garden with palm trees, and a sheltered stone garden at the back of the house has a Mediterranean planting scheme. The interior pairs traditional Cretan architecture with a modern boho aesthetic. Air conditioning runs in every room, with Wi-Fi access points across all three floors and two outdoors. The villa sleeps four and is best suited to two couples travelling together, a family of four, or a small group wanting a quiet base for exploring the Messara plain, Phaistos, Matala and the south-coast beaches. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement. Parking on site.
What does Nepenthe mean?
•[𝑛𝑒-𝑝𝑒𝑛-𝑡ℎ𝑒] • (𝑛.) (nɪˈpɛnθiː)
Nepenthe is a recipe for happiness. This word is mentioned in ancient Greek literature and mythology as a "cure for sadness". In the Odyssey, nepenthe is the name of a magical potion, given to Helen of Troy to chase away her sorrows. This is why we believe it's a great name for our home, because for us it represents a modern version to this theme. Located on top of a hill in the south of the beautiful island of Crete, overlooking olive orchards, distant mountains and the vast ocean, this place has all the ingredients to heal the soul. The project of designing and building Nepenthe was a real labour of love for us and we hope you'll feel right at home here. You'll discover why Greece is called "The Land of Gods", as all your worries fade away with every sunset.
Key Features:
- Cosy villa of 120 sq. meters, 3 floors.
- Airconditioning in every room.
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4 people.
- 1 kingsize bed + 2 single beds (together or apart).
- 2 full bathrooms with showers, towels, products.
- Fully equipped kitchen with all appliances.
- Terrace with dining area, pergola and sun chairs.
- Tropical garden with palm trees around patio.
- Long pool of 10 meters, perfect for swimming laps.
- Rooftop patio with lounge, dining area and BBQ.
- Open view of the ocean, orchards, mountains.
- Stone garden with Mediterranean plants.
- Cozy outdoor seating area with lounge chairs.
- Outdoor fireplace with clean ethanol fuel.
- Wireless broadband internet, satellite smart TV.
- WiFi access points on every floor, 2 outside.
- Less than 1 hour drive from the airport.
- Nearby: shops, beaches, bars and restaurants.
- For more info, check the overview page here.
About the Town:
Kamilari is a quiet and picturesque hillside village, with hundreds of years of history. The mild and warm climate ensures a cozy and pleasant stay. During your visit you can get the essentials from the mini market in the center or try local flavors in the nearby taverns and restaurants. The Libyan Sea spreads in the west where you will find beautiful sandy beaches. The climate is soft all year round & the sea is crystal clear and warm until late October. Within a few minutes drive, you can enjoy a swim in Komos, Kalamaki, Matala, Pachia Ammos or Kokkino Pyrgos. About 3 km away, you will find the ancient city Phaistos, while at 18 km is the ancient Greco-Roman city Gortyna.
