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Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach

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Pool
Pool
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bathroomsSleeps 13350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Rethymno , Crete
  • Place, Rethimno Kart
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Platanes Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Arkadi Monastery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Common Spaces

+5
2 Queen Beds, 6 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

1 Single Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach

Villa Laga offers an ideal setting for unwinding, hosting private celebrations, or enjoying family gatherings. Beaches, restaurants, and shops are all conveniently situated within a 7 km radius. The property itself boasts a generous private pool spanning 72 sqm, along with a dedicated children`s pool and play area.
Distances:
nearest beach 6km
nearest grocery 1km
nearest restaurant 500m
Heraklion airport 80km
Chania airport 65km

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Villa Laga is located on the road from Rethymnon (almost 11km away) to the historic monastery of Arkadi before Kyrianna village surrounded by 4 acres of olive trees, just 3.5 km from the sea. On the outside you can find a pool and a children`s pool, with a spacious pool deck and sun beds. Moreover a BBQ area can be found next to the pool for some Cretan delicacies. It has its own electric locking gate, fenced-in garden and 2 enclosed garage parking places with a few more parking places just outside. The villa has 3 floors where the first and second floor is identical in size and room giving you privacy and individuality since they both have a main entrance door. Both with fully equipped kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms and with panoramic views of the ocean and landscape.
Stepping into the villa from the first floor, one finds himself in the living/lounge area, with its comfortable sofas, Flat screen TV, WIFI, etc. The fully fitted kitchen is well equipped with oven, hob, fridge, microwave, etc. On the same floor there are 2 bedrooms, one with double bed and the other one with 2 twin beds. All of them have their own bathroom, TV, air-condition, reading lamps, massive wardrobes.
All 4 bedrooms in both floors have their own private balcony! On the ground floor there is the last bedroom with 2 twin beds, a small kitchen, living room and a WC. The keynote of this modern villa is its privacy.

Floors Layout.
Ground Floor (Pool Level):
Living room, kitchen with balcony, dining table and chairs, 1 double bedroom with air-condition, safe, TV and private balcony, 1 bedroom with twin beds, TV, air-condition and private balcony, 1 WC/Shower, 1 WC/Bathroom

First Floor:
Living room, kitchen with balcony, dining table and chairs, 1 double bedroom with air-condition, safe, TV and private balcony, 1 bedroom with twin beds, TV, air-condition and private balcony, 1 WC/Shower, 1 WC/Bathroom

Lower Ground Floor:
Living room, kitchen with balcony, dining table and chairs, 1 double bedroom with air-condition and TV, 1 WC/shower, Laundry room with washer, dryer, iron board, garage for 2 cars

Outside Area:
Private Swimming pool 13 X 6, Children’s pool, BBQ with dining table and chairs, lounge seats, garden with tomatoes etc, 4 cars parking

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.
Last but not least, below are some services that we provide you, so that you can plan your stay easier:

★Included CreteVillas4u Services★
Welcome Basket | Pre Arrival shopping list | 24/7 Landline service | Linen & Towels change included | Pool Towels | Garden Maintenance | Pool Cleaning 2/3 times per week | Free Parking | Baby Cot & High Chair (upon request)

★Extra Services★
Concierge | In Villa Doctor | Baby Sitting | Beauty Treatments | Tours & Excursions | Chef Services | Transfer with additional discount for our guests | Car Rental with additional discount for our guests | In Villa Wine Tasting | Sailing | Helicopter Rental | Airplane Rental | Personal Training | Organize any special events such as Birthdays, Wedding etc

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, any time 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.

