Title: Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views Family-friendly villa with water park and outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27080000/27071400/27071325/da6d4aa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27080000/27071400/27071325/e172b592.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27080000/27071400/27071325/08f969d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27080000/27071400/27071325/a7c3cb85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27080000/27071400/27071325/e7f1fc19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Melidoni, a village rich in architecture and history, Arethousa invites you to experience its elegant charm. Explore the beautiful 2000 sq.m garden with a kiosk, BBQ area, fruit trees and serene corners to unwind. The villa also features an adult swimming pool and children’s swimming pool with hydro massage for added relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 143014 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views This house invites you to enjoy its elegance and nobility and to share with it the gifts of the beautiful garden and the sense of the tranquility. On leaving the house, you will feel emotionally and mentally richer. Arethousa proves that a house is not only a place to live in, but can also change your senses and make your spirit gentle and sweet. It is one of the noble houses of Melidoni, a village rich in architecture and history. It is construction to be preserved, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture, and was restored in the 2005 under its supervision. It was the owner’s Christina Hatzidakis’, birthplace, built 200 years ago and its decoration bears her sensitivity and taste. It is a house that gives you a feeling of love. 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 mins drive. A car rental can be arranged to pick you up at the airport and drive you to your villa. Perama is at a distance of 3 km and the traditional village of Panormo with the beautiful restaurants near the sea is at a distance of 9 km/10 mins drive! 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 webpage. The gardens area is 2000 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 sq.m adult swimming pool and a 12 sq.m children’s swimming pool which can also function as a hydro massage, providing you with serenity. 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 your swim near the area. There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the area also! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### 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 - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 3,014 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27070000/27069900/27069882/47716d86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment Rethymno, Crete - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=27069882&PinnedHotelID=27069882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33589100/33589022/6b7601e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea view, full privacy, walking distance to a sandy beach and shops! 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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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 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 first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 1099044 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Luxurious Villa Private Private Spectacular Views Rethymnon Luxurious Villa Private Private Spectacular Views Luxurious Private Private Spectacular Views Rethymnon Luxurious Private Private Spectacular Views Luxurious Villa Private Private Spectacular Views Rethymnon Luxurious Villa Private Private Spectacular Views Luxurious Private Private Spectacular Views Rethymnon Luxurious Villa Private Private Spectacular Views Luxurious Private Private Spectacular Views Rethymnon Luxurious Private Private Spectacular Views ## About the area ![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%7C35.37869%2C24.73743&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FTERAT86tnIP01yBf3AG26Z9sYc=) Rethymnon, Crete #### What's nearby - Reptisland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Melidoni Cave - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles - Varkotopos beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles - Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 16 min drive - 8.7 miles - Spilies Beach - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles #### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bro Café - ‬8 min drive - ‪Χαρούπι & Ελιά - ‬1 min walk - ‪Sinolakis Tavern - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ταβέρνα Λιβάδι - ‬10 min drive - ‪Taverna Karavostasi (+ rooms "Sunrise") - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views? > Checkout is at 11:30 AM. ### Where is Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views located? > This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Reptisland and Melidoni Cave. Vlihi Nero beach and Livadi beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxurious villa with private private heated pool & spectacular views Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephenie R. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful experience staying at this villa! The property manager met us at the house upon our arrival and helped us get settled. She even left us with food and treats to welcome us. The house had plenty of space for our party of 8 and had room for the teenagers to have their own rooms. Each room had its own bathroom and air conditioning. The pool was wonderful and we spent a lot of time in it. The villa is within close walking distance to the small village of Melidoni where we enjoyed the restaurants and stores. We visited the local olive oil farm and the Melidoni Cave monument, both of which were great. I highly recommend staying at Villa Arethousa—you won’t be disappointed! ##### Stephenie R. