One Villa or Multiple Villas? Group Accommodation in Crete
Staying together does not always mean sharing one front door. For families, friends and wedding guests, separate villas close to each other can work better: the group spends time together, and each household keeps its own bedrooms, bathrooms and daily rhythm.
By Argyris Skordilis, owner and host · Updated
Group Size at a Glance
| Guests | Villas | Rooms | Walk between |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 | Villa Kitron + Villa Myrrini | 6 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms + 1 WC | About 60 m |
| Up to 14 | Villa Asteri + Villa Kitron | 7 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms + 1 WC | About 30 m |
| Up to 14 | Villa Asteri + Villa Myrrini | 7 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms | About 90 m |
| Up to 20 | All three: MAZI | 10 bedrooms · 9 bathrooms + 1 WC | 30–90 m |
| Up to 28 | MAZI, plus Villa Argiris as a separate villa with its own booking (not part of MAZI) | 14 bedrooms | Villa Argiris is in Stavromenos, about 2.6 km away |
The numbers are maximum guests. The right choice still depends on how the group divides into households.
What “Multiple Villas” Means
- Same dates: one group stays in two or three private villas at the same time.
- A home for each household: its own bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and pool.
- No moving: nobody changes villa halfway through the holiday.
One Villa or Separate Villas?
| Choose one villa when… | Choose separate villas when… |
|---|---|
| The bedrooms and bathrooms fit every household comfortably | Adults need more private bedrooms or bathrooms |
| Everyone wants the same daily routine | Children, grandparents or friends keep different routines |
| One meeting point matters more than privacy | Privacy matters more than a little coordination |
| Everyone arrives and leaves together | Guests arrive in waves or stay different lengths |
| The group is happy to share one kitchen | Each household wants its own kitchen, pool time and quiet |
| The stay is short | The stay is a week or longer |
The Multiple-Villa Test
Answer these five questions before adding a second villa:
| Question | If the answer is yes |
|---|---|
| Can every guest be placed in a clear household? | Separate villas will give privacy, not arguments |
| Do households keep different sleep, meal or child-care routines? | Separate villas remove daily friction |
| Will each household look after its own kitchen, keys and arrival? | Separate villas are easy to run |
| Can the group agree where shared meals and outings start? | No villa turns into a common area all day |
| Do extra bathrooms and quiet space matter more than one roof? | This is usually the deciding point |
Who Separate Villas Suit
| Group | Why separate villas help |
|---|---|
| Two families | Each family runs its own meals, children and bedtimes, and meets the other for outings or dinner |
| Grandparents, parents and children | Quiet mornings for grandparents, early starts and naps for the children. Villa Argiris has all its indoor spaces on one level, if steps matter (see Multigenerational Family Trip to Crete) |
| Wedding guests | Each household gets ready and comes back to its own home (see Best Villas near Rethymno for Wedding Guests and Stay near Agreco Farm) |
| Friends arriving at different times | Late arrivals do not wake a whole house |
| Small teams and retreats | Separate homes for sleep, shared space to work and meet, free 200 Mbps Wi-Fi in every villa |
Accommodation only: the villas are places to stay, not a venue for weddings, parties or events.
When One Villa Is Better
- The group is small and the bedrooms fit naturally.
- Everyone wants one shared kitchen and table.
- The stay is short and routines are similar.
- Nobody needs extra privacy.
Choose by how the group lives, not by the biggest number of beds.
What Does It Cost?
A multi-villa stay costs the same as the villas booked separately: there is no extra charge for MAZI.
| Arrangement | Price per night | Per person, when full |
|---|---|---|
| Kitron + Myrrini (12) | €381–1,033 | About €32–86 |
| Asteri + Kitron or Myrrini (14) | €469–1,312 | About €34–94 |
| All three villas (20) | €667–1,808 | About €33–90 |
Prices depend on the season and are for the whole villas. The Breakfast Basket is included in direct bookings, and the Greek climate resilience fee is included in the price.
MAZI: Two or Three Private Villas
- Private homes: each villa stays private to the household in it.
- Close together: about 30 m between Villa Asteri and Villa Kitron, 60 m between Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini, 90 m between Villa Asteri and Villa Myrrini.
- Meals together: at one villa, agreed with Argyris before arrival (which villa, how many people); a private chef or catering on request.
- Pools: guests may use the pools of the other villas in their booking only with a written agreement; children always supervised, with their parents present.
- Booking: one enquiry and one combined proposal; each villa keeps its own booking reference and payment.
- More than 20 guests: add Villa Argiris in Stavromenos, booked separately, for up to 28 guests in two locations.