Rethymnon is the capital of the prefecture of the same name. It lies between the other two large towns - Herakleion to the east (at a distance of 80 kms.) and Chania to the west (at a distance of 60 kms).
Rethymno City is really close. Small but beautiful and authentic in every aspect, Rethymno will give you the chance to come close to the Cretan culture and make you realize why Cretan hospitality is so famous. One thing is for sure: you will be coming back to Rethymno. As a favorite local songwriter put it “Rethymno is not the city you go; it is the city you go back”.
Rethymnon is a blend of modern and old-time dignity and charm. It has a population of about 20,000 inhabitants and is the administrative and commercial centre of the prefecture, as well as a communications centre. It is well provided with travellers facilities and prides itself on its cultural activity and its significant presence in the general cultural life of the island, much of which is centred around the Faculty of Letters of the University of Crete, established here.
Artistic events are regularly organized, as are exhibitions, plays, concerts and lectures. Rethymnon is linked by bus with the main towns and villages of the prefecture and also with Herakleion and Chania.

A car is recommended for your transportation. We can organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after rental cars can be delivered at the property (extra charge).

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 11:00 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. Hot Tub: No children under the age of 5 permitted in hot tubs at any time without adult supervision. When using the hot tub, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk. Our housekeepers drain, sanitize, refill and replenish chemicals in all tubs prior to your arrival therefore it may not be warm until later that evening.

7. 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.

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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 1041K91003130301

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is near a water park. Arkadi Monastery and Great Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanes Beach and Blue Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Rethimno Kart and Paleontological Museum. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Rethymno , Crete

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Platanes Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Arkadi Monastery - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sacred Monastery of Arkadi - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Town Beach - 15 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverna "Calamies - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Levantes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Σπίτι του Πολιού (Poliou House) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Romeo&Juliet Meze Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach on 23 June 2026 start from AU$919, 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.

Is Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly villa private pool, Children Area, BBQ, Garden, 5km to the beach located?

Set in Rethymno, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Arkadi Monastery, Rethimno Kart and Platanes Beach. Sacred Monastery of Arkadi and Horse Park Rethymno are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful holiday, lovely spacious Villa, large pool and BBQ area with spectacular views.

Amazing place highly recommend for a family holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine J.

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

Family

We had a lovely holiday, pool was very much enjoyed, BBQ every night, owner came every day to clean pool and water the plants. Even the cats were friendly or most of them. Lovely villa very spacious.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias N.

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

Awesome stay

We had a wonderful stay at this house. Everyone was overwhelmed by the size of the house, we did not expect this much space for our own. It was very private with an awesome view of the sea. The pool was good and family friendly. Housekeeping was on a regular basis and very very tidy and clean. There is a daily service for the pool and the flowers/trees. Restaurants, Supermarkets and Beaches are in the reach of 5-15 Minutes. Even a important sight of Crete is in reach of 15 Minutes up the road. Over all the stay was good and Menios did a great job for being our host. Our questions got answered in no time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilda S.

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

Ein tolles Haus für einen Familienurlaub

Die Villa ist super. Der Eigentümer war sehr nett und sehr bemüht. Menios war super nett und hat uns bei allen fragen geholfen. Die Villa hat eine super Lage und wir hatten einen tollen Familienurlaub. Die Villa ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen dennoch fehlt es ihr an nichts. Man könnte mit einer kleinen Investition einiges verschönern. Vielen Dank für diesen tollen Urlaub.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noyan Y.

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

Everything perfect

Everything was perfect. We were a group of 13 youbg people and had so much fun in this nice villa. It was very clean and the owner and his co-worker were very friendly and helped us a lot with everything.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Wunderschöne Villa

Villa und Außenanlage entsprechen genau der Beschreibung, wir waren sehr zufrieden. Dank auch an Manos und Menios für beste Kommunikation. Kleiner Tipp: Taverne Yiannis, wo man günstig super lecker essen kann.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny N.

