💖 Why Guests Love Villa Tessera • Modern Elegance: A stunning 115 sqm villa offering contemporary style and comfort. • Private Oasis: Features an outdoor private pool and a built-in BBQ for ultimate relaxation. • Flexible Living: Includes a private guest house with its own ensuite, perfect for extra privacy. • Prime Location: Peaceful Agios Dimitrios setting, just 15 mins from Rethymno.
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🏡 Experience Modern Serenity at Villa Tessera Escape to a sophisticated retreat in Agios Dimitrios village in Rethymno area. Completed in 2022, Villa Tessera blends architectural minimalism with warm Cretan hospitality. Designed as a stylish sanctuary, this stunning villa seamlessly merges modern sophistication with timeless charm, making it an ideal choice for families seeking a tranquil and high-end getaway.
🛋 Inside the Villa: Layout Ground Floor: • Living & Dining: A bright, open-plan space featuring comfortable seating and a 54-inch Smart TV. • Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped for culinary enthusiasts with high-end modern appliances and a dishwasher. • Bedroom 1: A cozy bedroom with two single beds, conveniently located on the ground floor. • Bathroom: A spacious bathroom serving the ground floor area. First Floor: • Bedroom 2: A King-size double bedroom with a private ensuite bathroom and access to a balcony with scenic landscape views. Guest House (Independent): • Bedroom 3: A separate, private guest house featuring a King-size double bed and its own private ensuite bathroom—perfect for guests seeking extra autonomy.
🌴 Outdoor Paradise • Private Pool: Dip into the large outdoor pool (7.5m x 3.5m) to cool off under the Mediterranean sun. • Al Fresco Dining: Fire up the built-in BBQ and gather around the outdoor dining table on the veranda for traditional grilled meals. • Relaxation Zone: The property includes high-quality sun loungers, an outdoor pool shower, and a private parking area.
📍 Prime Location in Agios Dimitrios Villa Tessera is located in the charming settlement of Agios Dimitrios village, offering a peaceful atmosphere while remaining close to local life. You are just a short drive from sandy beaches and minutes from the traditional village of Pigi. • Nearest Beach: 4.4 km (10-minute drive). • Pigi Village (Tavernas/Pharmacy): 1 km. • Supermarket/Grocery: 450 m. • Rethymno City: Just 15 minutes away (8.4 km). • Heraklion Airport: 77 km.
🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips Within 15–30 Minutes: • Arkadi Monastery: Visit one of Crete`s most iconic historical monuments with stunning Venetian architecture. • Rethymno Old Town: Wander through the Venetian harbor, visit the Fortezza castle, and explore flower-lined alleys. • Margarites Village: Crete’s famous `Pottery Village,` where you can watch artisans at work and buy handmade ceramics. • Mili Gorge: A lush, green hiking path filled with abandoned watermills and small chapels. Perfect Day Trips: • Kournas Lake (45 mins): The only freshwater lake in Crete—perfect for pedal boating and spotting turtles. • Preveli Palm Forest (1 hour): A breathtaking river-meets-sea landscape on the south coast with a tropical feel. • Knossos Palace (55 mins): Visit the legendary Labyrinth and the heart of the Minoan civilization near Heraklion. • Spili Village (45 mins): Famous for its Venetian `Lion Head` fountains and traditional mountain charm.
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To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.
🧳 Included Services •Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival. •Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days. •24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team. •Pre-arrival shopping service free of charge (cost of the groceries is not included) •Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.
🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost) •Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training. •Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals. •Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
Please, make yourself feel at home, you will have “exclusive” access to all the villa and its structures since this is a private villa.
We are here to help during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We will be there for you, anytime you need us in case of emergency or if you are looking for any local recommendations. My team will be able to book for you a table in any restaurant or any kind of trip/tour that you would like to do in the majestic island of Crete since our purpose is to make your holidays stress free.
Villa Tessera is located on the Greek island of Crete in the popular resort region of Rethymnon, at the village Agios Dimitrios. The Rethymnon city center is 8.7 km from the villa, with the nearest beach 4,4 km away In the nearby village of Pigi there are 2 local tavernas, a supermarket and a pharmacy. Popular local eateries include Taverna Zorbas Pigi, Meze Place Pigi, and Paprika - The Grill Experience. The best local tourist attractions include traversing the quaint streets of Pigi Village, as well as snorkeling and boat tours. Other local attractions include the Mili Gorge, the Arkadi Monastery, and the Rethymnon Old Town. The Heraklion International Airport is 77 km away and the Rethymnon Hospital is 12 km from the holiday accommodation.
A car is necessary for your transportation. We can also organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after rental cars can be delivered at the property.
Sustainability
-The villa uses solar systems in order to heat the water -Most of the light bulbs are replaced with LED lumps -The villa only uses water-efficient toilets e.g. low-flow toilets, dual flush toilets -All windows are double-glazed -Offer tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
This is a house and not a hotel, so please treat the property with respect as if it was your own :) 1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 10:00 on the Departure Date. But in any case if you wish to arrive earlier or depart later than the mentioned hours feel free to contact us and we will fulfill your request if the villa is available with no extra cost. If your arrival will be delayed, you must contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you fail to do so you may not be able to gain access to the Property. If you fail to arrive by midday on the day after the Arrival Date and you have not contacted us, we may treat the booking as having been cancelled by you.
