Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ

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A coastal view with a mountain in the background, a pier, and a beach area with umbrellas and chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a small round table, and a framed picture on the wall.
An aerial view of a beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a lifeguard tower, and a small boat.
A room with a wooden desk, a mirror, a stool, and a wardrobe with shelves.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Rooftop terrace
    A rare find - enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Massages in spa
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Varkotopos beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Livadi Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor| Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

First Floor| Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

First Floor | Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

First Floor | Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

First Floor | Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

First Floor | Bathroom 2

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

First Floor | Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Bali

Located in Mylopotamos, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Varkotopos beach and Livadi Beach, while Museum of El Greco and Wooden Sculptures Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.
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Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Varkotopos beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livadi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 41 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Ammoudara Beach - 55 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 59 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ταβέρνα Λιβάδι - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Boss - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Elia Cafe Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor, Panormo Beach - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Locus Deli - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sea-esta Beach House, Beachfront Residence & BBQ located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Varkotopos beach and Livadi Beach. Reptisland and Melidoni Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

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 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Great house, everything you might need in a vacation is available
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Dear Joana, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again for your next vacation escape! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This was a great property. A little hard to find at first but great access to beach and fun activities. They left us a greeting basket which was wonderful. Easy check in and check out. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Dear Catherine, thank you very much for your lovely review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the property and appreciated the welcome basket and smooth check-in and check-out process. While the villa is tucked away in a peaceful spot, we’re always happy to provide clear directions to make your arrival as smooth as possible. It’s wonderful that you made the most of the easy access to the beach and local activities. Thank you for recommending us, and we would be delighted to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we enjoyed our stay immensely.Location is perfect, Bali is lovely.Villa should have a safe fitted for valuables.Villa could be further enhanced with sun canopy awning to bedroom terrace area.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Dear Mandy, thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback—we're truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the villa’s location in beautiful Bali added to the experience. It’s wonderful to know the charm of the area made your holiday special. We also genuinely appreciate your thoughtful suggestions regarding the addition of a safe and a sun canopy for the bedroom terrace—both are valuable insights that we’ll be happy to consider as we continue to enhance the villa for future guests. It was a pleasure to host you, and we’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing escape in Crete. Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Stayed in Sea-Esta for 12 days at the end of August and absolutely loved the place. Apartment was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Brilliant views and fab location. Great bar just below. Mary was a fantastic host and anything we needed she replied to in a prompt manner The 4 teenagers thought it was the best holiday we'd had.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place

We have stayed at the Sea- esta beach 3 times and it never changes .It is spacious and the veranda is big and well equipped for outside dining. The beds are very comfortable with good quality pillows and bedding. The beach is on your doorstep the restaurants are friendly and typical Cretan but what makes it so special are the people they go above and beyond to make your holiday special. We will definitely be returning .Thank you Valia for the excellent service you gave us. Regards Sue,Lud,Gill and John
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Dear Sue & loved ones, thank you very much for choosing ThinkVilla again for your recent holidays. It was our great pleasure welcoming you back as our loyal guests & it makes us truly happy to read that you cherish the lovely terrace & location of the home. We endeavour to go above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay and would be thrilled to host you again soon for your next holiday experience. Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cosy apartment in a top location

The duplex apartment is very mice and functional. It is perfectly located, 10 meters from the beach with plenty of activities if needed (sailing, fishing trips,...), 50 meters from a traditional little port and close to a few nice tavernas . This is a perfect place for a family with small children who wants to do everything by foot and enjoy the sea while being able to go home for naps and other. Valia has been extremely accommodating and helpful!! Excellent experience!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Dear Romane, 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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great Beach Holiday Home

This was a 2 storey flat very close to a lovely beach with 3 good tavernas nearby. The accommodation was very comfortable and we had superb views of the beach and harbour. Only two things to be aware of - 1. the spiral staircase would not be suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties. 2. It is over a bar which plays music all day until 3 or 4am. So not ideal for light sleepers. You and reduce noise by keeping windows and shutters closed at night and using the air conditioning
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2021
Dear Maggie, thank you for taking the time to rate your stay with us. Most travellers specifically prefer our beach home for its convenient location right in the lively centre of Bali village. We are happy that you have also enjoyed a great time in our Beach House, and hope to welcome you back in Greece soon! Best regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 semaines reposantes

emplacement idéal, tout à pied en 2 minutes : plage, restaurants, bars, commerces
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Dear Xavier, thank you for taking the time to give us a perfect rating. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and have great memories to cherish of your family holidays with us! It would be our pleasure having the chance to welcome you back for your next holiday experience in Greece! Best regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Perfect house but on a noisy place

The house is perfect: spacious, clean, well equipped in the heart of Bali Village and on the Bali harbour beach. The host is very responsive (repair AC) and kind understanding. BUT it is not a quiet and relaxing place at night due to the music from the bar below, too loud during all the nights (from 9 p.m to 2 a.m, hard for sleeping) despite our requests to the bar owner. It's too bad.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Dear Gwendoline, thank you very much for choosing our house for your recent holidays! We really appreciate your lovely comments about the perfect condition of the house. We are sorry to hear that the location was not ideal for you, while most of our guests specifically select this wonderful house for the prime location right in the centre of lively Bali village. Due to the fact that it is right in the village, music may be heared & we would have welcomed the opportunity to be of assistance while you were still to ensure you can enjoy a relaxing stay. We also have a wide selection of properties available for those to choose from that prefer to cherish a more calm location! We would be delighted to be of assistance finding the ideal destination for your future stay and hope to welcome you back in Greece. Best regards, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place, we had a great time!

