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Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views

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A swimming pool with a clear reflection, surrounded by a building with arched windows and a mountain backdrop.
A room with a stone archway, a fireplace, a bench with red cushions, and framed pictures on the wall.
A stone building with a central entrance, surrounded by greenery and a paved walkway.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a red sofa.
A two-story stone building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, potted plants, and a star-patterned tile floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Kitchenette

Explore the area

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Rethymnon, Crete
  • Place, Reptisland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melidoni Cave
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds and 1 Crib

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Melidoni

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in the city center and near the beach. Eleutherna and Nikos Xylouris Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Melidoni Cave and Livadi Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and cycling.
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Rethymnon, Crete

What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melidoni Cave - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Town Beach - 35 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 41 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 41 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ταβέρνα Λιβάδι - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Boss - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zeno Lobby Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cigar Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Elia Cafe Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views on Oct 31, 2026 start from $335, 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 Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views located?

Located in the heart of Mylopotamos, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Reptisland and Melidoni Cave. Livadi Beach and Church of Agios Yiorgos are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa in a quiet village that had everything you need. Pool area was fantastic and clean. Host was fantastic and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, hosts and property. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, including a lovely Welcome basket.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean and loved the setup of the home. The pool was a great spot to relax and take in the views. The hosts were very friendly and provided a wonderful arrival basket. Really charming experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Fantastic villa with wonderful views. Very responsive and nice hosts.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing large property with your own pool. Hear the sounds of nature while surrounded by fruit trees. The home was clean with lots of room. Host left us a basket of local items and a bottle of wine. The local store in town had all items we could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Great pool, wonderful home!

We had a very pleasant stay in this super complete Mansion, hosted by its very gentle owners. A recommendation for families with kids! Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing house this is. Beautiful surroundings, wonderful pool and peace and quiet. The height of luxury. Owners left us a lovely welcome pack due to our late arrival and were easy to communicate with and very responsive to any problems or questions we had during our stay. Even helped us with hiring a car.The small village had all we need in the way of a taverna, 2 shops and 2 restaurants (which were sadly closed during our stay to get ready for the start of the season). All the villagers were very friendly.Would definitely recommend staying here and my family will definitely return.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding villa and hopitslity

Villa located in a nice village ,very private and quiet.We were a family of 7 adults and 2 babys and we had a great vavation. The rooms were nice and clean, kitchen well equiped, the pool was great. Hosts were kind and attentive! Warmly
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our holiday at Villa Arethousa 27/7/19 to 10/8/19

A magnificent villa set in impressive grounds.The villa is spacious and had no problem in accommodating our party of 8 adults and 4 children. The kitchen had more than enough crockery , glassware and cutlery for our needs and the outdoor eating area was where we had most of our meals. The pool is simply fantastic and the spacious grounds are lovingly maintained. A wonderful experience and we were very sad when our fortnight came to an end.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Hope to see you soon back Mr David! Thanks for all!
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10/10 Excellent

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

Creten Hospitality

The property hosts were so helpful. When we had unexpected extra guests for 1 night, they brought us extra folding beds to accommodate and when I stupidly kept the key with me, they were able to arrange to get it back to them when I was at the airport the following day. Thanks so much! This property is in a very quaint tiny town with a super friendly and yummy restaurant for when you just want to take a break from going places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
It was very nice we have you this season in our villa and hope to meet you soon in the future! My greetings to all your family! Kind regards Antonios
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous family adventure

Villa Arethousa was perfect for our extended family of 14. The pool and the villa were beautiful and clean. The rooms were spacious and each had its own en suite. The villa was practically soundproof, which was an added benefit when traveling with small children who needed to go to bed early. We used the pizza oven, grill, and outdoor dining area frequently and having two refrigerators was great. Melidoni is a charming village and we met many kind, hospitable people. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience staying at this villa! The property manager met us at the house upon our arrival and helped us get settled. She even left us with food and treats to welcome us. The house had plenty of space for our party of 8 and had room for the teenagers to have their own rooms. Each room had its own bathroom and air conditioning. The pool was wonderful and we spent a lot of time in it. The villa is within close walking distance to the small village of Melidoni where we enjoyed the restaurants and stores. We visited the local olive oil farm and the Melidoni Cave monument, both of which were great. I highly recommend staying at Villa Arethousa—you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a stunning property - much bigger than we were anticipating -we had a fantastic stay. Rooms are huge, beds really comfortable. Pool and pool area is clean and well kitted out for loungers and umbrellas. Kitchen has everything you might need. Outside is a huge marble table with barbecue and pizza oven. Maid cleans twice a week - we had a couple of problems (a shower head and a light bulb) both problems where dealt with quickly by the owner. The owners are so helpful and super friendly - we had a huge welcome pack which was really appreciated after our late evening arrival - owners came to meet us an showed us around the property - nothing was too much trouble. Small shop in village great for bits. Lovely friendly restaurant with good food.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great villa in pleasant village

A delightful old house, beautifully converted and with a splendid pool. We had the pool heated and it was really warm in April so the children spent hours in it. The village is charming with a restaurant and a brilliant shop that has everything and is open on bank holidays, evenings, Sundays. Our children loved 'Reptisland' a reptile sanctuary where they could cuddle snakes and lizards and learn about them. They went three times! We all enjoyed the honey museum and olive oil museum and the Mili walk downhill was a huge success, even with our 4 year olds. We ended in a village where a St Georges ceremony was happening and were invited to share the lamb stew! Antonios' family who manage the property were amazing: one of the rings on the hob didn't work and they had a new hob installed the next day!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Simply Perfect Family Vacation Villa

