2 bedrooms+studio, ideal for kids, 36m² pool, 2.500m² garden, 2,5km from town

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An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the landscape.
A paved pathway lined with terracotta planters containing various plants.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by palm trees and a house with a tiled roof.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a bed in the background and a window with curtains.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rethymno
  • Place, Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom - Main house

1 Queen Bed

Studio

2 Single Beds

Twin Bedroom - Main house

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main house bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Studio's Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

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 holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Paleontological Museum and Centre for Byzantine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Rethymnon and Rethymno Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain climbing.
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Rethymno

What's nearby

  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rethymnon Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Town Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪More deli and coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moka - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vivliothiki Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis street food & café - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 bedrooms+studio, ideal for kids, 36m² pool, 2.500m² garden, 2,5km from town have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 2 bedrooms+studio, ideal for kids, 36m² pool, 2.500m² garden, 2,5km from town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 2 bedrooms+studio, ideal for kids, 36m² pool, 2.500m² garden, 2,5km from town?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 bedrooms+studio, ideal for kids, 36m² pool, 2.500m² garden, 2,5km from town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedrooms+studio, ideal for kids, 36m² pool, 2.500m² garden, 2,5km from town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 bedrooms+studio, ideal for kids, 36m² pool, 2.500m² garden, 2,5km from town located?

This family-friendly Rethymno holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Blue Beach, Paleontological Museum and Town Beach. St. Anthony Gorge and Municipal Garden 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.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful villa, it has everything you need to live in, immaculately clean.The grounds are huge and well maintained with a beautiful pool which gets nice and warm by midday which is very nice.The host is by far the best host i have had, very prompt and very helpful.The country is easily now my favorite place to visit, the Old Town is absolutely beautiful, and the people are so welcoming....You will love the food and the distance too Old Town is just a short taxi drive away.This villa is a hidden gem.Denise
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2026
Thank you for an excellent feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the villa, the pool, and your time in the Old Town. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house(s) close to Rethymno

Lovely property with lots of different outdoor spaces, great beds and modern furnishings. The pool area was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! On top of a hill with great view, big and clean swimming pool. The main house has 2 bedroom and a big living room and the suite is bigger than it looks and great for a couple to stay. Marina was very kind and even arranged dinner on our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thanks Mark. Your 5 stars review is much appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Villa Metochi. The setting, pool and outdoor space were wonderful and Marina was very helpful in answering all of our questions and even arrange for shopping and a food delivery on our arrival.You do need a car to stay at the villa but the trip to the supermarkets and Rethymno Old Town are just a short drive away.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Julie, for taking the time to review your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful - Marina went above and beyond to support us and was extremely helpful. Lovely house, pool and grounds and close to Rethymo - we went to southern beaches mostly about 30-45 mins away which were beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Patricia, thanks for your positive feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Metochi

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Metochi, Marina was so helpful and Ermise the dog was like having a new addition to our family. The villa was so peaceful and homely we will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. It would be a pleasure to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa

Villa mitochi is absolutely stunning with beautiful gardens and fantastic views. It was extremely clean and comfortable. The host was so friendly and accommodating. Dealing with all our needs swiftly and efficiently. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Hi Nicola, thank you for your nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic two weeks

We visited at the the start of July. Everything was just as we hoped . The villa was lovely - clean and had all we needed. The pool was perfect for swimming lengths and/or relaxing while looking down to the coast or (our favourite) the hills. Rethymno is only a few minutes'drive away and has great restaurants. Marina was really helpful and thoughtful. Wish we were there now!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful villa in beautiful, extensive, immaculately maintained gardens with gorgeous outdoor barbecue and dining area and lots of space for children to run around and play in safety. The owner was very welcoming and helpful. As our flight landed in the evening, she kindly arranged for a delicious Greek meal to be delivered to the villa when we arrived. We loved Rethymno and would like to revisit. The downside is that the villa is not within walking distance from shops and we found driving here quite challenging. A couple more salad bowls would be useful.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Hi Sarah, thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to review your stay,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely outstanding property in a fantastic location. I couldn’t speak more highly of Marina the host who went above and beyond to help us. From her outstanding communication before we landed, to arranging food for our late arrival. To top that off we found ourselves locked out near midnight on a Sunday. Yes it does happen and was completely our fault. Marina and her family were amazing, calling round and arranged for a locksmith to help get us back in with an hour and cheap at that !! The villa itself is amazing with a great views and lots of space. A fantastic pool which was a blessing to cool off from the sun when needed. A car probably needed but tbh we walked into town every day.. located near to the town but not on top. The town itself is one of the best in Crete with lots of places to explore and plenty of tavernas. Overall I highly recommend this place and you will be looked after from day 1. We are planning a return visit
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the perfect rating and your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our villa.It was a true pleasure hosting you and we would love to welcome you back anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family vacation

