Iris villa for 8, pool, near taverns & mini markets

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A modern villa with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A rooftop terrace with a beige sofa, an umbrella, and a palm tree.
A stone archway leading to a building with a stone facade, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a pathway.
A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Prines, Crete
  • Place, beach near Gerani
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Crete
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fortezza Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area. Great Gate and Old Turkish Bath are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden.
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Map
Prines, Crete

What's nearby

  • beach near Gerani - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Crete - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 12 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Secret Gorge - Restaurant & Wine Tasting Experience - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pit Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Le Jardin - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Iris villa for 8, pool, near taverns & mini markets have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Iris villa for 8, pool, near taverns & mini markets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Iris villa for 8, pool, near taverns & mini markets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Iris villa for 8, pool, near taverns & mini markets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iris villa for 8, pool, near taverns & mini markets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iris villa for 8, pool, near taverns & mini markets located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 6 miles (10 km) of Rethymnon Court House, University of Crete and Valide Sultana Mosque. Great Gate and Agios Frangiskos Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We really enjoyed the stay

We stayed for 2 weeks in the house and everything was perfect. The house was clean and the kitchen was fully equipped. The garden and the pool was very nice and we really enjoyed the barbecue. The host was very helpful and nice. So we can really recommend the villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation in beautiful Prines

The villa is really well equipped inside and has a really nice garden, veranda and swimming pool outside . The host Kostas is a really kind and welcoming person for whom nothing is too much trouble. I would really recommend this villa to anybody considering a holiday in the Rethymno area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Thank you Tim for your kind and positive review. We are very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay on our property! We always strive to provide the best services to all our guests! We would be glad to welcome you again in the future
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10/10 Excellent

excellent discovery

Villa Iris was a very pleasant discovery. We spent 2 fantastic weeks with our families, relaxing in a peaceful setting. The locazion is cozy, tastefully furnished and fully equipped as descrived in the presentation. It was impeccable clean. the It is located in a very quite area. Hihglights are the outdoor spaces, the garden and the pool. Mr. Kostas, our host, was always available for any need. We higly raccoment this location.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Good afternoon, Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you and your families had a fantastic stay at Villa Iris, enjoying the peaceful surroundings, garden, pool, and fully equipped villa. It’s wonderful to know that Mr. Kostas contributed to making your stay even more pleasant. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Warm regards, Michalis Makrykostas Reservations Department Oreotravel Agency
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Villa in Mountains above Rethymno

The villa was immaculately presented and Kostas was a very good and kind host. Despite the pressures of his work he responded quickly to all our enquiries and was a very good and knowledgeable guide to the area. In addition he is an excellent cook and baked us a present of his special chocolate cake which was much appreciated. I would recommend this villa to anyone seeking a quiet holiday adjacent to the town and beaches of the Rethymno district.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful villa

This was our first time visiting Iris Villa, we are a family of 8 and this villa was very spacious and had everything we needed. The villa itself is absolutely stunning you can’t fault it. The owner Kostas was very accommodating and if we needed anything he was right there which was great. Perfect location just a 10 minute drive into Rethymno. We will be returning to Iris Villa. Nothing
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer 23

Fantastic holiday. Wonderful large villa. Pool maintained daily. Owner visited daily, broken bedside light replaced next day. Three great tavernas 5 minute walk lovely local dishes. Villa cleaned, bedding and towels changed three times during a two week holiday. Kitchen well stocked including coffee machine, panini press, orange juicer and more. Would definitely stay again. We hired cars and were able to travel into Rethymno a wonderful harbour town with wonderful shopping and eating places.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
We thank you for your kind and positive review! We are very happy to hear you had an enjoyable experience on our property, as we make it a priority to provide high-quality services to our guests. Furthermore, we appreciate for highlighting the surroundings of Iris Villa for restaurants. We would be glad to accommodate you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic villa stay with pool and AC in Prines

