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Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Platanias Square

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Crete, Crete
  • Place, Platanias Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Platanias Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Agia Marina Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Cribs

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Platanias

Located in Platanias, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Platanias Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Crete, Crete

What's nearby

  • Platanias Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • OLEA Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Platanias Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • War Shelter of Platanias - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eclipse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vegera - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Μύλος του Κερατά - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grapevine - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool.?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool. on 6 Sept 2027 start from £1,871, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rock House's Villa Melody (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) with private garden and pool. located?

This family-friendly Platanias villa is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Platanias Square and Platanias Beach. Agia Marina Beach is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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. 29 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Villi

Villa Melody was a fantastic place to stay. Comfortable and characterful, perfectly situated and Yioula was a warm and welcoming host. Wonderful!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Once again we had top guests! Thank you for bei g so nice, clean and respectful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Cretan!

This home is so beautiful, the veranda and pool were so special. The location is moments walk to stores, restaurants and the beach. Checkin was so easy and the gate was a great layer of security (even though the area seems quite safe. The owners were responsive and helpful anytime we needed something. DEFINITELY stay here if you’re planning a trip to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Amazing guests, a family with wonderful people. Although we had a small problem with the Wi-Fi connection, they were so patient and understanding. we would love to welcome them back with high priority!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, lovely villa, quick communication, nice pool. Nothing we didn't like. Plenty of bars, shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. "Double" bar great for watching football - 5 mins walk. We loved it. Didn't want to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Wow! We arrived at this beautiful, authentic greek house, where we felt very welcome by the sweet and helpful owners. The house is very close to shops, restaurants and the beach, but because it is located a couple of houses from the main street, it is very quiet and peaceful. I was there with my family, which the house is perfect for. Our four-year old daughter and one-year old son enjoyed the pool and the room down-stairs, which had a lot of toys for both of them. We adults very much enjoyed the jacuzzi, relaxing on the terraces and the fact that there was wireless internet access...perfect for planning trips. I would really recommend this house to anyone who wants a vacation where they can stay in a quiet, charming place, where it is possible to walk to restaurants, shopping, beautiful sunsets at the beach, or take a drive up to the breathtaking mountains or into the city of Chania. I would definitely love to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Always a big pleasure having so wonderful guests in our villas. I would definately rent to this very kind and clean family with the highest priority. I wish to be able to accommodate them again in one of our villas and send them our best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved Villa Melody, beautiful house, fabulous pool and lovely hosts. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2026
Thank you for being such wonderful guests! Any homeowner would be lucky to host you!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen wirklich sehr schönen Urlaub im Rock House. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt.Die Ausstattung war gut, die Terrasse und der Garten mit Pool waren Super. Der Eigentümer war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Haus wurde zwischendurch immer mal wieder gereinigt und die Handtücher wurden ebenfalls getauscht. Ein- und Auschecken war völlig problemlos.Das Haus liegt,sehr zentral, etwas zurückgelgen von der Haupstraße, eingekeilt zwischen zwei Hotels. Trotzdem ist man durch hohe Hecken vor Blicken geschützt und es ist bis auf die Grillen auch sehr ruhig.Man ist fußläufig schnell im nächsten Supermarkt, am Strand oder im Restaurant. Wir hatten noch einen Mietwagen, mit dem wir von hier aus wunderbar den Westteil der Insel erkundet haben.Alles in allem ein wirklich sehr gelungener Urlaub.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein ganz tolles Haus. Gastgeber Super nett. Haus sehr sauber. Alles da was man braucht. Sehr ruhig. Vom Trubel im Ort bekommt man nichts mit. Wir werden das Haus wieder buchen. Es war ein so schöner Urlaub
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Amazing family!! We would rent our villa to them again, in a heartbeat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolut perfekt!

Wunderschöne Villa im Steinhausstil – wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Unsere bisher schönste Ferienunterkunft. Liegt sehr zentral an der Hauptstraße, aber durch die Zufahrt und den Parkplatz nach hinten versetzt und ist daher sehr ruhig. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und kommt regelmäßig zur Gartenpflege – dann steht er gerne mit Tipps zur Verfügung. Das von ihm empfohlene Restaurant am Strand war ein toller Tipp und ist ein absolutes MUSS. Auch der Reinigungsservice hat sich alle paar Tage hervorragend um die Unterkunft gekümmert. Wir waren wunschlos glücklich!
Außenansicht
Blick von der Dachterrasse
Schlafzimmer
Veranda
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Again once more we were blessed with such wonderful guests!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alles Topp !

Das Haus ist wunderschön, perfekt ausgestattet mit einem schönen Pool. Nur wenige Meter bis zum Strand und mitten im Ort - dennoch absolut ruhig zum entspannen. Der Vermieter Agis hat sich um alles gekümmert. Es gibt nichts zu beanstanden, wir würden das Haus jederzeit wieder mieten !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Beautiful people who took care of the house and really enjoyed staying in the villa. We hope we can welcome them again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just amazing !

