Title: Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34735057&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! Family-friendly villa with water park and Hot tub ## Photo gallery for Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! ![Pool - Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! (Skouloufia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34735100/34735057/37bf31c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! (Skouloufia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34735100/34735057/346179f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football - Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! (Skouloufia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34735100/34735057/c78b424d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football - Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! (Skouloufia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34735100/34735057/009706a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! (Skouloufia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34740000/34735100/34735057/edf9cfc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the quiet village of Skouloufia, Villa Gaia Modern offers a serene retreat for families and groups. With four verandas, a barbecue area, private parking and a pool with sea views, this villa is perfect for relaxation. A fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining/living room with fireplace create the ideal setting for quality time. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! Villa Gaia Modern is a brand-new house built in 2018\. The villa is suitable both for​ families and groups of people who want to have unforgettable​ vacations in Crete. It is situated in a quiet area in the village Skouloufia, 18km away from Rethymno. The villa is built in two floors layout. It has two yards, a barbecue area and a private parking. The house has four verandas overall, one of them in front of the pool, where the guests can relax and enjoy their food or drink along with the beautiful view to the sea and the town of Rethymno, but also to the countryside and the mountain Psiloritis. It is suitable for up to 8 people. There are four bedrooms, all with ​view to the sea.​ Two of the bedrooms have double​ beds and the other two have two twin beds each. All of the bedrooms have access to the verandas. There is also a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious​ dining and living room with fireplace and a smart Sat-TV. The house has two bathrooms, one of them equipped with a jacuzzi​. Around the villa, there are many villages with tavernas, mini markets, gas stations and pharmacies nearby, as well as many historical sightseeings like the Arcadi Monastery and the archaeological site and the museum of the Ancient Eleytherna. The nearest beach is only 6 km away from the villa and the city of Rethymno is only 18kms away. The villa's licence number from the Hellenic Tourist Organization is 1041K122K2768301. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Foosball table - Water park - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 1243270 ### 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Spacious Modern Villa With Pool and Amazing View! Villa Spacious Modern Villa With Pool and Amazing View! Skouloufia ## About the area Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Spilies Beach and Platanes Beach, while Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing. [Visit our Rethymno travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno.dx182119) [View more Villas in Rethymno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Villas.d182119-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%7C35.35051%2C24.63551&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2Gx93Lmik6sj4VhiyTIATQCRmPI=) Skouloufia, Crete ### What's nearby - Museum of Ancient Eleutherna \- 8 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Rethimno Kart \- 11 min drive \- 6.9 miles - Platanes Beach \- 11 min drive \- 7.3 miles - Arkadi Monastery \- 11 min drive \- 5.7 miles - Sacred Monastery of Arkadi \- 11 min drive \- 5.7 miles ### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 65 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bro Café - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬8 min drive - ‪Café Prinaris - ‬13 min drive - ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬10 min drive - ‪ΘΡΑΚΑ στο Περαμα (Pizzeria-Grill) - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! have a pool? ### Is Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View!? ### Where is Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 36 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Villa This is a beautiful villa, very modern and perfect for a family holiday. The pool isn’t too deep and is the same depth throughout so perfect for children. The views from the villa are stunning and we would recommend staying in this villa. The owner is also lovely and very helpful if you need anything. ##### Laura M. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect trip The property was stunning, plenty of room for everyone , spotlessly clean and a good location with fantastic views. The host was fantastic and his Mum even cooked us a home made meal on our first night which was both unexpected and greatly appreciated. We will definitely be back. ##### Sarah M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing stay in a quiet and beautiful place We very much enjoyed the stay in this beautiful house. The house provides a lot of space and we enjoyed the pool a lot. The owner familiy provided us a very nice welcome with freshly cooked food and a filled fridge. This was very convenient, since we (2 adults + 2 kids) arrived late in the evening. Some Some very nice sight seeing ##### Verified traveller Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 6 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A Perfect Start to a Relaxing HolidayWe had a truly lovely time at the villa. Everything was exactly as described – clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. We were greeted with a thoughtful gift basket and a delicious evening meal, which was such a lovely touch to kick off our stay. It really set the tone for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Highly recommended – we’d definitely return! ##### David H. