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Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City

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Pool
Pool
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City

Κατά το σχεδιασμό και την κατασκευή της βίλας εφαρμόσαμε αρχές οικολογικού σχεδιασμού για την ελαχιστοποίηση των ενεργειακών αναγκών του σπιτιού και την εξασφάλιση της άνεσης με παθητικούς τρόπους. Με αυτό τον τρόπο κατασκευάσαμε ένα σπίτι που ικανοποιεί τις απαιτήσεις των επισκεπτών και τις καθημερινές ανάγκες, παρέχοντας: Την ενσωμάτωση του κτιρίου στο περιβάλλον του. Η θερμική λουτρό άνεσης το καλοκαίρι και το χειμώνα. Η ψύξη της βίλας (χωρίς κλιματισμό), θέρμανση και ζεστό νερό. Τέλος, εξαιρετικές συνθήκες φυσικού φωτισμού. Η βίλα είναι 186μ², χτισμένη με εσωτερική σκάλα. Στον επάνω όροφο υπάρχουν τρία υπνοδωμάτια με διπλά και μονά κρεβάτια, μπάνια και ευρύχωρες βεράντες με θέα στο απέραντο πράσινο που εκτείνεται στις κορυφές των Λευκών Ορέων.(Λευκά Όρη). Στο ισόγειο υπάρχει ένα ευρύχωρο καθιστικό με δορυφορική τηλεόραση, τζάκι και άνετο καναπέ. Καλά οργανωμένη κουζίνα, σε συνδυασμό με μια άνετη τραπεζαρία. Όλα τα υπνοδωμάτια είναι εξοπλισμένα με στρώματα Coco-mat και σεντόνια.


Τοποθεσία - Εκδρομές: Η Κατική Γωνιά βρίσκεται μόλις 8χλμ. Από το Ρέθυμνο, στο χωριό Γωνιά. Το πράσινο τοπίο περιβάλλει το σπίτι και η θέα προς τα βουνά της νότιας και δυτικής Κρήτης είναι εξαιρετική. Το περιβάλλον είναι ιδανικό για πεζοπορία σε φαράγγια άγριας ομορφιάς, πράσινα μονοπάτια και κατά μήκος γοητευτικών ρευμάτων. Οι εύφοροι ελαιώνες και οι αμπελώνες προσφέρουν μια μεγάλη διαδρομή για το τρέξιμό σας, την ποδηλασία και τις σύντομες πεζοπορίες σας. Στη γύρω περιοχή υπάρχουν φιλόξενα μικρά χωριά όπου θα μπορείτε να δοκιμάσετε τη διάσημη κρητική φιλοξενία των φιλικών ανθρώπων του τόπου. Ένα φλιτζάνι καφέ κάτω από μια μουριά μαζί με τους ανθρώπους του χωριού, ή η ανάγνωση του βιβλίου σας θα είναι εικόνες που επιστρέφουν σε σας μετά τις διακοπές σας. Οι βόρειες παραλίες απέχουν μόνο δεκαπέντε λεπτά με το αυτοκίνητο, ενώ οι εξωτικές νότιες παραλίες είναι τριάντα λεπτά με το αυτοκίνητο, έτσι οι επισκέπτες είναι χαλασμένοι για επιλογή!

Ιδιόκτητη παραδοσιακή ταβέρνα: Στην παραδοσιακή ταβέρνα μας, μόλις λίγα μέτρα από την βίλα, θα έχετε την ευκαιρία να δοκιμάσετε την παραδοσιακή κρητική κουζίνα με τον τρόπο που μόνο η «μητέρα μας» ξέρει να μαγειρεύει.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside of the villa.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please leave the keys on the dining room table and close the door behind you when is time to leave. Thank you.
Please check the water heater in the electrical panel is the number 16. Thank you for leaving the space behind you as you found it.
Please remember to turn off lights and appliances before your departure.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041Κ91002981301

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

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is near a water park and in the mountains. Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Rethymnon Cathedral - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 13 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Alekos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪klapsinos taverna - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cavo - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$492, 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 Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Countryside charm Villa-Gonia: Eco-Friendly Modern Retreat, 8km from City located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Crete, Municipal Garden, and Rethymnon Municipal Garden. Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon and Centre for Byzantine Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in a very nice house with a very helpfull and nice owner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Gonia. The house is very beautiful, spacious and has everything needed. Perfect for families. The owners are wonderful people and have an excellent family restaurant down the road. We went twice in a week :) would highly recommend. Kids (and parents) were sad to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vasileios s.

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

Amazing!!!!

