Athina House is an astonishing new property, located in the picturesque village of Archontiki, in Rethymno prefecture. The property which extends in three levels can accommodate up to 11 guests and comes with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (4 of them with steam shower cabins), an amazing roof terrace with a spa whirlpool, magnificent area views and BBQ facilities, home cinema, gym and spacious outdoor areas!
Athina House offers an eclectic blend of modern design and traditional architectonic elements, combining comfort with luxury. This property is ideal for romantic couples’ getaways, family vacations and groups of friends travelling together. The facilities of Athina house will calm your body and soul creating unforgettable memories in a tranquil environment. Layout After passing through the wooden front gate of the property the stone-paved courtyard with the old water well opens up in front of you. Six bicycles are at your disposal in the courtyard and wait for you to explore the village and the country side around it.
Interior On the ground floor you will find a well equipped gym with a static bicycle, treadmill, weights, abs bench, swing stepper and a butterfly machine for those who you don’t want to quit their fitness program even during their holidays.
An internal staircase takes you from the ground to the first floor of the house. The first floor is accessible from the courtyard with an external stairway too. The sunny open plan room of the first floor includes the living room, the fully equipped kitchen that has everything you may need to prepare your meals and a big dining table to enjoy them. The living room is decorated with light colours and has unique decorative touches. The comfortable corner sofa and the TV set with satellite reception, home cinema, 3D facilities and Blue Ray will offer you hours of fun and entertainment with your friends and family. Furthermore there is a stereo sound system, 3D glasses and a selection of DVDs, Blue-Ray discs, board games and books at your disposal. For the winter time there is also a cast iron fireplace in the living room area that will keep you warm. On the outdoors, there is a spacious veranda of 40m2 just outside the kitchen door. A sitting area is available there under the shade of our vines.
Athina house has 5 bedrooms in total. The master bedroom is situated on the ground floor and has a king-size bed. It also provides a wood burning stove and en-suite bathroom with a Claw foot tub and a steam cabin shower with hydro massage operation. One more bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with a hydro massage bathtub is at the same level as well. The other three bedrooms of the property are located on the first floor. Two of them have double beds and en-suite bathrooms with hydro massage shower cabins, while the third bedroom has two single bunk beds. A folding bed can be placed in this bedroom in order to accommodate one more person. All the bedrooms of the house have air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs.
Our primary goal is our guests’ comfort and relaxation. That’s why we have carefully selected Coco Mat mattresses, upper mattresses and pillows for our beds. We also provide high quality bed linen, bath and beach towels and bathrobes.
Spa Whirlpool Roof Terrace The roof terrace is definitely the most remarkable space of the property offering ultimate relaxation and revitalization. A large spa whirlpool tub which fits up to 6 people is installed under a glass and wooden gazebo. The spa whirlpool has a sound system and a retractable TV and can be used all year around as the windows and the roof of the gazebo open and close as you wish. Outside the gazebo the terrace is equipped with BBQ facilities, a dining area under the shade of a canopy pergola and sun beds. Furthermore the terrace offers magnificent views of the surrounding area. A bathroom is available on this level too, for your outmost convenience.
Property Notes: - Welcome basket, including house wine, olive oil, raki and extra food and beverage items, courtesy of the owner. - Bed linen, covers and blankets provided. Bed linen changes once per week - Bath and beach towels, robes and slippers provided. Natural, finest quality, Archontiki bathroom products are also provided, with a selection of natural perfumes of your wish. Bath towels changes and housekeeping every 4 days for all reservations over 7 days. - Baby cot and high chair available upon request. - Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the house, including patios. - Woods for the fireplace and coals for the BBQ provided. - Free, public parking space. - Air conditioning in all bedrooms, living room and spa whirlpool area is included. - Air conditioning units serve heating purposes. - All in-house electronics are available, including a dishwasher, electric stove and oven, top mount fridge with freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave, espresso machine, hairdryer, washing machine, iron and iron board.
EOT (Ellinikos Organismos Tourismou - issued by the Greek tourist board) licence number: 1041Κ91003056201.
Area Information Archontiki is a small picturesque village just 20km away from Rethymno town towards Chania. The village is untouched by the mass tourism and remains a quiet retreat of relaxation. The closest beach is the beach of Episkopi which is 5km away from the village, about 7 minutes by car. Episkopi is a long sandy beach with many beach bars, taverns and restaurants. It is a well organized area where you can find changing rooms and showers, sun beds and umbrellas but also free space to use your own equipment. At the eastern end of Episkopi beach you can find the beach of Petres which also has some restaurants, a diving school and small rocky coves ideal for fishing and snorkeling. At the nearby village Episkopi you can find all the amenities you may need during your stay such as a supermarket, shops, a pharmacy, post office services, gas station, cafes and restaurants.
