Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool

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A stone building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the hills.
A stone-walled dining area with a table set for four, featuring a view of the countryside.
A stone courtyard with an archway, a table with chairs, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A stone-walled outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a brick oven, and potted plants.
A dining table with a fruit platter, a glass of water, and a decanter.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mili Gorge

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Mili Gorge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1|First floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2|First floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3| Lower floor

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2|First floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3|Ground floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom | First floor

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor WC| near the pool

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mili Gorge and St. Anthony Gorge, while Military Museum and Paleontological Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Mili Gorge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Town Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • University of Crete - 16 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moka - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Κατσαρολάκι - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barrio The Neighbourhood Cafe - Kallithea - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪1+1 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Souvlaki Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool on 9 Nov 2026 start from £865, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elena Villa, an Authentic Retreat with Private Pool located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Holy Monastery of Agia Irini and Mili Gorge. Military Museum and Blue Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding home.

This house was everything and more that it advertised. The views were great, the property was in excellent shape and Elena and her family were so kind to us. The neighbors were very nice and it really made our holiday. The next time we're in Crete will will stay here if at all possible.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Dean , 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

We felt like we were family of the host and the views were amazing!

What a magical place and what a host! The property was more than we anticipated and perfect for our family. The different outdoor dining and sitting areas were amazing. Our kids loved the pool and we loved the views! It’s in a quiet little village but we were able to walk to a market for groceries and restaurants. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Dear Mitch , 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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was very nice, well equipped and in a good location for accessing many places of interest.The pool is well maintained and very welcome on a hot day. As the villa is at an altitude it is noticeably cooler than on the coast. The host reacted well when we reported a couple of issues and resolved them quickly.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a great time in Villa Elena during our stay. Ameneties in the Villa were at good level. Pool was big enough for our kids to swim and jump into. Location of Villa was good as we were seeking for calm and quiet surroundings. We had a rental van for the entire vacation, so going to Rethymno for shopping and beach was easy. Villa served as a perfect hub during our stay to the several sightseeing trips we did.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Dear Antti, we are so happy with your wonderful review. We thank for choosing to stay with us this summer & we would to welcome you back soon. Travel Greetings, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa very convenient for Rethymno

As a family of 6 (children ranging in age from 11 to 18), we found Villa Elena very comfortable and well equipped. The outside areas particularly are beautifully done. The pool is larger than average for a Greek villa. Roussospiti is a small village with a couple of reasonable tavernas and a little shop. Rethymno is great for the teenagers because there are bars, shops, water sports and miles of Sandy beach. We also visited Margarites, Episcopi beach, Arkadi monastery, the water park near Heraklion and Knossos - all of which we would fully recommend during a visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Dear Benedicta, Thank you for taking the time to write such a perfect 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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Villa, Lovely Country

First impressions were perfect, lovely warm Cretion welcoming with meal, Raki and wine. Villa met all expectations and the few minor things (we were first visitors of season) we sorted within hours! Elena was lovely doing anything sh could to assist our stay, Poppie was superb and again anything we wanted she provided. The booking system was easy and Valia responded and sort out everything we wanted to know before the visit. We decided not to hire a car and used taxis once you have a number they are easy to use costing 12Euro for a journey to the city we needed 2 taxis for each journey spending approx 240Euro during the 2 Week stay this was far cheaper than hiring a vehicle and aloud all of us to have a drink and enjoy meals without the need to drive, in the comments book in the villa we have left the number of the taxi we would recommend you use he was great and nothing was any trouble. Highly recommend the villa.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Ian, thank you so much for giving our services a perfect rating for recommending our villa to other travellers! We hope to have the chance to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wat een geweldig huis! Je hebt een waanzinnig uitzicht en het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien. Grote pluspunten: een waterfilter (scheelt een hoop gesjouw met flessen), het zwembad, een goede oven, een nespresso en in elke ruimte airco. De airco hebben we niet altijd nodig gehad want het huis blijft best cool. Wij hebben van ons verblijf genoten!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Dear Margiet, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views and felt completely comfortable throughout your stay. It’s wonderful to know that the little thoughtful touches, from the water filter and Nespresso to the pool and cool interiors, made your time with us even more enjoyable. It was a pleasure having you as our guests, and we would be delighted to welcome you back for another relaxing stay. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1 A Villa

Vollausstattung und reichlich Platz, Oberhalb mit schönem Blick auf Rethymno, etwas ländlich mit Geräuschkulisse vom Land (Hahn, Schafe), Super Begrüßung mit feinstem Essen und vollem Kühlschrank, danke nochmal für den tollen Urlaub
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2024
Dear Stephan, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fully equipped villa and its spaciousness, along with the beautiful view of Rethymno. The rural charm and background sounds of the countryside add to the authentic experience of staying with us. It's fantastic to know that the welcome and provisions contributed to a great holiday for you. Your appreciation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay! Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Schönes Ferienhaus mit viel Platz

