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Fotinari Villa II -High quality above a cozy beach

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A poolside area with a view of the sea and a mountain in the distance.
A modern, luxurious villa next to the beach
A wooden deck with a hot tub, seating area with cushions, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and shelves. There is a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the sea through a glass door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Foteinári
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Skínos
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Plakias Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - On the ground floor, en-suite in Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2On the ground floor, en-suite in Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - On the ground floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 - On the first floor

Toilet · Shower only

WC - On the first floor

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Plakias

Located in Agios Vasileios, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi and Ancient Lappa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Foteinári and Skínos. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Foteinári - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Souda Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Skínos - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Plakias Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Preveli Beach - 28 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blu Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Medousa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sifis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Veranda Café & Lounge Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Candia - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fotinari Villa II -High quality above a cozy beach have a pool?

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

Is Fotinari Villa II -High quality above a cozy beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fotinari Villa II -High quality above a cozy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fotinari Villa II -High quality above a cozy beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fotinari Villa II -High quality above a cozy beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Agios Vasileios villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Foteinári and Skínos. Plakias Beach and Kókkinos Vólakas are also within 3 miles (5 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Villa Holiday

Villa as per photos. Great location and views. Excellent communication with managing agent and owner Lovely town with all amenities within a very short drive family had a great time, many thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal villa vacay

The villa was even better in person which is rarely the case. The property managers were very responsive to our requests (ice cube trays for example) and even provided some groceries on arrival. Everything worked well, everyone had plenty of space, and it was a good value for the price. Definitely no need to have the pool heated in June or any summer months. Southern Crete is rugged and beautiful (and windy) with plenty of beaches for the little kids, snorkeling opportunities, interesting hikes and mountain villages and monasteries to explore. My only complaint was with the villa's concierge service, you'll get better value looking elsewhere for booking massages, finding boats, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing unit with an amazing location

We rented this Villa for our post-covid vaccine family reunion. The property was actually even nicer than the pictures. The area is amazing and the design of the property takes full advantage of breathtaking views of the Ocean and Plakias bay. There are a couple of coves within 50 meters of the property that we used extensively for swimming every day (in addition to the property's pool which we really liked). Also Souda beach is a ~1 km walk with 2 nice taverna's to pick from. Lots of room and bathrooms. The equipment and kitchenware are very high quality and worked very well. The owner Olga, rental agency etouri, and housekeeper/groundkeeper Kristos were all very professional, responsive and highly accommodating. There recommendations for shopping and tour options were spot on. Overall, we had an amazing experience and would recommend it to others. One thing to keep in mind is the unit is on a cliff, so it is three stories. So plan on getting a lot of stair steps in while there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2021
Dear Ty, 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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Gastgeber, tolle Unterkunft mit wunderschönem Meerblick!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa, beautiful location

We spent a wonderful 10 days at this Villa with extended family and children aged between 10 and 17. The location of the villa is excellent and it really is just a stones throw to the little beach and a 5 minute drive into Plakias (for supermarket, tavernas, shops etc). It can get very windy on the nearest big beaches like Sousa and Plakias but the little beach nearest the villa was sheltered and always protected by the wind. It’s definitely a different ‘feel’ to Crete in the South to the North - much quieter and less tourists, but it’s only a 40 minute drive to Rethymno in the North if you fancy a bit more shopping/ water activities one day. The Villa was beautifully decorated with wonderful views and very well equipped. Just a note - we had 2 wild cats that seemed used to living in the outdoor kitchen and had obviously been fed by people before us…..fine if you like cats but just to note if you don’t!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely loved it!

Excellent service and very well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wirklich schön, aber nicht mit 12 Erwachsenen

Wunderbare Lage, die Gemeinschaftsräume sind hochwertig und edel eingerichtet. Leider sind die Zimmer in der Mitte viel zu klein, es gibt keine Ablagemöglichkeiten, was in dieser Preiskategorie so nicht sein sollte. Das bezieht sich auch auf das gemeinsame Minibad, das für 4 Erwachsene eine einzige Katastrophe ist. Leider hatten wir auch ungebetene Gäste im Haus, die auch den Jakuzzi benutzten. Die Reinigung des wunderschönen Außenbereiches ließ auch zu wünschen übrig, Mäusereste der Katzen wurden nicht zufriedenstellend beseitigt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderbar

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in dieser wunderschönen Villa
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Review

A wonderful, clean property in a really nice area. The pool and outdoor dining area are especially good and where the family spent most of their time during the holiday (you need to have the pool heated to get the most out of it especially in the evenings). The bedrooms are really clean and comfortable and there was regular cleaning of the property and changing of the beds (3 x in a week)! The smaller members of our group loved the outdoor play area. The villa is located a short distance out of Plakias which is a small traditional resort with some great tavernas and ice cream bars. You will need a car but it is just a few minutes drive. There is a nearer resort of Souda which we didn't get to. There are also some lovely tavernas in surrounding villages up in the mountains. I'd have no hesitation in recommending the property to enjoy a really great family holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Dear Boris, 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

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

Great holidays

We stayed with the group of 5 adults and 5 kids defferent age, the house is very comfortable and spacious, vicinity of the beach gave us the freedom and choice between swimming pool and great beach. We loved the house, beautiful interiors, evenings in the outdoor kitchen and living room with the outstanding view. Plakias touristic place, which is nearby is very cosy with many good tavernas. I highly recommend the villa and this part of Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Dear Aleksandra, 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
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