Amazing 200 year-old beautifully-restored villa, with vintage-esque furniture and decorations, but also included all modern utilties (air-conditioner, showers, wifi, dishwasher, washing machine, two refridgerators, etc.). The entire property was gorgeous, with tons of fresh oranges and lemons on the trees. The pool was a good size and very clean, and perfect for cooling off after a hot day in the sun. Plenty of room inside and outside for large groups. Located in the middle of an adorable little town with a two minute walk to the local tavern, store, and cafes. By the way, the tavern is supposed to close at midnight, but very often stays open longer and the owner will eagerly teach you how to dance traditional Greek dances. Property owners are very friendly, hospitable, quick to reply, and ready to help with any issues or provide any recommendations. We hope to be back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Annual Family Vacation

We are a family of 12 from 3 different countries and include 3 young children. Arethousa was excellent. The property was clean, well maintained and as described in the listing. The kitchen was supplied with adequate equipment, dishes, pots, etc. as were the bathrooms. The BBQ and outside dining was great. Local stores and a restaurant were within a short walk. The villagers were friendly and helpful and enough spoke English so communication was not a problem.The kiddie pool was a plus since the 4 year old cannot swim. On the minus side, the beds were too firm for some and there was just enough flatware for our group. There were a couple of minor repairs needed when we arrived but the owners were very responsive in correcting them. All and all we were very pleased and would go back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful villa

What a stunning property. The attention to detail was exceptional. The villa is a very traditional property and has been decorated in a very authentic style. We arrived to be met by a member of the family who showed us around. There was a welcome pack waiting for us which was unexpected. The pool area and garden is amazing with stunning views of the mountains. There was a lovely lady who came in twice a week to clean the villa, change the bedding and towels. Just be aware that this is not a standalone villa and is in fact a terraced house, but you wouldn’t know as you are surrounded by a wall which gives you all the privacy you will need. The local village has a few bars and a lovely restaurant, which is highly recommend. The only thing was that the directions to the villa weren’t very clear on VRBO and it took us quite a while to locate the villa. Overall we had a fabulous holiday and would highly recommend this amazing villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war alles bestens, so wie in den vorangegangenen Bewertungen bereits mehrfach beschrieben.Herzliche Vermieter, sehr saubere und schöne Unterkunft, nettes Dorf mit lebendigem Ortskern.Ein Verbesserungsvorschlag an das Online-Vermietportal Fewo-Direkt: Die Anfahrtsbeschreibung ist zu ungenau und daher unbrauchbar. Die Vermieter haben uns nach einem kurzen Anruf während der Anfahrt ganz unkompliziert eine Whats-App mit exaktem Standort der Unterkunft gesendet, daraufhin konnten wir das Objekt auch sofort finden.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Top locatie en een heerlijk huis met een mooi zwembad. Er stond een welkomstpakket klaar en de communicatie met de verhuurder is goed, ze reageert gelijk. We waren er een week en op de helft van de week kwamen ze schoonmaken en de handdoeken en bedden verschonen. Het ligt in een heel klein plaatsje waar je super lekker kan eten. Wij hebben genoten!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Super huis

Prachtig huis, kleine supermarkt op loopafstand en ook super restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Sprookjesachtig

Het is een prachtig huis in heel mooie gedeelte van Kreta, een mooi eigen terrein met een slaapkamer incl badkamer echt geheel apart als huisje aan het zwembad! Super leuk. De andere 4 slaapkamers waren in het vakantie huis zelf en was alles goed geregeld. Enige min punt is dat de douche koppen niet opgehangen kunnen worden en dat je bij het slapen gaan de luiken dicht moet houden en airco aan ivm met stoken van het hout en geen horren aanwezig zijn. Maar als je de luiken dicht doet dan slaap je heerlijk en lang ivm dat het super donker is!! Echt een top verblijf. Fijn ook dat een grotere supermarkt er op loopafstand is alles heeft en leuk dorpje met echt goed Grieks eten! Een aanrader!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Super séjour dans une très belle maison

Très bon séjour dans cette belle maison, agréable et très pratique lorsqu'on est plusieurs familles / amis. Super propre, hôte charmant (La réactivité par mail n'est pas grande mais sur place ils répondront tout de suite à toutes vos questions). Nous étions avec un bébé et nous avons eu tout le matériel nécessaire (lit, chaise, baignoire). Le petit village de Melidoni est lui aussi très agréable, notamment pour sa bonne taverne. Jardin agréable avec une belle piscine et une jolie vue sur les montagnes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Rundum Zufrieden

Wir haben einen tollen Urlaub in dem Haus verbracht, toller schöner großer Pool zzgl Kinderpool/whirlpool, tolle Lage in Melidoni mit süßen Dorfkern und 2 Supermärkten sowie Restaurants. Es kam in den 2 Wochen sogar ein Putzservice. Wir waren 10 Personen und hatten ausreichend Platz. Waschmaschine, ausreichend Handtücher waren vorhanden. Toller großer Esstisch im Außenbereich. Am Pool gab es ausreichend Liegen. Ganz toll fanden wir das Begrüßungspaket der Vermieter. Zitronenbäume, orangen, Wein, Pflaumen,... können geerntet werden. Wir können das Haus wärmstens weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Just so easy

Property has the best of both worlds. Privacy and seclusion and easy walking access to the heart of the village with x2 restaurant/cafe and x2 minimarkets. Bakery a 10 minute drive. Beaches from 20 minutes. The drive to the property is a bit hairy on the first occasion - go slow and use google maps.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
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