Vorerst vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Kurz zum Haus und der Umgebung: - Sehr schönes Haus mit vielen Möglichkeiten, um gemeinsam mit der Familie und / oder Freunden Zeit zu verbringen. - Gut zu wissen ist, dass das größere Schlafzimmer mit den Doppelstockbetten im Kellergeschoss liegt. Das hat den Vorteil, dass es immer kühl ist und den Nachteil, dass es neben der Garage, wo sich offensichtlich die Technik für den Pool befindet, ziemlich nach Chlor gerochen hat. Das Lüften des Raumes ist auf Grund der kleinen Fenster nur bedingt möglich. - Das Haus mit seiner Einrichtung ist nicht neu, macht aber insgesamt einen gepflegten Eindruck. - Es liegt in einem ruhigen Ort mit mehreren Tavernen, wobei wir die Taverne „Aloni“ unbedingt empfehlen können (schönes Ambiente mit exklusivem Ausblick). Dort haben wir tolle Abende mit sehr schmackhaften Essen verbracht. Vielen Dank nochmal, wir haben das Haus als Basis für Ausflüge genutzt und gleichzeitig ein paar schöne Tage direkt am Haus verbracht.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2022
Dear Andre, thank you for choosing our villa for your recent stay in Crete. We are glad to hear that you very much enjoyed your stay with us, and our villa had been the ideal base for you to go on excursions and gather with your loved ones. We hope to welcome you back sometime. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heerlijk vakantiehuis met alles erop en eraan

Een top plek om te verblijven. Er ontbrak niets. ,Fijne terrassen, schoon zwembad, volledige keuken met alle apparatuur. Een fijn vakantiehuis in een gezellig rustig dorpje met restaurantjes waar het eten goed is.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Dear Annette, 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

10/10 Excellent

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

Top, Sorglos buchen. Genial für Familien.

Super Sache. Die Gastgeberin ist ultra nett. Kleiner Punkt ist das die Agentur und die Gastgeberin nicht immer in direkter Kommunikation stehen und man oft mit der Agentur in Kontakt ist, obwohl man denkt es ist die Gastgeberin - bisschen verwirrend. Aber das ist ein ganz ganz kleines Minus. Und sobald man es weiß irritiert es auch nicht mehr. Das Objekt ist super, aber der Kontakt zu den Nachbarn mit jungen Kindern ist definitiv da. Tagsüber ist alles easy . Aber nach 23 Uhr wollen diese ihre Nachtruhe. Wir haben das natürlich respektiert, aber bei der unglaublich tollen Aussenanlage ist schon schade, da wir dann mit Musik immer ins Haus gegangen sind. Wir waren 10 Personen zwischen 24 und 27. Das Objekt lohnt sich in erster Linie perfekt für zwei oder eine grosse Familie. Wir als Freundeskreis hatten, aber trz einen tollen Urlaub. Empfehlung eher auf 30 plus Man kann es definitiv sorglos buchen. Empfehlenswert. Außenanlage und Pool wird ständig gepflegt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2021
Dear Jannik, thank you so much for recommending Elena Villa to other guests! It has been our great pleasure having you as our guests this summer and we do appreciate respecting the local quiet hours. Both us and your homeowner remain available for all our guests 24/7 for anything you may require during your holiday break with us. We would be delighted to welcome you back for a future trip. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Villa Elena

Wir waren sehr zufrieden und der Service rund um das haus war vorbildlich. Es ist nur etwas weit zum Strand.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
Dear Suzana, 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

Tolle Villa in der Nähe von Rethymnon

Insgesamt ein tolles Objekt mit allen Annehmlichkeiten, die ein Ferienhaus bieten sollte. Die Villa verfügt über ein voll eingerichtet Küche, als auch über eine tolle Outdoor-Küche mit Ofen und Grill. Im EG und 1. OG befindet sich jeweils ein vollwertiges Bad, im UG ein weiteres kleines Duschbad - also ausreichend Bäder für größere Familien oder Gruppen. Im Ort selbst gibt es nicht viele Attraktionen, außer drei Tavernen (Insb. Aloni ist sehr empfehlenswert). In ca. 15 Auto-Minuten (der direkte Weg ist z.Z. gesperrt) erreicht man die Altstadt oder die Innenstadt von Rethymnon, wo es dann wesentlich lebendiger zugeht. In der Nähe von Rethymnon befinden sich einige Strände, aber mit 15min. mehr Fahrzeit (insg. ca. 45min.) erreicht man die Bucht von Plakias im Süden der Insel. Dort befindet sich ein netter Sandstrand eingerahmt von den Bergen und ohne riesige Hotelanlagen in der Nähe. Ansonsten befinden im Umkreis viele Sehenswürdigkeiten und auch Chania und Iraklio sind in ungefähr einer Stunde fahrt zu erreichen. Wir haben die angenehmen Temperaturen im Oktober genutzt um uns viel anzusehen und die Schluchten der Insel zu erkunden. Insbesondere hierfür ist die zentrale Lage auf der Insel ideal gewesen. Wir können die Villa daher uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Insbesondere die Erstbestückung des Kühlschrankes mit vielen lokalen Leckereien sollte noch erwähnt werden (nochmals vielen Dank an Helena!) - mit dieser Grundausstattung und den Tavernen im Dorf mussten wir die Ganze Woche keinen Einkauf tätigen.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Marcel, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our villa to fellow travellers. We have enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Agréable séjour à Rethymno

