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Dimokritos Villa II, a homestay experience

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A modern house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A covered outdoor dining area with a view of a swimming pool and mountains.
A stone building with a modern design, a gravel driveway, and a sign welcoming visitors to Villa 2.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV, and a fireplace.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aggeliana, Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Geropotamos Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Spilies Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Σφακάκι
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

First Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Ground Floor Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mylopotamos

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Paleontological Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horse Park Rethymno and Rethymno Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Aggeliana, Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Geropotamos Beach - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Spilies Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Limni Beach - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
  • beach near Σφακάκι - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Platanes Beach - 19 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Boss - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cigar Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elia Cafe Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor, Panormo Beach - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dimokritos Villa II, a homestay experience have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dimokritos Villa II, a homestay experience pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dimokritos Villa II, a homestay experience?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dimokritos Villa II, a homestay experience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dimokritos Villa II, a homestay experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dimokritos Villa II, a homestay experience located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Church of Agios Yiorgos, Sfagia Beach and Limni Beach. Geropotamos Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice host very helpful and responded immediately. Villa good. Enjoyed the area good restaurants. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2026
Dear Elaine, thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the villa, the surrounding area, and the wonderful local restaurants. It was a pleasure to be available whenever you needed us, and we’re delighted that our quick communication helped make your stay smooth and relaxing. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We hope you had a memorable time and would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back for another stay in the future! Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

The villa was really nice, quite close to the beach (by car) and some nice villages and town. Our experience with ThinkVilla was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2023
Dear Hugo, thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are very happy to know you cherished such a great holiday escape and that our hospitality and communication stood out to you, as our team works hard to ensure every guest has a memorable experience. We will be delighted to welcome you back during your future travels. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Having a blast

We spent two wonderful weeks in the proper and big house with lot of comfort and free Wi-Fi! Locally we were spoiled by Popi and her husband during our staying! Also the perfect and pleasant service by Valia in the fore-front made the staying very comfortable! Thank you all for your support and effort!! Andy & Family
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Andreas, thank you so much for your review! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

We stayed at Villa II with two families, 4 adults and 2 children, and had a perfekt vacation there. The Villa is very comfortable and clean, and there is nothing you will be missing. We enjoyed the garden, pool and the quiet surrounding, but also the beach close by. We are travilling a lot, but we didn't met a host family who was that hospitable before. Thanks a lot!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Katja, 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

Fabulous Family Holiday

We arrived at the Villa at 10.30pm and were greeted by the lovely Mrs P and her daughters. They had prepared a delicious light snack,welcome drink and other essentials that we needed. The accommodation was very nice and clean and the air con worked effectively. The kitchen equipment was a little on the sparce side and lacked a couple of items such as oven trays and breakfast bowls but we managed ok. The BBQ was excellent. On the downside there are about 4 more villas under construction which does partially block the view of the sea from the ground level however you get a wonderful view from the balcony. There wasn't any active building work going on whilst we were there so it didn't disrupt our stay. The Cretan locals were all very welcoming and generous, on our final day Mrs P delivered a freshly cooked meal to our villa of lamb and potatoes, it was absolutely delicious and so thoughtful. A lovely holiday and we enjoyed exploring Rethimno and surrounding areas.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Tracy, thank you very much for choosing our Villa for your stay in Crete and for taking the time to share your recent experience! We greatly appreciate feedback from our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. We assure you that our team is reviewing your comments and will take all the necessary actions with to improve our guests' overall satisfaction. We thank you once again for letting us know and look forward to welcoming you to our property again in the near future. Best regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful villa in an amazing location

We had a wonderful 14 night stay in this villa. It was clean with everything we needed and we never tired of the beautiful view. The owners were so lovely, leaving us tasty homemade produce and were always helpful and easy going. There are 3 more villas being built in front of the original 3 but there was no building work going on so it wasn’t a problem. The pool was cleaned every day and the beds changed and the floor cleaned every 4 days. We did our main shopping the first day in Lidl but after that we used the mini market and bakery in the village which was ideal for essentials. Finding the property isn’t easy the first time but I would advise not to turn left from the motorway until you reach the BP garage (on your right when driving from Heraklion). Thankfully we ignored our SatNav as it wanted us to turn earlier which would have sent us down some really rocky roads and it rerouted. There are beautiful beaches and towns in the area within 10-15 mins drive away. Valia was extremely helpful and always answered our questions quickly. I’m so glad that we booked this property and we definitely want to go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Kendall, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6 Häuser und eine Taverne etwas abgelegen

