Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities
Villa Irida is a stunning beachfront retreat located along the golden sands of Rethymno, one of Crete’s most beloved coastal towns. This modern and elegantly designed villa offers luxurious accommodation for up to 12 guests, combining sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Its prime location, just three kilometers from the vibrant center of Rethymno, places guests within easy walking distance of charming tavernas, lively bars, cozy cafés, restaurants, and well-stocked supermarkets, all while enjoying the peace and privacy of a beachfront setting.
Spread across three spacious levels, the villa has been thoughtfully designed to cater to both relaxation and entertainment. On the ground floor, guests are welcomed by a large, open plan living and dining area, tastefully furnished and flooded with natural light. The adjoining kitchen is fully equipped with high-end appliances, making meal preparation a pleasure. This level also features two bedrooms, one with twin beds and an en-suite shower/WC and another with a double bed and as long as another shower/WC. French doors open onto a charming, covered veranda furnished for outdoor dining and lounging, where guests can savor breathtaking sea views and direct access to the sandy beach and private pool area.
Upstairs, three more beautifully appointed bedrooms await. Two offer plush double beds, while the third features twin beds. This level includes two additional bathrooms, one of which is en suite. Each bedroom is air-conditioned, while two of them open onto a balcony, where guests can enjoy sweeping views of the Cretan Sea, especially enchanting at sunrise or sunset.
The lowest level of the villa reveals the sixth bedroom with twin beds, alongside a shower room with WC. A dedicated playroom with a billiard table provides added entertainment, ensuring guests of all ages are well catered for.
Outdoors, the villa’s 32-square-meter private pool is set amid a small, grassy area that’s perfect for children to play. Sun loungers and umbrellas invite hours of sunbathing or reading in the shade, while the soothing sound of the waves sets the tone for pure relaxation.
Thanks to its convenient location, a car is not required to enjoy everything the area has to offer. A taxi station is just 50 meters away, and the villa is fully equipped for families, with a baby cot and highchair available on request. Please note that the changeover day is on Saturdays.
With its seamless blend of location, luxury, and thoughtful amenities, Villa Irida offers an unforgettable seaside escape on the beautiful island of Crete.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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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
Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Perivolia, a neighbourhood in Rethymno. Georgioupolis Beach and Blue Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart.
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Taverna Klimataria - 9 min walk
Cactus Beach Bar - 15 min walk
Manolis Place - 7 min walk
World Sports Sport Pub - 12 min walk
Fresh Fish Ladakis - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities on 9 May 2026 start from £441, 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 Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Irida beachfront Villa for 12 next to all amenities located?
Located in Perivolia, this villa is steps away from Blue Beach and Town Beach. Mili Gorge and St. Anthony Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a beautiful property. Everything was clean and well-kept. The pool was amazing and we had a wonderful stay
Aleisha H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Good afternoon,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the property, its cleanliness, and the amazing pool. It’s wonderful that your stay was so enjoyable!
We would be more than happy to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway.
Kind Regards,
Michalis Makrykostas
Oreotravel Agency
Very nice house in an excellent location. The agents at Oreo Travel were excellent and answered all pre-arrival and on location questions ‘ requests for help in a timely and professional manner. Villa was spotless and as advertised / true to photos. Nice property in a great location.
Ronan A.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2021
We thank you for taking the time to review our property and for all your valued remarks! We strive to make our guests happy and your satisfaction is the best reward for us. We hope to see you next time and offer you again an enjoyable stay! Michalis Makrykostas - Reservations Department
Villa is very spacious and clean, we had a group of 12 people and everything worked very well! The location of the villa was perfect, you had everything you needed with a walking distance; beach, restaurants, grocery store and other shops. With taxi you could get in to old town of Rethymno in couple of minutes.
Anu L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
We thank you for your positive and kind feedback on Irida Villa!! We also thank you for highlighting the shops that are in close proximity to the villa. We are looking forward to accommodate you again soon!!
Wow! Just Wow! Our first trip to Crete. We are so lucky and thankful we stayed in your beautiful villa. Our extended family of 7 from 20-75 loved everything about your home, pool, & location! Highly recommend this accommodation.
Kathy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
We are more than happy to read your kind review! We are glad your stay on our property was memorable, as it is our number one priority, for all our guests!We would be glad to accommodate you again in the future.
Our family with ages ranging from 74 to 2 returned for our second stay at Villa Irida. It is a perfect place for us with plenty of space in the villa, a private pool and across the road from the beach. Bars and restaurants are close by and a cab into the town only costs €5. Supermarkets are an easy walk away. The owner was very helpful before our stay and on hand during our stay if we needed her. I’m sure we’ll return again
TRICIA W.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
We thank you for your kind and positive review! We are very happy to hear you had an enjoyable experience on our property, as we make it a priority to provide high-quality services to our guests.
