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Outdoor pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Dining

Overview of Villa with private pool & sea view for absolute privacy and serenity.

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Rethymno, Rethymno
  • Popular LocationArkadi Monastery11 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethimno Kart13 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethymnon Venetian Port20 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 5
105 sq m
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

About the area

Rethymno

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this villa, you'll find Arkadi Monastery and Sacred Monastery of Arkadi. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Rethimno Kart and Platanes Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Arkadi Monastery - 11 min drive
  • Rethimno Kart - 13 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 20 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 21 min drive
  • Rethymnon Lighthouse - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Greco - 14 min drive
  • The Leaky Couldron - 10 min drive
  • Pagona's Place - 13 min drive
  • Cafe ΓΙΔΟΣΠΙΤΟ - 31 min drive
  • Taverna Poppy - 13 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 private pool & sea view for absolute privacy and serenity.

Harkia Villas is a complex of 2 luxurious villas, villa Faskomilia & villa Thimari, designed by its owner Argiri Vasilaki. Both villas offer a unique panoramic view, by hanging over the hill Anemomilos and overlooking the Cretan Sea. The villas are perfectly located; Close to sea and mountain, allowing the guests to explore destinations in the western and eastern part of the island.

The exterior: An outdoor & private swimming pool with 4 sun loungers encircled by flowers, olive trees and grass. There is a large balcony with a pergola table for 4-6 people and a private barbecue free to use whenever you want. On the first floor of the villa there is also a large balcony with a swing for 2 people and a table with 4 chairs to enjoy the beautiful mornings and charming colours of the evening. Private parking for up to 2 cars just next to the villa.

The interior: On the ground floor there is a large living room for up to 5 people, the kitchen, the dining area and one bedroom. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a large dining table. The bedroom has two single beds with coco-mat mattresses, a small balcony and a bathroom with bathtub.

Οn the first floor there is a bedroom with a large double bed with coco-mat mattress and pillows. In addition, there is a bathroom with shower/jacuzzi and a large balcony. with spectacular view on the Cretan Sea.

Harkia Villas are built at an altitude of 500 meters and offer an experience of tranquility and nature away from the mass tourist spots. On the other hand, our guests can find restaurants, supermarkets and cafes within a 10km radius. More specifically:

- Platanias area is 10km away. In Platanias there are shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, gas stations, local tavernas and more. In addition, there is a sandy beach.
- The town of Rethymno is 15km away.
- The monastery of Arkadi is 8 km away. It is an important historical site and one of the must-visit spots on the island.
- Ancient Eleftherna and its museum are 20 km away.
- Margarites village famous for its ceramics is 24 km away.
- Kastro Tavern is 7km away. It is located in the village Mesi with a very nice environment and delicious food.

[Register Number of Tourist Businesses (MH.T.E.): 1041K91002892801]

Property manager

Argiri Vasilaki

Languages

English, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1130 sq ft (105 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • 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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number 1041K91002892801

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.

