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Fotinou Villa, a secret retreat

Fotinou Villa, a secret retreat

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Villa Fotinou oozes Cretan charm.
Overview of the outdoor settings.
Shaded dining area to enjoy your meals and the peace and quiet of the location
Spacious balcony settings.
Pool surrounding that stimulate the senses.

Overview of Fotinou Villa, a secret retreat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rethymno, Rethymno
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Crete14 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethymnon Venetian Port18 min drive
  • Popular LocationFortezza Castle19 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor Bedroom

First Floor Bedroom

Ground Floor Bedroom

Living Room

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ground Floor Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Fotinou Villa, a secret retreat

An Overview of the simple country living Villa
Fotinou Villa is set off the beaten track on a country lane between South & North Crete. This charming self-catering home is just the ticket for those looking to breathe in some fresh air and promises a tranquil self-catering escape.

Experience the charm and tranquillity of living in Fotinou Villa, creatively designed with relaxation in mind, for a getting-away-from-it-all adventure, from beach hut to remote impeccable locations. With freckled, salt-kissed faces and tousled hair, retreat to the serenity of this holiday home, where the only thing left on the agenda is to relax with a full glass of delicious wine from the fridge, as children sleep and the sun melts into the rural sky. 

Fotinou Villa is perfectly placed for sit awhile in the garden and listen to the birds while sunbathing on the sun loungers; a blissful base for creative solo breaks, romantic couples’ getaways and family reunions, within 30 minutes driving from the the celestial beauty of the famous south beaches and their clear blue waters.

Internal Living | Bedrooms & Bathrooms
This peaceful and stylish retreat boasts gentle interiors, as well as the home’s raw beauty takes on a refined, elegant role; modestly gorgeous and casually grand. The bedrooms are effortlessly and elegantly furnished promising a blissful night's sleep after the day's busy adventures.

All of the bedrooms exude a certain ethereal elegance and calm which guarantee a perfectly relaxing and rejuvenating stay. The Villa boasts three wonderful bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in real beds. Two more guests can be accommodated in the sofa bed of the living room. The maximum capacity is 8 guests.

The first bedroom of the Villa is located on the ground floor, featuring two single beds (0,90x2,00) with direct access to a terrace with comfy sitting. Additionally, the first bathroom sits on this floor, featuring a walk-in overhead rainfall shower with cabin

The further two bedrooms of the Villa are located on the first floor, the first bedroom features a king size bed (1,80x2,00). The second bedroom features two single beds (0,90x2,00) lightened with natural light from the windows. The bedrooms are effortlessly and elegantly furnished promising a blissful night's sleep after the day's busy adventures. A family bathroom is also available on the first floor featuring a walk-in overhead rainfall shower with cabin.

External Living | Live the extraordinary, every day
Enjoy the comforts and convenience of this summer house set in a well equipped outdoor area. Take a dip in the outdoor 20m2 private swimming pool (1,40 deep), embellished with sun beds and umbrellas. For your outmost convenience there is also an outdoor shower available.

Adjacent to the villa next to the pool there is a shaded dining area with BBQ facilities (gas) with fridge & sink, don’t miss the opportunity to gather the family for a summer supper.

Practicalities
There is secure parking space inside the Villa’s premises for one car & two more on the public road . The property is well-equipped with all the mod cons; Fridge with freezer, Electric stove with oven, Espresso machine (capsules) & Filter coffee machine, Microwave, Food Processor (Multi), Juicer, Kettle, Toaster, Sandwich Maker, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron & Board, Hair dryer, open plan fully equipped kitchen, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector.

For Relaxation
This summer home is as much a space for families as it is for creatives wanting a blue-sky thinking retreat..throw open the doors and bring the outside in on summer’s days..

Your Home Stay Includes
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
Baby cot, high chair are available upon request.
Pool and garden cleaning everyday.

Mod Cons
High quality bath towels, pool towels, linens, covers & bathroom amenities available
Children’s Plastic(non-breakable) plates & cups available
Some inflatables for the pool are provided upon request
"Air-conditioning in all areas is included & serves for heating purposes also"
Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa
Outdoor BBQ facilities available
Outside shaded dining areas
Indoor area 140m2
Outdoor area 160m2
T.V smart 50’’ in the living room area
T.V smart 32’’ in the bedrooms
Outdoor toys
Bluetooth dock available
Fireplace
Pre stock service available
24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

Location Overview:
Fotinou Villa is located in a small village of Fotinos, a beautiful picturesque village next to Armeni. Fotinos is in the beautiful natural landscape and you can enjoy the high green countryside. The position nearby beaches of Rethymno and Plakias within 10 to 20 minutes driving make this summer house the perfect place for a memorable holiday.

