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Beautiful villa with garden and large swimming pool-separate kids pool

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rethymno

University of Crete
‪7 min drive‬
Fortezza Castle
‪8 min drive‬
Rethymnon Venetian Port
‪9 min drive‬
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful villa with garden and large swimming pool-separate kids pool

Villa Distella is a private luxurious Villa built in a private plot with beautiful gardens and sea view.The Villa is in a quite area just 6km from the vibrant Venetian town of Rethymnon.
Villa Distella is well laid out into 190sq metres with living room, kitchen , four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, two terraces , and four balconies . The Villa is beautifully decorated combining traditional with more modern materials.
The swimming pool is surrounded with a beautiful garden planted with palm trees, olive trees, lemon trees, orange trees, roses and many native plants of Crete.
A welcome basket will be waiting for you upon arrival with local goods!
Description :Entering the Villa there is a big living room with the open kitchen area. At the ground floor there is also a seperate living room with the satellite TV , dvd player and music player . At the same floor there is a double bedroom with its own balcony and a shared bathroom with shower.
At the first floor there are two double bedroons with balconies ( mountain view), a bathroom , an en-suite bedroom with two single beds , it also has a balcony with sea view. All of our mattresses are COCO MAT designed to offer you relaxing, comfortable sleep with natural materials.
At the same foor the is also a small kitchen and a big terracce with sitting area to enjoy the sea view and the beautiful sunset.
At the lower floor of the Villa there is the washing machine and hoover.
The Villa is built in a 3 hectare plot with beautiful gardens, swimming pool ( there is also seperate kid's pool) and private parking place.

Villa Distella is just 500m for the center of Prines Village which has two minimarkets, three tavernas, cafes, butcher shop and a petrol station. Prines is a very nice quite village to walk around.

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Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 1041Ω112K2629301

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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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is by the sea. Great Gate and Fortezza Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Rethymnon and Rethymnon Venetian Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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Rethymno

What's nearby

University of Crete - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Fortezza Castle - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Rethymnon Venetian Port - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Rimondi Fountain - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fisalida - ‬5 min drive
‪Πρίμα Πλώρα (Prima Plora) - ‬7 min drive
‪Sunset - ‬9 min drive
‪Bankery - ‬9 min drive
‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful villa with garden and large swimming pool-separate kids pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is Beautiful villa with garden and large swimming pool-separate kids pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful villa with garden and large swimming pool-separate kids pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful villa with garden and large swimming pool-separate kids pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful villa with garden and large swimming pool-separate kids pool located?

Located by the sea, 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).

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

22 Jul, 2025

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A wonderful property with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable holiday on the beautiful island of Crete. A well laid out house with lots of room, inside and out. 4 bedrooms (all with a balcony), 4 shower rooms, great air con and fab pool and outdoor areas. The village is lovely with 3 friendly tavernas for coffee, drinks and meals (we frequented them all) also a well stocked shop and a butchers - everything you could need. Ideal position for travelling to a range of attractions. We particularly liked the Mili gorge - a short drive away and a nice shaded walk with tavernas at top and bottom. Some lovely stretches of beach in easy reach too. The hosts were super responsive, helpful and generous too which always makes for a great stay. I'm not one for going back to the same place twice - but I would definitely consider a return to Villa DiStella.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

1 Jun, 2023

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Exceeded Expectations!!

This 1,000,000 Euro Villa was amazing. The price per day was incredible. We vacation regularly around the planet and this by far was the best ever! The villa had four amazing bedroom mini suites with each having their own private bath and private balcony! The Host, Stella, was so attentive and friendly; she was always available and even booked tours for us in Santorini saving us time and effort. I will absolutely stay there again and would highly recommend it to all.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

3 Sept, 2025

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Lovely villa with a great host, from Stella to pool boy (aka grandparents). Good communication and recommendations for taxi, car hire and restaurants. 3 bedrooms upstairs (2 double and 1 twin) with a/c, balconies and lovely en suites. Further to the balconies there is an additional terrace which captures the sun all day, great for morning coffee and evening sunsets over the sea view. The ground floor has a large open plan entrance, dining area and kitchen leading off into a seperate lounge area. On this floor there is a further bedroom with a seperate bathroom (all bathrooms have showers) so no sharing of facilities. This bedroom has access to the large terrace at the front of the house, ideal for evening meals and drinks. There is a further shaded terrace with seating near a large bbq, this leads to the pool and does the large terrace at the front of the villa. There is a door off the kitchen leading to the bins and further storage. The basement has a washing machine and ironing board completing the great available cooking, cleaning, dining, crockery equipment. The pool was lovely and clean and gets the sun until 6/7 in the evening as well as having shaded areas. The pool is deep and large so plenty of space for games, swimming and diving and good quality towels readily available. We highly recommend this villa, and the hosts for the welcome wine and food and the mid week dessert. The area is good a short 6 minute walk to 3 bars, 1 shop and a 10 minute bus into Rethymno.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

