Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy

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A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a barbecue area.
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense greenery.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a door.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a view of a pool and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Vegetarian breakfast available

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, beach near Gerani
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Crete
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Fortezza Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Prines, a neighborhood in Rethymno, is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden, while Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon and Erofili Theatre are cultural highlights. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • beach near Gerani - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Crete - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 11 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Secret Gorge - Restaurant & Wine Tasting Experience - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy ?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy on Mar 1, 2027 start from $437, 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 Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy located?

Set in Rethymno, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Crete, Paleontological Museum, and Blue Beach. Town Beach and Petres Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic villa , walking distance to 3 nice restaurant's, pharmacy small supermarket & butchers , host was great any issues was dealt with instantly, we have been renting villas for almost 25 years in different parts of the world and this villa takes some beating , thank you so much for letting us stay for our 2 week summer holidays, the world is a big place but if we come back to crete I'm sure we will be staying here again- thanks again to stella and family
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Excellent property in a convenient location. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very conveniently located close to the village shops and tavernas.Nice that all 4 bedrooms have an en suite and that the villa was cleaned twice a week.Prines is a great location, so convenient to access Rethymnon and the lovely Episkopi beaches and drive elsewhere.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Stella, responded quickly to any queries during the booking process and provided detailed information regarding directions to the property and check in so that everything up to our arrival was very smooth. On arrival we found the property very clean, very well equipped and matching the property description and our expectations. We were particularly impressed with the outdoor space, in which we spent much of our time. It was well set out with a lovely dining area with a barbecue, a comfortable seating area, and plenty of sunbeds. The area offered good options for enjoying the sun or sheltering in the shade. The pool was excellent and regularly maintained by Stella's father. The bedrooms were spacious and clean and we enjoyed having en suite bathrooms to each bedroom. Again both were well equipped and supplied with toiletries, a hairdryer, slippers and plenty of coat hangers. The property was cleaned and serviced twice a week. We cannot fault the level of attention to detail Stella and her team have given to ensure a stay at Villa Olia is a wonderful, relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The property is also very well situated for enjoying the surrounding area and reaching other parts of the island. We appreciated being close to the village with its three excellent tavernas and a well stocked supermarket whilst still having our privacy at the villa. We had an amazing holiday and cannot thank Stella enough for helping us to have such a wonderful get away.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Villa

We have just stayed at Villa Olia for 10 wonderful days! The villa is stunning, with an exceptional pool area. Communication with Stella was really good, she was very helpful with recommendations for restaurants and car hire. Would thoroughly recommend this villa!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property walking distance to tavernas and grocery store

We had a great time at this property. Beautiful outside setup with patio and pool complementing the villa. Short walking distance to local tavernas serving great local food and short driving distance to beautiful beaches. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Villa Olia is a beautiful property. Stella could not have been more helpful and friendly. Giannikos Taverna is a must. Giannis and George made us feel so welcome. Prines is a charming village and access to Rethymno was easy ( either driving or local buses) Sad to be leaving.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Trip

We stayed at Villa Olia in September and loved the house. The Villa looks just like the pictures. Stella was always available and easy to communicate with. We were greeted with cake and wine- which was fabulous. The little town on Prines is within walking distance. The restaurants were great and it was nice to have that option. While is was no longer summer, we still enjoyed the pool and the outdoor patio. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great villa with tavernas nearby

I struggled to find an 8-adult villa that was walking distance of some tavernas (most are very isolated) and this is why we booked this one. Perfect for 4 couples: each couple had an ensuite room and nobody had to sleep in a bunkbed! Weather in May was great and we used the pool, bbq and outside areas a lot; plenty of shady and sunny areas. We had a problem with the washing machine, but it was quickly sorted out the next day. Secure parking for 3 cars and all the tavernas in the village were good. Our only gripes are that the wheels on the dishwasher bottom drawer were broken so hard to pull in/out, and the fact that 3 couples had to keep going up/down stairs to use their toilets (an extra ground floor 'public' toilet would have made this villa absolutely perfect!).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

What a great house!

