Villa Silentium Ionia – Vacation villa with private pool in Argyroupoli, Crete

We stayed at Villa Silentium Ionia for 18 nights, and honestly, it was one of the most memorable holidays we’ve had. The villa is set in a stunning location between Argiroupoli and Kato Poros, with absolutely breathtaking views of the mountains all around. It’s peaceful and quiet, but still really convenient — there are supermarkets, amazing bakeries, traditional tavernas, and gas stations all nearby. The main highway is just a short drive away, which made it really easy for us to explore the rest of the island. The villa itself is beautiful. It was spotless when we arrived and clearly maintained to a very high standard. Everything felt thoughtfully designed and really functional for a longer stay. The pool was a highlight — it was cleaned every single day and always looked sparkling and inviting. We loved using the outdoor shower and the BBQ area, which made for some great evenings cooking and eating outside. The outdoor seating area was perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view, especially with the calming sound of the water feature built into the pool. The upstairs terrace is huge and offers even more incredible views — we spent a lot of time up there just soaking it all in. Inside, the villa is spacious and comfortable. The rooms are large, and the shared living spaces worked really well for our group. The downstairs shower room was bright and fresh with great water pressure, and the upstairs bathroom was ideal for both showers and baths — especially handy with little ones. There’s air conditioning throughout, but we barely used it thanks to the lovely mountain breeze. Having three smart TVs was a nice bonus too — we could still catch up on our Netflix shows in the evenings. What really made this stay special, though, were the hosts, Maria and George. I’ve never met such warm, professional, and genuinely caring people. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel completely at home. We were welcomed with a basket full of goodies — fresh fruit, biscuits, wine, and bottled water — which was such a thoughtful touch. Throughout our stay, they were always available and incredibly helpful, offering local tips and even supporting us during a family emergency. They went above and beyond, surprising us with a homemade orange cake and even a cooked meal. It’s rare to come across hosts who care so deeply about their guests’ experience, and we’re so grateful to them. All in all, Villa Silentium Ionia was everything we ...

First thing - the host Maria. She was wonderful, arranged for a late arrival (1am) and cooked us dinner for when we got there (WOW), she checked in a couple of times throughout our stay and brought us a lovely orange cake that she had baked. Just about the right level of contact for us and food gifts will always win us over ;o). Onto the house - very quiet and secluded, the pictures are bang on, it’s pretty hidden from the road and down in a valley, facilities are high quality and the decoration is fresh and modern. The outside areas are lovely, BBQ space, outside dining, external sofas and seating on the roof terrace. The pool is fantastic, you are getting the picture. All in all a really great house in a good space with fab hospitality!! I’ve got to mention the pool man, he came near enough every day keeping the pool spotless and the garden neat and tidy. What a lovely chap, and when we left he also gave us a gift of chocolate croissants. Greek hospitality - just brilliant!