Title: Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool ## Photo gallery for Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool ![Living area - Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool (Pitsidia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79200000/79190900/79190877/13bf5258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool (Pitsidia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79200000/79190900/79190877/0b1a2c4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool (Pitsidia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79200000/79190900/79190877/5ef47812.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool (Pitsidia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79200000/79190900/79190877/27d76f7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool (Pitsidia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79200000/79190900/79190877/26dc247f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a mountain, this villa offers three spacious bedrooms and an open plan kitchen living area. The elevated position provides lovely views from all rooms, while the outdoor areas include a patio with sitting area, barbecue space next to the house and sun loungers by the pool. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool This villa’s three spacious bedrooms can easily accommodate up to 6 guests. The villa is built into two levels and takes advantage of the elevated position giving a lovely mountain view from all the rooms. On the ground level you’ll find the open plan kitchen living area. This is a spacious lounge and dining area, elegant designed kitchen fully equipped with all necessary machineries. The ground floor bathroom features shower, toilet and a washing machine. With the L shaped stairs you will enter the first floor. Here you have 2 bedrooms, one with a lovely queen size bed and the other one with 2 twin beds. The modern bathroom with its clean lines and uncluttered counter spaces is in between the bedrooms. While a third bedroom offers ultimate privacy at the lower level of the villa. This bedroom is located in our studio at the lower level of the villa. You can reach the studio from outside by getting down with the steps and it has a private entrance. Right side is the bedroom with lovely queen size bed, middle is the kitchenette and left side you have the bathroom with shower and toilet. Enjoy the various outdoor areas. There is a patio with a sitting area at the front side of the villa at the ground level. Next to the house you have the barbeque area. The swimming pool (16 sq m) is filled with salty water and its outside shower our next to the villa. Sun loungers are in hand next to the pool or under the old olive tree. The lower level of the villa has a large sitting area in front of the villa. This ideally positioned paradise will leave you with unforgettable views from dawn to dusk, and will unwind the most weary traveler. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Horseback riding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36970000/36966300/36966297/28bf6e86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Grabella Amazing sea view and swimming pool Πιτσίδια - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=36966297&PinnedHotelID=36966297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92240000/92232800/92232788/7c1e417a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Pagona Πιτσίδια - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=92232788&PinnedHotelID=92232788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Traditional House | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100872200/100872192/f7997ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### EMPHASIS Traditional House Amari - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=100872192&PinnedHotelID=100872192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117350000/117342500/117342406/4c1defbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Klio Apartment Stunning Retreat with Pool & Panoramic Views Near Agia Galini Agia Galini - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=117342406&PinnedHotelID=117342406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95670000/95668900/95668853/d620427c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Aloe Pitsidia - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=95668853&PinnedHotelID=95668853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113901400/113901331/4a51eb2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vacation home Fabrika - enjoy a relaxing vacation. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 1374386 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Located in Faistos, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Agiofarago - Marsalo and Beach of Matala, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Museum of Messara are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. [Visit our Faistos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faistos.dx6264192) [View more Villas in Faistos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faistos-Villas.d6264192-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.01750%2C24.78101&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lv0hygjthN7gpt2ZKBj62Cnel6A=) Pitsidia, Heraklion ### What's nearby - ![Above the beach at Matala, on the south coast of Crete, are a number of caves carved into the cliffside. During the Roman rule of Crete, the caves housed tombs. In the 1960s, the by-then empty caves hosted hippies who used them to camp out in. Matala still has a slight counter-culture feel to it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051676/2227fa72-020a-4bb7-bb78-e0871f474345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beach of Matala 6 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Komos Beach 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Palace of Phaistos 11 min drive \- 4.5 miles ### Restaurants - Boho 6 min drive - Anemi 6 min drive - Zafiria 6 min drive - King's Coffee 3 min walk - The Two Brothers Restaurant 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool have a pool? ### Is Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool? ### What time is check-in at Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool? ### What time is check-out at Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool? ### Where is Villa Rafaela with private swimming pool located? ## Have a question? 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