Iris Beachfront Residence, Coastal City Living

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A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A pool with a view of the sea, outdoor seating, and a pergola.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a sectional sofa, and a round coffee table.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a built-in TV.
A modern kitchen with a stone accent wall, a dining area with a long table and chairs, and a built-in sofa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Thoughtful touches included
    Guests appreciate the top-rated complimentary toiletries for a hassle-free stay.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rethymnon Municipal Garden

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Rethimno, Crete
  • Place, Fortezza Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rimondi Fountain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ground Floor | Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor | Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor | Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room 1

1 Single Futon

4 bathrooms

Ground Floor | En-suite Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ground Floor | En-suite Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ground Floor | En-suite Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ground Floor | Shared Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in the city centre and on the beach. Great Gate and Fortezza Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Rethymnon and Rethymnon Venetian Port. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Rethimno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Crete - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skrik | The Good Hood Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Koo Koo Brunch Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Κήπος του Αλή Βαφή - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Iris Beachfront Residence, Coastal City Living have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Iris Beachfront Residence, Coastal City Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Iris Beachfront Residence, Coastal City Living?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Iris Beachfront Residence, Coastal City Living?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iris Beachfront Residence, Coastal City Living?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iris Beachfront Residence, Coastal City Living located?

Located in Rethymno, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Rethymnon Court House, Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden. Valide Sultana Mosque and Agios Frangiskos Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Iris was an amazing place to stay. The villa itself is completely stunning, the space is relaxing and the view is unbelievable. The welcome pack was much appreciated and touches such as goens, slipers and toiletries gave it a hotel vibe. Seafront restaurants are a 5 minute stroll, the old town is 25 minutes. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful with everything we needed. The manager was very communicative and helpful. The location was perfect, within walking distance to many restaurants and grocery stores. Our favorite restaurants were Peppers and Cavo. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Dear Walter, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the house met all your needs and that our communication and support made your stay even better. It’s great to know the location was convenient for you, and we’re glad you enjoyed dining at local restaurants. We’re thrilled you had a wonderful stay and would love to welcome you back anytime. Warm regards,ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

Very clean & comfortable & a fantastic location with great views. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Kate, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crete july 2023

A fantastic property.the pool are with grass and a view to the beach is lovely and secuded. Dorect access to the beach was great. Enough room for 7 adults .short walk into town . Overall a perfect week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Dear Wilkinson, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers. We are thrilled that you loved your holiday experience with us and our bespoke villa. Your lovely comments really mean a lot to us as we take pride taking exceptional care of you as our guests. Thank you once again and we hope to welcome you back soon in Greece. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property in an ideal location

We arrived really late at night Lina was waiting for us, drinks, fruit and basics ready in the fridge we cant thank her enough. The property is beautifully furnished and contains everything you could need to enjoy your holiday, even down to a fully stocked medicine box they have thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Liz, thank you for writing such great things about our Villa and services! We hope to have the chance to host you again in the future! Best regards, Think Villa Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!!!

I cannot say enough good things about our stay in this beautiful luxury villa! Marianna and Lina were amazing hosts! The view, the house and the food were all spectacular. If we are lucky enough to visit Crete again in the future; this is without a doubt the place we will be staying. Thank you again Lina and Marianna for everything, you made our trip to Greece one to remember!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Dominique , thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Place

A very comfortable and clean unit with everything you need. The pool and outdoor area is great and was a key amenity for the kids. The air conditioning worked well. There are a four really good restaurants a few minute walk down the beach. There is a really good coffee shop and bakery right around the corner and a small market with essentials within easy walking distance. The beach is not great for swimming with smaller children as it gets deep quickly and the waves were large when we were there. It is also pretty rocky. It takes 20 minutes to walk into town along the road, but I believe there is a bus. There is convenient parking right next to the unit. All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Dear Michael, thank you for this great review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Superb villa and incredible service

