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Traditional House With Pool And Great View!

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A stone building with wooden shutters, a pergola with flowers, and a pool in the background.
A cozy dining area with a wooden ceiling, stone walls, and a table set with a cake and drinks.
A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.
A swimming pool with stone walls and a stone chimney, surrounded by outdoor seating and umbrellas.
A stone house with a tiled roof, a stone pathway, and a garden with various plants.

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Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete/Greece
  • Place, beach near Σφακάκι
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethimno Kart
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional House With Pool And Great View!

Villa Gaia is a traditional stone built house, recently renovated (2008), located in a quiet area in the village Skouloufia, 18km away from Rethymno. The villa is built in one floor layout. On the exterior of the house, there is a big yard with a 25sqm swimming pool with sunchairs and umbrellas around it , a stone made barbecue and a garden. There is also a large veranda with a dining table covered by a pergola. The house has a spectacular view to the sea and the surrounding area, which the visitor can enjoy from the yard.
Ideally suitable for 5 people, there are three bedrooms in the Villa, all with view to the sea – one with double bed and terrace, one with semi-double bed and terrace and one with twin beds. A baby cot is also provided to the guests.
The house has a spacious dining and living room, traditionally decorated, with a fireplace and a smart satellite TV with a Blueray player and an open plan fully equipped kitchen. There is also one bathroom with W/C, and hydro massage bath.
All of the rooms are fully air conditioned. The combination of the air conditioning, the fireplace and the sun heating makes the house suitable for all the seasons of the year.
There are many villages with tavernas, mini markets and pharmacies nearby, as well as many historical sightseeing like the Arkadi monastery (8kms away) and the ancient Eleytherna (7kms away). The nearest beach is only 6 km away from the villa, in the village Stavromenos.
The villa's licence number from the Hellenic Tourist Organization is
1041K122K2768301.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Climate resilience tax (law n.5162/2024): 1)April-October: 15€/night 2) November-March: 4€/night It is paid to the house owner upon arrival

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1243270
Property # 1054734
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Spilies Beach and Platanes Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. 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 cycling nearby.
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Rethymno, Crete/Greece

What's nearby

  • beach near Σφακάκι - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Rethimno Kart - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Platanes Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Spilies Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Boss - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Σπίτι του Πολιού (Poliou House) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Poppy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zeno Lobby Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Romeo&Juliet Meze Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional House With Pool And Great View! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Traditional House With Pool And Great View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional House With Pool And Great View!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Traditional House With Pool And Great View! located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Museum of Ancient Eleutherna, Rethimno Kart, and Eleutherna. Sacred Monastery of Arkadi and Arkadi Monastery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Zacharias Katsirakis

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What makes this property unique

The villa is built at the edge of a traditional village surrounded by olives, oaks and Cretan herbs.On the exterior of the villa there is a beautiful garden where is also the swimming pool which has a size of 25 sq m, with sun chairs and umbrellas around. Also a stone made barbecue and a nice veranda covered with a wooden pergola with beautiful views to the countryside The house is located in a very quiet place, which is still near the beach and the city of Rethymno, but also close to important sight seeings like the Arcadi Monastery and the ancient city of Eleytherna, and the museum of Ancient Eleytherna. Villa Gaia is ideal for families, couples and individuals who would like to feel the independence and the real Cretan village life.

Languages:

English, Greek

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