Beautiful house and beautiful people
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great house

We enjoyed the house very much. Very clean and comfortable. Marianna was a pleasure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Amazing Family Holiday

We had an amazing time staying at the Villa. The Villa was perfect and we had a great time around the excellent pool. Marianna and Nikos and their family we so friendly and made us feel very welcome. We ate at their taverna numerous times. The food was brilliant home cooked Greek food. Would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

The perfect holiday

The villa is amazing with stunning views of the mountains, a good sized swimming pool, loads of room in the villa. The perfect hosts friendly and so welcoming, the tavern has the most amazing food, a fantastic village shop. Booking this villa is the best thing you will ever do. Crete is amazing, beautiful landscapes, amazing food and the nicest people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Mom and daughter getaway

My mom and I came to Crete for a beautiful 5 night stay at this gorgeous property. Marianne was so AMAZING and helpful The property exceeded our expectations and staying in this beautiful village was awesome. Thank you and we hopefully will be back again Sue
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Fantastic autmun break at Villa Gonia

Marianna and Nikos were the perfect hosts and the property was perfect for a late autumn break. The villa is very spacious with all the amenities a visiting family could need and is very well placed for exploring the island being near to Rethymno and with the south coast beaches and mountains easily accessible. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Philip James H.

Pristine Villa Gonia

My family and I had a very peaceful and relaxing stay at villa Gonia. The villa was pristine with all the facilities you could need or want, the equipment was top quality, miele, bosch, etc and everything worked perfectly. The location was just what we were looking for, away from the main resorts but not too far to travel to get to a beach. Marianna's(the owner) taverna is recommended too, the hospitality and food were also excellent. I would definately recommend this villa, I'm sure it wont dissapoint.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santtu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exactly as pictured. Wonderful patio and swimming pool. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of space. Very friendly and helpful owners. If you have a car, it is a great place for reaching the beaches around Rethymno and southern Crete.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

rachel l.

A fantastic place for relaxing ...

We've stayed here before and liked it so much that we came back for our honeymoon! It's immaculately clean and beautifully designed. A lovely swimming pool for cooling down from the welcome heat. A short walk to gather provisions. Everything that you need is here - you just supply the food and drink and relax ... We can't recommend it highly enough! And we will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

wonderful people at a wonderful place

Marianna and Nikos created a beautifully designed and fantastic equipped house at a wonderful place: We spent lovely days near to northern beaches and only 40 min to southern beaches in an absolutely green and quiet surrounding. Marianna and Nikos are perfect hosts: always friendly, warm, prompt, helpful and their taverne offers great greek dishes at a lovely place. We are happy to meet them and hope to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Relaxing

Just returned from a week at this amazing villa. Better than the listed photos. Superbly clean and everything provided. The host, Marianna, was keen to help in anyway we required. Quiet location but with a supermarket and Marianna’s taverna a very short walk for convenience. Watching the stars from the roof terrace was a huge bonus and we even saw the Milly Way. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adie F.

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

Week at Villa Gonia

We had a wonderful time at Villa Gonia, and Marianna is the consummate host! Her recommendations regarding beaches were spot on and the experience dining at her Taverna just a short walk from the villa was an absolute pleasure. We arrived during a heat wave and were concerned that there was no AC, however this was not an issue at all. The house is well designed for good air flow and to remain cool in the heat, it was nice to experience how homes SHOULD be designed for warm climates. I hope to visit again in the near future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Guy D.

Superb villa, wonderful hosts

This villa was spacious and very comfortable. It was well equipped and maintained and was perfect for a relaxing weeks holiday. It was spotlessly clean plus we had a mid stay clean and change of towels & linen which was very welcome. The village of Gonia was remarkably well serviced – as well as Marianna & Nikos’ wonderful taverna, it had a café, petrol station and mini market. We used all of these facilities several times, great to be able to walk rather than have to get in a car. The hospitality of the Greek people in general was excellent and Marianna & Nikos were in particular very hospitable. Plus their taverna was fantastic value with great food, we will review that separately on Trip Advisor as it was so good! Thank you for a great holiday. Would happily recommend this villa to friends and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Amazing!!!

We have just arrived back from a gorgeous week, as 2 families there was plenty of space, the set up of the villa is perfect as you can see the children from all angles. Mariana is absolutely wonderful and completes the stay, met us on arrival and then answered all of our questions and guided us all week. They also own the incredible taverna at the bottom of the road, which is truly delicious!! Along with the mini market too, there is everything you need. we absolutely loved that it wasn’t touristy and we were staying amongst the locals and out of the way but everything was there. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be going back, my family is already excited to book from hearing about our holiday! Thank you again Mariana ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia Zoe H.

