Title: Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! 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 # Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! ## Photo gallery for Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! ![Outdoor pool - Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! (Achlades)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88191000/88190997/6d092b9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! (Achlades)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88191000/88190997/ba2f9cac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, stereo - Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! (Achlades)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88191000/88190997/2994e2db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! (Achlades)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88191000/88190997/4323a192.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! (Achlades)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88191000/88190997/59893878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Ayali Villa II, where the essence of nature meets stylish comfort. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the 65m2 private pool or unwind in the whirlpool and shaded lounge area with spectacular countryside views. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Ayali Villa II, a divine luxury homestay! An Overview of the Impeccable Retreat Designed with dreamers and nature-lovers in mind; Think of dipping your toes in an outdoor swimming pool, sipping from a glass of bubbles while delighting in a deep red sunset above. You won't feel the need to do much else but sit back, relax and enjoy profound peace, while in the outdoor whirlpool and in surroundings experienced by few others. Be one of the lucky few to stay in our unique private home. \*Ayali Villa II is part of the complex “Ayali Villas” which include two villas in total, each of them with separate facilities and private pools. For a unique self-catered escape, our holiday home fuse iconic settings with stylish, well-stocked interiors, promising an immersive break that's so much more than just a holiday. Part of the ThinkVilla bespoke stays, the hand-picked exceptional property with incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm awaits to inspire you. The allure of this home is impossible to ignore. With plenty of space for the whole family to unfurl in, here is a home where loved ones can set themselves free. This holiday home flaunts exquisite interiors that exude a certain ethereal elegance, guarantee a perfectly relaxing and rejuvenating stay. Live like a local, discovering the best hidden gems, walks and attractions during your holiday in Ayali Villa II with an insider’s perspective. A last-minute Villa break is so much better than a weekend in the city, right? External Living | Pool & BBQ This captivating home is embellished with a 65m2 private swimming pool, featuring a four seater whirlpool (non heated) that is designed to function as a hydromassage feature, providing a relaxing and therapeutic experience, as well as special children’s pool compartment (0,50 meters deep), shaded lounge area and outdoor dinning area. Grown-ups can lounge to their sun loungers before idling back for al fresco barbecues (Gas BBQ facilities & sink) under sunset skies. The property lays in 800m2 outdoor area, with 100m2 lawn covered area and spectacular countryside views. An ideal holiday escape for those who seek ultimate privacy and summery living. What’s more, a lawn covered outdoor playground is available for our younger guests (swing, seesaw, slide, children climbing activity set), and the portable basketball hoop will delight the children. Bonus: Practice you skills on the outdoor Ping Pong table and enjoy endless hours of fun & relaxation with the four bicycles available (two of them are large and two medium sized). Internal Living | Bedrooms & Bathrooms Cleverly repurposed finds and sumptuous furnishings create a calming sensory design throughout. The spacious villa is an ideal escape for a large family or a group of friends. Lounge at the impeccable ground floor living room with direct access to the pool terrace and watch the sunset lazily on the horizon before curling up on the sofa with a paperback. Set up a movie marathon at the 65’ Smart TV on long summer nights. A bespoke living-cum fully equipped kitchen awaits to inspire you for culinary wonders. The villa features four wonderful bedrooms, three of them with en-suite bathrooms on the ground floor and the last- attic type bedroom with en-suite bathroom on the upper floor, allowing plenty of space and comfort for all. The Villa can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in real beds. Ground Floor | Living Room & Lounge Area ( featuring a 65’ smart TV) • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Twin Bedroom with two single beds (0,90x2,00) joined to form a King Size bed, En-Suite bathroom with walk in shower, direct access to the pool terrace , a bassinet crib for kids up to 1 year old can also be provided upon request, 32’ smart TV • Double bedroom with Queen Size bed (1,60x2,00), En-Suite bathroom with walk in shower, direct access to the pool terrace, 32’ smart TV • Double bedroom with King Size bed (1,80x2,00), En-Suite bathroom with walk in shower, direct access to the pool terrace, 32’ smart TV • All of the ground floor bedrooms offer direct access to the pool, BBQ and terrace . Upper Floor | Attic type Bedroom with two single beds (0,90x2,00) joined to form a King Size bed and lightened up with natural light from the window, En-Suite