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Aestas Residence, Refined Summer Retreat with Pool, Spa Whirlpool & Ping Pong

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A two-story house with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.
An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a pool area.
A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table with a small plant, a vase with flowers, and a hanging light fixture.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a hanging light, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, a TV, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, beach near Σφακάκι
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Spilies Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Platanes Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

First floor | Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Ground floor | Double bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ground floor | Twin bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Second floor | Double bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second floor | Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

First floor | Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Ground floor | Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second floor | Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Eleutherna and Great Gate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paleontological Museum and Reptisland. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and hiking.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • beach near Σφακάκι - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Spilies Beach - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Geropotamos Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Platanes Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Town Beach - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeno Lobby Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Helios Pool Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aestas Residence, Refined Summer Retreat with Pool, Spa Whirlpool & Ping Pong have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aestas Residence, Refined Summer Retreat with Pool, Spa Whirlpool & Ping Pong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aestas Residence, Refined Summer Retreat with Pool, Spa Whirlpool & Ping Pong?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aestas Residence, Refined Summer Retreat with Pool, Spa Whirlpool & Ping Pong?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aestas Residence, Refined Summer Retreat with Pool, Spa Whirlpool & Ping Pong?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aestas Residence, Refined Summer Retreat with Pool, Spa Whirlpool & Ping Pong located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Spilies Beach, Geropotamos Beach, and Platanes Beach. Paleontological Museum and Reptisland are also within 9 miles (15 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. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful villa

Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Dear Nele, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that everything was fantastic during your stay and that you enjoyed your time at our Villa. It’s always our goal to provide an exceptional experience, and we’re so happy to know we achieved that for you. We’d love to welcome you back for another fantastic holiday soon! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice stay

Outside it's like on the pictures, very well and nice garden, swimming pool and kitchen. Valia was very helpful for all requests and to fix some issues. Housekeeping every 3 days is a very hot points ! we appreciated it. The mattresses are not very confortables, especially if you spend more than 1 week there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Bruno,thank you for your kind review and we really appreciate the feedback. Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional villa for families with children, in particular two family groups.

We have just returned from a really memorable week at this villa. Our two and four year old boys were completely obsessed by the THREE swimming pools, expansive lawn and fruit trees dripping with lemons and oranges. The self contained two bed apartment downstairs was great for our friends with their (just) one year old. We were shown great hospitality from the owner, with special dessert treats being dropped off on our last night in Crete. A very kind gesture. We also took up Think Villa's offer of a private chef (Costas, formerly at London's Oriental Mandarin hotel) who cooked a delicious, authentic Cretan meal for us at home. We dined in the beautiful outdoor entertaining area, while our children slept inside. Bliss. A 5-star stay in a great spot. Thank you Valia!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Brydie, 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

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

Family vacation

A beautiful spot about 20 minutes from Rhetymno centre. The best part about the house is the pool area with the barbeque/outdoor kitchen. We loved making dinners there! The bedrooms are smaller than expected, and the bathroom in the main floor is extremely small! The shower barely fits a tiny person. The house consists of two units, one apartment and a small house, this wasn't really apparent in the ad. When ten people travel together we kind of need ten plates, knives, forks etc. in one place. But we made it work by moving things around. The kitchen had just a small benchtop dishwasher, and again, for ten people that is too small. Also, some kitchen utencils such as a pair of scissors could be added. It's a little confusing after arrival who is our contactperson, is it Vrbo or the lady who welcomes us? This could be made clearer at arrival. Example that Vrbo said ok to check out at 11 am, but the lady wanted it to be 10 am. However, the biggest issue I have is the neighbours. The family living there have two dogs who bark all day and all night, most likely due to bad animal care. This is not ok! The poor dogs are put in a small outdoor area, with little water and in the heat that is not aceptable. Please talk to them asap!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Dear Monika, Thank you for taking the time to give us a perfect rating. We always strive to offer a holiday experience of great value, and appreciate your feedback. We have thoroughly reviewed your feedback and we shall investigate it further. It would be a great pleasure for us to welcome you back soon. Travel Greetings, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Villa , great Service, very clean and an stunning view