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### liz m. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great villa in pleasant village A delightful old house, beautifully converted and with a splendid pool. We had the pool heated and it was really warm in April so the children spent hours in it. The village is charming with a restaurant and a brilliant shop that has everything and is open on bank holidays, evenings, Sundays. Our children loved 'Reptisland' a reptile sanctuary where they could cuddle snakes and lizards and learn about them. They went three times! We all enjoyed the honey museum and olive oil museum and the Mili walk downhill was a huge success, even with our 4 year olds. We ended in a village where a St Georges ceremony was happening and were invited to share the lamb stew! Antonios' family who manage the property were amazing: one of the rings on the hob didn't work and they had a new hob installed the next day! ##### liz m. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbera B. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super huis Prachtig huis, kleine supermarkt op loopafstand en ook super restaurant ##### Barbera B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Orna M. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding villa and hopitslity Villa located in a nice village ,very private and quiet.We were a family of 7 adults and 2 babys and we had a great vavation. The rooms were nice and clean, kitchen well equiped, the pool was great. Hosts were kind and attentive! Warmly ##### Orna M. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa What a stunning property. The attention to detail was exceptional. The villa is a very traditional property and has been decorated in a very authentic style. We arrived to be met by a member of the family who showed us around. There was a welcome pack waiting for us which was unexpected. The pool area and garden is amazing with stunning views of the mountains. There was a lovely lady who came in twice a week to clean the villa, change the bedding and towels. Just be aware that this is not a standalone villa and is in fact a terraced house, but you wouldn’t know as you are surrounded by a wall which gives you all the privacy you will need. The local village has a few bars and a lovely restaurant, which is highly recommend. The only thing was that the directions to the villa weren’t very clear on VRBO and it took us quite a while to locate the villa. Overall we had a fabulous holiday and would highly recommend this amazing villa. ##### Kim M. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie G. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous family adventure Villa Arethousa was perfect for our extended family of 14. The pool and the villa were beautiful and clean. The rooms were spacious and each had its own en suite. The villa was practically soundproof, which was an added benefit when traveling with small children who needed to go to bed early. We used the pizza oven, grill, and outdoor dining area frequently and having two refrigerators was great. Melidoni is a charming village and we met many kind, hospitable people. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future. ##### Julie G. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marta M. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply Perfect Family Vacation Villa Amazing 200 year-old beautifully-restored villa, with vintage-esque furniture and decorations, but also included all modern utilties (air-conditioner, showers, wifi, dishwasher, washing machine, two refridgerators, etc.). The entire property was gorgeous, with tons of fresh oranges and lemons on the trees. The pool was a good size and very clean, and perfect for cooling off after a hot day in the sun. Plenty of room inside and outside for large groups. Located in the middle of an adorable little town with a two minute walk to the local tavern, store, and cafes. By the way, the tavern is supposed to close at midnight, but very often stays open longer and the owner will eagerly teach you how to dance traditional Greek dances. Property owners are very friendly, hospitable, quick to reply, and ready to help with any issues or provide any recommendations. We hope to be back one day! ##### Marta M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda V. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sprookjesachtig Het is een prachtig huis in heel mooie gedeelte van Kreta, een mooi eigen terrein met een slaapkamer incl badkamer echt geheel apart als huisje aan het zwembad! Super leuk. De andere 4 slaapkamers waren in het vakantie huis zelf en was alles goed geregeld. Enige min punt is dat de douche koppen niet opgehangen kunnen worden en dat je bij het slapen gaan de luiken dicht moet houden en airco aan ivm met stoken van het hout en geen horren aanwezig zijn. Maar als je de luiken dicht doet dan slaap je heerlijk en lang ivm dat het super donker is!! Echt een top verblijf. Fijn ook dat een grotere supermarkt er op loopafstand is alles heeft en leuk dorpje met echt goed Grieks eten! Een aanrader!! ##### Linda V. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra B. 10 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great pool, wonderful home! We had a very pleasant stay in this super complete Mansion, hosted by its very gentle owners. A recommendation for families with kids! Enjoy your stay! ##### Sandra B. