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Villa Francesca private pool and gardens, great local taverna within 5 min walk

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A pool area with a large cactus, a stone wall, and a wooden staircase.
A Mediterranean-style villa with a swimming pool, stone walls, and lush greenery.
A staircase with red steps leading up to a brick wall, surrounded by green foliage and a hibiscus flower.
A wooden door with a stone wall and foliage in the background.
A patio with a table and chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the landscape.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Agia Triada, Crete
  • Place, Platanes Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Σφακάκι
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Horse Park Rethymno
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Great Gate and Venetian Loggia are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paleontological Museum and Reptisland. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cave exploring.
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Agia Triada, Crete

What's nearby

  • Platanes Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • beach near Σφακάκι - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Horse Park Rethymno - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mili Gorge - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Town Beach - 12 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverna Poppy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Γρηγόρης μικρογεύματα - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fantastiko - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thavma coffee, drinks & Cretan food - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Francesca private pool and gardens, great local taverna within 5 min walk have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Francesca private pool and gardens, great local taverna within 5 min walk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Francesca private pool and gardens, great local taverna within 5 min walk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Francesca private pool and gardens, great local taverna within 5 min walk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Francesca private pool and gardens, great local taverna within 5 min walk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Francesca private pool and gardens, great local taverna within 5 min walk located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Platanes Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Beach and Town Beach. Mili Gorge and Horse Park Rethymno are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A lovely house with a beautiful view!

Lovely house with a beautiful view and you will enjoy the pool too. Thanks to Lisa for her assistance and preparation for our vacation which was wonderful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Villa Francesca

Directions to the villa were ok, but it would help if it was signposted like other villas, that would be a great help Upon arrival, the bin was very dirty, we bleached it 3 times. My wife advised me not to view the toilet brush as it was disgusting. There were cobwebs around the TV which hadn't been cleaned for quite some time, also cobwebs in the cupboards. The garden was overgrown. I could not hang shirts in the wardrobe as there was a pile of damp bedding on top of the spare quilts that were in the wardrobe and I was not hanging shirts in there. The tray for the oven was filthy, rusty and looked as if it had seen better days......I will say the villa would be ideal if the cleaning / gardening team were not so comfortable with the arrangements with the owner and applied their trade in the right way
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Stephen was provided with GPS co-ordinates before he stayed at the property and was provided with detailed and full directions from the signage of villas very close to villa Francesca. The villa was cleaned by the same team who cleaned my other villa advertised on this site and which sleeps 8-10. It has had all 5* reviews this year and the other reservations that have been completed on this villa have had 4* reviews. If Stephen had contacted me at the start of their stay on VBRO and there had been any cleanliness issues I would have ensured they would have all been rectified immediately. Unfortunately I was unaware of any issues until his stay had been completed. Our gardener has meticulously looked after the gardens and pools for both properties since 2016 and the gardens are amazing. I want all my guests to have a wonderful time and have very high standards for the villas.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Superbe emplacement

Belle villa avec une vue incroyable, un bon emplacement et de l'isolement. Il manque une climatisation complète de la maison, des toilettes séparées de la salle de bain et qu'il y ai de l'eau tout le long du séjour.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Belle villa avec superbe vue

Très chouette séjour, villa agréable et confortable, vue impressionnante de la terrasse. Piscine propre et rafraîchissante. Bon emplacement pour visiter le centre de la Crête, très près de Rethymnon. On y retournerait avec plaisir.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calme, emplacement idéal

Séjour au calme avec vue fantastique , maison isolée mais proche de toutes les commodités et voies rapides à 5 km . Jardin agréable, intime, piscine bien orientée, terrasse couverte avec vue sur la vallée....location idéale, propre, bien agencée, pour qui aime le calme mais désire également découvrir la Crete de l'arriere pays . Ne pas hésiter à emprunter les petites routes de montagne, il ya tant de choses à voir . Cote sud accessible facilement également . Proprétaires facilement joignables par mail, aimables et de bons conseils ! Séjour parfait, mais trop court ... à refaire .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent villa

Wonderful location, great views, quiet neigbourhood, clean, really good communication with the owner. Would recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property, perfect location

We had a very enjoyable stay, the villa was comfortable and clean. It is in an excellent location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

conforme à l'annonce.

Cette maison est conforme à l'annonce et très bien située (au calme). Avons passé un bon séjour et n'excluons pas d'y retourner un jour.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely view

Lovely private pool. Great views. Very good communication with villa manager. No frills accommodation. Suited our family. Good location, far away to be tranquil but not too far from supermarkets etc.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa with a breathtaking view

Villa Francesca is not the easiest to find but the journey in rural Crete and up in very steep zig zag drive is well worth the effort! The villa benefits from full sunshine from early morning until sunset, outdoor dining is possible in multiple locations around the villa. The pool is of a good size and benefits from sunshine most of the day, the nearest shops and tavernas are a short drive of around two to three kilometres. Lidl and many more tavernas are located around four to five kilometres away, in summary this is a well located and appointed villa, perfect for a relaxing break in Crete.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic, remote Cretan Villa

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful stay at Villa Francesca. Very pretty and private but still just 5 min drive to the local supermarket. The gardens and pool were lovely and the villa had everything we needed. The view from the roof over the hills to the sea was beautiful. Air con in the bedrooms was very effective which was great in order to get a good night's sleep as it's so hot in July and August! We enjoyed many nights on the veranda listening to the cicadas. Perfect for a couple who want to get away from it all, and don't mind driving to local amenities and up some very steep hills! We found some great restaurants nearby away from the hustle of tourist areas which were wonderfully traditional. Lisa was really responsive and checking in was easy and fuss free. It was like having our own little private home in Crete. Perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super séjour !

Très belle maison, très bien équipée, jolie piscine, La propriétaire est très sympathique, je recommande cette location très au calme.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Villa agréable, éloignée mais pas trop des zones touristiques. Villa spacieuse idéaappréur 4

La piscine est très appréciable et agréable. L'environnement est calme ce qui permet de se reposer. De nombreux sites touristiques alentour et de jolies plages à 30 minutes en voiture. Pour ceux qui aiment cuisiner il manque toutefois des ustensiles de cuisine, des plats.... Mais la cuisine est très fonctionnelle. Petit soucis avec le Wi-Fi mais qui devrait être réparé. Les propriétaires sont agréables et font u efforts pour parler le français.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous, peaceful villa with great views and secluded pool

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Villa Francesca and already can’t wait to return.The villa is clean and spacious with welcome air-conditioning in the bedrooms and a lovely balcony with great views from the main bedroom. You can go up to the roof for even better views towards the sea and the mountains inland, while the covered terrace is a lovely, shady place to eat. The best part is the swimming pool area, which is totally private and feels quite luxurious – gorgeous. In July, we could barely hear any noise from other villas at all, as this one has quite a bit of its own space around it. The short track/road up to the villa is steep and twisty and we were a bit concerned about driving in our underpowered Fiat Panda, but we soon get the hang of it. We found it a great base to explore this part of the island, with plenty to do and a wide choice of restaurants within a short drive. Rethymno is great but we also enjoyed exploring some of the mountain villages and tavernas as the landscape is specatacular. We would highly recommend it.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2026
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