sun warmed sand between your toes

CEDAR BAY VILLAS
Immerse yourself in luxury,
seclusion, tranquility...

On the coast between the White Mountains and the Libyan Sea, between two virgin beaches on the Grammeno peninsula, under the bluest skies and amongst rare cedar trees, lie three graceful and brand new two-storey villas, waiting to be filled with everlasting holiday memories. Your holiday memories…


Cedar Bay Villas comprises three exceptionally designed, stone-built, two – storey detached villas each with a large private swimming pool and built as close to the sea as one could ever wish for.

Our guests can instantly access two beaches, different in texture yet equally beautiful, just by opening their front door. In front of the villas, one has a view of the Grammeno Beach, a Blue Flag beach with fine golden sand, and on the other side of the peninsula you will see Votsalo Beach, a pebbly, long, quiet beach.


A great deal of attention to detail was given, in order to incorporate the structures as subtly as possible to their natural habitat, while offering our guests a unique living experience of luxury, comfort, tranquility and privacy.

The villas are available throughout the year and are accordingly equipped in order to accommodate visitors in all 4 seasons. Whether you seek summer swimming, or winter’s peace, quiet and relief from a heavy urban lifestyle, Cedar Bay Villas is the ideal destination for all 4 seasons.


The villas welcome exclusively, adults and couples. However, in the event of an inquiry for all three villas by a single party of guests, children are happily accepted. All the villas can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests.
INSPIRED BY NATURE
The villas are named after the cedar trees that grow wild on the bay. This particular type of cedar is a rare and wild beach tree that is protected by the NATURA 2000 Network and it mainly grows in this part of Crete.

The colour palette and materials that have been used for the interior decoration were dictated by the elements of nature – earth-sea-sky. Stone, wood, pastel and earthy colours are harmoniously used in the structure, flooring, furniture and bed linens thus enabling your gaze to move effortlessly from the interior to the exterior and vice versa.

THE PERFECT LOCATION

The villas are found in a 7- acre private area, located at the southwest end of Crete, part of Chania’s prefecture and a mere 5’ drive from the popular tourist destination of Paleochora.

CHOOSE THE ONE

Either you seek to enjoy your summer swims, or you’d rather enjoy winter’s peace, quiet and detox from a heavy urban lifestyle, Cedar Bay Villas is the ideal destination for all 4 seasons.

EXPLORE VILLAS

Special offers

Welcome to our special offers, designed for our guests who wish to book directly and enjoy the exclusive privileges and affordable options of our unique villas. We prioritize our guests’ wishes and needs and ensure to offer you a memorable experience so please do contact us for any clarifications or further information you may need.

  • THRILLING ACTIVITIES
    Some of the most popular activities you will enjoy engaging in are walking and cycling, especially during spring and autumn time. Southwest Crete is known as the land of the gorges! Throughout the centuries, the land has been carved by heavy streams of water.
  • ULTIMATE DIVING
    When travelling to South Crete there is, literally, more than meets the eye. Don’t miss the underwater hidden treasures of the Libyan sea. Every year, increasingly more travelers seek a wholesome Cretan experience, thirsting to discover all the nature’s unspoiled vegetation and unique in the world, species.
  • HANS
    November 2023 - Austria

    Alles perfekt und begeisternd! Die Lage direkt am Strand, keine Probleme rundherum, Grosszügiger Sandstrand, Gegend rundherum angenehm und typisch griechisch. Die Gastgeberin strebt nach Perfektion und erreicht sie auch.

  • LAURIE
    October 2023 - Canada

    Maria was an amazing host! Gave us a gift basket on our arrival and took the time to explain the property, and places to go.
    The location was so perfect right on the Libyan sea. We loved our pool and Villa. The villas are very well stocked. The kitchen had everything you needed. Maria even provided a yoga mat to use! We look forward to going back! We loved everything about the property.

  • ABIGAIL
    October 2023 - USA

    The villas are incredible - private, high end and every detail has been thought of to make your holiday amazing. Each villa has its own private pool and you look out onto a beautiful beach with excellent swimming.
    There are lovely little beach cafes and restaurants in the area and the main town is just a 5 minute drive. Truly the most wonderful week and the owner, Maria, is so kind and thoughtful. We will definitely be back!

  • LYNN
    September 2023 - Great Britain

    The location was just what we expected and the view from the villa was great. The villa was just as expected and we loved it. The pool area was very private and the pool was cleaned daily, which was nice. Maria, the host, was really welcoming and the welcome pack was much appreciated. We had a great holiday.

  • CHRISTI
    August 2023 - USA

    This is an amazing vacation spot! Maria is so kind and helpful. The villa is very comfortable and equipped with everything you might need. The privacy offered here is fantastic, while also being right on the beach and close enough to a few restaurants that you can walk to dinner. The private pool is also a huge bonus. We loved our stay here and would absolutely stay again!

