Traditional House With Pool And Great View!

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51356 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Rethymno, Crete/Greece

Arkadi Monastery9 min drive
Rethimno Kart10 min drive
Spilies Beach14 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

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

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.

Property manager

Zacharias Katsirakis

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1243270

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 ecotours and cave exploring nearby.

Rethymno, Crete/Greece

What's nearby

Arkadi Monastery - 9 min drive
Rethimno Kart - 10 min drive
Eleutherna - 11 min drive
Spilies Beach - 14 min drive
Platanes Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

Iberostar Creta Panorama - 14 min drive
Μάνταλος - 15 min drive
Cafe Ciao - 11 min drive
The Coffee Stop - 8 min drive
The Leaky Couldron - 11 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.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

28 April 2024

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

Our week in Crete

Lovely place to stay! Comfortable, clean, well kept property. Property manager was so welcoming and helpful. On arrival there was a full, prepared meal for us, as well as home made bread! Additionally, there were all essentials such as bottled water, milk, juice, butter, and jam for breakfast the next morning. Beds and linens were excellent, and plenty of towels for the bath and pool. Pool and landscaping were lovely, and surrounding area was very scenic. We had a great stay, and suggestion from the manager led us to a few fabulous restaurants, that we would never have found on our own. Highly recommend this property!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len L.

3 December 2023

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

A quiet, but warmly supported villa in the Rethymno hills

The owner/managers, Zacharias and Ioannis, are wonderful hosts! They met us on arrival and brought frequent treats. They are very accessible if you have any questions. The villa is very well located, in the hills above and a bit east of Rethymno, our favorite city on Crete. The villa is close to the new Eleutherna archeological museum, the Arkadi Monastery, numerous olive oil mills and wineries, and many enchanting villages. It is quiet, but only a few minutes away from restaurants and supermarkets in Stavromenos. The villa has a fully equipped kitchen, a washer (clothes dry on a portable rack), comfortable bedrooms. Interior finishes and exterior landscaping and hardscapes are excellent. We were here in November, and so didn't use the pool. The outside patio/dining area will be very inviting during the warmer months. The internet is reliable, although the signal might be on the weak side in the bedrooms. We would certainly return here on a future visit to Crete!

Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

5 November 2023

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

Schöne Tage

Wir hatten eine wunderbar erholsame Woche in der Villa Gaia. Ruhig gelegen in einem kleinem Dorf, aber mit einem Mietauto alles gut zu erreichen. Wir wurden von Zacharias herzlich empfangen, der Kühlschrank war sehr gut gefüllt und es gab gleich eine selbstgekochte leckere Mahlzeit. Wir haben uns hier wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt !

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hildrun H., Köln

7 October 2023

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

Perfect holiday home

Beautiful villa in a small village and extremely friendly hosts!!! We arrived late in the evening and we were greeted with a lovely cooked dinner and a cake! A bottle of wine as well and everything you may need for breakfast! We will highly recommend Villa Gaia and would love to come again!! Hildrun and family

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

1 October 2023

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

Ein traumhafter Urlaub

Besser kann es nicht sein. Der Vermieter und seine Familie kümmern sich klasse und vor allem herzlich um alle Belange. Wir kamen Samstags erst nach 22 Uhr am Anreisetag an und wurden herzlich von Zacharias begrüßt. Es wurde uns alles gezeigt und erklärt. Die Überraschung schlechthin: die Mutti des Vermieters hatte uns was gekocht und einen Kuchen gebacken, sowie Kaffee, Milch, Brot, Saft, Butter und Marmelade fürs Frühstück am Sonntag standen bereit. Ebenso war reichlich Wasser da. Und die anderen Überraschungen waren einfach überragend. Wir haben die Ruhe dieser Villa sehr genossen. Der Pool hat eine wunderbare Größe und eine Außendusche ist auch da. Die Liegen und Schirme sind super und auch der Sitzbereich auf der Terrasse ist traumhaft. Der Ausblick bis zum Meer runter ist wunderbar. Auch die Zimmer sind super - an allen Fenstern gibt es Mückenschutzrollos. In der Küche ist alles da was man braucht....perfekt. In der Umgebung kann man viel unternehmen; ein Mietwagen ist allerdings notwendig. Fazit: Ein wunderbarer, sehr erholsamer und traumhafter Urlaub - wir haben es sehr genossen & wollen auf jeden Fall nochmal kommen. Große Kompliment an Zacharias und seine Familie!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Zacharias Katsirakis

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.