Great stay for our group of 6 friends on a girls trip in the village of Prines. Costas the owner was so helpful providing us information and helping to arrange a transfer. Pool, deck and outdoor areas are fantastic with beach umbrellas and sun chairs. The water filter and fresh fruit were a very welcome gesture. There is a dishwasher, coffee machine and AC in all the bedrooms (even the little room downstairs).There are 3 bathrooms and a washing machine too. Single beds are harder than the larger ones- kids wouldn't mind these. There is also a cot if anyone travels with a baby/toddler.We walked into town to the mini market and tavernas, there is also a petrol station and butcher in walking distance. We had a hire car so it was an easy 20 minute drive into Rethymno. We also drove to beaches and sunset locations. We loved relaxing by the pool and enjoying sunset drinks on the top balcony. Thanks to Costas for being so accommodating to ensure we had a relaxing stay!
Sunset drinks on the balcony
View from the top balcony
Sunbeds by the pool
View from the pool of the Villa
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2025
Good afternoon, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your friends had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay at the villa in Prines. It’s great to know that you appreciated the pool, outdoor areas, AC, and all the thoughtful touches provided by Costas. We’re especially happy that the location and amenities helped make your trip so memorable. We would be thrilled to welcome you again for another fantastic getaway! Kind regards, Michalis Makrykostas Oreotravel Agency
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Schöne Villa in Prines

Kostas ist ein sehr freundlicher und flexibler Gastgeber, das Haus war gemütlich und der Garten schön angelegt. Alles war wie auf den Fotos gezeigt.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that everything met your expectations as shown in the photos. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Spiros Louloudakis Reservations Department
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schöne Villa in sehr guter Lage

Die Villa bietet im unteren und oberen Geschoss zwei sehr große Terassen. Unten hat man viel Platz an dem man sich aufhalten kann und selbst bei einem Regenschauer das Grillen nicht unterbrechen muss. Oben kann man sich unter einem Baldachin auf Liegen legen und genüsslich das Meer beobachten. Das Haus und die Einrichtung wirken sehr neu und es wird alle vier Tage sauber gemacht (Haus+Pool). Es gibt eine gut funktionierende Waschmaschine und die Küche ist sehr hochwertig und umfangreich ausgestattet (nur Markengeräte; Kühlschrank ist riesig und sehr kalt) bis auf ein paar Kleinigkeiten (es könnte ein-zwei schärfere Messer geben und eine Schere, jedoch sind wir hier selbst ausgerüstet angereist.) Die Klimaanlagen können sehr leise und zuverlässig betrieben werden. Es gibt Häuser mit größeren und tieferen Pools, für uns aber völlig ok. Seltener Moped-Lärm von der Hauptstraße ist nicht zu hören, wenn man die Fenster schließt. Die Lage ist sehr gut, direkt Nahe der Hauptstraße kurz hinter Prines. In Prines gibt es 3-4 Tavernen, die zu Fuß zu erreichen sind, zwei kleinere Superkärkte, eine Tankstelle und überall freundliche Leute. Auf dem kurzen Weg bis zur Nationalstraße findet man zahlreiche weitere Tavernen, einen Bäcker sowie noch 3 Supermärkte und wenn man es über die Kreuzung an der N80 schafft, landet man bei einem weiteren sehr großen Supermarkt. Der Besitzer ist sehr freundlich und diskret und fragt alle paar Tage nach, ob etwas fehlt oder Probleme aufgetreten sind.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2024
We appreciate you have taken the time to review our property and we thank you deeply for that. Our staff strives to make our guests happy and your kind remarks are the best reward. We hope to see you next time and offer you again our best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super !

Magnifique Villa spacieuse ,propre, joliment arborée avec très belle piscine ….comme sur les photos . Très belle prestation ! Propriétaire très sympathique accueillant et serviable Nous étions 6 adultes et 2 enfants .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Iris villa!! We always strive to provide the best services to all our guests! We would be glad to accommodate you again in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alles super - sauber - freundlich

Sehr zufrieden!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We strive to make our guests happy and your satisfaction is the best reward for us. We hope to see you next time and offer you again an enjoyable stay! Vicky Stavropoulou - Reservations Department
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr sehr schöne Villa.

Der Vermieter war jeder Zeit zu erreichen und sehr nett.Wunderschöne sehr gut ausgestattet Villa mit wundervollen Garten . Idealer Ausgangspunkt um die Insel zu erkunden.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
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