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Maroulas Villa Ioanna, Private Pool, BBQ, Panoramic SeaViews

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A pathway leading to a pool with a view of the sea, flanked by palm trees and a stone wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sofa, cushions, a painting, a staircase, and a plant.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Horse Park Rethymno
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Platanes Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Ground Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ground Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Great Gate and Venetian Loggia are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanes Beach and Blue Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Paleontological Museum and Reptisland. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Horse Park Rethymno - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Platanes Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Blue Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mili Gorge - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Town Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poseidon Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Γρηγόρης μικρογεύματα - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fantastiko - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thavma coffee, drinks & Cretan food - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Maroulas Villa Ioanna, Private Pool, BBQ, Panoramic SeaViews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Maroulas Villa Ioanna, Private Pool, BBQ, Panoramic SeaViews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maroulas Villa Ioanna, Private Pool, BBQ, Panoramic SeaViews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maroulas Villa Ioanna, Private Pool, BBQ, Panoramic SeaViews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maroulas Villa Ioanna, Private Pool, BBQ, Panoramic SeaViews?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maroulas Villa Ioanna, Private Pool, BBQ, Panoramic SeaViews located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Horse Park Rethymno and Platanes Beach. Mili Gorge and Blue Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Well maintained, great location with wonderful views.

Enjoyable stay, lovely pool & BBQ. Excellent dining area on balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Peter, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing in Crete

Very happy with our stay, a lovely area, fantastic views and brilliant weather
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Dear John, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the area to be lovely, with fantastic views and brilliant weather. It’s always a pleasure to know that our guests had a positive experience and were able to fully enjoy all that our Villa and its surroundings have to offer. We’d love to welcome you back for another wonderful stay in the future! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa with amazing views

Clean and spacious villa with great views, walkable to amenities but taxi back which are readily available, great outdoor space with bbq and seating area as well as grassed area with football goal for the kids. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Dear Andrew, thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our Villa. It’s great to know that you appreciated the clean and spacious accommodations, as well as the fantastic views. We’re glad the Villa’s outdoor space, including the BBQ area, seating, and grassed area with a football goal, was a hit with both adults and children. It’s also wonderful to hear that the proximity to amenities and the convenience of taxis contributed to a pleasant experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we would be thrilled to welcome you back soon! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

A wonderful located villa with a stunning view of the sea in front of you and the mountains on the left and the right side. Moreover, the owner, Nicos, is very helpful and hospitable. We can highly recommend it! Matthias and Birgit
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Matthias and Birgit , thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Perfect Holiday

The views from the villa are even better than shown in the pictures - truly spectacular. The villa itself is well equipped, clean and spacious, with good air conditioning. Our teenage children appreciated the excellent wifi! Its location in the hills above Rethymno means that there is generally a pleasant breeze to reduce the heat. The pool is well kept and regularly cleaned. The garden is lovely with hibiscus, roses and other flowers, with olive trees outside. Although there are two villas on the site, they are around 100 metres apart and each totally private. Both the booking agent Valia and owner Nikos were very helpful and efficient. There is a LIDL supermarket ideally located 10 minutes drive away at the junction with the main road. Nearby Rethymno has excellent beaches and a beautiful old harbour and fortress. Other reviewers have commented on lack of kitchen equipment but we found everything we needed except a pizza cutting wheel; the local supermarket quickly resolved this and we are pleased to report that the villa now has one of these as well! We loved our time at this villa and hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Peter, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience.

Great views from the house. Multiple balconies provided 360 views.. or to escape from the winds. The house has 2 bedrooms upstairs, along with a full batah and wassher.. (no dryer) - but had a drying rack if needed. Downstairs there is another bedroom, living room, and full kitchen. Everything worked well and the welcome gift upon arrive was a nice touch. Nikos was excellent and very attentive. He was able to provide everything needed. I'm glad we rented a car, and think it is necessary to have one to navigate the island. We were able to hit all the great spots, along with great restaurants. I think overall the people and culture of Crete were the best. We always had great service and company and met amazing people along our journeys. We also had time to relax and unwind at the house. We were so glad we booked this property away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.. as we truly were able to unplug when we wanted. I can't say enough about the views from the house... watching the boats, the sunrises, and everything it provided. Well done and would book this property again without hesitation!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2021
Dear Anthony, thank you for taking the time to give us a perfect rating. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and have great memories to cherish of your family holidays with us! It would be our pleasure having the chance to welcome you back for your next holiday experience in Greece! Best regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisk hus med en helt utrolig udsigt. Ligge bag byen oppe hvilket gør at det ikke bliver for varmt da vinden blæser.Dejligt pool og en meget hjælpsom vært “Nikos”Han er der næsten hver dag og ordner pool og hjælper med hvad der trænger sig på.Hus og vært når Kreta er bedst
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Dear Christian, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the villa, the view, and the cooler breeze up on the hillside. Your lovely host will be especially happy to hear your lovely feedback. He truly enjoys making sure everything is just right for our guests, and it's great to know his efforts made your stay even better. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back to Crete anytime! Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Haus ist sauber und gut eingerichtet. Alles was man braucht vorhanden. Hervorheben muss man die super Aussicht über die Bucht bis Rethymnon. Außerdem ein toller Gastgeber der sich wirklich um alles kümmert.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2025
Dear Andreas, thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, furnishings, and especially the stunning view over the bay to Rethymnon. It’s wonderful to know that our host was so attentive and took good care of everything to make your stay comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Koennecker