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Exactly what my family’s was looking for, piece & quite up in the mountains away from the hustle & bustle. We stayed put every day by the pool, had our lunches ( lovely traditional Greek food) made & delivered by mum,(Vasos) Views are stunning, watching the eagles is great. Villa was 100% suited to our requirements. Steep little drive up to it but don’t let it put you off, it’s worth it. I definitely shall go back, hopefully later in the year. Great communication with Irini ( what’s app) A lovely welcome from the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pearl Anniversary Holiday
We wanted to stay somewhere special to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We chose well! The villa was like a home from home. The family looked after us so well with unexpected gifts of food and drink every few days. From things like casseroles, cakes. fish. olive oil, vegetables, wine and even homemade Raki. They were so hospitable. The villa was cleaned every 4 days to a very high standard and that included the swimming pool. It is worth mentioning that the broadband connection is 35Mbit both up and down and ultra reliable. The WiFi covers everywhere including the pool area. Its just a little weak in the top bedroom. Considering the remoteness of the location this is staggeringly good. We did enjoy the peace and the bells from the sheep and goats like everyone else who have stayed here. Do make sure you get a reasonably powerful car to cope with the steep drive from the road. We would highly recommend staying at this villa 100%. Enjoy!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Colchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
We have rented many villa's over the past few years, all around a similar budget and this was certainly one of the best we have been to. Great hosts, Lovely villa and pool; and if it’s peace and quiet you want this is definitely the place to be. It was our first time to Crete, which as an island was bigger than we had anticipated, so we didn’t get to see as much as we had planned. There are some nice beaches and if you like walking some great gorges to visit. The villa was actually better than the pictures portrayed, which is unusual! You obviously need a car to get there and the last 20 minutes driving is on mountain roads, but they are very quiet. The only note of caution I would make is that the final ramp up to the villa is quite steep, which can be a bit daunting the first time up but fine once you are used to it. Thanks Argiri, Eirini and Vaso for your hospitality (and especially the lovely pot of hot food on arrival).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Slice of Paradise
What a fabulous holiday! This is the place to come if you want a relaxing holiday in a stunning setting. From the outset the communication with the owners was great and we chatted with Irini on Whatsapp, who was very helpful. On arrival we were greeted with a wonderful Greek meal in the villa that was delicious. You can order home cooked food that is delivered to the villa. We did this several times and would strongly recommend it. The setting of the villa has to be seen to be believed and the photographs do not do it justice. Situated in the mountains, it has stunning views of the mountains and the sea. The only noises were the clanging of goat bells and croaking of insects, making the whole experience the most chilled and relaxing holiday experience we have ever had - even our two teenagers were impressed! The villa itself was like well designed and comfortable, with everything that we needed during our stay. The stunning views can be enjoyed whilst eating outside or on the bedroom balconies. The infinity pool is very big for a two bedroom villa, enjoying the same views and the water quality was faultless. On top of this the owners made every effort to make the holiday as special as they could. It was meticulously maintained and they dropped off local treats that were delicious. The villa is 10/15 minutes from the nearest town so a car is essential. We did not find this a problem at all and the incredible setting more than made up for this. We found a beach 15 mins away that we practically had to ourselves, where there was great snorkelling. Rythamno old town is only 25 mins away and there is loads going on there. We could recommend this villa enough, it was our best ever villa holiday and we have already booked to back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Couldn't have asked for a nicer stay. We loved every minute of our time at the Harkia Villas. We hope to return if we can find a time when its not already booked up :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B., Ramona(near San Diego), California