We would be glad to accommodate you again in the future
Couldn’t ask for a better location. Right next to a great beach. Lovely villa with a big pool. Games room. Spotlessly clean. Plenty of room for 12 of us. Taxi rank right outside to get into town in a couple of mins. Owners were excellent in helping out and replying to any questions. Would definitely recommend and even though not a fan of going to the same place twice would happily do so here.
Andrew W.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
We thank you for taking the time to review our property and for all your valued remarks, as we believe excellent accommodation comes from constant improvement. We would love to welcome you again in our beautiful island and offer you another memorable stay! Vicky Stavropoulou - Reservations Department
Fin utsikt, nära till havet, nära till Taxi, Affärer Bageri Restauranger. Lugnt område värd paret var väldigt hjälpsamma kom flera gånger och frågade om allt var till belåtenhet. Kan verkligen rekommendera detta boende högsta betyg.
jan t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the villa’s location, with its lovely views, proximity to the sea, and easy access to shops, bakeries, restaurants, and transport. It’s also great to know you appreciated the peaceful surroundings. We truly value your recommendation and are delighted you rate the accommodation so highly. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon!!
Das Haus hat liegt in einer Top Lage direkt am Strand am Ende einer Sackgasse.
Das Haus verfügt über neu eingerichtete Schlafzimmer.
Die Küche ist etwas spärlich ausgestattet ( Besteck, Teller, Gläser) und hat nur eine kleine Spülmaschine.
Die Bäder sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen, sollen aber laut Vermieterin nach der Saison erneuert werden.
Die Vermieter selbst sind sehr freundlich und schauen mehr Mals die Woche vorbei und fragen nach dem rechten.
Rund um ein entspannter Familienurlaub in einer Villa in der wir bereits 2x gehaust haben und gerne wieder kommen werden
Christof K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you for your positive and kind review!! We appreciate all your valuable remarks as we always want to improve our services for our guests!! We are also very grateful for your kind comments regarding the owner as it is their priority to provide a pleasant experience for your vacations! Of course, we would be more than happy to accommodate you again in the future!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carole
6 Oct 2022
Fantastic holiday in Villa Irida, Rethymno
Villa Irida is a great villa - we have stayed several times and love going back. It is well decorated, spacious, clean, comfortable and in a good location. The owners are very helpful and friendly. Oreo travel offer a very good service, helpful and communicate well, always prompt in responding to messages.
The majority of what you need is at the villa. There are just one or two things that would be useful: -
a tray to carry items to the dining table outside
a baking tray
a small/ medium sized saucepan
a folder of suggestions of tavernas from other guests and from the agency, where to go for a Greek night and local market days.
These are only a few small things.
Carole
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Denise
31 Aug 2022
Beachfront villa
Location. Owners. Pool.
Been a few times but had a few issues this time.
Leaking drainage under sink. Smells from
upstairs drains. No shower
attachments on 2 showers so had to hand hold, not gd when washing long hair.
Had to ask for pool towels tea towels and plastic cups to take round the pool.
Toilet roll holders hanging off. Not good.
Loved this Villa. At first I was concerned we might be too over looked but the part of the beach where the Villa is opposite is really quiet (we went during the summer holidays). The Owner of the Villa was helpful as were the cleaning staff, really thorough job twice a week. Agency we booked through via VRBO were great, replied within hours whenever I messaged, leading up to the holiday and during.
I would return to this Villa for sure. Highly recommended.
Claire K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind and positive review of our property. We are glad to read that your stay at our villa was a nice and pleasant experience because as a host we want to make sure that our guests feel at home during their vacation! Of course, we would be more than happy to accommodate you again in the future and offer you another great stay!
Sehr freundliche Vermieter, wir haben uns sehr Wohlgefühl und können diese Strandvilla mit gutem Gewissen weiter empfehlen
Christof K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
We are very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay on our property! We always strive to provide the best services to all our guests! We would be glad to welcome you again in the future
After three years we came back to this beautiful house near the sea. Again we had a lovely holiday with our children and grandchildren.
Jac v.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you very much for your kind words! We are glad to hear that after three years, you had an enjoyable vacation. We are looking forward to accommodating you again in the future!
Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in diesem wundervollen Haus.Die Ausstattung ist außergewöhnlich gut, die Schlafzimmer sind groß und die Matratzen fest und alles andere als durch gelegen. Aufgrund des noch guten Wetters haben wir die großzügig geschnittenen Innenräume nur zeitweise genutzt, die Küche hat alles was es benötigt, vielleicht mit Ausnahme einer Salatsschüssel. Der Internetempfang ist gut, allerdings nur im Erdgeschoss. Wir haben uns sehr gefreut, dass zum Billardtisch funktionsfähige Queues vorhanden waren – auch in Luxuriösen Objekten keine Selbstverständlichkeit und einfach ein weiterer Beleg dafür, wie fürsorglich und liebevoll die Eigentümer das Haus und ihre Gäste behandeln. Die Lage und der Außenbereich könnten nicht besser sein.Alles in allem uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert!
rolf m.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2021
We thank you for taking the time to review our property and for all your valued remarks, as we believe excellent accommodation comes from constant improvement. We would love to welcome you again to our beautiful island and offer you another memorable stay! Vicky Stavropoulou - Reservations Department
Lovely villa right next to the beach. Great location for restaurants, the beach , local supermarket nearby. Very helpful owners. The pool was not heated but you really don’t need heated pool in Greece in August - it was perfect temperature. Parking off road for a number of cars. But really handy taxi rank a few yards from the villa. €5 into old town. We often got a taxi there and walked back ( about 40 mins). Very relaxing chilled out place.
