This old house on the hill, belonging to the Sapountzakis family, our great grandparents, is situated in Mikra Anogia village, 3 km outside the city of Rethimno, at an altitude of 240m. “Anogia” in the Cretan dialect, refers to settlements or villages located in places at higher altitude. It has one bedroom, bathroom with shower and a living room with an open plan, fully equipped, small kitchen. Both bedroom and living room have a balcony with great view of the sea and mountains. The house was rebuilt during the late 80s and served as our family’s vacation home for many years. Now, recently renovated and redecorated, combining modern and traditional furniture, items and family artifacts, among which yiayia Maria’s paintings, is ready to welcome you and encourages you to create your own vacation memories. Mikra Anogia is a small settlement situated on the countryside outside the city of Rethimno. It is a quiet and safe residential area, with small houses and narrow alleys, away from the traffic and city noise! There is no public transport, guests will need a vehicle to reach Mikra Anogia. Retail shops and super markets are just a 5-minute drive from Mikra Anogia. There is free parking on the street, approximately 50m away from the house. The house is situated in an alley not accessible by car, therefore guests will need to walk that distance. There are two steps at the entrance of the house.
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Adults only
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
To keep our costs and energy consumption down, we kindly ask that you switch off lights and the A/C when it’s not in use or leaving the house.
In the event that you want additional guests to stay, please contact us to let us know.
What you do in your personal time is entirely up to you, but when staying at our place we have a strict no drug use policy.
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Property # 7576409
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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Rethymno
Located in Rethymno, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rethymnon Venetian Port and Rethymno Marina.
Holy Monastery of Agia Irini - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Rethymnon Town Hall - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Rethymnon Venetian Port - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
University of Crete - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Rethimno Kart - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Italian Corner Meeting Point - 4 min drive
Barrio The Neighbourhood Cafe - Kallithea - 3 min drive
Vivliothiki Cafe - 4 min drive
Moka - 3 min drive
Souvlaki Bar - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hillside Cottage?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-out at Hillside Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hillside Cottage located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Holy Monastery of Agia Irini, Blue Beach and Town Beach. Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wir haben die eine Woche sehr genossen.
Schon der Check-in war sehr unkompliziert. Schlüssel steckte, und alles war "startklar".
Die Lage des Hauses, etwas außerhalb vom Rethymnon ist ideal wenn man nicht unbedingt im Touristentrubel sein möchte.
Die Ruhe, und die Möglichkeit mal eben schnell mit dem Mietwagen zum Strand, oder anderswo hin haben wir sehr genossen.
Alles in allem ein sehr schöner Ort um zu entspannen!👍🏻👍🏻
Würden wir auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen !
Markus B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lukas K.
15 Apr 2019
Wunderschön!
Das Hillside Ferienhaus liegt toll in einem kleinen Bergdorf oberhalb von Rethymno mit Aussicht über die Stadt hinunter zum Meer. Mit dem Mietwagen ist man sehr schnell in der Stadt, der schönen Altstadt, am Strand, beim Supermarkt etc. Einziger Nachteil der Lage ist, dass man halt immer durch den Stadtverkehr muss, wenn man zur Autobahn will oder Ausflüge ins Umland macht. Aber man hat es ja nicht eilig im Urlaub. Generell kann man alle Ausflugsziele wie Chania, die Südküste und zu Wanderungen in den Bergen und Schluchten perfekt erreichen. Man braucht aber einen Mietwagen, den man problemlos an der kleinen Sackstraße am Dorfanfang parken kann.
Der Kontakt zum Vermieter lief freundlich und professionell, Schlüsselübergabe durch die sehr nette und deutsch sprechende Nachbarin vor Ort völlig entspannt. Man fühlt sich sehr willkommen :) Vielen Dank nochmals fürs Kümmern! Im Haus ist alles vorhanden, was man zu zweit benötigt. Auch die Küche bot alles, was wir benötigten, um uns auch lecker zu bekochen mit den regionalen Spezialitäten. Wir genossen die Ruhe und Entspannung. Da wir in der ersten Aprilwoche kamen, war es noch ein bisschen kühl und regnerisch auf Kreta. Die Klimaanlage im Haus machte es zwar warm, aber durch den kalten Fließenboden waren Hausschuhe Pflicht. Hier würde es vielleicht ein Teppich vor der Couch im Wohnzimmer noch gemütlicher machen. Bei sommerlichen Temperaturen kann ich mir aber vorstellen, dass man ganz froh ist über die Kühlung. :)
Alles ist sehr neu, sehr sauber und gepflegt, WLAN funktioniert gut... was will man mehr? Wird auf jeden Fall gespeichert und für einen etwaigen Sommerurlaub auf der schönen Insel wieder in Betracht gezogen.
Lukas K.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We thank Lukas for his kind words and we appreciate his advice!
We are really pleased that they enjoyed their stay in our house. We also thank them for being so respectful to our home and neighbourhood. They were great guests and we wish to have them again in the future!