Das Haus hat eine einfache Ausstattung. Oben befinden sich zwei Schlafzimmer mit jeweils zwei Einzelbetten. Diese kann man problemlos zusammenschieben. Zudem befindet sich oben auch das große Bad mit Badewanne. Im Erdgeschosse die offene Küche mit Esszimmer und Wohnzimmer. Ein weiteres Schlafzimmer mit einem Doppelbett. Und ein kleines Bad mit einer einfachen Dusche, WC und eine einfache Waschmaschine mit max. 800 Umdrehungen, Herr Monolis ist der sogenannte Hausmeister der sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend ist. Jeder Wunsch wird berücksichtigt. Draußen der Pool der super zum abkühlen ist. Auch ein Grill steht pro Haus zur Verfügung.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2023
Dear Sabrina, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We always strive to offer a holiday experience of great value, and appreciate your feedback. Thank you once again for choosing our villa for your recent holidays and we hope to welcome you back in Greece in the near future! Travel Greetings, ThinkVilla Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Villa in gepflegter Umgebung

Man braucht aber auf jeden Fall ein Auto, aber dafür sehr ruhig und erholsam. Sehr nette Mitarbeiter. Der Concierge hat mitten in der Nacht auf uns gewartet und die Betreuerin ist superlieb. Die Putzfrauen sehr höflich und gründlich.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2022
Dear Kati, thank you for this amazing review and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Familienurlaub in wunderschönem Häuschen

Wir haben unseren zweiwöchigen Urlaub zu fünft in diesem tollen Ferienhaus verbracht. Es war ausreichend Platz für alle vorhanden und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Unsere Gastgeber waren prima und haben die griechische Gastfreundschaft wirklich gelebt. Der Pool bietet jederzeit eine schöne Abkühlung und es sind mehr als genug Liegen zum Entspannen vorhanden. Das Haus liegt etwas abseits, Supermärkte gibt es keine in Fußnähe. Deshalb ist ein Auto dringend zu empfehlen! Insgesamt haben wir einen tollen Urlaub gehabt und werden uns bestimmt noch lange an diese 2 Wochen erinnern.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Verena , thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Inacurrate to listing

We enjoyed our holiday in the villa but a few things let it down. We had a ant problem in the kitchen where they got everywhere on tea clothes, work tops and even in the cooker. The villa itself was lovely but could have done with more kitchen equipment. We were very disappointed with the garden/pool area as the garden was very unkempt and decking area around the pool rotten and unsafe. The management team did contact the owner and they did come and tidy up garden but regarding the decking there was nothing that could be done as it's old and rotten with nails sticking up. Also on the pool the safety bar between the main and baby pool was really wobbly so didn't want to hold onto this. Also the pump didn't seem to be working fully as pool would get dirty very quick throughout the day. We are very disappointed as the pictures on the website showed the villa when it was newly build and now there are even 3 villas infront blocking the view from the pool area. I think the photos need changing to show the real stansdrad of the villa as this area was the main reason we booked this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Michelle, thank you very much for choosing our Villa for your stay in Crete and for taking the time to share your experience. Unfortunately it appeared that an accident had happened with previous guests causing that the pool deck area needed further attention. We are really sorry that we did not receive your feedback regarding the things mentioned while you were here, as we would have welcomed the opportunity to provide you with anything you may have needed to improve your stay for your better service and could have resolved the issues straight away ! Furthermore I would like to let you know that we strive to be very accurate and detailed in our descriptions we provide online, in order to ensure that our guests are aware of what our villa is like, as our main priority is to make them happy and feel at home when choosing our services and staying with us. We hope that this feedback would be valuable to comprehend our part also and hope to have the chance to welcome you back to Crete in the near future. Sincerely, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schöne Ferienvilla und gute Betreuung der Gastgeber vor Ort .

Von Beginn der Buchung bis zur Restzahlung und darüber hinaus mit weiteren Infos sehr gute Betreuung.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Martina, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Urlaub

Es war alles mehr als super - Betreuung, vor Ort, Tipps. Kann man nur empfehlen
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Daniel, 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

Vielen lieben Dank für den wunderbaren Urlaub Wir waren sehr zufrieden

♡♡♡
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Matthias, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Super entspannter Urlaub

In diesem Haus passt alles ... sehr sauber und gemütlich! Es war bei der Waschmaschine / Geschirrspüler sogar das Pulver dabei sowie Spülmittel für die Abwasch war vorhanden... der Kühlschrank war am ersten Tag auch befüllt mit Butter Marmelade und Wurst sowie einen Toast! Bekammen von der Vermieterin einen Willkommenssnack mit Wein und ein Abschiedsessen !! Das Haus ist wirklich zum weiterempfehlen!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Hannes, 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