We are a family of five me and husband, our brother and 2 20 year old kids. Priority is exactly as described. We mostly used the outdoors other than when sleeping. We enjoyed staying in rethaymo area. Visited Damion beach, chania, and spent our last night in Heraklion to catch morning ferry. Location gave us ability to go to lots of places in rental car. Pool is great. Host arranged for takeaway dinner to meet us when we arrived which was so helpful after a long day of traveling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2024
Thank you Clare!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Stay

This was a great area, with a great view. Never saw the neighbors or heard any traffic. The house was clean and came with everything we needed except a dryer. We purchased food to cook and charcoal and never left the house. Beautiful pool, comfy beds, comfy couches, and hot steamy water!! Dining area out by the grill, by the pool, and in the house. The best part was the dog that was clean and sweet. We loved him so much, he slept in the house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Many thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans la villa metochi. La maison est superbe, décorée avec goût, super bien équipée (jusqu’aux tapis de yoga), la vue est incroyable. Tout a été pensé avec beaucoup de soin et d’envie d’offrir le meilleur aux invités et cela se sent. Nous avons passé de nombreuses journées dans la villa tellement nous nous y sentions bien. Un grand merci !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. Nous sommes très contents que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour chez nous.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft ist rundum wunderschön. Ein wahnsinnig schöner Außenbereich, mit großem Pool.Zur Begrüßung gab es einen Obstkorb und eine persönliche Einweisung.Die Vermieterin war jederzeit erreichbar.Zudem schätzen wir sehr die Ruhe und Privatsphäre.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Danke schön, Michaela!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Villa and location. Highly recommended. Super host. Couldn't fault it.

We had a couple of weeks at the Villa. Marina was amazing and so helpful. She is the perfect host and made sure we were well looked after. The pool was so nice and the whole place is second to none. Highly recommended for families and/or couples. Spacious and superb location to relax. Would recommend a car. We had so many activities that were easily accessible. Scuba diving, jet skis, paragliding and so much more. In heaven with the food. Restaurants were so good and in amongst the activities, a lazy day by the pool meant a local delivery or Bbq. Easy to drive down to the Marina or a gentle stroll down and taxi back. Thank you Marina.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect villa

We stayed at Villa Metochi for 2 weeks using both the main house and studio. Everything about the property was perfect. It’s located about 1.5 m from the centre of Rethymno and there’s a bit of a hill to get there. A car is recommended. But wow, it’s definitely worth the journey. The villa is a little paradise . Beautifully kept grounds, super pool, spotlessly clean villa (and studio) both of which are both appointed stylishly with all the facilities you might need. Marina, the host, is unbelievably helpful, always available for info and promptly dealing with queries. Marina sorted a meal home delivery for us when we arrived, provided invaluable info on supermarkets, great restaurants and even local butchers. The location is a drive from town but, not too far, and means it’s peaceful and quiet making a day by the pool a real treat. Couldn’t recommend the villa highly enough. If we return to Crete we’ll definitely look at Villa Metochi availabiiity first.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Gepflegt und bestens behütet

