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Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy

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A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a barbecue area.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a view of a pool and trees.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a door.
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Near the bay, this 4-bedroom villa accommodates 8 guests with 4 bathrooms. Families can enjoy waterskiing and swimming nearby. The patio offers outdoor relaxation, while you can maintain your active lifestyle. Explore Rethymnon Municipal Garden and the local museum for adventure-filled days. The vibrant village atmosphere enhances your stay.

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, University of Crete
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fortezza Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy

Villa Olia is built in a four hectare plot just 200m from the centre of Prines to offer you the privacy you need .
Villa Olia is designed to host up to 8 guests with all the luxury they need. There are 4 bedrooms each of them with different decorations all en -suite. The living room as well as the kitchen and the dining area are very comfortable with direct access to the swimming pool and to the barbecue.
At the swimming pool area you can enjoy your bath , relax at the sun-beds or you can seat and relax at the two different seating areas.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1041Κ91002957201
Property # 1073265
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rethymno

Prines, a neighbourhood in Rethymno, is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden, while Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon and Erofili Theatre are cultural highlights. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Rethymnon Cathedral - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Town Beach - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Secret Gorge - Restaurant & Wine Tasting Experience - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Olia - When Luxury meets Cretan Tradition - Absolout Privacy located?

Set in Rethymno, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Crete, Paleontological Museum and Blue Beach. Town Beach and Petres Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic villa , walking distance to 3 nice restaurant's, pharmacy small supermarket & butchers , host was great any issues was dealt with instantly, we have been renting villas for almost 25 years in different parts of the world and this villa takes some beating , thank you so much for letting us stay for our 2 week summer holidays, the world is a big place but if we come back to crete I'm sure we will be staying here again- thanks again to stella and family
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Excellent property in a convenient location. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very conveniently located close to the village shops and tavernas.Nice that all 4 bedrooms have an en suite and that the villa was cleaned twice a week.Prines is a great location, so convenient to access Rethymnon and the lovely Episkopi beaches and drive elsewhere.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Villa

We have just stayed at Villa Olia for 10 wonderful days! The villa is stunning, with an exceptional pool area. Communication with Stella was really good, she was very helpful with recommendations for restaurants and car hire. Would thoroughly recommend this villa!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property walking distance to tavernas and grocery store

We had a great time at this property. Beautiful outside setup with patio and pool complementing the villa. Short walking distance to local tavernas serving great local food and short driving distance to beautiful beaches. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Villa Olia is a beautiful property. Stella could not have been more helpful and friendly. Giannikos Taverna is a must. Giannis and George made us feel so welcome. Prines is a charming village and access to Rethymno was easy ( either driving or local buses) Sad to be leaving.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Trip

We stayed at Villa Olia in September and loved the house. The Villa looks just like the pictures. Stella was always available and easy to communicate with. We were greeted with cake and wine- which was fabulous. The little town on Prines is within walking distance. The restaurants were great and it was nice to have that option. While is was no longer summer, we still enjoyed the pool and the outdoor patio. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great villa with tavernas nearby

I struggled to find an 8-adult villa that was walking distance of some tavernas (most are very isolated) and this is why we booked this one. Perfect for 4 couples: each couple had an ensuite room and nobody had to sleep in a bunkbed! Weather in May was great and we used the pool, bbq and outside areas a lot; plenty of shady and sunny areas. We had a problem with the washing machine, but it was quickly sorted out the next day. Secure parking for 3 cars and all the tavernas in the village were good. Our only gripes are that the wheels on the dishwasher bottom drawer were broken so hard to pull in/out, and the fact that 3 couples had to keep going up/down stairs to use their toilets (an extra ground floor 'public' toilet would have made this villa absolutely perfect!).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great house!

Dear Stella, how we enjoyed your wonderful home! The photos on the site are really accurate! We arrived and there was a welcome basket with fruit and cold drinks in the fridge. Stella helped us quickly with questions. The house was cleaned half way through the week! In addition to 2 towels per person inside, there are also bath towels for outside at the pool. In Prines you can eat well and cheaply. With the 5 of us we were ready for 80 euros at 'veranta' and 'Giannikos'. We rented a car from Arkadi. (also via Stella) That is advisable if you want to do something. We can recommend the Imbros gorge (€5 pp back to Imbros) and the beautiful Prefelli beach. For snorkeling we went to Kalypso. Thank you Stella for letting us enjoy Crete from your amazing villa!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

A week at Prinos

Great Villa, lovely village, unpredictable weather. Overall a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Villa and host

The Villa was even better than described. It was very clean with plenty of towels and Stella was amazing. She gave us plenty of recommendations on where to go and booked numerous restaurants for us. Nothing was too much trouble for Her and she was very welcoming.Even Stella’s mum left us a homemade cake for us which was delicious . All this helped to make it a great holiday and the local tavernas within a short walk we’re superb. Thanks again Stella and hopefully see you again
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa in a lovely countryside setting