The place is very nice! Thanks for everything.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2021
Dear Jan, 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

8/10 Good

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

Schöne Aussicht

Wir haben die Zeit absolut genossen. Näher am Strand kann es kaum noch sein. Die Aussicht von der Terasse ist ja traumhaft. REstaurants, Cafes, Läden - alles in der Nähe, ein nächster gut sortierter Supermarkt gibt es allerdings in Rethimno. Was nicht so schön war, ist die unmittelbare Nähe von zwei Cafes - eins davon im Erdgeschoss des Hauses. Abends zwischen 21:00 und 24:00 arbeiten sie als Bar mit lauter Music. Vor Mitternacht kann man nicht wirklich schlafen, auch mit geschlossenen FEnstern/Türen. Der Cafebesitzer war jedoch sehr freundlich und hat wirklich Rücksicht genommen und manchmal schon vor Mitternacht zugemacht. Jedoch, wer Ruhe, vor allem abends, sucht, ist die Wohnung nicht zu empfehlen.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2020
Dear Maria, thank you for your kind review and we really appreciate the feedback. Indeed the location of the apartment is in the heart of Bali and in very close proximity to everything making it an ideal car-free destination. We hope to have the chance to host you again in the future! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect location and resort and the property had absolutely everything we needed and more. Good communication with everyone involved in the rental process. Cannot praise it enough really and Bali is a beautiful place. The only thing I would say is that Bali has steep hills and the spiral staircase in the apartment might be tricky for some.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Dear Matthew, we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodation fab location

Shelves in kitchen to high to access no steps to use to reach saucepans etc
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Dear Gillian, thank you for your kind review and we really appreciate the feedback. Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wer es mittendrin mag ist mit diesem Ferienhaus wunderbar bedient. Nur 30 sek zum Strand,

Sehr nette Vermieter. Geschirr war schmuddelig. Sonst alles top. Geräumiges Haus mit wundervollen Terrassen
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Dear Chrsitoph, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our house! Thank you so much for your feedback regarding the dishes which we will certainly take into consideration! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gezinsvakantie

Waren er met 7 volw. vanaf 8 juli 10 dagen lang. Super mooi huis van alle gemakken voorzien en voldoende plek. Mooie slaapkamers en badkamer. Het huis is stijlvol ingericht. Mooi groot terras met bbq. Fijne keuken met voldoende keukengerei en ook van alle gemakken voorzien. Misschien handig om een krukje te plaatsen voor de pannen en glazen te pakken.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Dear Saskia, 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

Excellent location

Everything about the apartment is first class. The only negative about the apartment is the spiral staircase which we found a bit of a challenge
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Dear Geoffrey, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our apartment! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic half term

As a family of 5 we found the property perfect. Plenty of space both inside and out (two generous balconies). The property was well equipped. We arrived at about 1am after a late flight and were met and welcomed on arrival. A perfect holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Dear Keith , 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

Beautiful house great location

Impressed with the house which was right on a beautiful beach. We had everything we needed on our door step. We were delighted when the manager said we could stay a bit longer on our final day, but then we were let down at the last minute as a friend of the owner wanted to use the house. This made things difficult as we couldn’t change taxi times so were left homeless for four hours with three children. So warning to others if you do get the offer of an extension be careful not to change plans, as the owner may let the house to a friend again and put you out on the street!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Dear Lisa, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Crete! I also would like to thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We greatly appreciate feedback from our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. We gladly offer our guests the possibility of late check out, and always advise that this is something we cannot confirm until closer to your departure as it depends on availability and may change.Your host kindly informed you the day beforehand, and It was our pleasure to give you the opportunity to stay until 14:00 the midday to ensure your comfort. Also we would have been pleased to further assist you on your departure day with anything you may have needed! Best Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very stylishly decorated property with lovely view

We booked this property at relatively short notice. The property manager, Valia, was extremely helpful and was very quick to communicate so thank you to her for her attention. The booking and follow up service was exemplary and it makes it so much easier when this is made simple for you! The property is only half an hour or so easy drive from Heraklion airport. Valia had recommended a car hire company, Best car Rentals, whose service was also excellent and extremely easy and, Chara, their representative was very easy to deal with by email and was also very helpful. The property is at Bali port which has a small village feel to it but with facilities within walking distance e.g. small supermarkets, several restaurants and cafes. We were met by Mr Yiannis who was very helpful, showed us the property and gave us contact numbers for if we needed anything. We were the first guests to stay in the property. The property was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We stayed for a week and the cleaners came during the week and changed towels and cleaned the property. We were a family group of three generations and we had ample space in the property with it’s 4 spacious bedrooms, open plan living/kitchen area , 2 bathrooms and two balconies. It was lovely to sit on the balcony reading our books and looking out at the sea which was only a few steps from the property. We enjoyed the beach which was easily accessible and swimming in the tranquil waters. There is the possibility to do water sports and we tried out the kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, pedalos and the sunset catamaran ride. Visiting the harbour side in Rhythemno was a good place for an evening meal and we also drove across the island to discover the south coast whilst enjoying the mountains across the centre. We would definitely recommend the property to friends for a relaxing beach holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Dear Lisa, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review and we really hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete. It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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