24 Aug, 2024

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Great villa in a great location

We had a great time at Villa De Stella and it is a brilliant location for local tavernas! Stella and her family are lovely and really helpful! The villa got cleaned every few days which was fab with fresh linen etc. the 4 stars for the cleanliness rating was because the oven pans inside the oven were not clean (nothing that our own elbow grease didn’t resolve!) Villa layout was great - double room and separate bathroom on ground floor and two further doubles and a twin upstairs all with en-suites. Pool area was lovely but would have liked a couple more umbrellas for shade as 2 is not quite enough. Overall we had a great time, great villa in a great location and great hosts! We will be back!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

28 Jun, 2023

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A fabulous stay at a wonderful villa!

We enjoyed a fabulous week at Villa Distella, celebrating my friend’s significant birthday! The villa is clean, comfortable, spacious and very well equipped, with sunny terraces galore! The pools are clean and well looked after, with surrounding gardens that are beautifully kept. As a host, from the time of booking to checking out, Stella could not have been more helpful. She was friendly, responsive and very accommodating, offering us lots of useful tips and suggestions of things to do during our first visit to Crete. The generous welcome pack (including delicious cake) and midweek dessert were also hugely appreciated. We would definitely like to visit Prinés again and would highly recommend all three of the local tavernas (which were all only five minutes walk away).

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manon T.

29 May, 2024

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Amazing stay!

We are very pleased with our stay at the villa! It is close to the city of Rethymno but also allows more of a 'tiny greek village' experience. It is at a walkable distance from one of the best restaurant we tried on our trip (Giannikos Taverna) !! The house is also very very clean. The hosts (Stella and her father) were hospitable and reactive : Initially, one of the bed was very uncomfortable, but the hosts were super quick to react to our comment and changed the whole mattress. This shows that they won't let you down if anything happens! One thing we would have like to know is there ain't much 'accessories' for basic cooking/making lunch (no Tupperware, no aluminium foil, no ziploc, no cooler, no lighter, etc.). This is a small detail, but would've made our life a little bit easier.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas D.

28 Jul, 2023

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Good place to stay

Very nice villa with an amazing swimming pool (2.8m depth !)

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

15 Aug, 2022

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Fabulous stay in Villa DiEstella

Really enjoyable holiday at the lovely Villa DiStella. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of room to spread out and relax. The pool was fantastic in a beautiful garden, all regularly attended by Manolis, the friendly owner. The view of the sunset on the top terrace every evening is not to be missed. The village of Prines is lovely and has three very good Tavernas within a five minute walk from the Villa. We would highly recommend this Villa to anyone and hope to stay there again one day.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

philippe g.

16 Jul, 2022

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Un petit bout de paradis !

Stella et son père sont des hôtes adorables, aussi discrets qu’efficaces. La villa possède tout le confort que l’on peut attendre à ce niveau de prestation. Trois terrasses astucieusement disposées permettent de profiter des extérieurs à tout moment de la journée. La propreté est irréprochable, le ménage est fait tous les trois jours et les draps ainsi que les serviettes sont changés de la même manière. La piscine spacieuse permet une détente en famille ou entre amis. Bref, nous ne sommes pas loin de la perfection ! Adresse à retenir.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian S.

30 Jun, 2022

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Fantastic villa and amazing pool

Spacious four double bedrooms in a fab villa with a massive delightful pool. Great sunsets over the sea. Walking distance to three tavernas and two shops. Village setting with quiet seclusion. Terraces for every part of the day. Large barbecue. Spacious enough to fit large family or four couples. Largest deepest warmest fun pool we’ve ever had.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C.