I cannot fault this villa: It is beautiful and the host was the best we have encountered. The location is perfect for visiting the local area of Rethymno and the beaches on the south of the island. My reason for only 4 stars is personal: If you like the bustle of being near a large town, this is perfect, but I prefer a more village feel location. It did mean however that there was an abundance of restaurants nearby. Secondly, the sea was a little rough for swimming and there were some dangerous currents (the lifeguard does an excellent job however)- I think this was quite unusual for the time of year and there were days where it was very clam and the beaches to the south are beautiful and only a 40 min drive away. I don't think you will find a better villa anywhere and it is the best we've stayed in. If you want an amazing sea view you wont be disappointed!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Julie , thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! It was our pleasure having you as guests! We greatly appreciate your lovely comments and feedback from our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Schönes und gut ausgestattetes, sehr sauberes Haus. Netter Empfang.

Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und sehr sauber. Der Empfang war super freundlich. Da wir an einem Samstag Abend angereist sind, haben wir uns besonders gefreut, dass das Nötigste zum Essen und Trinken im Kühlschrank vorhanden war. Der Blick aufs Meer vom Wohnzimmer aus war wirklich fantastisch. Was ein wenig gestört hat, war die stark befahrene Hauptstraße direkt über der Wohnung. Der Strand war steinig, und der Ausblick nach rechts und links war nicht so schön.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Susanne, Thank you very much for your kind review! Thanks to its proximity at the charming edge of Rethymno town, the location is of great convenience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ideal place!

The house was perfect, Marianna the host is the best one can hope for. We had the best holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Ilan, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to welcome you again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Es war ein super Urlaub. Die Villa sehr sauber und schön!! Due Eigentümerin hat und sehr nett empfa!

Schöne Villa, super sauber, sehr zentral, tolle Tavernen zu Fuß zu erreichen. Das Meer leider an einigen Tagen etwas trüb. Aber tolle eigene Sonnenliegen am Stranddirekt vor dem Haus!! Die Liegen sind reserviert für die Villa und immer frei, herrlich!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Jördis, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris Residence in Rethymno

My husband and I and our three adult children have just returned from a week's stay in this beautiful property. It really was a wonderful holiday. The property is very well located, right on a small quiet beach about 20/25 minutes walk from the old town of Rethymno - a lovely place for a meal in the evening or a stroll around the many shops (a taxi costs just 5 Euros if you don't want to walk). The villa itself is very well appointed with everything you could possibly need and the owner, Marianna, is absolutely charming - very helpful and welcoming. We really can't think of any negative comment to make. It is a property we would definitely like to return to again.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Sharon, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Super lokatie en alles mooi, schoon en bijna nieuw

Mooie luxe ruime villa voor 6 personen. Alles mooi en ruim opgezet. Unieke lokatie dat je zo uit huis het strand op kunt lopen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Niek, we are really glad that you had a comfortable stay in our Villa and we are thankful for your beautiful review and comments! Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Archival

8/10 Good

Feundlicher Empfang, gut ausgestattetes schönes Ferienhaus

Bei der Ankunft war alles vorhanden,was den Aufenthalt angenehm macht. Das Haus ist sehr schön und grosszügig eingerichtet. Die Lage direkt am Meer sehr ansprechend.Leider wird der Strand nicht gepflegt, viel Müll liegt herum.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Silvia, thank you for reviewing your stay for 2017. We are really glad that you had a comfortable stay in our Villa and we are thankful for your beautiful review and comments! Regarding the beach of the villa we would like to inform you that it is always well maintained although it is normal sometimes to change because of the weather! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic villa and location.

