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Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa, private pool sea view, near beach.

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A poolside area with a table and chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a pool and ocean through a sliding glass door.
A dining table with a bottle of wine and glasses, overlooking a coastal view.
A poolside area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the ocean.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with books, and a TV.

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.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Panormos, Crete
  • Place, Limni Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Agios Yiorgos
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sfagia Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Shower room 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shower room 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Panormos

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is on the beach. Paleontological Museum and Centre for Byzantine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eleutherna and Great Gate. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Panormos, Crete

What's nearby

  • Limni Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Church of Agios Yiorgos - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sfagia Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 29 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 49 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Boss - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zeno Lobby Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cigar Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elia Cafe Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Anchor, Panormo Beach - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa, private pool sea view, near beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa, private pool sea view, near beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa, private pool sea view, near beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa, private pool sea view, near beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa, private pool sea view, near beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa, private pool sea view, near beach. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mylopotamos villa is within a 15-minute walk of Limni Beach, Sfagia Beach and Church of Agios Yiorgos. Geropotamos Beach and Spilies Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay, the pool was perfect and the villa was very charming and tidy. Parking was easy and we appreciated that there were lots of amenities so close by. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic villa in a perfect location! We stayed for 10 nights and didn't want to leave. The location is ideal with plenty of dinner options (Kastro being our favourite), access to a lovely little beach and a local shop for essentials. The bakery in town is also great and there's a very good butcher and fishmonger in Perama (about 10mins drive), The villa is clean, quiet and very peaceful. The private pool was perfect to keep the kids entertained, and the large shared pool was a nice addition. Communication with Tom was great, with instant replies to any queries or questions. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thanks for the great review Daniel. We’re really pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay. You’ve been fantastic guests and we hope you get the chance to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private 3 bedroom villa with pool near to the coast.Fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxed stay. We especially appreciated the outdoor shower, pool, multiple sun loungers and outdoor seating areas.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful villa on the coast

Spotlessly clean, with a brand new pool in a modern complex. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks for the review. We are so glad you liked the Villa and enjoyed your stay. T & D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EXCELLENT

A fantastic place! Would love to visit the villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and holiday. You are all most welcome to return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for Crete family vacation

This was a gem! A beautiful and immaculate villa. We loved Panorma and it was a great home base for our Crete vacation. The villa pool and outdoor space was lovely. Despina was super responsive. We would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. It was our pleasure hosting you and your family. We hope you’ll come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful villa

Wonderful villa, seaview as promised in the cute village of Panormo, very close to Rethimno. The villa is well equipped and highly maintained - perfect for family stay. The private pool is great and so are the complex ones. The owners are wonderful and do all to make the vacation perfect. We highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
Yonatan, thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We’re so glad you and your lovely family enjoyed your stay at the Villa and had a wonderful holiday. Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views.

Villa Athena lived up to all our expectations. The views of the sea, pool, and location made our trip memorable and the villa was stocked with all our needs. The layout was perfect for families. Tom and Despina were quick to respond to all of our questions and inquires. Definitely recommend staying here to anyone looking for a Greek getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a truly lovely time in Villa Athena. It is a well equipped and very family friendly villa. The beds were comfy and lots of sitting and lounging areas inside and out. The pool was lovely and we loved the very local pebble beach just a few minutes walk away. The beeches in Panormos were nice too but snorkeling in the crystal clear waters at the pebble beach were a highlight. The lovely food at the local restaurants and the cocktails (and mocktails) in panormos were also fab. Thank you for a lovely place to stay! We would recommend the villa and also this area of Crete for a fun and relaxing stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Panormo and the Villa. Hope you come back again. Tom & Des
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great villa and location

Everything we needed. Good private pool and large outdoor seating areas. Air con inside was very welcome. Nice complex with additional communal pools. Not busy when we were there. Short walk into town with shops and restaurants. Small supermarket near the villa - very friendly and helpful, as was everyone we met.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2024
Hi Martin, Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Athena and that you had a wonderful time in Panornos. We have loved having you as guests. Best Tom and Des
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Panormo Villa

