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Dream Villa Orchidea, Cretan Gem with SeaViews

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A swimming pool with a stone wall and a view of the sea at dusk.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a large window with curtains, a door, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.
A terrace with a view of the sea and mountains, featuring a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area set for two with a table and chairs.
A building with a brown door, a white wall, and a wooden pergola.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bali, Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Livadi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Ammoudara Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Sofa Beds

Ground floor - Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Ground Floor - Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bali

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Museum of El Greco and Wooden Sculptures Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eleutherna and Nikos Xylouris Home. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Bali, Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Livadi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Town Beach - 36 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 41 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 41 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Ammoudara Beach - 54 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ταβέρνα Λιβάδι - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Boss - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Elia Cafe Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor, Panormo Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Locus Deli - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dream Villa Orchidea, Cretan Gem with SeaViews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dream Villa Orchidea, Cretan Gem with SeaViews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dream Villa Orchidea, Cretan Gem with SeaViews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dream Villa Orchidea, Cretan Gem with SeaViews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dream Villa Orchidea, Cretan Gem with SeaViews?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dream Villa Orchidea, Cretan Gem with SeaViews located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Livadi Beach and Varkotopos beach. Reptisland and Limni Beach are also within 9 miles (15 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. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon trip

It was very nice
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2024
Dear Jan, thank you so much for your 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic stay with us. We would love to welcome you back for another wonderful experience. Warm regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect for our first family holiday

What a fabulous place! The owners are so friendly and helpful, nothing is to much for them. You need a car for this property but its worth it to stay in a villa with such lovely views and a great pool area, and just a short drive to the local town with some great restaurants and a lovely beach. Would definitely love to come back 😁
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Dear Hayley, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review about our villa. We are glad hearing that you cherished our Villa and services , as your satisfaction is our highest priority. We look forward welcoming you again in the future! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very good

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
Dear Joe, Thank you very much for taking up the time to review your stay with us. We are pleased to welcome you as our guests and thank you for choosing to stay with us. Travel Greetings, ThinkVilla Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Holiday

We had an amazing time, totally relaxing and a home from home villa. The views from the villas are stunning, down to the bay of Bali. The view across to the other side of the valley when the sun rises in the morning is also beautiful. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. The pool is cleaned everyday and the villas every 3-4 days with fresh bed linen and towels/pool towels. Some days it was hard to tear ourselves away from the villa it was just so nice. Highly recommend a stay here and we will definitely return. Colin&Helen Knaresborough North Yorkshire
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Helen, 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic villa, very friendly hosts and so quiet and peaceful.

Modern and very clean villa with all facilities you can expect. Garden and pool well maintained and all you can hear are the sounds of bells that the goats wear. Manos and Rula were very welcoming and provided a brilliant welcome basket of wine, raki, fruit, etc. Recommend Porto Paradiso in the village,however there are plenty of places near the beaches to choose from. If you want a BBQ as we did we had to travel to find somewhere that sold fresh meat as couldn’t find any in Bali. We would recommend any couples to stay here and you will not be disappointed. Many thanks to our hosts for helping us have a great holiday. Chris and Sue - UK
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Chris, 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream holiday

This villa is just perfect for a couple or for a family with young children. We went with our two young boys and we all had a awesome time. The villa is immaculate, the balcony is huge, perfect area for the boys to play with their cars when it got too hot or in the morning when we wanted to sleep! The best thing is the kids can’t get to the pool from the balcony, so there is no fear of them getting near to pool without supervision. The grounds, views and pool are out of this world, exactly as you see in the pics, in fact better. The huge shallow ledge in the pool was just fantastic for the boys and nice to sit and chill it when it all gets a bit too hot! The pool was also cleaned every day. We used the bbq alot whilst we were there, again perfect area for dining with a big picnic table. We got to meet the owners who are just so lovely and welcoming, they even cleaned midweek with clean sheets and towels! What more could you ask for. It’s about 5 min drive down to the beach, shops and restaurants, you could definitely walk it, but not with my kids!! The agent was fab too, providing a great recommendation on a place to go for our last day as we had late flights. In fact it’s a great place to go even if you don’t have a late flight. Plus we got discount when we referenced the agent. All in all we had the most fantastic time, would highly recommend, we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Katie, 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ein tolles Ferienhaus