We returned from a fabulous week in the Iris villa in Rethymno. The villa is exactly as the photos look. The children loved the pool and the inflatables that were there. The location was really good as well with access to the beach. There is a bakery and mini market at the top of the road which was very convenient for us! Also the local restaurants were lovely with amazing views. The walk into the town was a bit much for young children and grandparents combined so we used the excellent taxi service which was reliable and always 5 Euros, well worth it to keep everyone happy! I would recommend this villa to a family and would return ourselves in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Richard, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lovely apartment but location not great

Property was lovely, beach Ok, town great, walk from apartment to town not great, sun beds on the beach didn't work as most days used by members of the public.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear John, thank you for taking the time to review your stay in our Villa and we really appreciate the feedback. First of all allow me to sincerely apologise for any the inconvenience caused during your holidays. At Think Villa we take pride of exceeding guests’ expectations and making our guests feel at home choosing our villas. However, please allow us to mention that the beach in front of the Villa is public, and not private. The sun beds are meant only for our guests, but sometimes other people may use them, as they may believe that are public as well. However, our stuff, which is present daily, make sure to check that the sun beds are available for our guests. We really wish you would have asked us about that during your stay, as we would have explained that and you wouldn’t have experienced this discomfort, as we are operating the Villa for several years and never had similar complaints. Allow us also to reassure you that we are all, as a team, seeking to exceed guest expectations staying with us & our main priority is to make all our guests happy and feel at home when staying with us. Once again thank you very much for your feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again coming back "home" soon. Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

8/10 Good

Little spot of luxury in a developing town

When we first arrived at the location of the villa, I was a little worried as it at the back of a main road and in a part of Rethymnon that is being done up. However once you enter the villa from the back on the garden (which is modern and well maintained with plenty of loungers and seating) you realise that you are staying in your own little piece of modern luxury. Spacious, open and with all the facilities you will need it made our holiday special. The owner is so welcoming and helpful with advice, numbers and recommendations (and not to forget) the welcome pack she provided made you feel at home. The view across the sea that stretches across the North coastline of the island put smiles on our faces every day and night. The walk into rethymnon is a bit longer than what is stated I would say 20 mins to reach the outskirts and another 10-15 to reach the centre. But if you dont mind the walk it can be lovely if you take the coastline. Make sure you visit the Restaurant Prima Plora which is a 5-10 mins walk from the villa (turn right as you come out of the villa) the views, food and service are so good. The old fort is amazing to see and is huge! Lots of good bars and restaurants in rethymnon itself spoilt for selection. The beach outside the villa is a bit of a let down if you were expecting sand. However the beach bar (out of the villa turn left 2 mins away) just up from the villa is worth the visit. All the people we came across were incredibly friendly. We also visited king minos palace which is good if you don't mind a drive and are into greek mythology. Oh and on a final note the cab firm that Valia works with Cretan taxi, are amazing lovely drivers, water and internet in the cars and very helpful. All in all a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend this villa and part of crete to everyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Guest, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect villa and location

We had an amazing holiday at villa Iris, so much so that we didn't want to go home, so we didn't and extended our stay! The villa itself has everything you need, it's well appointed and you can step directly onto the beach. The location is perfect, with everything you need on your doorstep including some fantastic restaurants such a Prima plora, as well the old town in easy reach. The owner is more than helpful and genuinely cares about you having a great holiday. Highly recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Debbie, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

“Best I ever had!”

In September we spent 2 weeks at Iris Residence and this truly made our stay a memorable one! This residence is in a great quiet location, right on the water and a 10 minute walk to the center of town where all the restaurants and shops are located. The residence was very spacious, nicely decorated and clean. It is equipped with everything you can imagine. Nice remark is the private pool with underwater night-lights and the BBQ area. The attention to detail at this residence was excellent. Marianna and Yiannis are the best hosts ever, very attentive and caring! Would definitely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Lili, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed our amenities and had a comfortable stay with us!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I'll give if it possibly

thank you, our Greece friend! It was wonderful vacations! We felt us as very special guests. This villa situated in the best place! There are best restoration near, and a center not far. I never enjoy sea closer than there. Fantastic to wackup and fall a sleep whit sound of waves. The best words to Maryanne, they was like family to us. They do everything excellent. Thanks a lot to Valia, because insist on this villa. There was a special family holiday to us! Hope return back! Recommend to people who want to have an exclusive vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Julius, thank you for your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete!
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