We have just had a week at Villa Olia. The size of the villa is amazing and the pool area is surrounded by beautiful Cretan foliage and even some grazing sheep. There is a table tennis room and the swimming pool is a really good size. There is a balcony upstairs off the main bedroom where you can see the sea and watch the sun set. This was the first villa we'd stayed in in Greece where we didn't get set upon by insects as soon as we tried to eat outside. We had 2 barbecues and recommend the sausages and bifteki from the butcher up the main road above Prines. The villa was also in easy walk of 3 tavernas. We recommend Veranta- the best meal we had in Crete. 2 evenings we got a taxi into Rethymnon (15 euros each way). Rethymnon is a great place in the evening, full of busy tavernas, narrow streets in the old town and Venetian architecture. We recommend getting an ice cream from Meli. In terms of beaches we would recommend Damnoni beach in the south and any of the Northern beaches, as long as the wind isn't too strong. On the last day we hung out at Baja Beach club (15 euros for a set of sunloungers). This is fun if you like booming music all day and an Ibiza beach club vibe. We'd also recommend Lake Kournas, but hire a kayak rather than a pedalo or paddle board as you can get further across the lake and maximise your chances of seeing a turtle (we didn't see any unfortunately). Back to the villa, Stella was very responsive during our time in the villa and recommended some places for us to visit. The villa was cleaned half way through our week and we were left some Cretan delicacies on our arrival and mid-way through. A great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maison très spatieuse et agréable, Accueil chaleureux

Très belle maison, superbe piscine , à proximité de lieux de visite. Très pratique que chaque chambre dispose de sa salle de bains et wc. Stella est très disponible en cas de besoin. Je recommande plus plus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ein Traumurlaub

Die Begrüßung durch den Vater, der am späten Abend auf uns wartete, war sehr herzlich. Es war ein ausführlicher Rundgang durch das Haus und eine sehr gute Erklärung der Details. Es warteten auch Begrüßungs Überraschungen auf uns, was uns sehr erfreut hat. Das Haus ist sehr sauber, alle vier Tage werden die Handtücher getauscht und gereinigt. Stella steht für Fragen immer zur Verfügung und gibt sehr schöne Tips, was man gesehen haben sollte, wo man gut essen kann usw. sie hilft bei Sprachbarrieren, wenn es um Tischreservierungen geht. Rundum fühlt man sich familär aufgenommen, dasselbe kann man von der Mutter sagen, die im Dorf einen süßen Lebensmittelladen hat. Immer wieder gerne und freuen uns auf das nächste Jahr.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We couldn't be more happy with our holidays. The villa is wonderful and is close to our favourite town on the island - Rethymno. The host, Stella, always does her best to assist her guests and answers all questions in a timely manner, even if there are lots of them :). I truly recommend the villa to other visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic villa, perfect location,

This was our 3rd holiday in Crete, but our 1st in Rethymno. The villa has everything you could wish for, stunning location, spacious, clean with the friendliest owner. Nothing was too much trouble for Stella and her family. We had some amazing meals out, most notably Veranta, which is a 2 minute walk from the villa. You do need a car if you want to explore. I couldn’t recommend this villa more. Thank you again Stella.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Very relaxing with beautiful views

The villa was very spacious and comfortable with a beautiful pool and BBQ area. The village of prines is very quiet but the main town is about 15 mins away in the car. The owner was very inviting and we received some homemade treats from them during our stay which was a lovely personal touch. I would highly recommend this villa to make a very lovely relaxing place to stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Luxurious villa with lovely pool

We really loved this villa. The house itself is spacious, well equipped and stylish. The outside area is great, with a fantastic infinity pool and lovely places to sit. The air conditioning and sheltered outdoor space meant that we could cool off in the August heat. The village of Prines is really peaceful and friendly with two good tavernas and mini markets. It is about a 15 minute drive to the busy town of Rethymnon which has lots of shops and restaurants. The owners were fantastic, providing a welcome pack, home baked desserts and lots of help throughout our stay. We would definitely love to return to Villa Olia - it is our favourite villa of the many villas that we have rented.

About the host

Hosted by Stella Giannouli

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My name is Stella Giannouli and I have studied Horticulture and Garden design at Reading |University , UK .
I have decided to work at our Villas family business before 15 years.Already being an owner of three successful villas ( Villa Manolia, Villa Distella , Villa Olia ) and at two new ones in 2019 , Villa Onar and Villa Zenith all located at Prines village .

My aim is to make our guests to relax and have the finest holiday experience with 24/7 service providing advice and information for all their concerns throughout their stay.

Why they chose this property

Villa Olia is built to offer you the best for your holidays built in a private four hectare plot with all the luxury you need

What makes this property unique

Villa Olia has sea view as well beautiful pictures from the 'old' village of Prines .

Languages:

English, Greek

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