  • GAELLE
    August 2023 - France

    Très bel emplacement au calme non loin du centre ville de Paleochora Le site est exceptionnel, la maison et la literie au top. Vue imprenable, très bon accueil de Maria. Deux plages magnifiques au choix en fonction du vent.

  • PHIL
    August 2023 - North Carolina

    This is one of the most wonderful places we've ever stayed anywhere. The location is ideal, private, yet on the beach. Each villa has its own private pool, with great outdoor seating. Our villa was so comfortable, with so many modern amenities. We would come back here again and again!

  • CAROLYNE
    July 2023 - UK

    Over the years we have rented holiday villas in Greece but we have now found the perfect holiday villa here at Cedar Bay Villas. So much so, that we would never consider going elsewhere because this is perfection. Maria, the owner, keeps the standard high and provides little extras such as 'walking poles' for walking in the mountains and yoga mats for those who wish to do this type of exercise. I think it is like staying at a five-star hotel but so much nicer because you have more privacy and freedom allowing total relaxation. The location is outstanding and the villas are on a beautiful sandy beach, next to a pebble beach separated by an interesting land spit which has an unusual rock formation at its end. Each villa has its own private pool which is maintained and cleaned early each morning. I like to cook local food and the kitchen is perfectly equipped but there are three local restaurants in walking distance which offer excellent food. The nearby Ammos bar will deliver to the villas but the staff are so friendly it is nice to just sit and relax with a drink and a snack.

  • PAUL
    July 2023 - UK

    I want to live here! This place is amazing, the location is wonderful with the most incredible yet quiet beach on the doorstep and the luxury of a private pool. There is nothing I would change about it. Maria is a fantastic host and the accommodation is well thought out with everything you might need. We tried to extend our stay it was that good, should have booked for longer.

  • CLAUDIA
    June 2023 - Italy

    Posizione meravigliosa sulla spiaggia, piscina perfetta, abitazione dotata di ogni confort, la proprietaria Maria gentilissima e piena di attenzioni. Soggiorno e location superlativi.

  • BEATRICE
    May 2023 - Switzerland

    Es war unglaublich alles hat uns komplett geflasht es kam einem 5 sterne hotel gleich
    der platz ist absolut perfekt. Das meer ist unbeschreiblich und maria und dominik sind ausserordentlich lieb wir kommen wieder aber bitte nicht weitersagen… diese location ist der absolute geheimtipp grüess aus luzern efcharisto.

  • GREGOR
    May 2023 - Germany

    Fantastic Villa directly on the sea! We had a wonderful time in the Villa Ammos in May, 2023. The villa is well equipped, and we always took breakfast on the balcony in the upper level with the great view to the beach and the sea. The villa is only a few steps away from the beach and you can choose either the sandy or the pebbled beach. And we used the swimming pool (cleaned every day) at the villa each day, too. In the garden, there is space to chill and relax i.e., in a hammock under the olive trees.
    The owner Maria gave us a very warm welcome and she already filled the refrigerator with the necessary stuff for our first day. If we needed something, she was promptly after e few minutes at the villa to help us. She made sure our stay was perfect and gave us a gift for departure. Great! Close to the villa in Gialos and in Paleochora (5 km) there are many good restaurants with Cretan cuisine if you don’t like to cook in the villa.
    For us, it was a great week and if we come back to Crete, the Cedar Bay Beachside Villas are definitely on our list and we can only highly recommend it for other guests.

  • CHRISTOPHE+ANNETTE
    May 2023 - Germany

    Here we are again!Also stay in Lithos()5/2022), Ammos(09/2022),Kedros(05/2023) .Now we move in Lithos again!
    Many thanks for all and great hospitality again…We will be back in September (and .. June +September 2024 as well).
    Our second home!
    Yassu+efhatisto poli!

  • JIL+BEN
    April 2023 - UK

    Tranquil and beautiful. Our stay was too short. We are already scheming to return.
    What a beautiful building-so toned with the nature around it and so thoughtfully decorated and equipped. I loved watching the sunrise from our amazing bedroom window. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.

  • SILKE
    March 2023 - Denmark

    Die Lage der Villa ist spektakulär mit einem sehr großzügigen Außenbereich und liegt direkt am Sandstrand! Wir waren in der Vorsaison zu Gast, deshalb können wir nicht einschätzen, wie ``belebt`` die direkte Umgebung in der Hauptsaison ist, wenn das benachbarte Restaurant geöffnet hat und man mit Sicherheit nicht mehr der Einzige am Strand ist. Wir haben die Ruhe im März sehr genossen. Der richtige Ort zum ``Seele baumeln lassen``. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr herzlich, zuverlässig und kompetent und hat uns bei Ankunft mit einer ``kulinarischen`` Grundausstattung überrascht. Die Ausstattung des Innen- und Außenbereichs lässt keine Wünsche offen.