We can also help you with: Professional in-house massage therapists Delivery of Personal Shopping / Pre- stock service Car rental Airport transfer Professional Yoga private lessons Personal trainer Pastry Cook DJ Services Tour guide Babysitting Activities and excursions Additional cleaning and linen changes Traditional cooked food delivery Doctor on Call
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Hot tub
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11
Note from host: Upon request and availability
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1041Κ91003028201
Frequently asked questions
Is Athina House, Spa & Hammam, gym, bicycles, walking distance to tavern! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Athina House, Spa & Hammam, gym, bicycles, walking distance to tavern!?
As of 6 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athina House, Spa & Hammam, gym, bicycles, walking distance to tavern! on 11 Apr, 2026 start from S$430, 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.
How much is parking at Athina House, Spa & Hammam, gym, bicycles, walking distance to tavern!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Athina House, Spa & Hammam, gym, bicycles, walking distance to tavern!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Athina House, Spa & Hammam, gym, bicycles, walking distance to tavern!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Athina House, Spa & Hammam, gym, bicycles, walking distance to tavern! located?
This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ancient Lappa and Argiroupoli Springs. Episkopi Beach and Petres Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a perfect holiday in beautiful Crete and Athina House. Thank you for your generous welcome gifts on the table and for the surprise box of treats during our second week. Stunning, quiet and peaceful. Kept beautifully clean for the whole fortnight. Thank you for your most interesting history about your home and it’s contents. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Mark C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Dear Mark, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Sehr schönes Haus mit toller Terrasse. 4km vom Strand entfernt. Auto sollte man haben. Wir haben es sehr genossen.
Benjamin B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Dear Benjamin , we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jeffrey i.
16 Dec, 2018
Beautiful village of Achrontiki, people were very friendly and helpful as we did not speak Greek.
Luxury Villa, Nikos (our host) grew up in the Villa, his mother lives in the village and rescued us when we locked our keys inside and his father brought us firewood when we ran out. We enjoyed a fire every night to rest our weary bones after a rainy day on the motorcycles along with the roof top jacuzzi - open the roof for a starlight soak!. Crete is amazing, beautiful and a pleasure to travel in, everyone was so helpful... the food everywhere was sooooo good, fresh and local ... we all gained weight! I would recommend this Villa in fact we stayed an extra night because it was so easy to arrange rides, eat great local meals or just relax inside, great kitchen and living room to chill out in.
jeffrey i.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Dear Jeffrey, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Olivier S.
26 Aug, 2017
Bien pour 4 voire 6
La villa Athina est un savant mélange entre tradition et modernité, dans un petit village typique crétois. Nous avons été cependant déçus par la réalité de la villa : odeurs d'humidité dans la chambre parentale du bas, chambres sans fenêtre, une chambre sans toilette (donc besoin de monter à l'étage), globalement peu fonctionnel et pas adapté pour 8 personnes, des relations pas idéales avec les hôtes (dont la barrière de la langue). Perfectible !
Olivier S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
VALERIE M.
29 Apr, 2017
Maison très spacieuse et joliment restaurée et décorée !
Très bon accueil du propriétaire , jeune et sympathique !
Maison très agréable avec deux grandes terrasses !
VIllage très bien situé , à seulement 4 km de la nationale .
Par contre les chiens du village aboient la nuit , donc sommeil perturbé .
VALERIE M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Dear Valerie, thank you for your kind review and we really appreciate the feedback. We will take that into consideration.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elodie B.
28 Aug, 2016
Superbe villa
Luxueuse villa avec Jacuzzi sur le toit dans un petit village Crétois, avec une superbe vue sur les montagnes et la mer au loin... Magique !
Propriétaire très sympa et disponible.
A 10 minutes en voiture de la mer.
Possibilité de se faire livrer de bons repas par le Restaurant Le Cactus (Episcopi).
A recommander sans hésitation !!!
Elodie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Dear Elodie, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
About the host
Hosted by Nikos Reizakhs
Hello, my name is Nikos. I was born in Rethymno and raised up in Archontiki. The last few years I have been renovating old houses in my village, converting them in luxury accommodations.