Beautiful stay

We stayed one week late April in the villa with our four children and had a wonderful time. It's not far from the beaches and Rethimno, the view is fantastic. Monolis and Poppi who take care of the place are charming and full of attentions. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Le Vaguerese Yan , we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely remote villa

The villa and pool were amazing, the views were superb, we had everything we needed including inflatables and pool games 😁 The peace and quiet was wonderful as we spent the nights eating late dinners or BBQ on the downstairs balcony sharing a glass or two of red wine, everything was clean and in good repair and we couldn't ask for any more xx the only problem we had was finding the villa in the first place, we knew it was remote but we drove round for about three hours looking for it. The directions could've been better as they were a little vague. We finally found it using tripadvisor, 😳if this could be rectified and a little more local info put in the villa of local places to visit, best beaches, local restaurants etc then perfection xxx thank you for a memorable holiday x
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Tracy, we are really glad that you had a comfortable stay in our Villa and we are thankful for your beautiful review and comments! We are really sorry to hear that you have faced difficulties reaching the villa. Although we would like to inform you that we have provided you all the relevant information and tips as well as a satellite photo of the easiest way in order for you to reach the villa. Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It was our first time in Crete and couldn't have wished for a better place to stay

We were blown away with the villa, inside and out it was stunning and so comfortable, it had everything we needed for our holiday.The family who looked after us were amazing; the pool was cleaned everyday, Popi and her daughter cleaned the villa, changed the bedding and towels halfway through our stay and Popi surprised us with a dish which was delicious, we were brought fruit and fresh produce too!, on our last day they waved us off, such lovely people. The views from the villa will stay in our minds forever. thankyou for everything .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Marie , 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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Séjour Magnifique et inoubliable

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette villa. La vue est magnifique, la maison très chaleureuse et très bien équipée. Les propriétaires sont aux petits soins ce qui complète ce parfait séjour. Nous étions avec notre fille(19 mois) et tout était prévue également pour elle : chaise haute, lit parapluie, couverts pour enfants et super pataugeoire dans la piscine. Elle a également particulièrement apprécié la présence des brebis et des chèvres non loin de là. En résumé nous recommandons absolument cette location!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Cédric, thank you for taking the time to review your stay in our Villa and we really appreciate your lovely comments! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Rural Villa

Just got back from a fantastic 2 weeks stay , the villa was modern,clean and well maintained in a beautiful rural location with lovely view of the sea. The owners Poppy Manuel and Marika made us really welcome from day one bringing round traditional Crete treats they has either made or grown I would definatley recommend this villa if you are after a quiet relaxing holiday. Would go back again
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Helen, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erholsamer Urlaub

Das Domizil liegt etwas abgelegen vor der Küste. Ein Auto ist zwingend notwendig. Es ist ruhig, erholsam und modern eingerichtet. Die Housekeeper Manolis und Popi sind äußerst nette Leute und stehen einem mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Ein vollends gelungener Kreta Urlaub.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Christoph, 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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Simply wonderful.

New, clean villa with a peaceful view of the surrounding countryside and glimpse of the sea. Thank you for the gifts of local produce; cucumbers and figs. Oh, and the white bath robes were a lovely touch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Jonathan, thank you for your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect !!

Very nice house, clean and brand new. Wonderful view. The host is very helpful and kind. Fruits, and fresh drinks at our arrival... We recommend ! Gps needed to find the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Anne-Sophie, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A place where you can really escape the fast pace of everyday life.

We hired a car with a GPS which the rental company set up our destination for us, simple at first but as we got closer, due to unpaved roads the villa was a little difficult to find, however, once we arrived, it was well worth it! We were met by the housekeeper, Popi's daughter, and once we entered our villa we were met with a wonderful welcome table of fruits and drinks. Popi went out of her way to help us, she did an amazing job and nothing was to much for her throughout our stay there. The villa itself is away from anything - a very rural location which we loved, we had to drive 20 minutes to a Lidl supermarket and then would drive to Rethymnon in the evenings which had a great atmosphere, and I found Crete on the whole to be a very safe place, this was about a 30 min drive from the villa. The Villa is a new build, all amenities are available and the views you can see from the villa are amazing. If you are looking for some real quality time with no distractions then this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended!! Would definitely go back to this place again.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2020
Dear Asha, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, Think Villa Team.
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