What the Group Should Agree
- which household stays in each villa;
- where and when shared meals happen;
- the written agreement for pool use, with children always supervised;
- who talks to Argyris for the group;
- cars, parking and keys;
- the meeting point for outings;
- arrival times and luggage;
- when quiet time begins.
Transport is not included in the villa stay. Argyris can introduce you to independent local providers for car hire, private transfers or larger vehicles; the provider confirms vehicle, price, payment and cancellation terms directly with you.
Your room plan
Fill this in with the group and send it to Argyris, or use the online group planner, which checks each villa’s capacity for you:
| Villa | Household | Guests (adults + children) | Arrival time | Keys and contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Asteri | … | … | … | … |
| Villa Kitron | … | … | … | … |
| Villa Myrrini | … | … | … | … |
Before You Book
- MAZI is Villa Asteri, Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini in Asteri Village, for up to 20 guests.
- Villa Argiris is a separate villa in Stavromenos, not part of MAZI, with its own availability, booking and payment.
- Booking: for MAZI, one enquiry and one combined proposal; each villa keeps its own booking reference and payment.
- Minimum stay: varies by villa and season, and the booking engine confirms it for your dates.
- Transport is not included and is arranged with independent providers.
- Accommodation only: the villas are not a wedding or event venue.
- Start with households, not the total number of guests, and check each villa’s bedrooms, bathrooms and steps.
Separate villas work when the group agrees what will be shared and what will remain private. Before booking, decide which household belongs in each villa and where everyone will meet. That small conversation prevents the group from treating every house as a common area all day.
Argyris Skordilis · Owner and host, Amazing Villas in Crete · usually replies within 12 hours
Facts checked against our four villa pages · Last reviewed by Argyris Skordilis, owner of Amazing Villas in Crete.
Frequently asked questions
Does choosing separate villas mean changing accommodation during the holiday?
No. The group uses more than one private villa during the same dates, with each household keeping its own base throughout the stay.
Is it better for a group to stay in one villa or more than one?
It depends on the households. One villa can simplify a smaller stay; separate villas can work better when guests need more privacy, bathrooms, different routines or separate arrival plans.
Which Amazing Villas in Crete arrangement may suit 12, 14 or 20 guests?
For up to 12 guests, MAZI can combine Villa Kitron with Villa Myrrini. For up to 14, it can combine Villa Asteri with either Villa Kitron or Villa Myrrini. For up to 20, MAZI combines all three villas in Asteri Village. Availability is confirmed for every required home.
What is MAZI?
MAZI combines two or three of Villa Asteri, Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini in Asteri Village, for up to 12, 14 or 20 guests. The villas remain separate private homes.
How far apart are the MAZI villas?
About 30 m between Villa Asteri and Villa Kitron, 60 m between Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini, and 90 m between Villa Asteri and Villa Myrrini, all in Asteri Village. Ask Argyris about steps and slopes if walking is difficult for anyone in the group.
Does MAZI cost more than booking the villas separately?
No. MAZI costs the same as the villas booked separately, with no extra charge. You receive one combined proposal, and each villa keeps its own booking reference and payment.
Is Villa Argiris part of MAZI?
No. Villa Argiris is in Stavromenos, about 2.6 km from Asteri, and is not part of MAZI. For groups of more than 20, it can be booked separately together with MAZI, for up to 28 guests in two locations.
What should a group agree before booking separate villas?
Agree the household allocation, shared meals, pool expectations, meeting points, cars, host contact, arrival waves and quiet times before travelling.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes. The minimum stay varies by villa and season, and the booking engine confirms it for your dates. For a wedding weekend or another short stay, ask Argyris what is possible.
Ask Which Setup Fits the Group
Tell Argyris how many guests are coming, the household groups, bedroom priorities, children’s ages, mobility questions and arrival pattern. Argyris can then help you compare one villa with a two- or three-villa MAZI arrangement.
More MAZI guides
- Multigenerational Family Trip to Crete
- Best Villas near Rethymno for Wedding Guests
- How to Organise a Wedding Guest Stay in Crete
- Stay near Agreco Farm: Private Villas for Wedding Guests
- Group Villas in Crete: How to Choose the Right Setup
- MAZI2 or 3 villas in Asteri Village · up to 20 guests
- Villa AsteriThe Carpenter’s House · 8 guests · children’s pool · Asteri Village
- Villa Kitron6 guests · every bedroom en-suite · Asteri Village
- Villa Myrrini6 guests · children’s pool · Asteri Village
- Villa Argiris8 guests · one level, sea views · Stavromenos
- Compare the villasAll the facts side by side