Location pour 4 d’une villa présentée pour 10 On étais bien mais a 10 on aurait été très serré. Villa adaptée pour 6-8 Max. Localisation sur les hauteurs donc on respirait bien État d’entretien irréprochable Communication très facile et réactive avec le loueur Accueil très bien . Il avait anticipé le petit déjeuner du lendemain et fait la surprise d’un plat local pour une soirée.attentiln très appréciée Point négatif le coq et les chiens qui nous ont parfois réveillé un peu tôt....mais c’est ça aussi la crête ( mieux vaut ça que le tapage nocturne des fêtes et autres touristes Rethymno est très bien placé pour découvrir la Crète On reviendra!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Jacques, thank you for taking the time to review your stay in our Villa and we really appreciate your lovely comments! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Lovely villa, and really friendly kind owner, Elena. Room setup ideal for a family with 4 children due to 'bunk' room with 2 bunk beds, but not sure it would work for 2 familes or 3 couples. No smart TV and DVD player didn't work which was a negative for down time, but not the end of the world! Plenty to do in the area and the nearby town Rethymno, but we had to source this ourselves as no info in the villa. Also the village has 2 really nice (and cheap!) restaurants. The pool is quite small but the rest of the villa especially the outside areas are lovely. The villa was cleaned mid week which was a great touch as not usual for one week stays. Elena was a generous host with welcome godies for our arrival, and she brought dinner and wine for us one night. The only thing it lacked we felt was some local info in English! Overall would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Alastair, We hope to have the chance to host you again in the future! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Buchung mit 10 Personen

Wir hatten dieses Objekt vom 08.07.2019 bis 18.07.2019 gebucht. Der Empfang war sehr freundlich und das Objekt entspricht im vollem Umfang der Beschreibung . Trotzdem möchte ich hier auf ein paar Mängel hinweisen. 1. Die Reinigung funktioniert nicht!!! Alle 2 Tage sollte das Objekt gereinigt werden, sowie Handtücher und Toilettenpapier erneuert werde. Nur nach Anruf und Beschwerde kam dann endlich mal jemand vorbei. (Reinigung war in den 10 Tagen nur 2mal, und das nur auf drängen) Auch die angekündigten regionalen Leckereien, aller 2 Tage blieben aus. 2. Kleine Mängel des Objekts wurden, trotz Hinweis am 1. Tag, nicht repariert. (defekte Duschschläuche, defekte Außenrollos, defekte Poolbeleuchtung) 3. In dem Schlafzimmer mit 2 Einzelbetten, lassen diese Bette sehr zu wünschen übrig. Bei dem etwas größerem Bett ist die Matratze völlig eingelegen und bei dem 2. Bett handelt es sich nur um eine kleine notdürftige Liege mit defekter Matratze. Für Personen die schon Probleme mit dem Rücken haben sind diese Betten völlig unbrauchbar!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Heiko, thank you very much for choosing our Villa for your stay in Crete and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We would have welcomed the opportunity to provide you with anything you may have needed to improve your stay while you were still here! As you requested to stay with a larger group of guests, exceeding the villa's capacity, we were pleased to provide you with folding beds in addition as to accommodate all of you. Allow us also to reassure you that our main priority is to make all our guests happy and feel at home when staying with us! Thank you once again for your feedback, and hopefully we will have the chance to welcome you back to Crete in the future, Best regards, Think Villa team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended!

For a family with two children this was an ideal holiday villa. It truly had everything we needed. Here you can taste the authentic cretan life and the people of the village are very friendly. The touristic life of Rethymnon is not far though, only about ten minutes' drive away. So you can have it all: the touristic life and action as well as living like a local in peace and quiet. Perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Sanna-Mari, thank you for taking the time to review your stay in our Villa and we really appreciate your lovely comments! We hope to have the chance to host you again in the future! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Das Haus hält was die Bilder versprechen. Abseits von Touristenstrom aber nicht abgehangen vom Leben

Für jeden der etwas besonderes sucht und zugleich landestypische wohnen will. Sehr gute Atmosphäre, für den der entspannen möchte. Wer will kann auch die vielen Angebote des Vermieters nutzen. Egal ob die Inimität einer Ferienwohnung oder das Zubuchen von Annehmlichkeiten eines Hotel. alles ist möglich.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Henry, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

8/10 Good

Очень хорошо, особенно для спокойного отдыха

Общее впечатление от виллы осталось очень хорошее. Менеджер, обслуживающая виллу, заботливая и внимательная. На просьбы и вопросы, возникающие при проживании, реагировала быстро. Необходимо откорректировать значок месторасположения виллы на карте в дер. Руссоспити, а то вначале приехали к другому дому. В виде рекомендаций можно посоветовать разнообразить завтрак, добавив фрукты и молочные продукты.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Andrey, thank you so much for your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete. Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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