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a stay Absolutely loved it. House is amazing, up in the hills away from the crowds. Giannis and his family couldn’t have done more! Mother made us a lunch when we arrived, dropped round with Easter Cookies for the kids and were on hand if we needed anything. Loved every minute! ![Stunning sunset ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e4685186-59e7-475e-b3b0-4a44ac2812d6-1745699148803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Harbour at Rethymno ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/89bb178a-5380-4001-bd31-71d609b43ccd-1745699150647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mark B. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic holiday villa We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Villa Gaia. The villa was clean and spacious with fantastic outside space. It was in a quiet, rural location however was still convenient for local restaurants, supermarkets and the beach and there were many things to do within an hour’s drive (including the airport). Zacharias was a generous and kind host. He insisted on meeting us at the villa despite us not arriving until after midnight. I would highly recommend a stay here. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingeborg S. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wir hatten einen so tollen Aufenthalt. Wir kamen leider etwas später als verabredet, weil wir Probleme hatten mit den Mietautos. Wir kamen dann an und wurden herzlich empfangen. Die Mama hat für uns Essen gemacht - einfach lecker! Es gab sogar Obst und Kuchen. Besser geht’s nicht. Wir wurden herumgeführt und haben uns gleich wohlgefühlt. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. 5 Sterne PLUS gibts von uns. Die Lage der Villa ist auch super! Man ist in 20 Min oder 30 Min zu Fuß in tollen Tavernen, in 10 Autominuten am Strand. Einfach super ![super großer Grill](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9138e23b-94dc-4a44-b1ac-e52a0d5c3dad-1755456067990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/880cdde7-e101-4932-8ed8-041095ea52c6-1755456067091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![tolle Sonnenuntergänge ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2b970c57-395e-4128-8eb3-f02c334b879f-1755456061024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Pool in perfekter Größe ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/591e98b8-1e9e-4c34-a7c0-e5e1c195eacf-1755456064159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ingeborg S. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andre C. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wir durften einen unvergesslichen Sommerurlaub in diesem traumhaften Haus verbringen. Und es war ehrlich gesagt der beste Urlaub, den wir je hatten.Schon bei der Ankunft hat uns der überaus herzliche Gastgeber Zacharias begeistert: Der Kühlschrank war liebevoll mit dem Nötigsten gefüllt, inklusive eines selbstgekochten Essens, das einfach köstlich war. Eine Geste, die wir nach der späten Anreise sehr zu schätzen wussten. Überhaupt war Zacharias während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts stets erreichbar, hilfsbereit und immer verfügbar: ob bei der Organisation eines Transfers oder mit wertvollen Tipps für die Umgebung.Das Haus selbst ist ein wahr gewordener Urlaubstraum: modern, stilvoll und mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Wir haben mit unseren drei Kindern perfekt abschalten können. Sei es am wunderschönen Pool, beim gemeinsamen Kochen in der top-ausgestatteten Küche oder am Grill und bei gemütlichen Abenden auf einer der mehreren Terrassen. Es fehlt hier an nichts – von gemütlichen Sitzplätzen im Freien über einen Grillplatz bis hin zu mehr als genug Platz für alle.Die Lage ist ideal für alle, die Ruhe und Authentizität suchen, aber nicht ganz ab vom Schuss sein wollen. Das kleine Dorf hat einen wunderbar entschleunigten Charme, und gleichzeitig ist das lebendige Rethymno mit seinem Hafen, den Stränden und den vielen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten nur ca. 20 Minuten entfernt.Wir sind voller Dankbarkeit für diese wundervolle Zeit und können das Haus zu 100% empfehlen! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7287df00-e15f-4f67-86de-5a55b6dfa159-1754324527700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Andre C. Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tabea C. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhaft schön Top Vermieter, sehr Gastfreundlich und eine sehr gute Kommunikation vor Ort. Wir sind erst abends angekommen und der Gastgeber Empfang uns mit einem sehr leckeren Abendessen. Auch für das Frühstück war gesorgt. Eine solche Gastfreundlichkeit findet man eher selten. Zum Abschied gab es dann noch ein kleines persönliches Präsent, zur Erinnerung an den Urlaub. 100% Weiterempfehlung! Ausstattung sehr geschmackvoll, mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht und einem tollen Außenbereich. ##### Tabea C. Stayed 10 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rainer Z. