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Rethymno, Crete, Greece
  • Popular LocationReptisland4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelidoni Cave4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLivadi beach15 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)52 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 12
3229 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    2 king beds
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 5
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 3
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment

Villa Melitta is a noble house built by George Hatzidakis. He used all his research into traditional architecture and put all his love into the house. The project was finished in 2004. In the middle of a 5000 sq.m fruit grove, rises a small palace, reminding us of a Venetian villa. Melitta is situated just outside of the village of Melidoni, in a quiet environment with a broad and beautiful view of the Tallaia mountains and Psiloritis. There is a wide variety of trees in its huge garden – orange, olive, pear, apple, and peach trees – offering fruits throughout the year. There are also flowers and organically grown vegetables in the backyard of the house. The house covers 250 M2 and there are 5 bedrooms – 2 on the ground floor and 3 on the upper floor – which can accommodate 10 persons, or even 12 if you use the two sofa beds of the sitting room. It has a tasteful interior and there are two verandas on the upper floor, offering you a choice of the view you prefer.


Further Details for The Villa In Rethymno,Crete: The nearest airport of Heraklion (HER) is located 50 km east of the villa, while the port of Rethymnon lies at a distance of 29 km. The airport of Chania (CHQ) is another 90km to the west, that is a 1 hour 30 min drive. A car rental can be arranged to pick you up at the airport and drive you to your villa.
As the owners cooperate with a car rental company you have the opportunity to hire cars in unique prices!!!
The nearest beach of Bali lies at a distance of 6 km, it is sandy and offers many opportunities for water sports. There are also quiet locations for guests to enjoy the beach without being annoyed by nearby jet-skiers or water-skiers. The sandy beach of Panormo offers you a second choice for swimming near the area. There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the area also!
There are some interesting excursions you can go in Kastri, Melidoni and the outskirts. The distances and routes are shown on the map in the web page.

The garden area is 5000 sq.m. Inside the garden there is a kiosk, BBQ area, beautiful plants, fruit trees and many corners to relax. There is also a 50 M2 adult swimming pool and a 12 M2 children’s swimming pool.
The discreet stone wall surrounding the gardens and the cool shade of the house offer privacy and, you will feel that, time passes by at your own pace, offering you a sense of childish happiness.

Property manager

Antonios Hatzidakis

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rafting 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

  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 1041Κ91003109401

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious Villa Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment
Luxurious Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment
Luxurious Villa Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment
Luxurious Villa Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment
Luxurious Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment

About the area

Melidoni

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Eleutherna and Arkadi Monastery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horse Park Rethymno and Psiloritis Trail. Traveling with kids? Consider Reptisland and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 4 min walk
  • Melidoni Cave - 4 min drive
  • Livadi beach - 15 min drive
  • Varkotopos beach - 16 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Melidoni Cave - 4 min drive
  • Isla - 9 min drive
  • Nostos Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Panormo Beach - 11 min drive
  • Mambo - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fuller family at Melita
Lovely villa. Bedrooms and bathrooms were great. Wonderful large pool with sunbeds and parasols. Kitchen had everything we needed and there was a large BBQ . Only small suggestion, would have been nice to have more information about where to go for supermarkets (Perama), restaurants (Panormo) and best beaches (worth the drive to the south coast).
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We enjoyed our time at the Vila!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The villa was exactly as advertised and exceeded our expectations. The owner and family were extremely welcoming and helpful, as was everyone we encountered in Meldoni village which was a short walk away. The facilities in the villa provided everything we needed. The barbecue area was a great social area as was the shaded outside terrace, with ample seating and bespoke tables. The swimming pools were absolute gems, loved by the children especially. The gardens were well maintained and the views of the surrounding area were spectacular. We loved our stay at the villa and hope we can return one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa
Had a lovely stay with adults/teenagers in this great villa. The pool/outdoor area were fabulous. The villagers of Melodini were extremely welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uros K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
Beautiful villa with a lovely garden and pool. The Melidoni village is also very interesting, with a good restaurant and interesting attractions (Reptile Park, Honey museum, Melidoni cave).
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A brilliant venue for a family holiday
We had a brilliant week at Villa Melitta in early April. We were a group of 4 adults and 5 children from 4-9 and fitted perfectly in the house. The kids loved playing all round the gardens and would collect oranges to give us a neverending supply of delicious fresh juice. We paid to heat the pool which made it swimmable at this time of year (but still pretty chilly). We enjoyed a delicious BBQ with meat from one of the butchers in Parama. The villa is ideally located for lots of places to visit but one unexpected highlight was Reptisland which is right next door. The kids loved being shown and handling snakes and lizards - the owner was brilliant at sharing his knowledge and love of reptiles.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful villa!
I cannot say enough about this property and our experience there! My friends and I were there for a birthday getaway, and we loved our stay at the Villa Mellita. The pool was probably our favorite spot, but we had a private chef cater a meal, and the outdoor dining area was perfect, and the inside spaces gave us places to gather when it became chilly, or the bugs became too much. The air-conditioning in all of the bedrooms was a welcome relief from the heat, and it really included all the amenities we needed. We found communications once we were there to be very good, and the owners to be incredibly friendly. The village is lovely, and I cannot say enough about the people who own the businesses there, we felt like we were a part of the village by the end of the week. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in a quiet part of the island where you will be around less tourists than other spots, but can easily get to beaches, and local interest places that were recommended by all the locals. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house for group holiday
This is a really nice house in a lovely village with a surprisingly large number of things to do. The house was very clean and owners very welcoming (nice welcome gifts and olive oil to take home!). The village has a lovely taverna in the square, and some interesting tourist locations right on the doorstep (caves and a small-but-fantastic reptile attraction which the kids loved). Downsides: the biggest one for us was that (in October half term) despite paying extra for the pool to be heated, it was not warm enough to be pleasant to be in for long. Also for a large house the communal indoor space is not huge, so for instance you would struggle to sit down as a large group on sofas or at the kitchen table (this is probably not a concern in summer but we were unlucky with the weather this October).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large family holiday
The villa was amazing, as described online and more. The pool was a great size and all bedrooms were ample sized, two with lovely balconies overlooking the pool and mountains.Plenty of space for a large family with a large terrace to enjoy drinks and mealtimes. A super BBQ and pizza oven in yet another area in the large beautiful garden provided additional space and opportunities for family enjoyment and treasured memories. The Surrounding area was picturesque and close to a very old traditional village. The hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful. We would recommend this villa and would love to visit again. A car is recommended if you wish to visit more of Crete however there are a few small local village shops that provide essentials. Visiting the local taverna is a must as the food is excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Melidoni
We had a wonderful stay in the Villa. The highlight was the village of Melidoni itself. The square at night with the locals was amazing. The pool was great and we enjoyed the outside grilling/pizza oven area. We ordered a fresh lamb that we grilled outside on a rotisserie with the help of the owner and locals from the village. There are many beautiful fruit trees in the garden, however nothing was really ripe yet except lemons and herbs. The hosts are kind, generous, and always available to help. The internet was not that great, but we didn't complain because we didn't really need it much. There were a lot of mosquitos and gnats that bite - so remember bug spray! My kids loved the cats in the neighborhood. You need to have a car to get around in general, but there are some nice things to do in walking distance (great Taverna, Reptisland, Melidoni Cave, Honey producer, Olive oil factory, The Cave souvenir shop, village square, local supermarkets, etc.). Bedroom 5 in the description is not accurate... there is just one queen bed. We planned for 3 teenagers to share that room, but instead had to use one of the rooms with 2 Twin beds and the owners brought an extra fold away bed (which was on the small side... not a full Twin).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021