19 Jun, 2022

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Chandler Family, UK

First time in Crete, a fabulous place, lovely people, great food, the local Cretan wine was especially nice, we never had a bad meal wherever we ate. Stella and her family made us very welcome, the villa was fab, with everything we required, Stella had some great suggestions of where to go, eat etc, do ask her…Manolis tended the gardens whilst his mechanical ‘pool boy’ cleaned the pool, also bought us a desert made by his better half, delicious 🤤 The local restaurants were just a short walk away all very welcoming with great food and drink. Plenty to do in Rethymno with bars, restaurants, markets, shops, nightlife, great beaches. Could say more… ‘5’ stars it is.. A fabulous stay The Chandler family

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eve-Lynn S.

21 May, 2022

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Fabulous stay near Rethymno

We are a group of six friends who travelled to Crete from Canada. We stayed at this villa for 5 fabulous days. The owners daughter, Stella, was in frequent contact with us whenever we needed her help and gave us great recommendations. So lovely of them to also leave wonderful treats for us upon our arrival. The house and grounds are gorgeous- way beyond our expectations. Beautiful house, rooms, balconies and pool. Absolutely amazing views of the sunset. Also great to have laundry facilities. Fabulous 3 Tavernas within a short walk from the villa. Thanks so much to Stella and her parents for an amazing time in Prines. Don’t forget to ask how to get hot water for morning showers.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

24 Apr, 2022

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Amazing villa!

We had a wonderful time at Villa Distella. It has lots of different seating areas so you could always find the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or evening drinks. The top balcony has an amazing view of the sea and mountains and the sunset. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms there was plenty of space for everyone. The pool was a good size for swimming and kept scrupulously clean by Manolis. The kitchen was well kitted out with plenty of crockery and pans. The villa is a short drive into Rethymno and is a short walk from the centre of Prines where we ate at the friendly Veranta taverna a couple of times. Manolis was a very helpful and friendly host who was always bringing over gifts: his own pressed olive oil, wine or cake.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

D'ATTOMA F.

23 Aug, 2021

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Emplacement idéal géographiquement pour de belles plages et pour les visites culturelles

Villa top au milieu de la végétation et propriétaire aux petits soins et prêt à partager ses bonnes adresses. Très belle expérience.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Beate T.

17 Aug, 2021

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Schöne Tage auf Kreta

Schönes Haus mit Weitsicht auf die Bucht. Es wehte immer eine kühler Wind vom Meer, der auch 30 C gut erträglich machte. Hervorzuheben sind die sehr netten Gastgeber. Das war Gastfreundschaft, wie man sie sich besser nicht vorstellen kann..

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang K.

13 Aug, 2021

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Schöne Villa mit toller Ausstattung

Die Gastgeber waren unglaublich nett und zuvorkommend. Die Villa wurde sehr sauber übergeben und entsprach der Beschreibung. 4 Schlafzimmer mit jeweils eigenem Bad und Balkon bzw. Terrasse. In jedem Schlafzimmer eine Klimaanlage. Das Haus hat mehrere Sitzgelegenheiten zum Essen für größere Gruppen und bietet genug Schatten. Schöne Lage in einem kleinen Bergdorf mit Restautants, Mini Supermarkt und Apotheke. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. In der Nähe gibt es schöne Strände wie z.B Episkopi Beach und Rethymnon als Ausflugsziel ist auch nicht weit entfernt. ( Auto notwendig). Die Ausstattung der Küche lässt nichts vermissen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Sept, 2020

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Perfect Holiday

The Villa is lovely, very spacious with lots of terraces to sit on. The roof terrace has stunning views over the sea and amazing sunsets. The pool area is lovely, full of beautiful flowers. The pool is great, deep and cooling in the hot sun. The location in the village is superb. There are 3 lovely tavernas all within 5 minutes walk and all serving wonderful food. The owners were so welcoming making the whole eating experience fantastic. Manolis visited often to water his plants and clean the pool and never came empty handed. We had cake, fruit, cheese pies and a wonderful pudding all home made. We were given olive oil on our departure. We can not fault the holiday. Stella was quick to answer any questions we had and provided up to date info for us on the Covid situation. We were all very sorry to leave the comfort of the villa and would highly recommend. Big thanks to Stella and Mannolis for everything and we hope to meet you again!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Monique R.