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhafte Villa in toller Lage Die Villa Gaia modern entspricht in jedem Punkt der Beschreibung. Die Gastfreundschaft von Ioannis und Zacharias war überragend. Wir sind spät abends angekommen und wurden mit einem tollen griechischen Abendessen überrascht. Lage ist sehr ruhig über dem Meer und doch zentral ca. 20 Minuten von Rethymno. Können wir uneingeschränkt empfehlen. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4678f6c6-9173-4744-be22-da9432bba6d8-1748517813521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rainer Z. Stayed 10 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florent M. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magnifique séjour hors saison ! Nous avons passé une magnifique semaine chez Zacharias ; la maison était formidable et idéalement placée pour visiter les deux cotés de l'île. Quiétude totale dans sur le hauteurs de la Crète, mais assez proche toute fois des plages et des commerces. Et que dire de notre hôte qui nous aura accueilli avec un diner 100% préparé maison, tout ce qu'il faut pour le 1er petit déjeuner, et nous aura même offert un petit souvenir au moment du départ. Bref : une réussite totale ; merci Zacharias. ##### Florent M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinna S. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschöner Aufenthalt Wir waren Anfang September 2024 in der Ferienunterkunft und es hat uns so gut gefallen. Alles war sauber, sehr schönes Haus in einer ruhigen Lage mit Blick aufs Meer und abends sieht man die wunderschönen Sonnenuntergänge. Wir kamen erst spät abends dort an, aber selbst um 10 Uhr abends war der Gastgeber persönlich vor Ort, hat uns alles gezeigt und erklärt und hat uns sogar mit selbst gebackenen Abendessen seiner Mutter überrascht. Auch für unseren Sohn gab es Spielsachen vor Ort und der Pool war für ihn - und uns - natürlich ein Highlight. Der Gastgeber war immer freundlich und nett und man konnte Ihn jederzeit erreichen. Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit vor Ort - gerne wieder :-) ##### Corinna S. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jens P. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Aufenthalt Wir hatten zehn super Tage im Haus Gaia! Ein geräumiges Haus, schöne, funktionelle Zimmer, die 2 Bäder sind etwas klein, aber für uns ausreichend. In der Küche ist alles vorhanden, auch Spülmaschine und Waschmaschine, was für uns immer sehr wichtig ist. Saftpresse für frischen Orangensaft. Der Pool sehr sauber, regelmäßig gereinigt. Das Grundstück fast un einsehbar, mit einem herrlichen Fernblick und Meerblick, liegt nur knapp 15 Minuten vom Strand entfernt, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es jede Menge in 15 Minuten Entfernung. Zwei tolle Tavernen in der jeweils 1 km Abstand, da kann man locker hin laufen in einem kleinen Abend Spaziergang. Man braucht natürlich ein Auto, hat da einen super Ausgangspunkt für viele Unternehmungen, Schluchten, kleine buchten und Strände und vieles mehr. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Die nächst größere Stadt, Rethymnon ist nur 20 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt, auch wunderbar zum bummeln oder einkehren in „Old Town“. Der Gastgeber, Zacharias, äußerst freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir waren zu sechst in dem Haus, wir Eltern mit drei Töchtern 14,20 und 24, eine mit Freund. ##### Jens P. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amine L. 2 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maison et hôte au top Zacharias le propriétaire de la maison est d une gentillesse extraordinaire, nous avons passé un excellent sejour, et l accueil a ete exceptionnel. Ce sont des qualités qui sont devenues de plus en plus rare et nous avons ete ravis d avoir choisi ce lieu et cette maison pour notre sejour .bravo a zacharias 👍👍 ##### Amine L. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cecile M. 5 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Splendide ! Villa Gaia une valeure sûre ! Maison idéalement placée pour visiter l'ile. La maison de Zacharias est extrêmement confortable avec un équipement complet pour toute la famille. On s y sent très bien. Tout y est et si vous avez besoin de quoi que ce soit vous pouvez compter sur Zacharias. Il est au petit soins pour vous. La maison est décorée avec grand soin, "comme dans les magazines" . Elle est très lumineuse en journée. Les lumières extérieures et intérieures illuminent la maison le soir. L'hygiene est impeccable. Maison adaptée pour personne à mobilité réduite. mon papa est resté au rez de chaussée dans la chambre du bas. Il a fait le tour exterieur de la maison car adaptée pour le fauteuil. La climatisation est dans toutes les pièces si besoin. Les pièces sont vastes. Plusieurs terrasses à l étage permettent de se poser et d admirer le paysage mer et montagne. L'accueil de Zacharias est exemplaire. Gentillesse , douces attentions sont au rendez-vous. Sa maman nous a cuisiné de bons plats pour notre arrivée. Bref,aucune hésitation vous faites le bon choix en réservant la villa gaia. ##### cecile M. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roland M. 20 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Herbsturlaub mit Familie Das Haus war genau wie beschrieben und hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Da wir erst spätabends angekommen sind, war ein leckeres Essen zur Begrüßung für uns bereit gestellt! ##### Roland M. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annie P., lieu-dit Keric Bian 29560 Atrgol 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon accueil. Gentillesse et générosité des propriétaires. Qualité de la location exceptionnelle. Endroit calme et reposant. ##### Annie P. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel H. 