- Koutsouras - Makry Gialos, Ierapetra
Moonlight Villas in Crete, a collection of exclusive beachfront villas with premium services.
Set directly on the sapphire shores of southeast Crete, four contemporary luxury waterfront Villas offer breathtaking sea views, infinity pools, whirlpools, hot tubs and more. The estate features four private villas, each with a private pool, designed to suit gatherings of every size.
The allure of Moonlight Villas begins with their beachfront location, complete with private loungers, breathtaking sea views, and expansive floor-to-ceiling doors and windows that blend indoor and outdoor living. Striking architecture, bespoke interior design, and top-quality construction and furnishings are paired with superb concierge service, including group activities and age-matched adventures.
The estate features four private villas, each with a private pool, designed to suit gatherings of every size. One villa, Galilean Moons, with 10 bedrooms, accommodates 19 guests comfortably, with flexibility for up to 27. Designed for large groups, weddings or multi-generational holidays, it balances privacy and togetherness with thoughtful, flexible design. Another property, Calypso, sleeps 14-18 in seven en suite bedrooms, each a serene haven with its own balcony or terrace and stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea, making it the epitome of private luxury and adult indulgence. For smaller parties, Penelope and Circe each feature two bedrooms, ideal for a family escape.
Designed for the elite traveler, each villa features panoramic, uninterrupted sea views, private terraces, and eco-conscious architecture. Natural materials, solar energy, and individually controlled climate systems ensure comfort with minimal environmental impact. Guests can enjoy secluded serenity, yet remain only a few minutes’ walk from local conveniences, including authentic seaside tavernas, supermarkets, bakery, pharmacy and a health center, thus offering an excellent choice for groups seeking a car-free holiday experience. Less than a five-minute walk from a lively pebble beach with bars and restaurants, the Moonlight Villas also feature direct sea access with a private pool ladder, sun loungers, and umbrellas right in front of the properties. The rocky shoreline ensures privacy while offering some of the best snorkeling and swimming. Those preferring a more popular sand beach can relish the MakryGialos long beach, only 2 km from the Villas.
Surrounded by manicured tamarack and olive trees and a rocky coast with lounges, the expansive outdoor space with private infinity pools and spa is ideal for family gatherings, celebrations, or tranquil moments of leisure, a true sanctuary, providing an idyllic setting to soak up the sun, enjoy al fresco dining, and admire stunning sea views. With its ample outdoor areas, deluxe amenities and comfortable indoor spaces, Moonlight villas are the epitome of an all-year-around indulgence.
Home-cooked meals can be savored in the privacy of your villa, accompanied by the stunning sea views and the soothing sound of waves. Bespoke services include Cretan-inspired breakfasts prepared in-villa, private cookery lessons, and full-board dining paired with a curated selection of the finest Greek wines and Champagne. Throughout the properties, there is free high-speed WiFi (200 Mbps), individually-controlled AC, central heating and cooling, and TVs with satellite channels. Housekeeping service with linen change is provided on the 4th day for 7-day stays (included in price), but additional cleaning is also possible at a small fee (20 euro per hour).
Its namesake ‘Moonlight’ stands for the spectacular moon-on-water views that make the nights spectacularly bright during waxing gibbous and full moon. These stunning holiday homes fuse luxury elite living with home comforts, perfect for family-led forays, large groups that wish to cherish each other’s company and well-being retreat breaks, while being pampered by some of the best views the area has to offer.
Come experience the beauty, mystery, and tranquility of Moonlight Villas—where the moon meets the sea, and luxury meets nature. Let us share Crete’s best-kept secrets—from hidden beaches and scenic hikes to local dining, shopping, and cycling routes. Welcome to your seafront, romantic, luxury, and breathtaking home away from home!
Eco-Friendly Villas in Crete
The whole complex has been designed with luxury, eco-friendly living in mind.
Each moon has panoramic sea views that blend into the local landscape and many unique architectural and environmentally friendly features. It boasts unique aesthetics with an authentic feel. The interior furnishings have been carefully chosen to provide the maximum comfort with the use of eco-friendly materials. The complex has its own water (private well and underground tank) and electricity (solar panels, generator), central vacuum, central heating and cooling that can be independently controlled in each room.
We make sure that you will have everything you need…
FREE WI-FI
SEA SIDE
AIR CONDITIONING
FREE PARKING
BBQ AREA
ACCESSIBILITY
ELEVATOR
SUN BEDS
Located in the warmest location in Europe, our Holiday Villas in Crete welcome you throughout the year!
The summer months of June through August offer secluded sun and sea. At our luxury villas in Crete you can enjoy spectacular views, weather, and tranquility while simultaneously away from crowds and noise. Moonlight Villas have its own private vegetable garden, and you can enjoy (and even pick your own!) seasonal vegetables and fruit: grapes (late July through September), peaches (June through August) and apricots (June only).
The fall months of September through November are the best time to enjoy the warm sea waters, particularly if you wish to avoid both the crowds and the extreme heat of the summer months. Even as late as November, our weather is beautiful and warm, most days are sunny, and the sea remains mostly calm and warm. Fall in Moonlight Villas in southeast Crete is like the best summer days in northern Europe! You can also enjoy the local produce of the fall (figs, grapes, pomegranates), some of which you can pick up yourself from the property garden.
All restaurants and shops are still open, so you can enjoy relaxed meals and drinks at the local restaurants and tavernas. Take out deliveries are also possible and we can arrange them for you. Of special interest is the ‘raki’ preparation festival during the second half of October/early November. If interested in attending, visit our villas in Crete, let us know and we will arrange it. You will drink, eat, and party – a traditional Greek experience.
During the winter months of December through February our holiday villas in Crete continue to be open. With the exception of the past few years when summer lasted throughout the year, during the winter months, southeast Crete changes color and atmosphere, with the rocky, baron surroundings transitioning to lush greenery.
It is also the height of the olive harvest, and the local towns are alive with agricultural life. Despite the cooler weather (temperatures still rarely drop below 10°C), you can enjoy warmth inside the villas, as the complex is well heated via central heat (Callisto and Europa also have wood-burning Norwegian fireplaces). The spectacular panoramic ocean vistas are still visible inside the warm villa. The winter visitors of our luxury Villas in Crete will also enjoy an unlimited supply of fresh oranges, clementines, and tangerines, all produced in the owner’s gardens. You can also enjoy both garden-raised and greenhouse-raised organic vegetables provided to you at no extra cost.
The spring months of March through May are probably the most beautiful months in southeast Crete. At this time, the panoramic sea views from our Villas in Crete are supplemented with blossoming fields of wild flowers, making for unforgettable hikes through the nearby hills and mountains. The mountainous views of spring are completely different from those seen in the summer. You can discover, as we have, that southeast Crete has much more than just beautiful beaches: the mountainous terrain rivals the harsh beauty of countries such as Norway and New Zealand, the two most beautiful mountainous places the owners have ever visited. There are several local hiking trails (mostly easy) you can try. You can also taste the fresh fruit of spring (strawberries, apricots, and loquats), which you can pick yourself from the owner’s gardens in our holiday villas in Crete.
KOUTSOURAS – SITIA
Moonlight Villas is a private retreat on the south-east coast of Crete, where modern comfort meets timeless island charm. Overlooking the Libyan Sea, it offers elegant design, eco-friendly features, and a serene setting for relaxation.
Guests can choose from four stylish apartments or reserve the entire estate. With an infinity pool, outdoor whirlpool, spacious dining areas, and concierge services, Moonlight Villas are perfect for families, couples, and groups seeking an unforgettable Cretan escape.
