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Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10172 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Rethymno, Crete
- Place, Petres Beach16 min drive
- Place, Episkopi Beach16 min drive
- Place, University of Crete18 min drive
- Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)73 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque.
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041Κ112K2773101
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Rethymno
Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Ancient Lappa and Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

Rethymno, Crete
What's nearby
- Petres Beach - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
- Episkopi Beach - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
- University of Crete - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
- Argiroupoli Springs - 20 min drive - 11.0 km
- Rethymnon Town Hall - 21 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Taverna Alekos - 13 min drive
- Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - 11 min drive
- klapsinos taverna - 12 min drive
- Cavo - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicola G.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Wonderful holiday
Nicola G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tim L.
2 Aug 2015
Magnificent villa - highly recommended!!!
Tim L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dorlee L.
20 Aug 2017
We had a wonderful time ! The villa is lovely, we were 10 people and it was perfect.
Dorlee L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracey K.
9 June 2018
Wonderful!
Tracey K.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John C.
5 Aug 2018
Gorgeous villa, well equipped and fantastic hosts!
John C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Martine S.
10 June 2017
Picturesque views and great location
Martine S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Liz P.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Liz P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet W.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine wunderschöne Villa
Verified traveller
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Angela R.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Villa Balsam
Angela R.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Greg V.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour en Crête
Greg V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim E.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Familienurlaub typisch kretisch!
Tim E.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
NATHALIE R.
21 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe !
NATHALIE R.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marc D.
5 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super séjour !
Marc D.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dr Holger K.
10 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wundervoll
Dr Holger K.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholsamer Urlaub in den Bergen
Verified traveller
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
simon s.
1 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time
simon s.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne-Erita B.
30 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flott villa
Anne-Erita B.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martine S.
22 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay at Villa Balsam and even better. Great location near the city and perfect hosts.
Martine S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Viktoria W.
23 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafter Urlaub
Viktoria W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elke A.
28 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Anlage in sehr bergiger Gegend
Elke A.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Damian H.
27 Oct 2018
Lovely remote villa in Crete hillsides with amazing views
Damian H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara R.
28 Sept 2018
Eine Villa, die keine Wünsche offen lässt!
Sara R.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Neil L.
16 Sept 2018
A beautful holiday in Crete - summer 2018
Neil L.
About the host
Hosted by Elisavet Kallitsounaki
My name is Elisavet Kallitsounaki. I have graduated from the University of Piraeus and I am a professional Accountant. I am running my own accounting office in Rethymno, Crete.
I am a mother of two young ladies, Kiki and Eva, and I am married to Mathios.
I am a mother of two young ladies, Kiki and Eva, and I am married to Mathios.
Why they chose this property
Villa Balsam is a luxury house built in a peaceful area. The biggest advantage of my villa is the fact that, even if it is built in the wonderful Cretan countryside, it is close to everything a guest may need. In our village,you can take part in goat milking,mountain hiking,cooking together local food and pies and try our fresh farm eggs.The closest beach is only 4km away in Gerani beach, while the town of Rethymno is 14km away.
What makes this property unique
Calmness, Privacy, Luxury, Countryside, Close-to-everything location.
Languages:
English, Greek
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