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

Wunderschöner Aufenthalt

Marianna war eine unglaublich nette Vermieterin! Sie kam bei Fragen während des Aufenthaltes in Minuten zum Haus und hat uns geholfen! Das Anwesend ist sehr groß und perfekt für einen Urlaub mit Freunden!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

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

Oase mit toller Architektur

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in dem Designerhaus wirklich sehr genossen. Die Räume sind groß, sauber und mit einer angenehmen Schlichtheit ausgestattet. Die Gastgeber sind überaus freundlich, hilfsbereit und kümmern sich 24 Stunden am Tag. Ihnen gehört auch eine nahe gelegene Taverne, in der man sehr gut essen kann. Absolut empfehlenswert! Fußläufig kann man einen Supermarkt erreichen. Das ist extrem viel wert. Das Gebäude ist so konzipiert, dass es im Sommer angenehm kühl ist. Man benötigt keine Klimaanlage. Zwei Wochen vergingen wie im Flug. Wir können diese Location extrem weiter empfehlen. Alles stimmt für eine überaus erholsame Zeit. Danke Marianna und Nikos. Liebe Grüße, Kristina und Dirk We really enjoyed our stay in the designer house. The rooms are large, clean and furnished with a pleasant simplicity. The hosts are extremely friendly, helpful and look after you 24 hours a day. They also own a nearby tavern where you can eat very well. Highly Recommended! A supermarket can be reached on foot. That's extremely worth it. The building is designed to be pleasantly cool in summer. You don't need air conditioning. Two weeks flew by. We can highly recommend this location. Everything is right for a very relaxing time. Thank you Marianna and Nikos. Kind regards, Kristina and Dirk
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

louise j.

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

Beautiful Villa in Beautiful Crete

We stayed for 2 weeks in this beautiful villa. Very clean, amazing pool and everything you need to really enjoy your holiday . These renters have made sure it’s like home and have everything from coffee machine to toastie maker !! Great location for exploring Crete. What was outstanding was the communication with Marianna , thoughtful, very kind and always happy to help. Her local taverna is a very short walk away and food just amazing !!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Milan Premdjy

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

2 weeks stay!

What an amazing place, thoroughly enjoyed our 2 weeks stay at villa Gonia. Marianna and Nikos looked after us from the minute we checked in until our last night. Communication was excellent from the day we booked and never had an issue. Their local taverna is only a 2min walk from the villa and offers some great Cretan dishes. It was our first time in crete and certainly won’t be the last one. We wouldn’t hesitate booking the villa again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

As good as it looks!

Marianna and Nikos are the perfect hosts - totally unobtrusive but immediately responsive to queries and requests. Their taverna just five minutes walk from the villa does great food and has a cosy, authentic vibe. The villa itself looks exactly as it does in the photos - immaculate inside and out, with high quality appliances, a very spacious lounge and kitchen and nice shaded areas for eating outside. Although the lack of air conditioning meant the bedrooms upstairs got a bit warm at times, every room has a good sized fan, and the swimming pool was crisp and refreshing first thing and warmed up naturally in the sun during the day. The location is excellent - perfectly peaceful up in the hills but with a mini market just a few minutes walk away for essentials, beaches just a 15 - 20 minute drive away and more great restaurants, right on the waterfront, just 10 minutes by car. We were a family of four, with two kids under four and we all had a wonderful, relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Do not hesitate.... It's truly amazing!

The best place we've ever stayed. This beautiful house has everything listed and so much more, everything has been thought of. Full insect screens on all the doors and windows are a huge plus. Many cocktail nights on the roof terrace, star gazing. The village is very peaceful and has a very convenient little supermarket. Marianna and Nikos are lovely people, they are available if needed but not at all invasive. They have a Taverna around the corner which is fabulous, delicious and very reasonable (we ate there 5 times in 2 weeks!) I'd advise to rent a car and drive to some of the stunning calm sea beaches on the South - about 40 min easy drive. North beaches also lovely. Would love to go back one day. Thank you Marianna & Nikos xx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicolas P.

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SUPERBE !

Très belle villa, moderne avec fabuleuse piscine. Très bon accueil. Nous recommandons également la taverne où tout était parfais. Nous y retournerons sans hésitation. Encore merci pour tout !
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mathilde B.

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

Perfect House Wonderful owners

We had a fabulous time at Gonia . Not only the house was just perfect for 6 people (extra clean, very well equipped), but we met wonderful people, Mariana and Lukos and their children and Grandma. One of those vacation time which stays in your heart for ever.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger D.

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

Just perfect

We had a perfect stay at the accommodation. We can't remember when we relaxed so perfectly in our vacations. The villa is equipped at a very high standard. The kids where either playing in the clean pool or sunbathing on the sunbeds all day. The villa is located just a few meters from a mini market for the daily supply or the lovely taverna of Nikos and Marianna where one can enjoy great Cretan cuisine. And if one decides to leave the villa, Rethymno is just a 15min drive away, the Northern beaches 20min and the great southern beaches about 30mins, We experienced so much kind hospitality that we almost felt home (or part of the "family"). We are very much looking forward to our next stay. Thanks for a fantastic time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marianna Androulidaki

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We are Nikos and Marianna.
We have 2 great kids and we live in a small beautiful village named GONIA, ( 8km from Rethymno town), with friendly people.
We are also the owners of a traditional tavern ANDROULIDAKIS, which is 150m far from our Villa.
We love to travel and meet new cultures!!!
It would be our pleasure if you decide to explore CRETE.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.

Why they chose this property

This area is very important for us, because is our own land from our families , so the energy of this place is full of good vibes.

What makes this property unique

The simplicity that you will feel it from the first moment .

Languages:

English, Greek

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