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Villa with character and beautiful garden close to Rethymno

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Pool
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Dining

Overview of Villa with character and beautiful garden close to Rethymno

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Rethymno
  • Popular LocationRethimno Kart8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlatanes Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethymnon Venetian Port11 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)71 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8
234 sq m
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

About the area

Rethymno

Seaside stay .You'll find Mili Gorge and Horse Park Rethymno within 2 miles (3 km) of this villa. Platanes Beach and Blue Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 8 min drive
  • Platanes Beach - 11 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 11 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 12 min drive
  • Rethymnon Lighthouse - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ταβέρνα του Ζήση - 6 min drive
  • Skypark - 5 min drive
  • Cafe Greco - 7 min drive
  • Taverna Vergina - 6 min drive
  • Taverna Klimataria Rethymno - 6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa with character and beautiful garden close to Rethymno


Villa Maria is an authentic large Greek house built of stone. The house is located around a courtyard with exotic tall trees and has a private swimming pool with a separate childrens pool, a pond and a separate BBQ area in the corner of the garden. This house is 200 years old and was recently very tastefully renovated. The property is walled so that life is lived on the interior of this house.

The house as a staircase on the other side in the garden which takes you to a separate studio.

The garden is beautiful, almost a small paradise. There are lounge chairs and parasols
Food is mostly prepared on the BBQ. The BBQ space has a large covered seating area where you can all enjoy a meal together.

Property manager

The Owner Vaggelis

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only allowed on the outside of the house

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2519 sq ft (234 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 00001424571

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Villa with character and beautiful garden close to Rethymno Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Actual paradise!!
This villa is magical. It had everything we needed for 2 weeks of relaxing and exploring. As temperatures are soaring across the med, the coolest place to be is by Vaggellis and Pavlo’s pool! Such warm hosts- very kind and knowledgeable but totally unobtrusive. The garden is spectacular and we were lucky to see some rare cactus flowers in bloom. The location is a very quiet hamlet and a car is a must but it’s only a short drive from some fantastic places to eat, drink and enjoy. The villa itself is very comfortable and spacious. The best thing, being the total privacy of the pool and garden- our shy 7 year old couldn’t swim 2 weeks ago and now she’s a mermaid! Thank you so much V and P, we would love to come back some day
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation house!
This beautiful house was a highlight of our vacation in Crete! The hosts were extremely helpful and available, and the home impeccably maintained. We had a perfect time, and such enjoyable moments spent in the exquisite garden. I highly recommend renting this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Our family of 6 adults and 2 children aged 9 and 6 stayed at beautiful Villa Maria for 4 nights. I wish we had stayed longer. The traditional stone house has an unusual design, with two bedrooms on the upper level but accessed by different stairs. One bedroom on the living space level and one bedroom with 2 single beds on the opposite side of the pool/garden. The house was cool with many interesting art pieces. The courtyard garden is absolutely amazing! We all enjoyed sitting under the umbrella eating, drinking, relaxing and playing cards. It’s a short drive to Rethymno shops, restaurants and the beach. Thank you Vaggelis and Pablo for your kindness. We all enjoyed our stay and meeting you both. I would definitely recommend Villa Maria to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful villa
The villa did not disappoint at all. Good location for the town, private, established, clean and pretty much perfect for us
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tal Billis

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded hideaway with beautiful garden
Wonderfully quiet house in a very small hamlet yet very short drive from Rethymno and easy access to beaches, restaurants, shops etc. The secluded courtyard garden really shows the time and affection that must have been spent on it and was a truly great spot to relax. Our kids loved it and the fish pond in particular (which you could also peer into from the living room). Spacious house with an interesting layout. It worked well for us as a family of 4 with 2 smallish children but would also work for larger groups or 2 or 3 couples. Very friendly owner and very smooth and uncomplicated reception process. Very many thanks to Vangelis and Pavlos for a wonderful stay and we hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evaldas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Villa with character
Absolutely amazing Villa! You can feel effort and love the owners put in every detail of this property and garden. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. It's one of those places you want to come to.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

edward s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming historic hillside villa
Perfect place for a small family reunion. Tranquil beautiful garden with pool and views of orange trees. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Comfort beds, well-equipped kitchen. Short ride to beach. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of old and new
Traditional stone buildings in quiet area lovingly transformed with modern conveniences. We loved being inside the house and in the garden. Trees, plants, and flowers made anywhere we sat, swam, or grilled refreshing and relaxing. The 2 hosts were the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful stay
We had an amazing time, and Vaggelis was friendly, helpful and even before our stay responded to our questions incredibly quickly. The house is amazing and exactly as described. The perfect get away for friends or family. The pool and garden area is exotic and peaceful and it is a wonderful place to relax. Thank you Vaggelis for looking after us so well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maz W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cretian Getaway
We have just spent a fantastic fortnight at Villa Maria. The house itself is really beautiful and maintained to a really high standard. A mixture of well renovated old and modern to suit everyone. The pool and gardens are amazing - we spent most of our time relaxing watching the sparrows sleeping at night on the banana leaves! Vagellis and Pablo are fantastic hosts, and on hand for anything you need. Local restaurants and supermarkets are a 10-15 min drive to Rethymno. It was exactly the break we needed, thank you for having us!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020