It was absolutely the right choice for us. We spent 2 weeks in Greece and stayed in this villa with 6 adults and 4 kids (3*20month /1*4.5y). Our first big family vacation. The communication in advance was excellent w/ Valia and with the recommended Car Rental Company „Best Cars“. During our stay Valia answered all our wishes very fast. The villa is in a very good condition and is separated in 2 areas. Our 3 triplets slept in 3 cots in the living room (groundfloor). The groundfloor with a kitchen and 2 bedrooms was perfect for us with 6 persons for the nights. Our grandparents have been in 1st and 2nd floor with 2 great balconies with a stunning view to the ocean and the others with a nice church and the impressive mountains in the back. On the 1st floor there is a kitchen as well with everything you need. The playground in the garden with all the games were perfect for our kids and with enough space to make the kids happy. They all loved it so much. The gardener game once a week. The pool with its separated non swimmers area was perfect and the pool is very clean and was perfect for our 4,5 years old boy. The whirlpool was amazing and the water features the dot on the „i“. The cleaning service is better than in some hotels. (5 times/ 14days) also the windows have been cleaned up) 5 stars+! The sheeps close to the house the cats walking through the garden have been welcome by our kids! The dinner with „private Chef“ was outstanding and we recommend to book it during your stay! It’s only 5 minutes by car to the beach in skaleta. And to the supermarkets. But you need a car cause it is very mountainous. The small village Adele is perfect for shopping.The city Rethymno is only 12 km away a very nice city you must visit with nice bars directly in the old city. We liked it more than Chania. To sum up, there is nothing we really have to criticize the only thing which could be improved is a shade sail on the outside terrace or 1-2 more umbrellas. 5 Stars and a extra star for the overall service. We highly recommend this villa! Next Crete Villa if possible will be booked via „think villa“ !!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Dear Catharina, WOW what an amazing review. We are thrilled to read your wonderful feedback and it has been such a great pleasure for us having you as our guests. You will always have a home awaiting to welcome you in Greece and we would be delighted to see joining us back soon. Your review made our day ! Travel Greetings, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren mit 10 Personen (3 Familien) dort. Die Aufteilung war super! Alles war sauber, der Pool war sagenhaft und die Outdoorküche am Pool wurde zu unserem Wohnzimmer.Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Dear Anita, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your group of three families had such a great stay with us. It’s wonderful to know that the layout worked well for everyone, and that the cleanliness, pool, and outdoor kitchen made your time extra special. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you all back anytime. Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Service au top

Très belle villa en adéquation avec l’annonce. Très bon service durant le séjour, draps, serviettes changées régulièrement. Ménage fait régulièrement. Quelques petits soucis technique durant nos 15j mais le service pour y remédier a été très rapide, au top👍👍 Cependant quelques petits détails ne sont pas top : l’entrée de la villa donne sur une casse de voitures, la table de ping-pong est en très mauvais état et les chiens du voisin aboient beaucoup. En tous cas une villa à conseiller.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Dear Gregory, thank you very much for choosing our home for your recent stay. We are truly happy that you enjoyed our services and support, and duly noted your feedback. It would be our great pleasure to welcome you back sometime! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Willkommens - Kultur pur

Für Familien sehr geeignete Villa die durch die Außenanlage besticht. Der Pool ist ausreichend groß für eine schöne Abkühlung. Auto ist notwendig und von Vorteil. 5 Sterne mit Auszeichnung für Valia, Cretan Taxi Service, Kostas der private Koch, die Hausbesitzer und die Reinigungskraft. Alles profesionell und unglaublich freundlich! Gerne wieder!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2022
Dear Loyd, thank you very much for choosing our villa for your recent holidays. We are so happy that you cherished your stay with us and appreciated all of our services. We would love to welcome you back sometime! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing at Aestad Residence.