24 Aug, 2020

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Mooie en gezellige villa.Rustig gelegen,maar op korte afstand van Rethymnon

Leuke gezellige woning met een mooi zwembad.Het huis heeft mooie plekken om te eten.In het dorpje zijn 3 kleine tavernes te vinden en een kleine supermarkt.Er zijn een aantal dingen in de villa aan vervanging toe zoals de vaatwasser en de koelkast op de 1ste verdieping.Tijdens ons verblijf hadden wij wat problemen met dingen die niet werkten,maar dat werd meteen goed opgelost.Al met al een echte aanrader,zeker qua lokatie.Let alleen wel op dat 2 van de 3 tweepersoons bedden kleiner zijn dan 1,40m.Wij hebben een extra bed bij laten plaatsen in 1 van de kamers.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

10 Aug, 2020

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A Wonderful Holiday

We arrived late at the villa and were met and welcomed by Manolis who showed us around and was extremely helpful. The villa is located in a lovely village. We ate in one of the tavernas and it was very pleasant. The location is quiet but in close reach to Rethymno by car; a busier town, but a lovely place to walk around. Our boys (age 16 and 19) and daughter (10) did parasailing here and the boys and my husband hired an electric scooter for an hour to scoot along the coast. We visited Finikas beach on the other side of the island a few times as we loved it so much. The roads there were at times narrow but a lovely location to swim, snorkel or sit and enjoy the view. There is a cafe there too serving takeaway food which after an afternoon at the beach, was welcomed. Our favourite aspect of the holiday was enjoying being at the villa with the large family pool. This was the main treat. We loved the different terraces to eat out on and in the main, sat by the pool to read and then to swim or judge handstand competitions! The villa suited our family well, particularly with air conditioning in the bedrooms. It was easy to make family meals in the kitchen area and overall the villa is spacious, clean and lovely to be in for a holiday. Manolis came and cleaned the pool regularly and looked after the beautiful gardens. The family also gifted us a delicious cake and pudding made by Manolia. Any questions we had were answered very quickly, the hosts were extremely helpful, friendly and kind. I would highly recommend this villa and area of Crete for a holiday. I tried to jog each day and found a few routes I could take for this. Hot, but beautiful scenery. We hired a car and we used this to explore and to shop at the nearby Lidle, but also local bakeries and shops. Manolis and Manolia run the village shop too which sold freshly baked bread each day. There is also a beach a 10 minute drive away which is a long straight coastline; very pleasant. My husband jogged along here while we all swam in the sea. Our favourite place to eat was Ta Souvlakia tou Gagani in Atsipopoulo where the seating is in the church square - fantastic food, service and location. Overall, a wonderful holiday and we thank Stella, Manolis and Manolia for this. We would certainly return and would recommend with no hesitation.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rene L.

17 Aug, 2019

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Alles super

Wir waren zu viert für 2 Wochen hier und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist exakt so wie beschrieben, wunderschön eingebettet in die Natur. Etwas nervig waren die Zikaden, die von Sonnenauf bis -untergang einen tierischen Krach machen. Mücken gibt es leider auch in Massen, es sind aber ausreichend Mückenstecker vorhanden. Die Vermieter sind super nett und verwöhnen einen regelmäßig mit kretanischen Spezialitäten. Das Haus wird sogar alle 3,4 Tage komplett gereinigt und die Handtücher gewechselt, Pool regelmäßig gepflegt. Großes Manko ist das Fernsehen, ausschließlich griechische Programme, nicht einmal einen englischen Nachrichtenkanal, dafür aber recht flottes Internet. In 5 Minuten ist man mit dem Auto am Strand - Anfang Juli waren wir meist die einzigen dort und genau so schnell ist man auch mitten in Rethymnon. Dort kann man kostenlos unterhalb der Festung parken und ist in 2 Minuten Fußweg im Zentrum. Die Tavernen in Prines entsprachen leider nicht unseren Vorstellungen und können mit den meisten in Rethymnon preislich und kulinarisch nicht mithalten. Doch aufpassen es gibt einige Tavernen die Touris so richtig abzocken, so haben wir z.B. im Kritamos 8€ Besteckgebühr bezahlt. Ein Highligt ist das Zefyros, dort muß man allerdings reservieren.

10/10 Excellent

Günter D.