  • Boris+family
    January 2023 - Serbia

    Dear Maria,Kyriakos and the rest of your highly polite and educated family, if there was paradise on earth, this would be it.

  • Garry
    October 2022 - Dublin

    Perfect setting! Really enjoyed our holiday here very much. Thanks, Maria for your helpful information and your gifts.
    We loved being so close to the beach but still in such a secluded place with beautiful trees and flowers. We enjoyed the local restaurants and also for a bit more went to Paleochora.

  • Mélanie
    September 2022 - France

    L'accueil, l'emplacement, la plage, la piscine, le hamac, la tranquilité, un Havre de paix.

  • LINDA
    August 2022 - UK

    An exceptional villa in the perfect location

  • Francis+Simon
    August 2022 - Canada

    We add our thanks and gratitude for an unforgettable stay here in KedrosYour property is, gardens, house, pool, landscape )is beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for your hospitality with all the luxury amenities. We so enjoyed chatting with you when visited. Thank you especially for your cooking tips as we love to cook Cretan food. This was our home away from home.

  • Brian
    July 2022 - UK

    The property is finished to a very high standard, with everything you would need. Very good location with very friendly staff and owners.

  • Hesketh
    July 2022 - UK

    The location is incredible - quiet with stunning views and a gorgeous beach that felt private. The villa was clean, spacious, and modern with excellent facilities.

  • Joanna +Janusz
    June 2022 - Poland

    Maria’s hospitality is invaluable, she is the best! This place makes you happy. We are leaving and we already want to come back

  • Tim + Kristal
    May 2022 - UK

    We came here for our honeymoon and really enjoyed the place and beautiful surroundings.Thank you Maria and team -it really lived up to our dreams. Hope everyone who stays here enjoys it as much as we did. We loved the gorge walk to Anidri- we parked at a lovely cafe and loved the beach at the end. Also well worth the slightly scary drive to Elafonisi.It was the most beautiful beach we had ever been to.

  • The Simpleys
    May 2022 - USA

    I and my husband came all the way from New York here for our honeymoon
    The place is absolutely stunning and breathtaking, with amazing accommodations and views. Your own private swimming pool and views whenever you need!
    Maria was amazing by providing fresh vegetables/drinks and some dry goods. We went to Elafonissi beach and it was magical.

  • Stefan +Lilly
    April 2022 - Germany

    We had such a unique experience in this very lovely villa. We especially loved the private pool, the sand Grammeno Beach and of course the fresh veggies from Maria! Thank you very much for having us, we will definitely come back.

  • Andrea
    April 2022 - Italy

    Il posto che da tanti anni sognavamo di trovare, dopo tantissimi anni di viaggi in tutto il mondo
    Un piccolo paradiso di pace e tranquillità Tutto molto bello e accogliente, una villa ``lussuosa`` ma con discrezione La proprietaria estremamente cortese e di grande aiuto in tutto.

  • Dan & Alexander
    August 2021

    Amazing 2 weeks spent here at Lithos.It was our first time to Paleochora but it won’t be our last .The location here is unbeatable. Paleochora is wonderful in the evening .Huge thanks to Maria who made us feel very welcome and provided everything we needed for an unforgettable stay-we’ll definitely be back.

  • Zoe &Co
    August 2021

    We had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the sandy beach, refreshing pool and stunning sunsets. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and the juicy tomatoes of Crete!

  • Vicky & Simon
    September 2021

    We have had a very relaxing stay. Enjoying the gorgeous sandy beach and clear water of the sea. Thank you to Maria for your warm welcome and chat giving great information of what was available to us and where. We’ve enjoyed meals at the restaurants nearby and Paleochora. Everyone seems to be very generous with their portion sizes. We had a trip to Elafonissi by car. It was absolutely beautiful but it was extremely busy.

  • Lee
    September 2020

    Paradise by the sea. Everything was perfect, clean and steps to one of the most perfect beaches in Crete.

  • Helena & Corrado
    August 2020

    Struttura elegante pulita direttamente sul mare meraviglioso costa sud Host Maria la migliore mia incontrata Luogo incantevole lontano da ogni rumore.Possibilita di mangiare in casa con pasti portati direttamente dal bar vicino.

  • Sebastian
    September 2020

    Unterknft ist bezaubend.Die ruhige Lagemit dem schonen Sandstrand ist einmalig.Innen alles neu und sehr gepflegt.Aubenanlage auch sehr liebevoll gestaltet.Gastgeber super freundlich und zuvorkommend.Bei diesem Anwesen gibt es nichts auszusetzen.Alles perfekt.

  • Sue & Richard
    October 2019

    Wonderful place. Everyone has been so helpful and indeed efficient. We thank them all, particularly Maria. We hope to return.

CEDAR BAY VILLAS

THE WEATHER IN GRAMMENO

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