War ein schöner Urlaub
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Dear Andreas, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our pleasure having you as our guests and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again. Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schönes Haus mit super Aussicht!

Die Villa ist sehr schön, gut gepflegt, sehr sauber, mit toller Aussicht von diversen Balkonen, mit super Blick auf das Meer auf rund 160m Höhe, inmitten von Oliven-Hainen, zwischen denen auch ab und zu mal Schafe und Ziegen zu sehen und zu hören sind. Der Internetanschluss ist stabil und reicht auch zum Streamen von Filmen aus. Vor Ort wurden wir sehr nett begrüßt und betreut. Großer Supermarkt (Lidl) und Strand sind in knapp 10 Minuten mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Rethymno ist eine schöne Stadt mit vielen tollen Restaurants, ausgedehnten Stränden und auch ein sehr guter, zentraler Ausgangspunkt für weitere Erkundungen der Insel. Aus unserer Sicht eine sehr empfehlenswerte Unterkunft!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Dear Christoph, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review about our villa. We are thrilled that you loved your holiday experience with us and especially the fauna and flora of our unique island in specific. Your lovely comments really mean a lot to us as we take pride taking exceptional care of you as our guests. Thank you once again and we hope to welcome you back soon in Greece. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heerlijke woning met topuitzicht

Wij raden deze woning sterk aan. De voorzieningen zijn goed. Het zwembad met uitzicht over de kust en zee was voor ons het selling point, en stelde niet teleur. De eigenaar is prettig betrokken, o.a. wordt het zwembad dagelijks schoongemaakt. Dit voelde trouwens nooit als een inbreuk op onze privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2022
Beste Jeroen, hartelijk bedankt voor het schrijven van deze fantastische beoordeling. Wij zij enorm blij dat u heeft genoten van een heerlijke vakantie, en hopen u snel weer te mogen verwelkomen! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Familienurlaub

Sehr schönes Domizil und sehr freundliche Betreuung. Vielen Dank
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Dear Jürg, thank you for choosing our villa for your recent family vacations & we hope to welcome you back for your next holiday break. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschöne ruhige Auszeit

Bereits die Kommunikation im Vorfeld verlief reibungslos und sehr freundlich. Der Besitzer Herr Nikos hatte aufgrund unserer späten Ankunft sogar das Nötigste für uns eingekauft und war auch an sich sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Villa ist wie beschrieben und man hat eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf die Insel und das Meer. Durch die Lage auf dem Berg ist man natürlich etwas „abseits“ - was Vor-und Nachteile hat. Vorteil: absolute Ruhe und viel Privatsphäre. Nachteil: Man braucht definitiv jeden Tag das Auto und kann fußläufig nichts erreichen. Wir hatten einen schönen Urlaub.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Dear Julia , we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice villa with a nice view

Great view, nice surroundings
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
Dear Wolfgang , we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

es war einfach wunderbar ! Vielen Dank, alles hat sehr gut geklappt und alles war super gut. Im näch

Es war ein herrlicher Aufenthalt, wir haben alle das Haus, Umgebung, Menschen und das Grundstück mit der betreuung sehr gefallen und es gab nichts, was wir nur annähernd zu bemängeln hätten, ausser, dass wir hätten länger bleiben müssen. Nächstes Jahr wieder und dann länger. Vielen herzlichen Dank allen, die dazu beigetragen haben und so verlässlich und schön gemacht haben !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Michael , thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderbar

Wir waren mit vier Personen für zwei Wochen vor Ort. Das Haus, die Lage, es war alles wie beschrieben. Auch die Betreuung durch die Agentur war hervorragend. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely villa, incredible views, wonderful family holiday

We couldn't have been more pleased with the location of this villa. The views are outstanding, especially those of the sunset each evening (although one bedroom balcony has the best view of this), but also its altitude offers lovely gentle breezes which offset the heat beautifully. We thought it was just the right distance away from the nightlife when required (Rethymnon only 10 min's away by car, and parking is so cheap by the marina), and the beach is only a 5 minute drive away. You definitely need a car when staying at this villa as it is located half way up a mountain! The villa is spotlessly clean and well serviced by maids who clean and change linen every 3 days. The pool and gardens are well maintained by Mr Nikos who is friendly and accommodating, and also brought us a bottle of his home made wine! We drove to Chania, Kournos Lake and Bali and many other places and all absolutely fell in love with Crete, it is a wonderful island with sunsets to die for - why haven't we heard about this before?! We would all go back to this villa tomorrow if we could!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Sue, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic villa in an idyllic setting

