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Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach

Family-friendly villa with water park and fitness centre

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Located in a quiet area with unique outdoor areas with beautiful gardens!
Private pool in the beautiful garden with flowers, trees and herbs!
The veranda in front of the garden
Private pool with sun beds and umbrellas
Outdoor dining area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • University of Crete
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fortezza Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (WC)

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach


Villa Elli is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K91002924801 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".

Nestling on a quiet lane in the village of Prines, Villa Elli is a superb rural hideaway, timber-built in traditional style. Set in an area of magnificent natural beauty, surrounded by gardens of pretty flower shrubs and fruit trees. It is more than a country cottage only minutes from the beach...

Villa Elli is ideal as a peaceful hideaway and combined with a car a perfect start point for any of your Cretan adventures. Prines village is at the center of Crete making it easy to visit the whole island. It also has easy access to all necessary points of interest like market, banks, hospital etc.

Villa Elli consists of a ground and upper ground floors along with a first floor in a form of an attic or loft. It can accommodate 6 people in beds and up to 8 if necessary.

- Interior Layout -

On the ground floor there is an open plan area with the living room, the dinning area and a fully equipped kitchen. The living room has a piano area and the fireplace. There is also an entertainment set with a flat screen satellite TV and a game console. The ground floor also has a WC with laundry facilities. From the living room and the dining area there is access to the veranda and the pool-garden area.

On the upper ground floor there are two double bedrooms both with a double bed, the main bathroom. Both rooms have their own veranda with sitting arrangement.

The loft is a third bedroom with two single beds, closet and a private balcony. A small area but with a unique romantic decoration and cosy arrangement.

- Outdoor area -

The outdoor area of Villa Elli is beautifully landscaped, filled with flowers and trees, create a peaceful and relaxing haven. Also, the facilities available ensure a pleasant stay and they include:
- A 20m2 private swimming pool with ladder access. The pool terrace is equipped with sun beds and umbrellas for your comfort.
- A portable charcoal grill is also available allowing you to experience al fresco dining.
- A dining table under the shaded veranda for al fresco dining, so you can enjoy outdoor cooking.
- Private parking area for 2 cars.
- The villa is completely fenced and has a gated entrance, offering privacy and tranquility to our guests.


INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

Villa Elli is situated outside the beautiful city of Rethymno, on the traditional village of Prines. where you can find some excellent taverns and a mini market!

Prines is 8 km away from Rethymno centre, only 4 km away from the sea and 2 km away from the village Atsipopoulo, a well known village which has grown up fast in last 10 years and now is actually a small town and a suburb of Rethymno town.

There is nothing that you cannot find in Atsipopoulo nowadays, as it has all kinds of shops, supermarkets, bakeries, many restaurants and services.

Staying in Prines village you have the advantage of staying in the country side and be only a few minutes away from big markets, shops and the beach!

The village itself is beautiful with many vegetations and olive tree forests. It is ideal for those who love nature, peace and quiet it can offer.

Finally the location is giving you the possibility to visit many sightseeing and beaches in the North or South Crete!

Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.

-Closest beach: Gerani Beach (unorganised beach) 3.5km and 8km to Petre and Rethymno Beaches

-Mini market: 850 meters

-Super market: 2.1 km

-Bakery: 1.9 km

-Butcher: 2.7 km

-Fresh fish: 6.5 km

-Pharmacy: 2.5 km

-Tavern or restaurant: 800 meters (You have many more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away)

-Heraklion Airport: 89 km

-Chania Airport: 64 km


**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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
Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax: €15/night (Apr–Oct), €4/night (Nov–Mar), payable at check-in.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041Κ91002924801

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
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 theme parks. Great Gate and Fortezza Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Anthony Gorge and Municipal Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skrik | The Good Hood Spot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fisalida - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Πρίμα Πλώρα (Prima Plora) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunset - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bankery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rethymnon Court House, Paleontological Museum, and Petres Beach. Episkopi Beach and Blue Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kostas Vasilakis

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My name is Kostas Vasilakis and I have studied marketing and business management. Already being an owner of two successful villas and co-owner of designgraphic.gr, a well known web development company in Greece, I started to manage other vacation rentals in 2012.
I have the full management of all the vacation rentals that I represent, knowing everything about them and the areas in which they are located.
My aim is to help the homeowners to manage their vacation properties to their full advantage and guests to relax and have the finest holiday experience with 24/7 service providing advice and information for all their concerns throughout their stay.
Let me be your personal advisor for your holidays and lets start organising your trip in Crete together!
My company which called "etouri" is located in 271 Arkadiou Str. Rethymno, Crete and is approved by the Greek Tourist Organisation with license number: 1041E60000318101

What makes this property unique


The unique benefits of Villa Elli are:
MANAGED BY ETOURI which means:
- We organised the villa down to every detail and check it annually.
- Quick booking process and support in every step of your holidays.
- A personal holiday advisor at your disposal for holiday organisation (free concierge service before and during stay).
- Assistance in booking services and excursions.
Pre arrival service with detailed information of the area of the villa.

Languages:

English, Greek

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