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay and exceptional hosts We were a party of two families, four adults and four teenage children. The property is around 20 minutes from the coast and cars are a must but this was perfect for us as we prefer to stay in quieter areas. The pool is great and would be ideal for younger children too as it is not too deep and all one level. The villa is modern but traditionally furnished and well equipped. The beds are quite firm which was fine for most of us, but one has a bad back and found the bed too hard. However the hosts went above and beyond and sourced a mattress topper for us. Zacharias and his family are wonderful hosts, very welcoming and happy to help with any questions. On arrival they had prepared a delicious meal for us and a homemade cake . It was very special and we wouldn’t hesitate to return. ##### Rachel H. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen S. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ein unvergesslicher grandioser Aufenthalt ❤️ Wir wurden freundlich mit einem leckeren Abendessen empfangen. Das Haus war einfach perfekt! Sauber, modern eingerichtet, mit liebevollen kleinen Details. Jedes Zimmer lädt zum Verweilen ein. Der Außenbereich und der Pool waren herrlich. Jeden Abend konnten wir einen zauberhaften Sonnenuntergang genießen. Unsere Gastgeber waren freundlich und sehr aufmerksam. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt! Wir kommen sehr gern wieder!!!! Familie Schulte und Korbmacher ❤️ ##### Eileen S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arne S. 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### incredible Villa with super friendly host The villa is as advertised. Everything you need and more is available in the villa. The pool is nice and you have an incredible view of the sunset. One thing that impressed me the most was the hospitality of the host. The host's mother cooked a whole meal for us (7 people!) free of charge because we arrived late in the afternoon and she was afraid we wouldn't have anything to eat. I have never experienced anything like that at a holiday destination. For my birthday, Mr. Zacharias even bought some sweets. Again, super friendly! He didn't have to do that. I appreciated that very much. I can only recommend the villa and Mr Zacharias. Cheers Arne ##### Arne S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BRUNO P. 1 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastique et excellent Un paradis sur l'île ! Des hôtes d'une gentillesse et d'une délicatesse exceptionnelles qui nous ont attendus et accueillis en pleine nuit avec le repas préparé et des cadeaux de bienvenue de leur production personnelle. La maison est magnifique, à l'image des photos, spacieuse, romantique où rien ne manque pour permettre de se sentir chez soi. La piscine est sans vis à vis et très agréable. Les conseils de visite, de restaurant prodigués par les propriétaires égalent leur générosité. Un merveilleux séjour qui nous laisse des étoiles plein les yeux. Merci à Zacharias et à toute sa famille pour leur confiance, leur gentillesse, leur disponibilité, leur sympathie. Claudine et Bruno et un couple d'amis, avril 2022 ##### BRUNO P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon B. 6 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Break A beautiful late September week for 2 to recharge and our first post-Covid trip. Great weather and a very comfortable place to relax in. We mainly cooked for ourselves and the villa has most of what you need with supermarkets in Stavromenos 10 minutes back down the road. The wifi is fast enough that you won't notice any issues and Netflix and Amazon Prime are available on the Smart TV (you will need your own subscription though). Swimming pool was refreshing and the local cats very cute! The owner Zacharias was simply the best. An extremely tasty dinner was waiting for us on arrival and he dropped in with a couple of other treats during the week and was always available on the end of the phone to answer any queries. Thank you for all your help! If you need a rapid antigen test for return travel then numerous places are available in Rethymno and the process is simple at approx €25 per person. It felt so good to sit with a glass of Cretan wine and watch the superb sunset from the upper balcony and remember the joys of travelling. Highly recommended location, villa and owner! Just book it! ##### Jon B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniele W. 24 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Belle villa située au calme avec un beau panorama non loin de la mer Notre hôte, Zaccharia est très accueillant et nous a couvert de petits cadeaux locaux ! Merci à lui et sa mère ! Belle villa chaleureusement décorée. Tout est parfait ! ##### Daniele W. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tobias F. 9 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Trip We had a wonderful time, the house is amazing with a beautiful view. The host was the nicest person he brought ous ice and food and drinks. Everytime again. It was perfect. ##### Tobias F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sina M. 10 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing vacation We stayed at the villa for 6 days and cannot recommend it enough. Zacharias is a very friendly and pleasant person and an amazing host. We received a warm welcome, even though we arrived late at night. He had even written us a card, to congratulate us because we recently got married. He checked in with us several times while we were there. The villa is spacious, nicely decorated and very clean. The view is just wonderful and the surroundings are peaceful. We spent a lot of time by the pool, just enjoying the sun and the villa. We will definitely be back. ##### Sina M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020 ---