Sea views, full privacy, 6.5km to sandy beach, playground!

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A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a garden and trees in the background.
A pool area with a covered seating area and a slide.
A swimming pool with a slide, sunshade, and lounge chairs.
A table with breakfast items and a view of the sea and town.
An aerial view of a residential area with a large house featuring a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a coastal backdrop.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, University of Crete
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Souda
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - On the ground floor, en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - On the ground floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3 - On the ground floor, en-suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 - In the barbecue house

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi and Great Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 20 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Plakias Beach - 49 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Port of Souda - 59 min drive - 62.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Secret Gorge - Restaurant & Wine Tasting Experience - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis street food & café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Le Jardin - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea views, full privacy, 6.5km to sandy beach, playground! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea views, full privacy, 6.5km to sandy beach, playground!?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea views, full privacy, 6.5km to sandy beach, playground! on 16 May 2027 start from £1,579, 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.

How much is parking at Sea views, full privacy, 6.5km to sandy beach, playground!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea views, full privacy, 6.5km to sandy beach, playground!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea views, full privacy, 6.5km to sandy beach, playground!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sea views, full privacy, 6.5km to sandy beach, playground! located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Crete, Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi and Rethymnon Court House. Paleontological Museum and Blue Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quite and well maintained villa

Really very nice place, the best we have been to so far. Run by a very helpful family, caring for us and the place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We stayed here as two families and had an amazing time. It’s perfect with kids.The owners are super friendly and helpful. They even cooked us something for arrival day and snack in between.Amazing service as the house was also cleaned during our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

Spent 11 fantastic nights here, the most beautiful place, scenery and hosts. "Amazing" sums up this place, definitely recommend a stay here 👍🏻
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Hospitality plus

The property was lovely. The family greeted us And sent us off. They were so very kind and generous. Everything was clean and we had everything we needed. It was a little hard getting used to european plumbing, but other than that it was perfect. Highly reccommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful!

This villa has excellent facilities and plenty of room for our family of 5. But would easily accommodate up to 10. The owners were so amazing which made the whole holiday and experience even better. Emma helped us with any requests and went above and beyond with a welcome dinner as we arrived very late at night. As well as a hamper of goodies and even some supplies for breakfast the next day. I was worried that as the listing doesn’t say the pool is heated that, I wouldn’t be going in much because I hate being cold. But it was actually really pleasant and I was soo happy to be able to swim every day with the kids. Couldn’t recommend this villa enough!! We have already discussed a return in the future. And we never normally want to return to places as we like to experience new places each time we travel. Thank you so much for an amazing stay. See you again. Kindest regards Hannah and family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Justin, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Villa! I really appreciate your kind comments and feedback, I will send them to the owner as well! I wish you all the best and please keep us in mind for future travel, as we would love to have you again as our guests! Have a nice evening! Best regards, Kostas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful villa — it exceeded all our expectations. The property is incredibly spacious, set in stunning surroundings that made for a truly relaxing getaway. The private pool was absolutely incredible, and the separate BBQ house made outdoor dining a real highlight of our trip.From the moment we arrived, everything was taken care of. We were welcomed with a delicious hot meal of Pastitsio and a fresh Greek salad, which was such a thoughtful touch. Midweek, we were treated again to fresh local tomatoes and feta on the most delicious bread. The villa was cleaned mid-stay, with bedding and towels refreshed, keeping everything feeling comfortable and cared for.Emma and her family, our hosts, were fantastic — always available, super helpful, and nothing was ever too much trouble. She offered great restaurant recommendations and even helped with making reservations, which made things so easy for us.The surrounding area is charming, with plenty of little shops, bakeries, tavernas, and cafés to explore. A car is recommended for getting around, but taxi services are available, and food deliveries can be arranged if you’d rather stay in.We genuinely struggled to find a single fault — everyone in our group agreed this was the best villa we’ve ever stayed in. We wouldn’t hesitate to return and can’t recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful family location