We have had the most fabulous time at Villa Melody. Spacious, well equipped, peaceful and the loveliest owners who were incredibly helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2020
Top guests, very clean family and respectfull. Such a blessing for home owners. We would love to have these guests back and with top priority!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Villa, brilliant location, lovely owners

The villa itself is absolutely beautiful and the location is ideal. It feels very quiet and secluded, but you are literally just down the driveway from the main street and all the Plantanias facilities. Yioula and Agi are extremely welcoming and helpful hosts and have obviously put a lot of time and care into the villa to make it a real home from home. The bottle of wine and home made produce awaiting for us on arrival was a lovely touch. The pool is fantastic and an ideal size for a family of four and there are loads of pool toys, inflatables etc. provided. The villa itself is a lovely size and all the fixtures and fittings are of a very high standard and very well maintained. Make sure you visit the owner's Rock House bar as well at the top of the drive - well worth a visit especially when there is a band on. All in all a beautiful villa and many thanks to Yioula and Agi for a wonderful stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rach hayley

Second time staying here. It is perfect, beautiful villa, clean, beautiful, own pool. Couldn't ask for more. To top it off Yioula and Agis are very welcoming and make you feel at home. As 2 young women travelling alone, I can honestly say that this is the only place that I've travelled to that I feel safe and at home. Yioula and Agis (villa owners) are always there should you have any queries. The welcome is amazing with amazing home cooked foods (thank you Yioula! We need the spanokopita recipe) and bottle of wine. Sofia visits to change towels, empty bins and mop etc. She is so friendly and lovely too. There is nothing to fault at all. I have already recommended these beautiful villas to friends and family. II've also travelled with our little boy (8yo ) and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't wait to go back!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Blessed for a second time in just a few weeks with the visit of these lovely ladies!!!!!!! Can't wait to have them back! They are just amazing, very clean, very discreet and quiet and took extra good care of the villa. Any homeowner who accommodates them is so lucky!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for your holiday in Crete

We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful and well designed villa. We found everything we could possibly need and found the owners very welcoming and helpful. Looking forward to going back one day. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Wonderful guests, very polite and took extra care of the villa. Hopefully we will have the pleasure of accommodating them again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Villas!

Better than expected (and we had great expectations!) Most of the times pictures on a website or in a brochure gives a prettier view than you find when you actually get there. Not Villa Rhapsody and Villa Melody, they were splendid, with an atmosphere hard to capture in a photo. They are situated in the middle of Platanias, close to a very nice beach, with everything just around the corner. But when you step inside the gate of Rock houses it´s like an oasis. Quiet (except from the not-annoying crickets;-), peaceful, clean, cosy, everything we wished for on our holiday! We can really recommend the villas to anyone who enjoys a Cretan holiday with a high-class accomodation
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
One of the best guests we've ever had!!! Wonderful family, clean and respectful! Again our wishes came true and we are blessed with guests like this family! Thank you and we hope to have you again with us!!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful villa, lovely welcome

Thank you to Yioula, Agis, Aris, Sophia and not forgetting Chester, for looking after us so well. As a family of four with two teenagers we stayed at Villa Melody for a week in early April. We had a lovely warm welcome and the villa was just perfect. The pride and attention to detail with which it was built and presented showed through. It was spacious, very well equipped and with some top quality hotel finishing touches, not to mention the basket of home made produce, wine and something a touch stronger!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The perfect holiday destination

This was our first visit to Crete and we had a relaxing and wonderful stay in villa Rhapsody! It was clean, well equipped and even better then described on the website. Fantastic villa - superb location within walking distance to supermarkets, restaurants and the beach. We would definitely recommend it to anyone who is planning to travel to Crete. Yioula and her family were perfect hosts – thank you for everything!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
We feel very blessed having guests like that in our villas. Thank you very much and we hope to see you in one of our villas again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The best holiday EVER!!!

We would like to say thanks to Youla and Agis for a wonderful stay in their villa Melody!! Homemade cake and wine was waiting for us when we arrived!!! It was perfect for the four ladies from Norway who wanted to have a vacation to relax and party at the same time!! Relaxing in the jaccuzi while the rest cook dinner at the barbeque, or having a great time at Rock House with Manolis`great drinks!!! Go for a swim in the pool to wake you up in the morning before you make espresso for the girls and wake them up for yet another great day!!!! It doestn get better than this!!! We will be back next year!!! Best regards from Lisa, Sissel, Grethe and Ann-Torill
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Wonderful ladies, very polite and very discreet. They took extra care of our villa and are guests that we really look forward to welcoming accommodating again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Villa Melody - a great find

My husband and I rented the villa Melody in May 2011 and can thoroughly recommend it. Everything is finished to a really high standard and with a lot of thought. Despite us having rain on a few days we were more than happy to chill out on the veranda which has comfy sofas. The pool is a good size and the gardens are well-kept. Yioula and her family made us feel very welcome and really want their guests to have a good time. The resort itself is very built-up and we chose it as we have a baby daughter and wanted to be close to amenities. The villa is luxurious and tucked away so it was a haven for us with the privacy we wanted despite being in a very touristic town.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
"Having guests like this beautiful family is every owner's dream! Would love to have them back staying with us again when ever they come to Platanias for the vacation."
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stunning villa, great location.

