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Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be!

Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be!

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Exterior
Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Overview of Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete
  • Popular LocationReptisland1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelidoni Cave18 min walk
  • Popular LocationLivadi beach14 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Ensuite bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be!

Villa Evanthia is a newly built - 2013 - villa with private pool run by the Paraschakis family and it has so many things to offer.The villa is situated in a landscape of unique beauty with nice views,in a peaceful area and just a two minute walk from the village of Melidoni.
A great place for you,the distinguished traveller,who is seeking for a 'home' away from home!Away from the hustle of the touristic areas but perfectly situated to reach Crete's different and beautiful beaches,villages and sights.
When you walk in the garden gate you have a beautiful garden with grass and colourful flowers on your right and on your left you have a 40m2 swimming pool surrounded by sun beds for your relaxation.Looking further into the garden you will also see a barbecue area and a wood burning oven,ideal for lamb and potatoes.There is also private parking and table tennis for extra fun!
On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen,a living room with a fireplace,a bedroom with two single beds,a bathroom and a small storage.The ground floor and the outdoor space(pool area,barbecue area and parking)have access for disabled guests.
On the first floor there is a bedroom with one double bed and a balcony.The second bedroom has three single beds and a balcony.And the third bedroom has a double bed,ensuite bathroom and a balcony.There is also a third bathroom on the first floor.
Villa Evanthia sleeps from five to ten people.
Villa Evanthia is in the village of Melidoni where you can also visit the Paraschakis Family Olive Oil factory , the historical Cave of Melidoni and Reptilsland where you can see a wide range of reptiles. You are also in walking distance to the square of the village where you can have a coffee or enjoy a meal at the two tavernas Carob and Olive or Dilli Dilli. You are also a ten minute drive from the beautiful beaches of Bali and half an hour from the picturesque city of Retyhmno.
We hope that all guests at Villa Evanthia not only feel comfortable but they feel at home!

Property manager

Joanna Kyrmizakis Paraschakis

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
The months of April,May,June,September,October there is an extra guest fee of 20 euro per guest per night for every guest above the fifth guest.
For the months of July and August there is an extra guest fee of 10 euro per guest per night for every guest above the fifth guest

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 15
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041K91003025301

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

Melidoni

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in the mountains and by the sea. Eleutherna and Arkadi Monastery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Reptisland and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 1 min walk
  • Melidoni Cave - 18 min walk
  • Livadi beach - 14 min drive
  • Varkotopos beach - 15 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Melidoni Cave - 4 min drive
  • Isla - 9 min drive
  • Nostos Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Panormo Beach - 10 min drive
  • Mambo - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Villa Evanthia,a Place To Be! located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Reptisland and Melidoni Cave. Sfagia Beach and Vlihi Nero beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful villa
From the moment we arrived in Crete, we felt welcomed by Joanna. She asked us to keep her updated about the timing of our journey from the airport and was at the villa to welcome us with the keys and had supplied us with enough food to see us well into the next day, including a delicious evening meal. The villa is clean, spacious and had everything we could have thought we might need, including fresh herbs in the garden (and by the road up the hill), and bath and pool towels. We had a wonderful 2 weeks in the villa, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and exploring parts of Crete. Joanna was a wonderful host and was always available to answer queries. Thank you for a very memorable and happy holiday. We hope to return sometime in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Friederike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September/Oktober 2023
Wir waren für 10 Nächte zu Gast in der Villa Evanthia und haben es sehr genossen. Joanna ist eine wundervolle Gastgeberin, die uns mit Essen empfangen hat und stets zu erreichen war, wenn wir Fragen hatten. Die Villa ist entsprechend den Fotos eingerichtet, der Pool ist super und die Küche vollständig ausgestattet. Besonders zu empfehlen ist auch das Olivenöl, das Joanna und ihre Familie herstellen. Vielen Dank für einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa in lovely surroundings
The villa is excellently equipped and very clean. The villa owner is very welcoming and provided us with an excellent welcome package and supplied a cooked dinner for our first night which was delicious. She was very kind and helpful during our stay. An exceptional host! Reptisland and Melidoni caves are within walking distance, great places to visit! Also, the wooden sculpture museum, about 30 mins drive away, is a joy to see.The local supermarkets are small and don't sell meat, but there are butchers in Perama who supply good quality products. A lovely relaxing place to recharge batteries.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very peaceful mountain view setting, 5mins stroll to the local village/Taverna & shops.
The property was very clean, comfortable and very well stocked. Bath towels and pool towels were provided. Joanna was a fabulous host. She made a big pasta cook pot on our arrival, left some lovely home bicuits and stocked the fridge with basic necessities. The Villa has a lovely clean pool, bbq area, 3 bicycles, and a ping pong table, which we had lots of fun with! The Villa is just a 5 mins walk or so to a small local village, where there is a fabulous Taverna. There are a few shops there for necessities and gifts. The location is very peaceful and ideal to explore Crete and it's beaches...so I would definately recommend a car! The Host Joanna was very kind and during the week dropped in home made treats! We all had a lovely stay (2 adults, 3 children, ages 10/15 & 16) We would totally recommend Villa Evanthia! Aug 2023
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
***** fünf Sterne Villa & Gastgeberin in Melidoni
Wir, vier Erwachsene und fünf Kinder, haben sehr schöne zwei Wochen Sommerferien in der Villa Evanthia verbracht. Die Villa ist sehr gut ausgestattet, sehr sauber und gepflegt. Joanna ist eine ganz tolle Gastgeberin, die sich um alles kümmert, wenn gewünscht. Wir bekamen zu unserer mittäglichen Anreise eine große Auflaufform Pastitsio, der Kühlschrank war mit ein paar Startgetränken gefüllt, Obst und Gemüse war auch vorhanden. Während das Urlaubes kamen noch Chorta, selbstgemachte Holzkohle und ein Kuchen dazu. Melidoni bietet fußläufig eine super Taverne direkt auf dem Hauptplatz und zwei Minimärkte für das Alltägliche. Reptisland, Tankstelle sind einen Steinwurf entfernt. Höhle, Olivenölfabrik, Honigmuseum auch fußläufig oder keine fünf Minuten mit dem Auto. Schöne Strände sind in 15-25 Min. Fahrzeit zu erreichen. Alles in allem ein ganz toller Urlaub. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Kyrmizakis Paraschakis

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I am Joanna,the owner of Villa Evanthia and I have lived in Melidoni for the last twenty-five years.I was born and raised in the United States,we are actually a cocktail family.My father was from Melidoni and my mother is from Massachusettes.In 1990 we moved back to my father's roots.In 1998 I met my husband Manolis and started working with him at The Paraschakis family olive oil factory.In 2004 we decided to open our doors to the public and since then we have many visitors every summer to see the three different generations of olive oil production.In the year 2013 we built villa Evanthia and we really want to make all our guests not only feel comfortable but to feel at home!

Why they chose this property

The land that Villa Evanthia is built on belonged to my husband's grandmother and her name was Evanthia,so I thought that it was a great idea to name the villa after her.

What makes this property unique

I love Villa Evanthia because there is so much space in all the bedrooms and there are alot of windows,so you always have the light from the warm Cretan sun in the house.The kitchen is a great place to prepare a meal for the family,also very spacious.The atmosphere is very down to Earth,when you walk in the front door you feel at home.

Languages:

English, Greek
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