We are an extended family party of 8. The property is spacious, well equipped and very clean. The facilities are excellent with all amenities and equipment needed. The pool are in particular is really lovely and the children loved the slide into the pool, basketball net, table tennis table and table football. There are plenty of sunbeds and lots of options for shade. We were met on arrival and the owners are extremely attentive throughout with fruit and a delicious home made Pastiitsio waiting for us together with fruit. On two other occasions some lovely food was prepared for us. Within walking distance is Christos, a great local taverner with great food very reasonably priced. 8 of us ate there , with drinks for around 120 euros all in. The local bakery is great and both deliver free if needed. We had a car, which is definitely needed and ventured out to sight seeing and beaches frequently, although you could just as easily stay around the pool. The separate outdoor kitchen and dining area is great. if we had one observation it would be to perhaps include a standard cooker/hob too complement the BBQ and wood over, but that did. nit detract from our stay at all. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Best Hosts and a great villa for a family vacation

We were a group of 3 generations 9 months, mid 30 till mid 40 and the grandparents older than 70. We were looking a long time for the right place to stay to cover all the needs to have a great vacation. We wanted a view, a pool, a outdoor kitchen, enough space for everybody, aircondition and a ping pong table. This villa had everything and even more. The hosts were so heardwarming friendly people and did everything to make our trip perfect. They had a fresh cooked meal ready when we arrived there, brought us a desert after a couple of days and bought a floating swim ring specially for the baby. we asked for outdoor pillows for the wooden chairs outside, Emma the host was so sorry that there was nothing and a few days later Emmas father left 6 new pillows for the chairs in the BBQ house for us… Soo cute!! So there is nothing to complain about everything was perfect if I have to think of anything its just the ping pong table that is not really usable for serious players because it s not all smooth anymore, I guess because ofbeeing washed in the rain a few times, but that is the only thing. So if you want to have a great vacation in a perfect space with absolutely privacy and beeing hosted by a lovely kind and heardwarming family, thats the one!!! Thank you Emma to you and you family
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A fabulous villa for several reasons.The owner Emma and her parents whose home this was, were exceptional hosts. Emma communicated directly with us from start to finish by WhatsApp or SMS. We were greeted on arrival with a home made Greek pasta dish which lasted us 2 days! Any questions we had were answered promptly and effectively. Emma is very conscientious. They changed the bed linen and gave the villa a clean twice in a fortnight. The villa itself was exactly as described and even better! We appreciated the veranda area which is huge, and can be isolated from the pool area by a lockable gate. There is plenty of play things for children of all ages. The pool was not cold and extremely well maintained with daily cleaning. AC worked well, used at night. The BBQ house is enormous and kitted out with everything needed including a fridge and washing facilities plus toilet. It was lovely to hear the bells tinkling on the sheep on the hillside around the villa. It’s only a few minutes to local shops by car but you feel as if you are in rural Crete. The views from the veranda especially the sunset in June magnificent. Not may mosquitos in the evenings either. It’s a good position as plenty of lovely places to see and it’s not far to cross to the south side of the island from the villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We are a multigenerational family of 8 ranging in age from 3-71 years. We had a wonderful stay at Acorn Villa. It is the perfect property for a family. Well equipped, clean with a lovely pool and plenty of outdoor games (table tennis, table football and basketball) and it is in a great location with beautiful views of the sunset. The host is welcoming and helpful and spoilt us with lots of foodie treats and gifts. There is a supermarket with a large toy shop a 5 minute drive way. We loved the child friendly beach at Kalivaki and enjoyed delicious meals at the wonderful Ode taverna in Rethymno. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wir sind ein Freundeskreis von 9 Männern, die seit Jahrzehnten über Pfingsten zusammen wegfahren in div. Länder Europas. Eine so tolle Villa hatten wir tatsächlich noch nie. Alles perfekt, von der Ausstattung (Grillhaus!) über die Lage (Platz genug, viele Terrassen, Aussicht, lärmresistente Alleinlage, Super Restaurant Christos nebenan, Busverbindung Rethymno usw.) bis zum Tischkicker und Basketballkorb. 2 große Kühlschränke, um genügend Kaltgetränke bevorraten zu können usw. Eine vollständige Aufzählung der positiven Punkte sprengt hier den Rahmen. Emma auch super nett, Willkommensessen und Abschiedspräsent. Top, Top, Top. Easy Platz für 10 Leute.Axel H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schöne Villa in top Lage

