💖 Why Guests Love Villa Rousa
• Dual-Villa Estate: Two identical, side-by-side villas rented as one exclusive retreat for ultimate privacy.
• Group Perfection: Comfortably sleeps 13 guests with 6 bedrooms, all featuring en-suite bathrooms and TVs.
• Double the Fun: Two private outdoor pools, a pool table, table football, and a children’s playground.
• Village Charm: Located in Loutra, just 8 minutes by car from Sfakaki Beach.
🏡 Experience the pinnacle of group travel at Villa Rousa, a sprawling 400-square-meter estate located in the traditional village of Loutra, Rethymno. Renovated in 2021, this unique complex consists of two fully independent villas attached side-by-side, offering the perfect balance of social spaces and personal privacy. With sea views and modern amenities, it is an ideal sanctuary for large families or groups of up to 13 adults.
🏘️ Functional Villa Layout
To ensure both togetherness and privacy, the estate is divided into two separate, fully equipped attached villas
Villa 1 (Sleeps 6)
Ground Floor:
•Living Area: Features a comfortable lounge with a built-in fireplace, a 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning.
•Kitchen & Dining: A fully equipped kitchen boasting an oven, dishwasher, microwave, and a Nespresso capsule machine, alongside a dining area.
•Bathroom: A WC/Bathroom conveniently located on the ground floor
•Entertainment: This level also includes a pool table, as well as table soccer, for family fun.
First Floor:
•Bedrooms 1 & 2: Two elegant bedrooms, each featuring a King-size double bed. Both rooms include an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, a TV, and access to a balcony. The first bedroom`s en-suite also conveniently houses a washing machine.
•Bedroom 3: Equipped with two single beds, air conditioning, a TV, access to a balcony, and its own ensuite bathroom.
•Security: For your peace of mind, each bedroom is equipped with its own private safe.
Villa 2 (Sleeps 7)
Ground Floor:
•Living Area: A relaxing space offering a built-in fireplace, comfortable seating, air conditioning, and a 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels.
•Kitchen & Dining: A second fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, including a dishwasher, freezer, and microwave, complete with its own dining room.
•Bathroom: An additional WC/Bathroom serving the guests on the ground floor.
First Floor:
•Bedrooms 4 & 5: These two stylish rooms each offer a King-size bed and a private en suite bathroom. Guests will enjoy individual air conditioning, a TV, and balcony access.
•Bedroom 6: This guest room features three single beds and its own private en suite bathroom. It is fully equipped with air conditioning and a TV, with direct access to the balcony.
Security: To ensure your belongings remain secure, a private safe is provided in every bedroom.
🌳 Outdoor Paradise
•Twin Swimming Pools: Enjoy not one, but two private outdoor pools (each 6.5m x 4.5m). The pool area is furnished with 10 sunbeds and 4 umbrellas for sun-soaked relaxation.
•Garden & Play: A lush garden area featuring a children`s playground and full privacy for all guests.
•BBQ & Dining: A built-in barbecue area and shaded outdoor dining tables provide the perfect setting for al fresco Mediterranean feasts.
•Parking: Private, on-site parking is available for up to 3 vehicles.
📍 Prime Location in Rethymno
Villa Rousa serves as a gateway to the best of Crete:
•Walking Distance: Just 100m to the local bakery and 300m to the nearest restaurant.
•Beach Access: Sfakaki Beach is a short 8-minute drive away.
•Convenience: Supermarkets and pharmacies are located just 1.2km away in Pigi.
•Rethymno City: Explore the historic center and harbor, located just 20 minutes from your doorstep.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
Within 15-30 Minutes
•Rethymno City: Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town and dine by the Venetian Harbor.
•Sfakaki Beach: The nearest sandy shore for a quick dip in the Cretan Sea.
•Arkadi Monastery: A historic symbol of Cretan independence with stunning architecture.
•Eleftherna: Explore ancient ruins and a world-class archaeological museum.
•Margarites Village: A picturesque village famous for its traditional pottery workshops.
Perfect Day Trips
•Chania Old Town (1 hour): Visit the world-renowned Venetian harbor and its romantic lighthouse.
•Palace of Knossos (1 hour): Discover the heart of the ancient Minoan civilization near Heraklion.
•Preveli Beach (50 mins): Famous for its exotic palm forest, river, and crystal-clear southern waters.
•Lake Kournas (40 mins): Crete`s only freshwater lake, perfect for pedal boating and lakeside lunch.
•Elafonissi Beach (2.5 hours): A longer drive rewarded by world-famous pink sands and turquoise lagoons.
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To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.
🧳 Included Services
•Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
•Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
•24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
•Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.
🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
•Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
•Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
•Pre-arrival shopping service
•Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
1. Guests are welcome to check in from 15:00 on their arrival date and are requested to check out by 11:00 on the day of departure. Early check-in/late check-out is available upon request depending on availability. It is essential to keep us informed of your arrival time or any significant delays to ensure seamless access to the property. Please note that failure to check in by midday the day following your scheduled arrival without prior notification may result in the booking being treated as a cancellation.
2. Only registered guests may enter or stay overnight at the property. Any gathering with additional people must be disclosed and approved before booking; it may be declined or subject to extra charges. If these terms are breached, we reserve the right to deny check-in or require you to vacate the property immediately. In such cases, the booking will be considered cancelled by you, and no refund will be issued, unless we decide otherwise at our sole discretion.
3. Your comfort is our priority, and we make every effort to ensure the villa is in perfect condition for your stay. If you encounter any issues, such as interruptions with electricity, hot water, or internet, please notify us immediately so we can resolve them promptly.
Guests have a 48-hour window after check-in to report any pre-existing damages or broken facilities. After this period, any damages found will be considered the responsibility of the current guests and must be settled or replaced prior to departure.
4. Smoking is not allowed indoors. Guests are welcome to smoke in outdoor areas, such as the pool deck, balconies, and terraces.
5. Housekeeping: Cleaning and linen changes take place every 3/4 days. If you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.
6. Pool: The pool is uncovered and built according to Greek Tourism Organisation (EOT) standards. Children under 12 are not allowed to use the pool without adult supervision. Parents are fully responsible for supervising their children at all times. Use is at your own risk due to potential health and safety risks.
7. Fireplace: Please only use the firewood provided and refrain from burning paper or other combustible materials.
8. The lead guest must be at least 21 years old.