Dear Stella, how we enjoyed your wonderful home! The photos on the site are really accurate! We arrived and there was a welcome basket with fruit and cold drinks in the fridge. Stella helped us quickly with questions. The house was cleaned half way through the week! In addition to 2 towels per person inside, there are also bath towels for outside at the pool. In Prines you can eat well and cheaply. With the 5 of us we were ready for 80 euros at 'veranta' and 'Giannikos'. We rented a car from Arkadi. (also via Stella) That is advisable if you want to do something. We can recommend the Imbros gorge (€5 pp back to Imbros) and the beautiful Prefelli beach. For snorkeling we went to Kalypso. Thank you Stella for letting us enjoy Crete from your amazing villa!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A week at Prinos

Great Villa, lovely village, unpredictable weather. Overall a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Villa and host

The Villa was even better than described. It was very clean with plenty of towels and Stella was amazing. She gave us plenty of recommendations on where to go and booked numerous restaurants for us. Nothing was too much trouble for Her and she was very welcoming.Even Stella’s mum left us a homemade cake for us which was delicious . All this helped to make it a great holiday and the local tavernas within a short walk we’re superb. Thanks again Stella and hopefully see you again
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa in a lovely countryside setting

We have just had a week at Villa Olia. The size of the villa is amazing and the pool area is surrounded by beautiful Cretan foliage and even some grazing sheep. There is a table tennis room and the swimming pool is a really good size. There is a balcony upstairs off the main bedroom where you can see the sea and watch the sun set. This was the first villa we'd stayed in in Greece where we didn't get set upon by insects as soon as we tried to eat outside. We had 2 barbecues and recommend the sausages and bifteki from the butcher up the main road above Prines. The villa was also in easy walk of 3 tavernas. We recommend Veranta- the best meal we had in Crete. 2 evenings we got a taxi into Rethymnon (15 euros each way). Rethymnon is a great place in the evening, full of busy tavernas, narrow streets in the old town and Venetian architecture. We recommend getting an ice cream from Meli. In terms of beaches we would recommend Damnoni beach in the south and any of the Northern beaches, as long as the wind isn't too strong. On the last day we hung out at Baja Beach club (15 euros for a set of sunloungers). This is fun if you like booming music all day and an Ibiza beach club vibe. We'd also recommend Lake Kournas, but hire a kayak rather than a pedalo or paddle board as you can get further across the lake and maximise your chances of seeing a turtle (we didn't see any unfortunately). Back to the villa, Stella was very responsive during our time in the villa and recommended some places for us to visit. The villa was cleaned half way through our week and we were left some Cretan delicacies on our arrival and mid-way through. A great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Maison très spatieuse et agréable, Accueil chaleureux

Très belle maison, superbe piscine , à proximité de lieux de visite. Très pratique que chaque chambre dispose de sa salle de bains et wc. Stella est très disponible en cas de besoin. Je recommande plus plus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Ein Traumurlaub

Die Begrüßung durch den Vater, der am späten Abend auf uns wartete, war sehr herzlich. Es war ein ausführlicher Rundgang durch das Haus und eine sehr gute Erklärung der Details. Es warteten auch Begrüßungs Überraschungen auf uns, was uns sehr erfreut hat. Das Haus ist sehr sauber, alle vier Tage werden die Handtücher getauscht und gereinigt. Stella steht für Fragen immer zur Verfügung und gibt sehr schöne Tips, was man gesehen haben sollte, wo man gut essen kann usw. sie hilft bei Sprachbarrieren, wenn es um Tischreservierungen geht. Rundum fühlt man sich familär aufgenommen, dasselbe kann man von der Mutter sagen, die im Dorf einen süßen Lebensmittelladen hat. Immer wieder gerne und freuen uns auf das nächste Jahr.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic

We couldn't be more happy with our holidays. The villa is wonderful and is close to our favourite town on the island - Rethymno. The host, Stella, always does her best to assist her guests and answers all questions in a timely manner, even if there are lots of them :). I truly recommend the villa to other visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic villa, perfect location,

This was our 3rd holiday in Crete, but our 1st in Rethymno. The villa has everything you could wish for, stunning location, spacious, clean with the friendliest owner. Nothing was too much trouble for Stella and her family. We had some amazing meals out, most notably Veranta, which is a 2 minute walk from the villa. You do need a car if you want to explore. I couldn’t recommend this villa more. Thank you again Stella.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Very relaxing with beautiful views

The villa was very spacious and comfortable with a beautiful pool and BBQ area. The village of prines is very quiet but the main town is about 15 mins away in the car. The owner was very inviting and we received some homemade treats from them during our stay which was a lovely personal touch. I would highly recommend this villa to make a very lovely relaxing place to stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Luxurious villa with lovely pool

We really loved this villa. The house itself is spacious, well equipped and stylish. The outside area is great, with a fantastic infinity pool and lovely places to sit. The air conditioning and sheltered outdoor space meant that we could cool off in the August heat. The village of Prines is really peaceful and friendly with two good tavernas and mini markets. It is about a 15 minute drive to the busy town of Rethymnon which has lots of shops and restaurants. The owners were fantastic, providing a welcome pack, home baked desserts and lots of help throughout our stay. We would definitely love to return to Villa Olia - it is our favourite villa of the many villas that we have rented.
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