The village is located between Plakiás and Rethymno and it is a traditional village, 12km from Rethymno town, and 20 km from Preveli beach, also known as Preveli palm forest, one of the most famous beaches of southern Crete.

Armeni village ( 10 minutes driving from the villa) offers all the necessary amenities such as pharmacy, supermarket, bakery, café, restaurant, bar and traditional gifts shops.

Also Rethymno town, offers a great selection of choices in shops, restaurants and anything else you might need and can be easily reached by car within 15 minutes.

Out & About
Nearest Restaurant, Super Market, Cafe: 2,5 km (5 minutes driving)
Rethymno beach: 12 km (10 minutes driving)
South Coast Beach: 20 km ( 25 minutes driving)
Rethymno Port & Town: 12km (10 minutes driving)
Heraklion International Airport: 90km (1 hour & 20 minutes driving)
Chania International Airport: 75km (1 hour & 15 minutes driving)

Car Rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Supervision of children is your responsibility.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed only outdoors.
*Accommodation cost Excludes: Resilience Tax €1,50 per villa per night. This is not included in the platform prices and shall be paid, upon check in.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1213896

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Kourtaliotiko Gorge and Municipal Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.
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Rethymno, Rethymno

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 14 min drive
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 17 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 18 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 19 min drive
  • Argiroupoli Springs - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - 14 min drive
  • Taverna Alekos - 5 min drive
  • Atsidaftis Taverna - 6 min drive
  • Taverna Plateia - 18 min drive
  • Fabrica cafe - 13 min drive

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About the host

Hosted by Valia Kokkinou

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ThinkVilla Bespoke Stays, is a Luxury Villa Rental Agency which was launched back in 2009, featuring a collection of 300+ Inspiring Retreats, for the Independently Minded. Our Curated Private Villas are in the most Iconic Greek Destinations (Crete, Santorini, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Skiathos), where each ThinkVilla Escape blends comfort & awe in equal measure.

ThinkVilla Team believes that surpassing expectation knows no bounds. Independent Minds who transform any stay from “so-so” to superb. We are a team of Hospitality Professionals (Nikki, George, Despina, Marianna, Nikos, Alexandros, Elia, Stelios) who together with our Managing Director - Maria Gkonta and our ThinkVilla CEO & Founder - Valia Kokkinou share the same passion : building, detail by detail, amazing holiday experiences for our guests all over Greece. Our dream team of on-the-ground experts is on hand 24/7 to ensure you book a better experience than you had in mind.

Our ThinkVilla brand reflects who we are at our core. Our standards for conscious travel, formalise our commitment as a business to sustainability. We embrace the distinctive, celebrate the unconventional and champion the one-of-a-kind. Seeking out Villas and experiences that have individual character, creativity and place our travellers at the heart of an environment. We promote cultural-environmental sensitivity, encouraging travellers to explore Greece with intention.

Small wonders await you, escape to a place where togetherness comes first. Enhance your stay with our Premium Family oriented service offering, designed with our youngest guests in mind.

We are looking forward to welcoming you soon in Greece!

*Please note that ThinkVilla is acting solely as a Booking Agent in the name & on behalf of the Property Owner, for the rental of the property.

Why they chose this property

Mod Cons
High quality bath towels, pool towels, linens, covers & bathroom amenities available
Children’s Plastic(non-breakable) plates & cups available
Some inflatables for the pool are provided upon request
Air-conditioning in all bedrooms & living room is included
Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa
Outdoor BBQ facilities available
Outside shaded dining areas
Indoor area 140m2
Outdoor area 160m2
T.V smart 50’’ in the living room area
T.V smart 32’’ in the bedrooms
Outdoor toys
Bluetooth dock available
Fireplace
Pre stock service available
24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

What makes this property unique

External Living spaces include :
BBQ facilities (gas)
Private Swimming pool
Mountain views & nature’s revitalisation
Outdoor Toys
Outdoor shower

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Greek

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