2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not enter the property or stay overnight in the property. Any kind of Party for more than the people staying in the property must be informed prior booking the villa, which in some cases it might not be accepted and if accepted extra charge might apply. In case you do so, we can refuse to hand over the Property to you, or can require you to leave. We will treat any of these circumstances as a cancelation of the booking by you and we shall be under no obligation to refund you for any fees already paid to us in those circumstances. Any refund will be at our sole discretion
3. Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint it is important that action is taken as soon as possible. It is essential that you contact us if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. It is often extremely difficult (and sometimes impossible) for us to resolve difficulties properly unless we are promptly notified. In particular, complaints of a transient nature(example: electric power issues, warm water is out etc.) cannot possibly be investigated unless you will let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence. Also after staying in the property for 48 hours and we have not received any message or email from you about any broken facilities/amenities in the property, we will hold the guest responsible for any damages caused and must be paid or replaced by the guest on spot.
4. Smoking is Not allowed in the properties so we request all of our guests not to smoke in the properties but to smoke outside on the exterior areas such us by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios or terrace
5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linnen change is done every 3/4 days. In case you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.
6. Pool: The pool is not covered, built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organization EOT. Parents have full responsibility for supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 permitted the pool at any time without adult supervision. When using the pool, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk.
7. After the 4th guest there is an extra person charge of 40 euros per person per night.
8. Tenants agree to respect the property. In case of any damage that will be made, the tenants will have to pay the cost on the spot and before leaving the villa
9. The owner agrees to provide a clean home, cleaned just before the arrival of tenants.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Modern Villa w/Private Swimming Pool & BBQ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at New Modern Villa w/Private Swimming Pool & BBQ?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Modern Villa w/Private Swimming Pool & BBQ on 5 July 2026 start from AU$845, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at New Modern Villa w/Private Swimming Pool & BBQ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at New Modern Villa w/Private Swimming Pool & BBQ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at New Modern Villa w/Private Swimming Pool & BBQ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is New Modern Villa w/Private Swimming Pool & BBQ located?
Situated in Rethymno, this villa is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rethimno Kart and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Platanes Beach. Horse Park Rethymno and Blue Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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We had a wonderful stay on the island and in combination with this great and beautiful villa.
The local host manager Menion supported us really good as well as the agency gave great support and help on all things including a pre info package.
In the house all things are available to have a great stay.
Privacy is guaranteed
We will come back <3
Thomas R.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you Thomas for taking the time to write a review. We're so happy you had such a nice time. We hope to have the chance to host you again in one of our villas int he future. Best, Cretevillas4u team
Einfach eingelungener Urlaub. Ruhig gelegen mit eigenem Pool. Alles was man braucht in nächster Nähe - Auto ist auf alle Fälle ein Muss.
Nicole S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung, Nicole. Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen Ihr Aufenthalt gefallen hat und hoffen, Sie bald wieder begrüßen zu dürfen! Mit freundlichen Grüßen, das Cretevillas4u-Team
About the host
Hosted by Manos Dafermos
Hello there, I am Manos, owner and manager of CreteVillas4U. I have been in the hospitality sector long before CreteVillas4U, however. I was actually born, grew up, and spent most of my life in a hotel owned by my family. So, I guess it came as no surprise when I expressed my wish to study in Rhodes’ Tourism School and, later on, when I decided to start my own business in the sector. One thing I learned growing up in a family-run hotel is that hospitality is more than hotel management, logistics and operations. It is a culture, passing down from one generation to the next. You can study to be a hotel manager but you cannot study to be hospitable. I apply this philosophy in my business as well. The rule is simple: the guests of the villas I manage are my guests. As an active traveller, I expect nothing less myself. The fourth generation of Dafermos hoteliers has already been born. I know now that my two beautiful children will probably follow my steps, like I did before them. There is a small difference though: they are smarter, more educated, better (big smile).
CreteVillas4u Head Offices are located in Rethymnon , Crete, Lasithiou 1 Str. under the approval of the Greek Tourism Organization with License number: 1041E70000184301
All the best, Manos Dafermos
Why they chose this property
Villa Tessera is located on the Greek island of Crete in the popular resort region of Rethymnon, at the village Agios Dimitrios. The Rethymnon city center is 8.7 km from the villa, with the nearest beach 4,4 km away In the nearby village of Pigi there are 2 local tavernas, a supermarket and a pharmacy. Popular local eateries include Taverna Zorbas Pigi, Meze Place Pigi, and Paprika - The Grill Experience. The best local tourist attractions include traversing the quaint streets of Pigi Village, as well as snorkeling and boat tours. Other local attractions include the Mili Gorge, the Arkadi Monastery, and the Rethymnon Old Town. The Heraklion International Airport is 77 km away and the Rethymnon Hospital is 12 km from the holiday accommodation.
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