Jacqueline C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2021
We thank you for taking the time to review our property and for all your valued remarks, as we believe excellent accommodation comes from constant improvement. Notice please that the villa is not advertised with a heated pool. We would love to welcome you again to one of our properties and offer you another memorable stay! Vicky Stavropoulou - Reservations Department
Top huis maar zeer primair, zeer weinig accessoires in de keuken, zeer vriendelijke eigenaars op alle mogelijke gebieden
Bénédicte H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
We thank you for taking the time to review our property and for all your valued remarks, as we believe excellent accommodation comes from constant improvement. The kitchen is equipped with anything that could be necessary for the guests. And the owners are always available to provide something extra. In case you had inquired, they would tave taken care of it. We would love to welcome you again to one of our properties and offer you another memorable stay! Vicky Stavropoulou - Reservations Department
Just had a wonderful week with the whole family. Villa was beautiful and furnished to a high standard. Location couldn’t have been better with many restaurants and supermarkets within a couple of minutes walk. Taxi rank outside, €5 euros to the old town & harbour. The cleaning lady was particularly helpful and came midweek and gave the place a thorough cleaning. Would recommend to anyone who’s after a relaxing time away
Samantha J.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property.
We strive to make our guests happy and your satisfaction is the best reward for us.
We hope to see you next time and offer you again an enjoyable stay!
Customer support services
Geräumig, außergewöhnlich sauber, sehr gute und ruhige Lage.
Für das Baden im Meer sind Badeschuhe zu empfehlen, kömmen billig vor Ort gekauft werden.
Das Beste ist der Pool, abends auch beleuchtet; unsere Enkel 14 und 12 Jahre waren fast nicht heraus zu bekommen.
Volkhard S.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property.
We strive to make our guests happy and your satisfaction is the best reward for us.
We hope to see you next time and offer you again an enjoyable stay!
Customer support services
Modern Villa with excellent pool - very clean and good location.
Had a great week in this large villa - good location on the edge of Rethymno but still close to local restaurants and supermarkets. The pool is great with shallow child section and a good temperature too. Ample fluffy towels provided too. Villa was very clean and housekeeper lovely - very helpful. Only criticism was a couple of the shower heads were broken which meant bathrooms being shared on occasions and the terrace doors cannot be opened or closed from the outside which was inconvenient too. Other than that it was great and we would return.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property.
We strive to make our guests happy and your satisfaction is the best reward for us.
We hope to see you next time and offer you again an enjoyable stay!
Customer support services
Die Lage des sehr schönen Hauses ist perfekt.
Das Meer vor der Tür, der eigene Schatten so nah zum Meer dass man es sieht und rauschen hört.
Wir waren 12 Personen - 6 Erwachsene und 6 Kinder - und hatten reichlich Platz.
Die Raumaufteilung ist sehr gut, die Zimmer sehr gut ausgestattet - tolle Matrazen und viel Stauraum.
Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, das Haus wird während der Woche am Mittwoch einmal komplett gereinigt.
Ein Griller steht im Garten zur Verfügung.
Toller Urlaub, das Haus ist sehr empfehlenswert
Gregor V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property.
We strive to make our guests happy and your satisfaction is the best reward for us.
We hope to see you next time and offer you again an enjoyable stay!
Customer support services
This was a great property for a week away with 11 people. The owners were available and helpful. The property was as displayed - big enough for our crew, a great pool, and only steps to the beach (you don't even take your shoes!).
The local LIME scooters or the Taxi stand across the street made it incredibly easy to visit the old town. We rented vehicles locally and could have parked three in the driveway (this is undersold in the listing).
If the dates work for you, you should rent this Villa.
Dan D.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property.
We strive to make our guests happy and your satisfaction is the best reward for us.
We hope to see you next time and offer you again an enjoyable stay!
Customer support services
The villa was exactly as described. Very airy, clean, roomy, comfortable and modern. We like open plan living. The pool was fantastic, very clean and just the right temperature. Less than 5 minutes and you were on the beach. Outside was a taxi rank and for 5euro you could get into the town, very handy if you wanted to pick up buses for sightseeing. Would definately recommend.
Peter K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property.
We strive to make our guests happy and your satisfaction is the best reward for us.
We hope to see you next time and offer you again an enjoyable stay!
Customer support services
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