This villa really lives up to its description and more. From the moment we booked valia has been amazing keeping us informed and offering guidance of things to do when we arrived we were greeted by mr nikos a lovely man he made us feel very welcome The villa itself is wonderful has everything you could wish for, the location is perfect for feeling away from it all but still close enough for evenings out. Thavma up the hill is a must. Waking up to sound of the goats wandering past is something I will treasure a very relaxing sound. Don’t hesitate to book here you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Catharine, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Great Location, great host.

Had a lovely stay. The villa was very clean and had all the facilities that we needed. The host Mr Nikos was excellent and looked after us very well, he was around every day to ensure that the pool was clean and ready for use. I would recommend this villa to others and if ever back in Crete, would certainly be visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Dawn , we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely villa in a secluded quiet spot

Villa was ideal for us. We all were in need of some quiet time and this did the trick. A car is essential as the villa is up a very twisty road. The villa could have done with more utensils - there wasn't even a jug. We had to go and buy everything for the excellent BBQ. The villa also had no information at all about the local restaurants/ bars/ sights etc - this would have really helped. We found the restaurants in Platanes to be generally disappointing so spent our evenings in Rethymno, a 10 minute drive away . Loved Chania, a well worth hour's drive. I'm not sure if we would return to this part of Crete as found the majority of beaches too stony and the sea too dangerous to swim in - again some advice on this would have been useful. Generally though, had a lovely break.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Patrick, thank you for your kind review and we really appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location with fabulous veiws

We had a fantastic stay at this lovely Villa. The views are truly beautiful. The pool is fantastic and the villa is lovely, clean and comfortable. We stayed for 2 weeks with 3 adults and 3 children (aged 13, 11 and 8), the children spent hours in the fabulous pool. If your looking for a private villa in the country with a short 10 minute drive from shops, tavernas and the beach then this is perfect. Valia and Mr Nikos were very helpful and accommodating, from us booking our holiday, to us heading home. Thank you both for a wonderful stay on your beautiful island.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Charlotte, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great villa, beautiful views

Very comfortable villa which had everything we needed. Stunning views from the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Gemma, we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent

Hidden Greek gem

On arrival the villa was everything we had hoped for and more. The views were outstanding, the villa was spotless and had everything you would need. Nikos was there to greet us with a warm Greek smile & made us very welcome. If you are looking to get away for some peace this is the place, the nearby town has everything there to suit all.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Michael, thank you for writing such great things about our Villa and services! We hope to have the chance to host you again in the future! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heaven on Earth- Simply the best holiday villa with superb views !

We have just returned from an idyllic, 2 week holiday, in this super villa and are missing it very much! The location is perfect as the villa stands into the gentle slopes of olive groves and from each of the balconies you can see the breathtaking view of the bay. There were many nights spent on the balcony enjoying a drink with a spectacular view of both Platanias and Rethymno. The villa is really well kept with the linen and towels being changed regularly and the rooms were spotless. Every bed was incredibly comfortable and the air conditioning was very efficient and quiet. The lay out of the villa would allow for larger groups to easily still have more than enough living space and it was well equipped. The pool is perfect and again was kept so clean. The owner, Mr Nikos is wonderful- there is nothing he was not willing to do to make our stay comfortable. He even purchased an inflatable for our son for our arrival. The pool is kept beautifully warm from the sun which was great as we had a few night swims as the pool is lit up. The loungers were so comfy we fell asleep on these many times. Great villa for adults and children alike. The location is perfect as everything is so easily accessed by car- many excellent restaurants and tavernas only being a 5-10 minute drive and cabs were easy to get too. The local beach is beautiful too and so much to see and do on the island. We will most definitely be returning and want to thank Mr Nikos for such a wonderful holiday. Valia was very efficient in all of her communications and answered all of my queries really promptly and clearly.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Rebecca, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! We hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Unbeatable view

We stayed two weeks in villa No. 1. The house lived up to our expectations. The pool area was clean, here we spent many hours. We appreciated that the villa was very private. Mr Nikos, the owner was very helpful and when we had any question he was on location in less then 20 minutes. We spent many evenings at the grill and realized that a improvement of the house would be to fill the kitchen with various utensils that can be much needed when cooking at home. Housekeeping was alright. Reservation went smoothly through "Think villa", Thank you Valia. /Ronnie from Sweden
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Ronnie, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we really appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you again in our Villa soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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