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Urlaubswoche in diesem Haus. Garten, Pool und Haus sind sehr gepflegt und sauber. Die Eigentümer sind sehr nett und haben uns begrüßt. Der Ausblick auf Bali und das Meer ist wunderschön. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Dear Stefanie, thank you for your lovely review and kind words. It makes us very happy to know you had such a wonderful stay with us this summer and cherished our hospitality and care, as we take pride in taking excellent care of you as our guests. Wonderful views and enjoying your time by a refreshing pool and in a spacious outdoor area are what vacations are all about & we would love to have the chance to welcome you back with us during your next holiday escape to Greece. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parfait!

Magnifique villa très très bien équipée avec une belle piscine et une vue à couper le souffle! Un très bel endroit pour passer de belles vacances en Crète!
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10/10 Excellent

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

Génial

Nous avons passé de merveilleuses vacances au sein de la villa Orchidea, les propriétaires sont top et l’agence Think Villa (Valia) était à notre disposition pour nous fournir toutes les informations/services. Honnêtement la villa est beaucoup plus belle en vrai, les photos ne lui rendent pas justice !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2020
Dear Fatima, 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 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

Sehr gepflegte Unterkunft in Kreta in schöner Lage (Oktober 2019)

Die Villa ist sehr schön gelegen und die Ausstattung ist sehr gut. Sie ist sehr gepflegt und wurde etwa alle drei Tage gereinigt. Der Pool ist sogar jeden Morgen gesäubert worden. Das WLAN-Netz ist gut und hat den Ansprüchen meiner Kinder genügt 😉. Wir konnten die Unterkunft schon zwei Stunden vor dem vereinbarten Termin beziehen. Die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern über das Handy war diesbezüglich problemlos und vorbildlich. Wir bedanken uns für den schönen Urlaub und würden die Unterkunft immer wieder buchen.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Dirk , 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

Dream Villa - Traumurlaub!

Wir haben 17 wundervolle und extrem erholsame Tage in der Villa Orchidea verbracht. Insbesondere die Sauberkeit wie auch die herrliche Lage und die Gastfreundschaft haben uns fasziniert. Bereits mit dem herzlichen Empfang und dem ersten Eindruck unseres Feriendomizils startete ein unvergesslich schöner Urlaub. Mit allerlei Leckereien und einer perfekten Ausstattung gut versorgt haben wir auch den Reinigungsservice des Hauses, den gepflegten Garten und Pool genossen. Herzlichen Dank noch einmal auf diesem Weg! Zur näheren Umgebung: Bali mag eventuell nicht d i e kretische Attraktion sein; gleichwohl hat auch dieser Ort mit seinen vier Buchten seinen Reiz. Die Vielfältigkeit und schön am Meer gelegenen Tavernen haben uns viele schmackhafte Abende erleben lassen. Auch ein paar am Strand von Bali verbrachte Stunden gefielen uns (besonders das Baboo). Wir werden uns gewiss noch einmal wiedersehen :-))
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Ute, 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

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

Lovely villa, friendly owners.

Great location, car is required, stunning views
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Martin , 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

Mooi gelegen, in excellente staat, van alle gemakken voorzien.