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

Super villa, heerlijk rustige locatie

Villa is super, zwembad en voorzieningen top. Super ontvangst met een raki en vers fruit. Daarnaast kan je Menios alles vragen en hij regelt het direct, echt luxe. Eigenaar Nikos heeft daarnaast altijd een complementair flesje raki klaarstaan
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Beautiful Villa Laga

If you are a large party, and you want to be away from the crowds, this Villa is Ideal. we were 3 families of 6 adults and 3 children and each family had its own apartment, but lots of communal areas to all get together. The pool and BBQ area are perfect and because of this it was not an issue to be a little way away from the towns and beaches. we had a super family time in this peaceful place, where the children could make as much noise as they liked! we loved it. Also the owner and the agent could not have been more helpful. Sue. August 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

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

Family Holiday at a fantastic villa

What can I say? The Villa was fabulous - ideal for a family of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids). The Villa was absolutely massive and had plenty of space for all of us. The pool was lovely, the BBQ area was great for a social meal or BBQ (and a game of cards). Location wise the Villa was about 9-10km north of the town of Rethymnon which was far enough away to feel you are very secluded but close enough to reach the big super markets. The Villa owner visited everyday and was very friendly. Menios was absolutely superb and helped us organise some fabulous day trips (private boat trip, Baja Beach club day etc). Overall, we couldn’t fault the Villa or service. We would visit again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas B.

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

Lovely villa

We were 7 adults and 6 children and the house never felt crowded. A tip is to have rental cars when you live in the house. About 5 km to Lidl and the beach. We used our cars and visited other beaches in the morning and afternoon, and in the evening we hang out by the beautiful pool area. We cooked dinner every evening in the house and the outdoor barbecue beside the pool is very nice. The pictures from the house does reflect the actual status, actually maybe the house is a little bit better. The service we got from Dimitra, Manos & Menios at Cretevillas4u and Mr Nikos the owner were phenomenal. Quick answers when you needed help and a very nice and warm welcome. Wifi worked perfectly, bedrooms with nice aircondition. We can only recommend this house!! The only thing that was missing was maybe som kitchen utilities (Sharp knives, wine glasses etc). But it was not something that disturbed us so much during our stay. //Jonas with families
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

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

Very nice Villa

We were 9 adults and 4 kids staying together in the villa. Everything was as expected or even better! The pictures does not show enough the beauty of the villa, pool area and the garden. It's very private, Perfect for our purpose of the stay: spending time with family. The communication with the rental company was Perfect, they helped with everything i asked for. Great value for money! I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

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

June 2019

All good!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Amazing place

This villa is fantastic! Can not recommend enough. Lots of space, beautiful views and amazing outside area with large pool, barbecue and plenty of outside seating. Very welcoming team who couldn’t do enough, than you! Would love to visit again
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Lovely villa, great bbq and pool, perfect location

We had a lovely stay at Villa Laga. There were two families of five (6 children) and the accommodation was ideal. Easy to spend all day lazing by the pool and having a nice bbq or handy base to explore Crete. Rethymno only a 25 minute drive down the hillside for great shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg E.

Great stay!

Our family spent almost a week at this wonderful property. The villa is spacious, clean and well maintained. It could use some updates and additional kitchen ware if you plan on cooking. It is.located in a quiet and peaceful area. The pool area is wonderful and provided a great area to relax. The owner was very nice. Manos the manager was fantastic!!! He responded immediately to every question or request. He provided valuable recommendations for sights and food. Thank you both for a great and memorable vacation in your beautiful country and villa!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Great relaxing family stay

Lovely stay for 6 adults and 3 young children in villa laga. Everything in the villa was as good or better than we expected. Everything clean on arrival and swimming pool was pristine throughout. Great spread of food and a full fridge met us on arrival, as well as a shot of raki! House was in a great state of repair with nice furniture and well equipped kitchens. Nikos (owner) popped by every day to water plants and do light maintenance, always saying a cheery hello, good or no problem (amazing how you can hold a conversation with so few words of English!) Cleaning was done on Thursday. We tried both taverna faragi and taverna hovoli, both worth a visit! It was great being able to make as much noise as we wanted and know that we wouldn’t disturb our neighbours (or vice versa!)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Annie F.