The residence has lot of space and a very nice swimmingpool. The outdoorkitchen and bbq ate very usefull and convenient. A nice playground for the children. We had a great time, being there. Rethymnon is nearby and a very nice place to be. We hired a cook. He was excellent, a highlight evenso our visit to restaurant Poliouhouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
Dear André, thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review about our villa. We are glad to hear that you cherished your stay with us, as your satisfaction is our highest priority. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Villa and holiday.

The villa was everything we wanted. The pool area was fabulous with lots of space for all of us to relax. We used the outdoor eating area every day where the outdoor fridge was put to good use. The owner was extremely helpful and provided us with everything we needed. Valia was very helpful whenever we needed help getting us taxi’s.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2021
Dear Lesley, 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

Wirklich schöner Urlaub gerade außerhalb der Saison

Wir waren dort mit 6 Erwachsenen und einem Kind eine Woche im Oktober. Wir hatten immer noch Sonne und 24/25 Grad. Perfekt für uns. Die Villa war sehr sauber und super praktisch in 2 Wohnungen geteilt. So konnte die kleine in Ruhe schlafen und wurde nicht gestört. Jeden Morgen haben wir zusammen draußen gefrühstückt und abends am Grill gegrillt und lange Spieleabende standen auf der Agenda. Der Pool war super zur Abkühlung. Die Wiese weitläufig und gepflegt. Man konnte sich wirklich wohlfühlen. Der Kontakt zu Valia war perfekt. Immer super schnell und in allem sehr entgegenkommend. Auch was das Kinderbett, Hochstuhl oder den Buggy betrifft. Wir mussten nichts mitnehmen. Alle waren sehr freundlich und besonders kinderfreundlich. Wir würden definitiv wieder kommen...
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Annette, 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

Fantastic week in idyllic location

We were a large party of 6 adults and 4 children. The Aestas Villa was perfect for us with its self-contained lower part and its larger upper part. The children had a wonderful time in the three pools and using all the games in the garden. If I had to criticise something it would be the excitable dogs barking next door, but this is very minor. Overall it is a lovely place and great location close to the national road and many beaches and tourist spots.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Joseph, 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!I would also like to thank you for your valuable feedback, as we will take all the necessary actions in order to improve our guests overall satisfaction! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a great family holiday

The villa is lovely located on a hilltop. Stunning view of a valley and the snowed covered peak of Mount Ida (Psiloritis). We loved the outside terrace with BBQ, the large swimming pool, all the extra outside things like table tennis, hammock, jaccuzi. The villa is very luxurious. Beds and showers are good. We had a great time here with our "family". All three kids, aged 17, 15 and 10 liked it a lot. Crete itself is beautiful and the Cretan people very friendly and helpfull. Our local host Valia gave us a lot of information about Crete and whenever we had questions or remarks she always answered them very quickly. She did an excellent job. The cleaning of the villa was also very good, in the two weeks that we were there everything we expected and much more was done by the cleaning lady. We had a great holiday and can recommend this villa. It's excellent!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Marcel , thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

We had a wonderful 25th anniversary with our family. The villa was perfect for us and the owners were extremely helpful with us. Think Villa team had been great organising and helping us through all our wishes and requests. Amazing food prepared just for us with our Private booked Chef Giorgos. WiFi access was great too. We enjoyed every moment of our vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 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

Wonderful !