Es gibt kaum Punkte die zu bemängeln sind. Die Villa liegt in einer top Lage. Kurze Anfahrtswege zu Geschäften oder Strände. Zum Bummeln nur ca 10 min. Fahrzeit. Die Eigentümer sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Kleine Mängel wurden umgehend behoben. Für unsere Enkel 5 und 8 war es ein Paradies auch wenn der "grosse Spielplatz " nur bedingt nutzbar ist. Leider sind die Hunde in der Nachbarschaft nachts sehr kommunikativ. Der Kontakt mit der Agentur und Vermieter war perfekt. Nur zu empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Villa Acorn - vi kommer gärna tillbaka!

Helt fenomenal upplevelse! Vi var tre familjer (6 vuxna, 4 barn) som spenderade en vecka i denna underbara villa. Upplevde stället som ännu bättre än vad bilderna kanske visar. Poolhuset (med extra kyl+frys) och grillarna användes verkligen. Poolen ej uppvärmd men det behövdes verkligen inte (var ca 25 grader på mornarna och 28 på eftermiddagarna). Stora utomhusterrasser med stort bord på hjul som gör att man kan sitta där man behagar. Mycket vacker utsikt över berg och hav. Villan inbäddad i grönska. Ett stort plus var mottagandet där vi bjöds på varm, hemlagad mat, välkomstkorg med frukt, kakor, lite sötsaker till barnen. Mitt i veckan städades villan och då hade Emmas (ägarens) mamma Afrodite bakat supergoda fetaostknyten mm. Vid avresa fick samtliga familjer en egen liten presentpåse med klubbor till barnen, lite lokal dryck samt en fin mugg med Villa Acorn som motiv. Vi fick alltid snabb hjälp om vi önskade eller frågade om något. Rekommenderar denna villa varmt och tänker att man mer än gärna kommer tillbaka!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Stay in Crete

The villa was absolutely fantastic - the photos don’t do justice to the inside and beautiful outdoor space. It was perfect for us with young children. The hosts were so welcoming. Etouri were great and made an excellent hire car recommendation and communicated really well with us before and during our stay. Highly recommended and would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible villa and host

First time to this part of Crete and we have nothing but positives to say about Acorn Villa and Emma and her family. Very welcoming, helpful and care so much about making sure we had a great time without being intrusive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Stay

We have just returned from a 2 week holiday at the villa, 4 adults and 4 children. The villa is great - clean and well equipped with lots of space and different areas to relax so even as a big group you don't feel on top of one another. The pool was cleaned regularly and kept nice and sparkling. Emma and her mother were superb hosts - arranging for weekly cleaning and providing wonderful homemade treats. Emma was also super helpful in suggesting restaurants and making reservations which made life very easy. It's a short drive to Rethymno which has a lovely atmosphere (especially in the evening) and a wide variety of restaurants. Local to the villa we were able to walk to Christos Taverna which provided lovely meals and a friendly service at reasonable prices. The outside bbq kitchen was a particular highlight and we enjoyed several evenings eating there. The Etouri agency was helpful and efficient and assisted with booking car hire and airport transfers - we were very grateful to have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary day at the Beach Club on our last day after check out. Thank you everyone for a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Hervorragend, super schön

Wir würden sofort wieder kommen 😄
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Alexandra, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Villa! I really appreciate your kind comments and feedback, I will send them to the owner as well! I wish you all the best and please keep us in mind for future travel, as we would love to have you again as our guests! Have a nice evening! Best regards, Kostas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Villa Acorn - beautiful villa!