This was our 3rd visit to Panormo and the lovely Seafront 2 properties, We treated ourselves to a stay at Villa Athena and were not disappointed. Easy communications with owners and quick replies to any questions we had, even supplied some milk, water and a lovely bottle of wine. Would highly recommend, location is an easy 20 min walk to Panormo, where there are restaurants galore, supermarkets and bakery, its centrally located for exploring Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2024
Dear Linda, thank you for your kind review, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Villa Athena and had a wonderful time in Panormos and Crete. It’s been lovely having you as guests. All the best Tom and Des
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property

The property was everything we expected if not even better. The kitchen was equipped with everything you would need to cook meals for 8 people. The pool area within the property was also great, the pool was looked after daily by the property staff. The best thing avout the property was the AC which saved us on our trip. Every room had air conditioning so we couls sleep well at night
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Hi Lukas, so glad to hear you and your family had a wonderful stay at the Villa and it had everything that you needed and more. Hope you can revisit soon! Best Despina & Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sea view home with private pool

Roomy home with private and community pools and gorgeous sea view very close to seaside. Large seating area around pool with grill. Kitchen with everything we needed to grill the evening we stayed in for dinner. Short easy walk from city center. Beds are quite firm which we adjusted to after the first night. Communication from host ahead of time was good with excellent directions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at the Villa and that it had everything you needed for a memorable stay. We are happy to hear you had a great holiday and hope you can return soon. Best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We Love Panormos!

The villa was beautiful and perfect for our family of 7! It is very clean, comfortable and well maintained. Thank you for sharing it with us! Panormos is a wonderful little village. As your neighbor told us "You picked the best village in all of Crete". The people are so friendly & welcoming & really made us feel part of the community. It has a very relaxed feeling & was the perfect base for our daily adventures. And the food in the local tavernas-Amazing! We fell in love with Crete and can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for the superb review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Villa, and really happy you loved Panarmo. It is truly a wonderful, welcoming place, with great people and amazing food. Hopefully you will visit again soon!! T&D
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing!

This home is beautifully decorated, well looked after and an excellent place to relax. The shared pool is a welcome addition especially in the afternoon where you can cool down. The complex is very quiet and its a 10 minute stroll into the village. There are several small beaches close by where you can hire sun beds and umbrellas. The village has a few small supermarkets, bakery, butchers and local bars and restaurants. There are tours of the island available from several operators in the village too so it is possible to stay without a car. We had a very relaxing holiday and will definitely go back again.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you Kim for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday and stay at our Villa. We agree that Panormos is a lovely Cretan village, worth discovering. Tom and Despina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best holiday EVER

The property was to a very high standard, beautifully decorated and a great location. The villa was incredibly clean and well maintained, the gardens were beautiful and all outdoor seating areas were fabulous. I cannot fault our stay at all, it very much felt home from home. I would recommend this villa to all my friends and family, we are desperate to go and stay again. There was so much to do in the area, we walked into the local village every day where we had fabulous food and drinks. We hired quad bikes and did a safari through the mountains on them. We hired a car and explored a large part of the Island, doing our own excursions meant that we weren't tied to any trips. Driving was very easy out there, we had no issues at all. We had one of the best holidays to date, cant rave about it enough.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review. So glad you had a great time at the Villa and Crete!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aug 19 Tom & Despinas

Completely surpassed our expectations, couldn’t fault the villa, outstanding with the most beautiful sunsets from the rear, adding the private pool has been a master stroke especially for families with young children. We were 2 families sharing so having the bunk beds in the children’s bedroom was a master stroke. The villa had the feel of 2 different villas with access to rear and front balconies. Loved panormos too, had nice quiet relaxed feel which was an added bonus on a large island, felt like we were on a smaller island. Tom couldn’t have been more helpful giving advice on places to go, nearest supermarkets etc. Would visit again in a heartbeat! Only 2 points of feedback 1) an outside light near the bbq would have been fab for those later evening cooks and 2) a table tennis table to left rear of property would have kept my 3 nephews entertained for a bit longer however these are very minor points and probably particular to us, the holiday was fantastic and was precisely what we were looking for, thanks again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the holiday and your stay at our Villa. The Villa’s layout and position is great for individual and extended family stays. We agree that the sunsets are truly exceptional too. Thanks for the tip regarding the bbq light, it is something that we hadn’t thought of but a great idea and we will look into it for next season. You read our mind with your suggestion of the table tennis table! That is definitely something that we are exploring. We’re currently trying to locate a supplier in Crete!! It was lovely having you as guests and hope you will return. Best regards Tom and Despina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything you could need and great location