It has been such a wonderful stay at the Aestas Residence. We loved every minute ! The owner has been welcoming and Think Villa team had been supportive to us 24/7. Thank you so much. We stayed for a week, and next summer we will for sure go back. Perfect choice to explore Crete and feel home.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 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

8/10 Good

Prachtig huis

Wij waren heel erg blij met het huis, de balkons met het mooie uitzicht en de fantastische tuin met zwembad barbeque en open haard. We hebben er enorm van genoten. Ook de service was heel goed en op een hele prettige manier. De bedden lagen heerlijk. Het huis was perfect schoon! Een aanrader!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Outstanding

The property was very well kept and well equipped and it a lovely peaceful and scenic location. I could not recommend it more and the management agent, Think Villa, could not have been more thoughtful and helpful throughout our stay. As long as you are able and prepared to drive to places, it is a brilliant place to stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Samina, 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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely well equipped villa

My family group of 10 really enjoyed our holiday at the villa. We were met at the villa and all of our questions answered. It was extremely well equipped with everything we needed and also had a welcome basket of some food items to get us going when we arrived which was lovely. There are five bedrooms in total, the two in the basement level are actually a self contained flat which I didn't realise upon booking and whilst this would work well for other families, it didn't suit ours particularly as we wanted to stay together and this had a separate entrance with it's own kitchen and bathroom. It was nice and clean though. There were two bedrooms on the top floor and another on the middle floor with a bathroom on each floor which was handy. The top part of the villa also had it's own kitchen and living room with spacious balconies all around the villa. There were some lovely touches provided such as toiletries in the bathrooms, washing powder and fabric conditioner with the washing machine and even little children's biscuits put with the travel cots. Basic cooking items like salt, pepper, oil etc were provided too which was great. Outside there is big garden area with the pool, baby pool and Jacuzzi which was very popular. There is also a BBQ, fireplace and outdoor seating under a covered area for some shade. Once again, plenty of toys were provided in the garden to entertain the children and additional plates, cups and crockery near the BBQ. Everything had been thought of! The location was perhaps the only thing that let it down as I understood that shops, beaches and tavernas would be in walking distance and this wasn't the case. Luckily we had hire cars but ended up having to drive them everywhere which was a shame. The standard of cleaning was fabulous, very thorough. All in all, a great villa and great booking service but you'll need a car!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Kelly, 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

Wonderful place, totally recommended!

Villa is as good as shown in the photos. Extremely spacious and comfortable. The villa is big enough for 10 people to spend time together, but it also has many cozy corners that afford quiet and privacy. Place is very quiet with a wonderful view from the balconies. Everything is brand new and fully functioning. Very kind and warm hosts. Moreover, the location is great for visiting beautiful city of Rethymno and it's great beaches. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Natasa, 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

Sehr schöner Urlaub auf Kreta

Wunderschönes Haus mit großem Garten und großem Pool, auch sehr geeignet für Familien, da viel Platz vorhanden. Das kleine Kinderbecken war für unsere 1.5 Jahre alte Tochter perfekt. Eine Schaukel und Rutsche haben ihr jeden Tag versüsst. Die Lage ist gut, 20-25 Min bis Rethymno, 3 Min bis zum Strand. Man kann die Stadt, aber auch die Ruhe im Dorf, geniesen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, d.h. kleine Supermärkte sind in der Umgebung. Alles top für einen Urlaub auf Kreta.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Marlene, 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

8/10 Good

Beautifull place with great garden

We rented this villa for 2 weeks with our 2 kids. Overall the house and the garden with pool and jacuzzi are exactly as on the photos. The place is very quiet, and views from the various balconies are absolutly gorgeous (especially panorama on the distant moutains). Dining at night under the lovely pergola after a beach day is really a must. Everything is new and well maintened, managers we've seen very nice and kind to us. The location is ideal for touring around even with small kids, (children outdoor toys in the garden are really a plus) . To conclude : a great villa with a nice contemporary design feeling, in a very ressourcefull and familly-friendly area of Crete. We recommend it! Bests, Katell and Romain
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2020
Dear Romain, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon!
Archival

8/10 Good

Superbe maison trés tranquille

Maison bien équipée dans un joli paysage ; accés proche en voiture à la mer et aux commerces ; pas de belles plages dans ce secteur trés occupé par les hotels mais on en trouve à qq km de magnifiques . Bon séjour à recommander.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2025
Dear Niels, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us and for the perfect rating. It would be our pleasure to have the chance to welcome you back for your next holiday experience in Greece! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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