Stunning villa, great location. Quiet and extremely comfortable. We had a fantastic time. The villa was spacious and super clean as was the pool and the grounds. It was equiped with everything that we needed and we had a really fabulous holiday. I wouldn't and won't hesitate to recommend this villa as a great place to stay in Crete. Yioula, her family and all the staff were really super nice and made us feel so welcome. Thank you Yioula and team for making our holiday so pleasant. We will hopefully return to you again soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Wonderful people, wonderful family! Thank you for choosing our villa for your vacation in Crete and we will be very happy to accommodate you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect In All Ways

It is not often that one's expectations are exceeded upon arriving at their holiday accommodations. Our stay at the Rock House Villa was one of these exceptions. Well equipped, spotlessly clean, well-maintained, and above all comfortable, our week's stay in Crete was perfect. The warm and tremendously hospitable villa owners Yioula and Agis made our experience truly special. We have already recommended the Rock House Villa to friends and will continue to do so. Enjoy! The Bougie Family Amsterdam, NE
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
This wonderful family has also exceeded our expectations of what we expect from guests who rent our villas. I would recommend all home owners to rent with out a second thought their home to this family as they will find out how much respectful and wonderful people they are. And their children is their mirror. They truly are wonderful.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Crete - Spring Break 2010!

From the moment we walked through the door the house was 5 star! The owner's had some homebaked Greek treats set on the kitchen table and every amenity and possible need was met. They even had cd's of greek music and rock bands to play to further set the tone for our time in Greece. The beds were very comfortable by european standards and all linens were top quality. The weather was a bit chilly for spring and the owner's even provided us with wood for the fireplace. The kitchen was more than adequately furnished for cooking and the refridgerator was stocked with Raki! The location was perfect for a beach holiday as it is an easy walk to the sandy beach in the heart of Platanias. The village itself is very nice with many restaurants and cafe's - some set high on the streets above with magnificent views. We will definitely stay in the Rock Houses if or when we return to Crete.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house, great destination

We spent 8 days in Villa Melody in July 2010. We were extremely satisfied with everything and I could say that it is even better than it looks at web site. With two kids 9 and 5 we enjoyed all the time. Everything is next door, beaches are fine, especially Gerona beach which is 2 minutes away with local bus. This beach has les waves and that was great for kids. Chania is aslo not far away and is beautiful old town. We would love to come back again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Beautiful house:well equipped, functional yet elegant. The house is well located, very clean and the owners are the most helpful, warm and friendly. We came in November and being and off-season time, there was not much to do in the village. We did not rent a car but took the bus to Chenia and other cities. If we came back, I would rent a car. Yioula and her husband took us to a lake we could not have reached with the bus- I think- and provided us with a "real Crete" experience. Thank you Yioula and Igis, you have made our trip and we won't forget you. I would recommend the Rock house to anyone ! Love Nicole
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Villa Melody September 2009

This was the first time we had booked a private villa with pool & came upon this one via an internet site recommended to us. We chose the villa because of the wonderful photos and wealth of information about the villas. We were not disapointed in the least! From the moment we stepped into the villa my husband, son & I all flopped down onto the cosy sofa & breathed a sigh of bliss quickly followed by a dive into the pool. We had a warm welcome from Yioula together with a hamper of goodies. The villa was everything we imagined it could be and more, my son (aged 3) had his own special playroom downstairs with numerous toys & games to keep him occupied. The villa was fully equipped with everything you could wish for including espresso machine! And was spotlessly clean. We did hire a car but it was not needed as your are in the middle of the village close to all amenities but it was nice to explore the island and drive up the mountains with the spectacular views (ok if like my husband you like heights, he's a roofer, if not don't look down) and don't mind shoving away the odd goat who refuses to leave the 8 foot wide road so you can drive past. Overall we had an excellent holiday and like everyone else didn't want to go home, usually miss my home comforts but had them on holiday with me!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect relaxation

We enjoyed a very relaxing week in Villa Melody. When we arrived the house was spotlessly clean and fully lived-up to our expectations. (The multi-room sound system is a great idea). Lovely pool to cool off and float around. We enjoyed simple food in nearby restaurants - we weren't very adventurous and flipped between a couple of restaurants that we liked and didn't venture far.
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