Great spacious villa with welcoming and helpful staff

We, a party of 11 family and friends, had a wonderful time at this lovely villa. It is really spacious and could easily fit more than 11 if you're willing to share rooms - equally a group made up of 2 or 3 small families could easily have a holiday where they were able to enjoy private space. The house is almost made up of several apartments with their own kitchens, bathrooms and living areas as well as the bedrooms. There is also great communal space out by the large pool and the barbecue and outdoor dining area are wonderful. Throughout the stay the owner and agent were extremely friendly and helpful, on hand whenever we needed them to give recommendations and answer any questions. The welcome hamper of food and drinks when we arrived was a lovely touch. The owner even came every day early in the morning to personally clean the pool and even tidied up the outdoor eating area if we had left any mess from the night before. The villa was also cleaned part way through our week's stay which was great. There is a lovely taverna within walking distance which we made frequent use of and other really nice one a very short drive away. Good nearby shops provided everything we needed and we ate in on the barbecue quite a few nights. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year. No complaints at all, except maybe that the wifi isn't very good, not strong enough to download films/tv shows on catch up and checking email takes a long time so if you were looking to work while on holiday it might be a little annoying. Apart from this everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julien D.

A wonderful stay!

A wonderful stay! We would like to thank Manos (rental company) and Nikolaos (the landlord) for being so kind to us. From the very beginning (negotiation of rental conditions) to the end (our stay in Kiriannah/"touristic" advices + departure), they really did everything to make us have a very pleasant and comfortable stay, exactly in the same vein as the Greek people are in the everyday life! The house was exactly as on the pictures: clean, modern and spacious! This is a very quiet location, far away from the noisy coast, far away from all other tourists! We spend 2 weeks there and were 11 people and really enjoyed to have 1 floor for the adults and 2 other floors for our teenagers (1 for the girls and another one for the boys)! so that everyone could have his/her own life without disturbing the others' life/rest, whereas the outdoor area + kitchen close to the wonderful swimming pool was just the very best place to gather everybody for lunch and dinner times.....or to play in the swimming pool, with lots of music for our teeanagers, without disturbing the non-existing neighbourhood! Also appreciated was the great view over the countryside and the sea....as well as the proximity of 2 very good and cheap tavernas with local products and meals: Hovoli and Faragi! Shops and a Lidl supermarket are a 10 minutes drive away. I must also mention that we were very impressed with all advices given by Manos on a mere "touristic" point of view, prior to arriving, about shops, bars, restaurants and touristic spots. Also greatly appreciated was Manos' responsiveness, so that we really had the impression that even something could happen, Manos would take care of it! I'd definitely recommend this villa to large groups...to have fun...but also enough space to have rest too! Beaches are nearly 10km away, but we really enjoyed the pool! And we would love to come back! Thanks to Manos and Nikolaos...and in general to all the Greek people!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sylke D.

Just Wonderful!

We (9 people) spent a wonderful week in this spaciousv villa. Every room is very comfortable and has its bathroom right next to it. You find everything you need in the house (also towels, linen , toiletpaper...) and also the kitchen is well equiped. In a huge garage there is space for your car (s). Especially we`d like to mention the extremly friendliness of the housekeeper and the owner, who will provide you with a lot of advices for your stay. We found a bowl with fresh fruits and cold drinks in the fridge as we arrived! The villa is very clean and will be cleaned also during the week. What a service! During the day we relaxed in the deckchairs at the lovely pool and in the evening we loved to sit in the poolhouse, where we did Barbecue and campfire. Just a few minutes walk away you find a nice Taverne, further on down hill there is a bakery. The way is not long to Rethymnon and very nice beaches. Last but not least we like to mention that the villa has a roof terrace with a great view to the sea, the sunset or the mountains. We just can recommend the villa! And we recommend holidays in lovely Crete!

About the host

Hosted by Manos Dafermos

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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

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