bathroom with walk in shower • Comfy sitting area with 32’ smart TV • a baby cot can be provided in this bedroom upon request. For Relaxation Oh, baby it’s a wild world, but within the confines of this luxury self-catering Villa all is quiet, all is still. Spend summer evenings whipping up al fresco culinary masterpieces in the outdoor dining area & take a refreshing dip into the pool & whirlpool. Let Ayali Villa II seduce you into its wonderland of nature. Your Home Stay Includes Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner • Housekeeping service with fresh towels and linen changes every four days (included for stays of 6 nights and above) • Pool and garden maintenance twice per week • Baby cot, bassinet crib, high chair are available upon request • Pool and garden cleaning twice per week. Practicalities There is secure parking space inside the Villa’s premises for four cars • The property is well-equipped with Fridge with freezer, Electric stove & oven, Filter coffee machine, Nespresso Machine (capsules), Microwave, Kettle, Sandwich Maker, Toaster, Juice Maker, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, 4 Irons & Boards, 4 Hair dryers, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, and a fully equipped kitchen. Mod Cons High quality bath towels and pool towels are available • Bathroom amenities are available • Air-conditioning in all areas is included & serves for heating purposes also • Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa • Bluetooth dock • PlayStation 4 • Outdoor Playground • Ping Pong table & 4 bicycles • Outdoor BBQ (gas) • Outside shaded dining area • Indoor area 140m2 • Outdoor area 800m2 • Private Pool 65m2 • 100m2 lawn covered area • Outdoor whirlpool (non heated) & children’s pool compartment • Outdoor Shower • Plastic (non-breakable) plates and cups • No Pets allowed • Mosquito nets • Safety Box • Pre stock service available upon request • 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included • Fire Extinguishers • Smoke Detectors • First Aid Kit • Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November). Ayali Villa II is located in the picturesque Achlades Village and within just 650meters away (or 3 minutes driving) from a local cafe and a local taverna. In Perama town, 10 minutes away by car from the Villa, you can find everything that you might need like shops, bakery, grocery store, butcher’s, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, ATM machines, pharmacies, gas stations and post office. Also Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, 10 minutes away by car and well known for its sandy beaches. The two main beaches are Limanaki and Limni. Both of them are sandy with clear blue water and ideal for kids, as they are shallow and well protected from winds. The beaches are organised and equipped with sun beds & umbrellas. Water sports are also available. The harbour beach in front of the village is the port of the area, where the boats tie up, this beach is unorganised. The village has all the facilities and amenities one would need : well-stocked mini-markets, post office, pharmacy, a doctor’s office, a butcher's shop, bakery (hot, fresh bread every morning from 9 am), various gift shops and traditional seaside shops at very reasonable prices. Further, there is a good selection of cafes and excellent traditional tavernas, overlooking the harbour and the sea, which offer a warm welcome and a beautiful setting to enjoy some traditional Cretan food, fish as well as international dishes. Panormo has regular bus itineraries every 30 minutes that connects Heraklion and Chania cities. Out & About Nearest Local Cafe/restaurant: 650 meters (3 minutes driving) Super Market & Restaurants: Perama village 5,5km (10 minutes driving) Panormos Beach: 5,5km (10 minutes driving) Rethymno Port & Town: 25km (25 minutes driving) Heraklion International Airport: 60km (55 minutes driving) Chania International Airport: 92km (80 minutes driving) Car rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is allowed only outdoors. ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Meal delivery service - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Villa | Pool | Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62990000/62984000/62983968/f06784bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Splendid Villa in Achlades with Private Pool near Bali Mylopotamos - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=62983968&PinnedHotelID=62983968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa | 4 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111880000/111873400/111873349/2d728d4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Korini With Swimming Pool Mylopotamos [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=111873349&PinnedHotelID=111873349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53160000/53159400/53159365/d254cc52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Korini With Swimming Pool Mylopotamos - 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If introduced, it must be paid at check-in. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is allowed only outdoors. ## 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 1255779 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 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 Mylopotamos, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Wooden Sculptures Museum and Museum of Grylios are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rethimno Kart and Horse Park Rethymno. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. 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