First time staying in panormo and at Tom’s villa and it was fabulous. We were 3adults and 2 children - plenty of space, enough plates, cups etc and had plastic for the kids! Games like uno and battleship were an unexpected surprise and we now have an 8yr old card shark in the making! The best touch most definitely is the nespresso machine - thank you although the cafe posto do a mean frappe! There was a tiny little pebble beach just down the road which was like having our private little cove and the pool which we visited every day and the surrounding area was kept clean and tidy. The village was lovely, we walked to the bakery every morning for bread, everyone so friendly and Maki’s was most definitely the best restaurant. The supermarket closest to the villa is great for Convenience but generally shops were cheaper in the village. The only thing missing were mosquito guards on the bathroom windows as you couldnt leave them open. Beware the sprinklers in the garden come on just before 5pm if you’re out sunbathing 😂 There is a large all inclusive hotel down the road which you don’t hear at all but it’s great because it means there are generally taxis close by if and when you need them.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the Villa. We appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war alles perfekt!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you. So pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply perfect!

First class house, first class view, perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June time is so peaceful

Firstly what a super host/ owner. The details about the are exactly what you get. You get a good sea view with stunning sunsets. It’s decor is modern/ ikea style and everything worked. Aircon everywhere you need them. Great bonus are the electric shutters that help keep the villa cooler if you choose to. Equally there are fixed insect screens, not that that was an issue. Plenty of outdoor table seating, various sun beds plus comfy patio furniture of Sofa and chairs. Pool is maintained to a high standard and both the patio and pool was cleaned 3or 4 times in our two weeks there. Tv great- we linked up our iPad and watched a couple of movies. Locally there is a small shop and outdoor restaurant 2mins away. The little town is 15 min stroll with mainly 2 streets of mixed shops and plenty of restaurants that are fine. Tom will give you recommendations if you ask. We visited a couple and they were really good. There is a small shelf in the kitchen with batteries, sun creams and pain killers that people leave. People before had left oils, tins of food, tbags etc for the next person to use so might be worth looking before you go shopping especially for oil! We did eventually find extra bedding in a cupboard in one of the double rooms and some towels. There are no towels apart from the one we bought and left. Few bits under kitchen sink eg washing up Liquid and bin bags but just what has been left. There were toilet rolls but not sure if supplied or left there. Panormos is small and piece full. Rethymno- gorgeous town, is about 25 min drive but there are buses.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good property in nice town

Very nice place, with good, well designed and decorated space and nice pool: the neighbourhood is still being built, but that isn’t visible from the property which looks down to the sea . Easy walking distance to lots of nice local restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in a beautiful villa

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Athena. Everything was well thought out, tastefully decorated and extremely well equipped. Having the private pool was a massive bonus! The village is just beautiful with a very traditional feel. Great family run restaurants and bars with a very friendly touch. Amazing holiday would love to go back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful villa for a family holiday.

It was a pleasure dealing with Tom and Despina. Booking, payment, checkin and checkout very easy. A fabulous house with everything needed for a great family holiday. The pool is so nice, with a lovely view of fabulous sunsets. The area is great with everything within easy reach. Highly recommended. We hope we can return again soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so glad that you loved the house & pool and that you had a fabulous holiday. You have been such great guests. You are welcome to return any time! Best Tom and Despina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay at the villa

We had the absolutely best stay at this Amazing Villa in Crete Panormos! The Villa was to a very high standard, beautifully decorated and it was incredibly clean and well maintained. The pool at the house was Amazing! The pebble beach just a few minutes from the Villa was Lovely. The villa had a great location. We could´nt ask for more. We would love to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and you liked the private pool. We also love the Villa’s close proximity to the beach and village. You are most welcome to return anytime. Best Tom and Despina
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