Wij (man en vrouw van 70) verbleven een week in de villa. Na een korte speurtocht werden we zeer hartelijk ontvangen door de zoon van en de eigenaars zelf. Zoon gaf in uitstekend Engels een korte uitleg van de vele moderne snufjes van het huis (al zou het handig zijn als dat ook op schrift stond). Wijn, raki fruit, feta en olijven en alles wat nodig was voor een eerste ontbijt stond al in de ijskast. Het huis is werkelijk tot in de puntjes verzorgd en uiterst smaakvol ingericht bovendien. Mooi tegen de zon afgeschermd maar toch open terras met weids uitzicht. op zee en omringend land en een prima lounge set. Klein maar mooi en zeer net zwembad (dagelijks schoongemaakt) met prima ligstoelen en parasols. Grote tuin die veel beschutting maar ook veel uitzicht biedt. Redelijk grote afstand tot de buren maar de schapen en geiten komen in de nacht wel erg dichtbij. Ruime slaapkamer met uitstekend bed (maar wel wat hard voor sommigen wellicht). Prima keuken met alle apparatuur (wij hebben niet gekookt maar alles ziet er als nieuw uit en van degelijke merken). Uitstekende badkamer met ligbad en douche gecombineerd en toilet. Voldoende handdoeken. Zit-eetkamer al even mooi ingericht als de rest van het huis met comfortabele stoelen en banken. Midweeks werd het hele huis compleet schoongemaakt en van nieuw beddengoed en handdoeken voorzien. Het huis ligt op tien autominuten van Bali aan een zeer rustig weggetje. Bali heeft voldoende restaurants om een week door te komen. Wij hebben alleen eenmalig van het strand van Elvira gebruik gemaakt en verder ons vertier elders gezocht. Er is voldoende te beleven in Rhetymnoo, Xania en aan de zuidkust en vergeet niet af en toe per ongeluk te verdwalen in een afgelegen dorpje.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Noortje Gianotten, 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

Traumhaft

Wir verbrachten 18 wundervolle Tage in der Villa Orchidea! Vom ersten Augenblick bis zur Abreise fühlten wir uns wohl und genossen die Abgeschiedenheit und Ruhe in dieser einzigartigen Villa. Die große Terrasse mit Blick auf die Ägäis war unser Lieblingsplatz. Die Eigentümer kümmerten sich hervoragend um die Sauberkeit des Hauses, des Pooles und des herrlich angelegten Gartens. Sie waren jederzeit ansprechbar und sehr herzlich. Bei unserer Ankunft war der Kühlschrank mit diversen Leckereien gefüllt und alle 3 Tage wurde die Villa gereinigt und die Betten neu bezogen. So etwas hatten wir noch nie erlebt!!! Vielen herzlichen Dank nochmals!! Mit unserem Leihwagen unternahmen wir viele Ausflüge in die Umgebung und auch darüber hinaus! Die Villa ist absolut weiter zu empfehlen.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Daniel, 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

Tout était parfait Très jolie maison bien située un petit coin de Paradis dans cette île charmante

Tout était parfait Très jolie maison bien située. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et particulièrement attentionnés. Bref un coin de paradis dans cette île pleine de charme. Nous y reviendrons bien volontiers. A recommander 5 étoiles !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Marie Madeleine , 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great, peaceful, relaxing holiday!

What can I say? Amazing views, amazing villa and amazing owners! Loved it but I would definitely get a car next time as walking to the nearest shop took about 20/25min.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Matthew, 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

Eine tolle Villa mit einem einzigartigen Ausblick auf Meer & Berge und ein liebevolles Team!

Meine Frau und unser Sohn (2 Jahre) waren dort für 16 Nächte zu Gast. Wir wurden sehr liebevoll empfangen. Die Villa ist in einem tollen Umfeld im Hinterland des kleinen Ortes Balis mit einem tollen Blick auf die Berge und das Meer gelegen. Im Haus findet man alles was man für einen entspannten Urlaub benötigt. Die Inhaber-Familie kümmert sich sehr gut um alles und erfüllt einem fast jeden Wunsch :) wir haben schon einige ähnliche Häuser gebucht, aber die Dream Villas sind schon etwas besonders! Danke auch an Manos (der Sohn) für die Tips und Hilfe im Urlaub! Wir werden ganz sicher bald wieder kommen.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Maik, 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

Amazing 5 star holiday

Villa Orchidea is the place if you want a true relaxed and beautiful holiday. The views from the vila and garden are great, and the pool area feels very private. The welcome given by the owners is very warm, and the attention to keeping the property clean during your stay feels very nice. The villa is equipped with everything you can possibly need, from bathrobe to a waffle machine. Thanks again for this, a true 5 star holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Vincent , 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We were delighted with the beautiful villa and the wonderful location.

