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Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque.

Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque.

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Overview of Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque.

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Rethymno, Crete
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Crete15 min drive
  • Popular LocationArgiroupoli Springs16 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethymnon Venetian Port16 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque.

[Register number of tourist businesses (MH.T.E.): 1041K112K2773101]

Villa Balsam is a 172 sq.m. house built in a 850 sq.m. plot near the village Kato Valsamonero. The villa is suitable for 7-10 persons (4 bedrooms) and has a private pool with deckchairs and parasols.

On the ground floor there is a spacious dining room, 2 living rooms, fireplace, TV 32', satellite TV, computer with internet access and a fully equipped kitchen. Moreover, there is access with special ramps and a suitable bathroom for handicapped on the ground floor.

On the upper floor there are 4 bedrooms in total which are are twin bedrooms .There is an option of 2 camp beds which can be placed anywhere in the villa. Also on the upper floor there two bathrooms. All bedrooms are fully air-conditioned and have a TV 22' and bedside tables.

In the garden there is a barbecue, a traditional wood oven, and outdoor furniture along with several aromatic herbs. Moreover, a new outdoor playground offers pleasure to the young guests. The Villa Balsam has solar water heater,parking lot, and alarm system. In addition, traditional Cretan music nights can be organized upon request.

The nearest beach is only 4km away. The town of Rethymno is 14km away and the nearest traditional tavern is 200m away.

Property manager

Elisavet Kallitsounaki
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041K112K2773101

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Ancient Lappa and Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 15 min drive
  • Argiroupoli Springs - 16 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 16 min drive
  • Petres Beach - 18 min drive
  • Episkopi Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chrysos Asterias - 14 min drive
  • Mikro Livadi - 14 min drive
  • Cavo - 13 min drive
  • Taverna Alekos - 13 min drive
  • Staras - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and barbeque. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Petres Beach, Episkopi Beach and Argiroupoli Springs. Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Nicola G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Wonderful holiday
Amazing hosts. Wonderful villa with a little pool area for toddlers it was perfect. Really attentive owners. Stunning views
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

simon s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time
What a wonderful villa and great holiday we had, this was our first time to Crete and we all enjoyed it immensely. We flew into Heraklion airport, hired a car and drove to the villa, a word of advice please follow the owners directions to the villa. I thought I knew better and used google maps and unfortunately for us it took us twice as long as it should have to reach the villa. Once we finally arrived the owner was there to greet us and show us around, the driveway to the villa is quite steep and there was absolutely no way our small under powered hire car was getting up the drive so we ended parking outside the villa which was no problem. The location is rural and remote with fantastic views of the mountains from the seating area outside. Rethymnon is about 35 minutes away by car but the bus service is regular as clockwork and we used it to travel into Rethymno several times Photos on the website do not convey the size of the villa it’s much larger than you think, the seating area outside was perfect for enjoying breakfast and whiling away several hours in the evening. Wi-Fi is great we were even able to match our local football games on the iPad in the seating arear outside. The pool area was great, plenty of sun shades and loungers, however I would say that the pool depth took us by surprise as it doesn’t slope it is the same depth all the way round. One or two of our party were on the slightly shorter side so did struggle not being able to touch the floor but other than that it excellent and most importantly cool. During our stay we found our neighbours kept chickens which also meant they had a cockerel, we fondly named him “Frank” he certainly gave us our early morning wake-up call! We spent several days of the holiday on the beach in Episkopi, we can highly recommend it, plenty of space, taverna’s on the beach and free sunbeds! Can highly recommend the local restaurants we tried several but the outstanding restaurant I would say is called Tavern Androulidakis in Gonia, fantastic food, very friendly hosts the only downside is we found this restaurant on our last night! The Stone Family August 2019
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

5/5 Excellent

Martine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay at Villa Balsam and even better. Great location near the city and perfect hosts.
Great location, everything within the villa you would expect and a breathe taking view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

5/5 Excellent

Damian H.

Lovely remote villa in Crete hillsides with amazing views
We have just returned from a half term break with friends at Villa Balsam. The villa was lovely and very well equipped for our needs (4 adults + 4 children). The pool and ground were well kept and the views across the valley idyllic. Elizavet and her family were amazing hosts and very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. We would have no hesitations in recommending this villa for a family or group get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

5/5 Excellent

Neil L.

A beautful holiday in Crete - summer 2018
A beautiful villa! From the start, the booking was easy and the owner’s family were very responsive and accommodating to all our enquiries right up to our day of departure. Despite being a late flight we were welcomed with a smile not forgetting their gorgeous homemade cheese pies and local greens’ pies all washed down with the family’s own raki! The villa’s own olive oil is also very tasty and a delight. Look out for the fresh bread man and his van at 10:20 you’ll hear him pipping. The owners were very helpful during our stay but not intrusive and made sure we had an enjoyable stay. We were an extended family of eight and the villa easily accommodated all of us without being in each other’s laps. There were three children in our party and the villa was perfect for their enjoyment (and ours) from the clean swimming pool, swings, basketball net and the wifi connected PC. There are even two bicycles, which we used to ride into the local villages albeit in the relative cool of the morning and evening. The location is beautiful with fantastic views of Crete’s mountains and interior. The rural location is very relaxing and peaceful but Rethymnon is only about 25 minutes away by car and there’s even a daily bus service! The beach is a similar distance away. The local village is a typical relaxing Cretan agricultural village, we enjoyed walks to and through the village and were invited for drinks in the local café by very generous and welcoming local residents. To summarise we had a beautiful holiday, the villa was perfect for our every need and the owners made sure we enjoyed our stay and had a truly wonderful time, which we did! We thank them for letting us enjoy and stay in their villa and also for all their hospitality from the olive oil to the lovely gifts at the end of our stay, we hope to see you again soon – the Lewis’, August 2018.

About the host

Hosted by Elisavet Kallitsounaki

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My name is Elisavet Kallitsounaki. I have graduated from the University of Piraeus and I am a professional Accountant. I am running my own accounting office in Rethymno, Crete.

I am a mother of two young ladies, Kiki and Eva, and I am married to Mathios.

Why they chose this property

Villa Balsam is a luxury house built in a peaceful area. The biggest advantage of my villa is the fact that, even if it is built in the wonderful Cretan countryside, it is close to everything a guest may need. In our village,you can take part in goat milking,mountain hiking,cooking together local food and pies and try our fresh farm eggs.The closest beach is only 4km away in Gerani beach, while the town of Rethymno is 14km away.

What makes this property unique

Calmness, Privacy, Luxury, Countryside, Close-to-everything location.
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