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Villa
The villa was a real delight to stay at during our vacation. We loved the breezes that moved up the nearby gorge daily delivering fresh breezes in the upper bedroom. The faint sound of goat and sheep were a delight in the evening and morning making the villa enchanting. The Vasilaki family were very attentive to us during our stay checking in with to see if we needed anything or if they could be of any help. The owners truly practiced the Cretean art of hospitality which we took in and enjoyed immensely. We would again like to thank Irini and Vaso for all their generosity especially the food (main courses, deserts, and appetizers) that they blesses us with during our visit. The villa is located towards the center of the island making it perfect to access the scenic sites on the island all within 1-4 hours. The villa is elevated near the top of a mountain range providing relief from the sometime oppressive humidity of coastline. Great views from the upper bedroom and patio of the spectacular colors of the eastern sky during sunrise. The villa is also located near supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants and a butcher shop. We plan to come back in the future and wouldn’t stay anywhere but the Vasilaki Villa.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B., Wendover, Buckinghamshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular ... if Rethimno Crete is your destination of choice stay here!
The Harkia Villas are wonderful but no amount of research, words, excellent communication or zooming in of photos can prepare you for the amazing location. Set high on a hillside in a bleached gorge sit these two villas ... we stayed at Villa Faskomilia which is the one with the square pool and were delighted with our choice. We arrived on a late flight and as we knew it would be dark we accepted the owners kind offer to meet us about 5kms away and follow them to the villa... it was here in a supermarket carpark that we met Irini and Vaso who warmly welcomed us to Crete and who we then followed up the long and winding road to the villa. The villa is lovely, very well presented, clean. We were thrilled with the food basket, Olive oil, bottle of wine and Raki on the table ... we were so hungry! As we settled down in the comfy beds for the night little did we know that we would wake to the most amazing view ... and this is where the Harkia Villas become very special indeed. Set amongst Olive trees, fruit trees and flowers the villa has a sweeping view down to the sea that you could never tire of. There is no noise apart from the cicadas and the goat bells ... the odd car perhaps which you will see on the winding road before you hear it ... it's an incredibly peaceful place. The pool is fantastic and our teenagers loved it... we spent most of our time in or by the pool ... the sun loungers face the pool and the view... it was fantastic. We dragged ourselves away from the pool and view down to the town and the waterfront to swim in the sea, eat and buy food but also ordered from the Harkia Villas menu and was treated to a delivery meal made by Vaso of Cretan delights ... I recommend the Fried Aubergines and the Tzatziki... the rest of my carnivore family recommend the Lamb! The whole area of Reythimno is great, rich in history, interesting landscapes, lovely people and the sea is just divine. There are lots of places to eat and the Lidl supermarket has everything you need to fill the pantry... we also like the smaller independent supermarkets which we supported as well. We had a brilliant time and thought the hospitality of Argiri, Irini and Vaso was fantastic and who I don't think could have done any more to make our time at Harkia Villas as special as it was. Thank you! We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Wonderfully Relaxing
We had a wonderfully relaxing holiday at Villa Faskomilia. The villa is beautifully appointed with everything you could possibly need. The beds are comfy, the pool is large, the outside eating area is cool and shady and the views of the mountains and sea are so peaceful. The upstairs balcony has a swing seat which was my favourite spot. Lovely for reading in the early morning sunshine or for playing cards during the evening. The owners were lovely. There was a meal waiting for us on arrival together with a bottle of wine, water, eggs and other essentials. It was so delicious that we ordered 3 more meals during our holiday - all delicious. For other food, there are lots of supermarkets in Platanes (on the coast) about 15 minutes drive away. I would thoroughly recommend these lovely villas for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G., Broadstairs, Kent

Amazing Peace and Views
Stayed Aug 2018. For total peace, seclusion and relaxation this villa is perfect. We had a lovely welcome from Irini and her mother, along with a delicious prepared meal, fruit, wine, eggs, bread and olive oil. We also ordered a home cooked meal one evening which was lovely - the chocolate cake went down very well. If we needed anything at all Irini was very quick to reply via whatsapp or in person. The pool was great, a lot bigger than any other villa I researched and with the surrounding noise of just bees, and birds it was a great place to relax. We spent most evenings around the pool watching bats dip in and around the pool, which was pretty cool. When the sun faded we could sit up on the roof terrace and views. There is a small village just up the road with just a taverna, the owners of which are very welcoming - we had a meal here on our last night and it was more like a banquet, most delicious. Owners gifted us eggs from their hens too. If you want to get out and about it really is a trek down the mountain, we had a lovely taxi driver and also hired a car for a couple of days to go sight seeing. When I booked I thought we’d manage withought a car but it really is essential. We visited Rethymnon, some pottery villages around Margarites, the monastery at Arkadi and a most amazing gorge - Kourtaliotiko with waterfall. This is definitely not for the faint hearted or if you’re not fit - around 1500 steps but if you make it, it really is amazing we navigated over the rocks and went paddling in the fall water. It comes out at Plakias beach but we didn’t venture that far. Our first experience of Crete was great, people very friendly and roads etc not overly busy which helps when driving on the opposite side to what you’re used to. Lovely villa, lovely island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mallory J., Berkeley, CA USA

Beautiful setting
We spent a lovely week here, and had a great time. The hosts were incredibly hospitable, and they made sure we had everything we needed and then some. We took advantage of their cooking services, and as a result had some delicious Greek dishes brought to the Villa. The pool was great to have also. Overall, it was a very relaxing stay. It was a bit further from the beaches than I anticipated, but that was the results of my not doing my research. However, with that distance comes great views, privacy, and relaxation. I highly recommend this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018