Dieses schöne Anwesen liegt wunderbar abgelegen aber dennoch nur 5 bis 10 Minuten per Auto von Rethymnon entfernt. Es ist sehr sauber und gepflegt und regelmäßig kam während unseres Aufenthalts eine Reinigungskraft. Auch der Poolboy war spätestens alle drei Tage vor Ort. Stets freundlich und dezent im Hintergrund. Der Check Inn war super flexibel und alles organisatorische hat bestens geklappt. Es gibt wirklich nichts zu bemängeln, außer vielleicht die letzten zweihundert Meter der schmalen und steilen Zufahrtsstraße. Die Unterkunft hat „ihren Preis“ - aber sie ist es wert!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2022
Danke sehr!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Angenehmer Aufenthalt

Sehr nette und zuvorkommende Gastgeberin mit sehr guten Tipps für einen schönen und erholsamen Urlaubsaufenthalt.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Danke!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa retreat in the hills of Rethymno

The villa was everything we wanted and more. We were visiting Rethymno for a family Wedding, and this property gave us the base to enjoy a family holiday with the ability to attend the Wedding and be part of the group when desired. Ermis the dog was an expected host at the villa, but he was amazingly friendly and whilst we had concerns about what would need to be done to look after him (nothing, by the way) he actually made us feel like he was looking after us! What a star! Marina looked after our every need, arranged a takeaway to be delivered for us on arrival day and was always on hand for any help we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Hi Ian, thank you so much for your review! It was our pleasure to have you in our villa. Take care, Marina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quiet Stay with a friendly dog in the sourroundings of Rethimo.

Spacious house including an amazing and friendly dog. Very convenient for children and teens. The only thing that we we would have liked for a more comfortable stay would be
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Thank you Pablo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful time and Marina was terrific. Totally recommend !!

Me and my three kids (12, 12 and 13) had a sensational week at Marina’s house. Communication was great and check in was in person and smooth. Everything worked and the pool and garden were great. Ermis the dog was a massive hit and a really lovely companion for the week, never trying to come into the house but always hoping for a crumb or two. Location quiet and no sign of neighbors. Lovely views and a welcome sea breeze up the valley. Thank you Marina and family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Many thanks, Christian! We are so pleased that enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quietly located villa a short distance from downtown Rethymno

We have rented the main house and the studio with 4 people to have distance from each other and a little private atmosphere. This decision was absolutely right and we spent a great vacation. The entire property is very clean and lovingly maintained to the smallest detail. There are numerous seating options that always guarantee a place in the shade. The pool is 8m long enough to swim a few laps. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk to the old town. A one-way taxi ride costs only 6-8€. We have nothing to complain about and would love to come back one day. Who likes animals, would have a lot of fun with Ernis the house dog. Even morning walks together with him are possible. Thanks also to the entire host family who answered our questions when needed and regularly cleaned out- & inside.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Dear Michael, thank you very much for your kind words. We truly appreciate them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very good

Very good
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A superb accomodation which is perfect for a familiy reunion vacation

We booked the accomodation for a family vacation related to our wedding anniversary. We stayed there with 6 adults and used both the house and the studio. The accomodation offered our group all the facilities we could ever think off. The pool was great. The barbecue kitchen and terras outside the house worked perfect for cosy meals together. There are plenty of play-, game- and sports attributes (we even played chess). The bedrooms have comfortable beds in which we slept very well. The parking in the facilities had plenty space for parking our two rental cars. Everything was very clean and well maintained. And last but not least, we all loved Ermis the friendly dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review! I'm sure it will be helpful enough for any future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful oasis

What a wonderful holiday we have just had. We stayed at Villa Metochi with our teenage children (18yrs and 19yrs) before they head off to University and it was a really lovely, peaceful and beautiful place. The villa is very comfortable and thoughtfully equipped with all conveniences provided. Generous fruit and local cheese and olives greeted us along with cold water in the fridge. The pool and surrounding area is a haven and the garden is beautifully cared for. We fell in love with Hermis (the dog) - so laid back and such a sweet and friendly character. He seemed delighted to see us whenever we returned from a day at the beach and made us feel very welcome. We did manage to walk into Rethymnon a few nights and got taxis home although some taxi drivers were a little reluctant to drive up the hill. We visited some gorgeous beaches and enjoyed evenings in Rethymnon or at the villa. We have very happy memories of Villa Metochi - thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for writing such great things about our Villa and services!
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