The villa is set in the hills above Bali and the only sounds are the sheep and goat bells and a distant dog barking. It’s a beautiful setting and the villa is of a very high standard. We were warmly welcomed by the owners who left us a welcome pack and also left cakes for us when they came in to clean. The location was convenient for exploring most of Western Crete by car but Bali was a lovely town in which to relax and enjoy Greek life. We have returned home feeling relaxed and rested after a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Kathryn, 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

superbe villa

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans cette magnifique villa très bien située, au calme, et très bien équipée. De plus les propriétaires et leur fils sont très accueillants et très disponibles pour répondre à toutes vos questions durant le séjour. Ils nous ont offerts des produits régionaux maison, vraiment délicieux. C'est rare d'avoir un accueil aussi gentil. Pour ce qui est de la villa, il ne manque absolument rien, la maison est hyper propre, et le jardin nickel, bref, tout était parfait, on espère revenir un jour repasser des vacances de rêve....
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Sylvaine, 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

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!!!!!!

Looking for a quiet and recreational holiday? Then this is definitely the place to stay! Not only the stunning view and the beautiful, villa with its lovely garden, but also the caring and accommodating hosts made our stay worth while. The clean and well taken care of villa will make everybody feel at home right away. We felt absolutely welcome since our arrival and will most definitely come back. Thank you for having us. Janna and Patrick
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Janna & Patrick, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Traumhaus mit fantastischem Bergblick

Es gibt nichts was in diesem Haus nicht perfekt gepasst hat. Wir haben hier eine wunderschöne Woche verbracht. Sehr gerne wieder. Auch die Betreuung vor Ort war sehr aufmerksam. Der Ort Bali bietet sehr gute Möglichkeiten zum Einkaufen und zum Essen gehen. Wir sind begeistert.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Marcia, 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

10/10 Excellent

Amazing villa...

We just returned from a 10 day stay in Villa Orchidea (Last one in the row). The villa was just perfect. The view is amazing , the pool is great, the wifi is good and the airco will keep you cool at night. The owners are very sweet and gave us a very warm welcome (whine , water and raki included :-) ) . Bali beach (which is about 1.5 km from the villa) is nice as a base to discover the Island. If you're thinking of visiting Crete , go for the real dream villa's I guarantee you won't regret it....
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Nivo, thank you for taking the time to review your stay in our Villa and we really appreciate your lovely comments! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Très bien

Belle villa très bien aménagée et bien située. Propriétaires aux petits soins(ménage ,changement draps et serviettes tous les trois jours,piscine entretenue tous les jours)
Stayed 14 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Paul, 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

PARFAIT !

La villa est très très bien conçue . Un peu perchée dans les collines au dessus de la station balnéaire de BALI . C'est un ensemble de 3 villas mais les maisons sont faites de façon à ce que personne ne voit son voisin . La villa ORCHIDEA est la dernière, donc celle qui profite le plus de la vue sur la mer et les collines avoisinantes . Tout est neuf à l'intérieur, très propre et tout fonctionne parfaitement . La piscine est entretenue tous les matins par le propriétaire qui vient aux aurores de façon à ne pas déranger .Il n'hésite pas d'ailleurs à vous déposer des légumes de son jardin en passant . Nous étions 4, avec deux enfants en bas âges, donc la disposition des lieux était idéale pour nous . A savoir sur la station de BALI ( la première plage est à 5 mn de voiture de la villa ) : Elle se compose de 4 criques reliées entre elles par une route en hauteur . Chaque crique possède sa ou ses tavernes . TRIPADVISOr est de très bons conseils pour choisir les meilleures tavernes . La station est plutôt populaire et bon enfant . Il est indispensable d'avoir une voiture, ne serait ce que pour faire une escapade à Réthymnon de temps en temps ( 30 mn de route) .
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Stéphan, thank you for your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete. Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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