24 Oct, 2018

great villa - lovely hosts

We had great pleasure from 01.-12. October 2018 to be a guest at Villa Stella. We are: Grandma, Grandpa, son, daughter in law and our 8-year-old granddaughter. Arrived in Prines, a traditional village, we were warmly welcomed by Manolia. Manolia drove us to the villa and we were all full of expectations. Our expectations were exceeded - everything was better than the pictures hinted. Fantastic villa - very well equipped - very nice pool area and a large and beautiful garden. They say, "The first impression is always the best," and it was excellent. But it should be even better. During our stay we were spoiled by the owners with delicious cakes and other dishes. Also the service in the house and around the house are to be mentioned. Within our time the house was cleaned twice, bed linen and towels changed. Manolis came regularly, cleaned the pool and took care of the grounds. All in all, the service of the owners is to be especially praised !!!!! Prines is a good starting point for all kinds of activities. The evening can be comfortably concluded in one of the local taverns. We were very happy in the tavern GIANNIKOS Giannis and enjoyed delicious food and good wine. Manolia and Manolis, many thanks for the hospitality and the loving care. Thanks also to Stella, with whom we only contact by mail and telephone; Maybe next time we meet each other personally. Unfortunately, the holiday passed much too fast - but we are very happy to come back. Many thanks for everything !!!!! ***** Σας ευχαριστώ για τη φιλοξενία

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

30 Jul, 2018

Lovely

Had a lovely week at the Beautiful Villa Stella. Stella and her parents could not have been more helpful and kind. Lovely pudding and cake provided by Stella's mum. Thank you!! Manolis was also very good at keeping the gardens and plant pots looking lovely. And thank you Manolis for getting us back in when we locked ourselves out!! The pool is also fantastic. Highly reccomend this villa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola E.

11 Nov, 2017

A beautiful villa in a stunning location

We had a blissful October week at Villa DiStella. The property is very large and much nicer than the photos suggest. The garden is lush and well looked after and can be enjoyed from 3 separate large terraces and that's not mentioning the small balconies on each of the rooms! The interior is comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. The roof terrace has stunning views of the sea and across the mountains and is well positioned to enjoy the sunset. The local village is very beautiful and we enjoyed pre-dinner drinks and supper at the super friendly taverna on the square. We very much enjoyed walking through the traditional village to get fresh bread from the shop each morning. And what sets this property apart - the warmth of greeting from the owners who also run the local shop. We had a friendly chat every morning with Stella's mum and often left with freshly baked cakes she had made for us. The villa is also well placed for the loacl area. Rethymino is a really great town and we had no problem driving and parking on the outskirts, althought the local bus ran regulary from the village. The families favourite trip was to Schinaria Beach (as recommended by Yannis at the taverna). At the end of a single track road is a beautiful crystal clear bay where we snorkelled (take your gear with you) and saw the most beautiful fish in only a few feet of water. So I won't hesitate to recommend this villa. The family who own it are so welcoming and helpful throughout your stay it sets you up for a perfect holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

S W.

4 Jul, 2017

One of the best!

A fabulous villa with first class service from the lovely owners. Villa DiStella is spacious and well equipped with a good size pool and beautiful gardens. The villa is located in a quiet part of the sleepy village of Prines with a mini market and a couple of authentic tavernas (olive tree & veranta) within walking distance. Within 20 minutes by car you can get to Rethymno old town and a choice of beaches (kalivaki beach is a must). We enjoyed our stay there and loved connecting with the owners, Manolis, Manolia and Stella. For an unforgettable villa holiday, villa DiStella comes highly recommended

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valérie B., Le tampon

6 Jun, 2016

Great holidays

We spent one week with friends at the villa at end of April: we were 8 persons, 4 childs and 4 adults. What a nice villa, village and owner: we eat mostly all the night at the tavern.we order and take the food away or it was delivered at the villa. The owner is very welcome: they offered us the first day evening food and a very good typical desert during the week. The pool was a little cold for the season but we went swinmming. The 2 taverns are very good and the supermarket lead by the owner is appreciable. Do not hesitate to rent it. Family Valerie from France

About the host

Hosted by Stella Giannouli

My name is Stella Giannouli and i live in Rethymnon with my husband and our two daughters.

I have studied in the UK Horticulture and Garden Design.

My family owns three Villas in the Village Prines, Villa Manolia, Villa Distella and Villa Olia.

My parents, Manolis and Manolia are also staying at Prines and we are always there for you.

Our expirience over the last 15years made as to have the expirience to offer you the best for your holidays .