My husband and I were alone in the villa and had an amazing time. We did not want to leave. It is totally secluded, which made for a relaxing holiday but there are a couple of great places to eat and drink in the tiny town within walking distance. The owners and booking agents were both readily available and extremely helpful. The villa has everything you could need inside and has an amazing outdoor space and a fantastic pool area. We will be back for sure. Andrea & Erik
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay at Villa Acorn.

We had a great stay at Villa Acorn. The hosts were fantastic, they were always available for any questions we had. They greeted us with a very nice homemade meal and a bottle of wine, that was very sweet of them. The villa is very pleasant, the pool is of a perfect size and always kept clean. The gardens are beautiful, very well taken care of. The villa's location was perfect for us... 10 minutes away from the town of Rethymno and some beaches and an hour away from the beautiful beaches in the south... and if we wanted a quick bite to grab close by, we could just walk to Christo's taverna, that serves great home made cretan food.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Rouba, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Villa! I really appreciate your kind comments and I will send them to the owner as well! I wish you all the best and please keep us in mind for future travel, as we would love to have you again as our guests! Have a nice evening! Best regards, Kostas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place for family holiday

We have rented many holiday houses, this house is among the absolutely best experiences. IWe can really recommend it for families with children. The reality is better than pictures (which i seldom). The family who owns it is extremely nice and helpful. There is a lot of space. many activities basketball, tabeltennis, table soccer etc. No neighbors. Close to city/shops. We will indeed come back again some time in future :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Rebekka, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Villa! I really appreciate your kind comments and I will send them to the owner as well! I wish you all the best and please keep us in mind for future travel, as we would love to have you again as our guests! Have a nice evening! Best regards, Kostas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful house in a remote area but still close to everything

We stayed in the house for 10 nights and absolutely loved it and hated to go back home. When you are in the house it feels that you are in a very remote area but this is not the case. The closest village is about a 2minute drive and Rethimnon is only a 10 minute drive. The house is beautiful and has all the amenities you would need to have a perfect holiday. The pool is really well maintained by the owner (he comes to clean it every morning). Additionally the surroundings of the house are really pretty as well. From your sitting area you will the see olive and vineyards as well as a the sea. The owners of the house are very hospitable. Upon arrival we got some home made Greek meal as well as some fruits and wine. On the day before departure they catered another meal which was really nice. The area of Rethimnon offers a lot of things to do and see. 10 days were not sufficient to see the area as well as the island. Thank you Emma and family for the wonderful stay you were all very hospitable (including the two little dogs Cici en Lady as well as Tommie the cat) we will definitely come back. Best regards Annette and Dave
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent family holiday

We had a fantastic stay in acorn villa, 2 families of 4, adults, teenagers and young children. Location was great, not very far to local tavernas and shops. Just a short journey to Rethmyno. Our host Emma had a fantastic home cooked meal ready on our arrival even though after midnight! Etouri were also very helpful with helping us organise days out etc during our stay. I would thoroughly recommend, the house is beautiful, the location great and hosts and rental company absolutely first class!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Acorn Villa review

Lovely clean property with fantastic hosts who were always available to help. Lovely pool and BBQ area - we have a great week here relaxing and exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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perfecte vakantie in ACORN VILLA

Schitterende villa met alles op en aan. Fantastische eigenaars die zich volledig inzetten voor het welslagen van onze vakantie. We werden overladen met cadeaus en allerlei tips. De hygiëne was voortreffelijk en we voelden er ons de koning te rijk. Eén minpunt : de voorgestelde excursies door Robert (Etouri) zijn onwaarschijnlijk duur. Zo werd ons voorgesteld voor een navette naar de Samaria kloof heen en terug voor 450 euro. We losten het anders op !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful House!!!

My family and I just returned from this fabulous property! The location was perfect, a short drive from great beaches and the lovely town of Rethymno. The house was super clean, and a great place to unwind with family. It was decorated so nicely and had all the ammenities we could ask for. The pool and slide was a big hit. Adorable little dogs too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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