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# Steps to Beach,dazzling sea view

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with water park 

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in the southern coastal area of Plakias, Fotinari Villa 1 offers a serene retreat with ocean views of the Libyan sea. This modern luxury villa boasts a private infinity swimming pool, gas BBQ facilities, and an outdoor dining area under a pergola. With its spacious veranda and cozy living room featuring a Playstation and bluetooth speaker, this villa is perfect for relaxation.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1722 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Air-conditioning

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Steps to Beach,dazzling sea view
  
Fotinari Villa I is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".   
  
Fotinari Villa I is a part of the Fotinari Villas complex that is situated along the southern coast of Crete in Plakias. It is within walking distance of the beach with dazzling frontal sea views. It is ideally situated, being very near the most amazing beaches in Rethymno, as well as the amenities, restaurants, and bars around the Plakias area. Right below the Villa there are two adjacent small beaches, both within walking distance, which are not organized, but we will provide umbrellas and portable sun beds to our guests, for when you want to walk there. Fotinari Villa is also the ideal base to explore the natural south coast of Crete as it is close to numerous other spectacular beaches as well as close to amenities.  
  
Fotinari Villa I is a 160 sq. m. residence situated in the southern coastal area of Plakias in the prefecture of Rethymno. The Villa boasts stunning ocean views of the Libyan sea and offers its guests a sense of harmony and tranquility and can accommodate up to 6 guests in its 3 bedrooms.  
  
Layout  
1st Floor  
Entering the villa, guests find themselves in a cosy living room, with a 45 HDTV, PS4, and Bluetooth speaker. Large glass doors offer direct access to a spacious veranda, overlooking the sea and pool, equipped with a 3 seater hot tub and outdoor furniture. The first bedroom offers 2 single beds (0,90 x 2,00) that can be set up as a King-sized bed upon request (1,80 x 2,00), direct access to the veranda. Also, on the same floor, you will find a bathroom with a shower, making this area a small private apartment within the house, offering privacy for your group.   
Finally, a laundry room with a washer and a dryer exists on this level.  
  
Ground Floor  
Stairs lead from the living room to the ground floor, where you can find an open plan area with a second sophisticatedly furnished living room and dining area. Also, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area for up to 6 people can be found next to the seating area. The room also offers direct outdoor access, leading to another veranda and the pool terrace, enjoying magnificent sea vistas.  
Additionally, the remaining two bedrooms of the Villa are located on the ground floor, both of them featuring two single beds each (0.90 x 2.00), which can be joined together to form a King-size bed upon request. Both offer direct access to the pool terrace. One of them has its own ensuite bathroom with a shower.  
A family bathroom with a shower is also available on this floor. The ground floor has its own entrance from the kitchen, which separates it from the first-floor guests if desired.   
  
All bedrooms are air conditioned and have 32 HDTVs.   
  
Outdoor area  
However, what makes Fotinari Villa I really special is its outdoor space, which is designed to make the most out of the beautiful landscape and amazing sea views. More specifically, the outdoor area includes:  
\-? private infinity swimming pool, which can also be heated with an additional charge (please note that the pool heating can be used upon advance request for the entire stay and it requires at least one week advance notice).  
\-Umbrellas, sun beds and bean bag loungers by the pool  
\-Gas BBQ facilities, equipped with an outdoor sink and a fridge for your comfort  
\-Outdoor dining area under the shade of a pergola  
\-Parking space for up to 3 cars  
\-The Villa and outdoor area are fenced, offering safety to our guests  
  
\*\*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.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach

### Pool/Spa

- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Private pool

### Internet

- Available in the villa: Internet access

### Parking and transport

- Car required
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Breakfast available for a fee
- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
- Video games

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Concierge services
- Iron/ironing board
- Limited housekeeping
- Phone

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In a village
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Heated pool
- Water park
- Basketball nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Winery tours nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,722 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

Property Registration Number 1112868

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### 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

### Property is also known as

171

## About the area

Located in Agios Vasileios, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Monastery of Preveli and Spili Monastery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Foteinári and Skínos. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. [Visit our Plakias travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plakias.dx6059099)

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Rethymno, Crete

### What's nearby

- ![The access to Preveli Beach is best from the west (near Preveli Monastery), where you can hike down to the beach. The obvious shot I guess, is this rock in the shape of a heart.  
There are a lot of possibilities for composition, the high tides in these day forced me to shoot straight from an upper position.  
(21mm / f8 / 2.6sec)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158240/63be7b7f-77d7-4231-8634-e5fccb26e79d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Preveli Beach  
31 min drive \- 9.0 miles
- Foteinári  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Souda Beach  
12 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- Skínos  
3 min drive \- 1.2 miles
- Plakias Beach  
4 min drive \- 1.5 miles

### Getting around

- Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)  
107 min drive

### Restaurants

- Blu Café  
3 min drive
- Bites & Pints  
3 min drive
- Mes Tin Ammo  
4 min drive
- Gio Ma  
2 min drive
- Apanemo  
2 min drive

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## Steps to Beach,dazzling sea view Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Yvonne H.

26 Oct 2025

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

Everything was just simply excellent. We enjoyed every minute in this wonderful house. We felt very welcome. Wonderful hosts. 

##### Yvonne H.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Michael E.

28 Aug 2022

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

#### Top Objekt

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt

##### Michael E.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Daniel R.

30 Aug 2021

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

#### Excellent villa

Villa Fotinari is a beautiful overlooking the coast. We had a great time in the villa!

##### Daniel R.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Uwe Z.

26 Oct 2020

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

#### Etwas Sommer nachgeholt

Haus und Lage sind wunderbar, es ist alles, wie beschrieben. Die Aussicht ist grandios. Vom Haus ist man in ca. 5 Minuten zu Fuss an einer kleinen Badebucht, wo man sofort schnorcheln kann. Größere Strände sind mit dem Auto in wenigen Minuten erreichbar. Zur nächsten Taverne sind es schon ca. 2 Kilometer. Wir sind zum Essen teilweise gelaufen, mal gefahren und auch mal mit dem Taxi zurück. Es gibt aller paar Tage, ich glaube aller 3, einen Reinigungsservice, frische Handtücher und Bettwäsche. Es gibt viele Zusatzangebote, die man sich zusätzlich buchen kann, also im Haus bekochen lassen etc., wir haben das aber nicht genutzt. Wir können das Objekt sehr empfehlen.

##### Uwe Z.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Viktoria V.

31 Jul 2020

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

#### Amazing vacation!

Staying at Fotinari Villa I was a true honour. Its a bit out of town and offers relaxation and a get-away from everyday life. Beautiful view, an excellent house that has pretty much everything you need, and fantastic service from Etouri that manages the service. Id recommend having a car staying here, and then this is pretty much a perfect vacation!

##### Viktoria V.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

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