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reinhard L. 10 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### . . ##### Reinhard L. Stayed 14 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie M. 24 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super séjour dans une très belle maison Très bon séjour dans cette belle maison, agréable et très pratique lorsqu'on est plusieurs familles / amis. Super propre, hôte charmant (La réactivité par mail n'est pas grande mais sur place ils répondront tout de suite à toutes vos questions). Nous étions avec un bébé et nous avons eu tout le matériel nécessaire (lit, chaise, baignoire). Le petit village de Melidoni est lui aussi très agréable, notamment pour sa bonne taverne. Jardin agréable avec une belle piscine et une jolie vue sur les montagnes. ##### Marie M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan K. 17 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rundum Zufrieden Wir haben einen tollen Urlaub in dem Haus verbracht, toller schöner großer Pool zzgl Kinderpool/whirlpool, tolle Lage in Melidoni mit süßen Dorfkern und 2 Supermärkten sowie Restaurants. Es kam in den 2 Wochen sogar ein Putzservice. Wir waren 10 Personen und hatten ausreichend Platz. Waschmaschine, ausreichend Handtücher waren vorhanden. Toller großer Esstisch im Außenbereich. Am Pool gab es ausreichend Liegen. Ganz toll fanden wir das Begrüßungspaket der Vermieter. Zitronenbäume, orangen, Wein, Pflaumen,... können geerntet werden. Wir können das Haus wärmstens weiterempfehlen. ##### Susan K. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jolyon miles M. 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just so easy Property has the best of both worlds. Privacy and seclusion and easy walking access to the heart of the village with x2 restaurant/cafe and x2 minimarkets. Bakery a 10 minute drive. Beaches from 20 minutes. The drive to the property is a bit hairy on the first occasion - go slow and use google maps. ##### jolyon miles M. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick W. 15 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a find! A gem of a villa This cherished house has been in the proud ownership of the same family, over many generations, and they have lovingly maintained and updated it with great care and attention to detail, ensuring guests are comfortable and welcome. The property comprises a superb swimming pool and sun lounger area, a large outdoor dining area with bbq and pizza oven, the main house, and a garden house. Everything just works really well and, for those who like to cook, the kitchen is well appointed with plenty of crockery, cutlery, glasses, and cookware. Our family prefers the freedom of self-catering villas, and this is without doubt one of the best properties we have rented. The local town square of Melidoni is five minutes walk, and has two small supermarkets and restaurants/bars - Dili-Dili (run by Ioannis and family) and Carob & Olive (Katarina and team) - which are both great for when you want to go local and sit alongside the residents and soak up the atmosphere. Perama is 15 minutes drive and is great for larger supermarkets, restaurants and bars. Can recommend Thraka.com for food, and the bakery next door for fresh baklava, pastries, and bread. Rethymno is good for a day out (recommend Nyn & Aei for small-plates style lunch), and Panormas, a charming port town closer to home, with restaurants overlooking the old port. Beaches at Bali are bustling and great for sunbathing and cove swimming. If you want a quiet swim there are many coves to explore away from the big towns. Just loved it, and was sad to say goodbye. Next time, we will visit Chania and other places we didn't make it to! Many thanks to Chrysoula and family for an unforgettable holiday. ##### Nick W. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline E. 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Property This was an exceptional villa in Crete. We would highly recommend to all! The pool and grounds were extremely spacious and beautiful. We made freshly squeezed orange juice daily from the fruits on the trees. The villa itself has a lot of character, is clean and exceptionally well maintained. It was easy to relax and spacious for two families. The hosts were extremely lovely and responsive. I hope we get to return one day! ##### Caroline E. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### STEFAN D. 28 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Fantastic property with all amenities in a great little village. Swimming pool is fantastic only whished we had better weather to enjoy it. Rethymno is a little gem , beaches nearby are fantastic ##### STEFAN D. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David T. 11 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our holiday at Villa Arethousa 27/7/19 to 10/8/19 A magnificent villa set in impressive grounds.The villa is spacious and had no problem in accommodating our party of 8 adults and 4 children. The kitchen had more than enough crockery , glassware and cutlery for our needs and the outdoor eating area was where we had most of our meals. The pool is simply fantastic and the spacious grounds are lovingly maintained. A wonderful experience and we were very sad when our fortnight came to an end. ##### David T. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina K., Los Angeles 29 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Creten Hospitality The property hosts were so helpful. When we had unexpected extra guests for 1 night, they brought us extra folding beds to accommodate and when I stupidly kept the key with me, they were able to arrange to get it back to them when I was at the airport the following day. Thanks so much! This property is in a very quaint tiny town with a super friendly and yummy restaurant for when you just want to take a break from going places. ##### Sabrina K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette B., Lake Oswego, Oregon United States 29 Apr 2019 #### Family Reunion in Crete We chose Crete to meet up with our 3 daughters and their families for 10 days because none of us had been there before. We were very lucky to have chosen this picturesque town with its narrow curving streets where everyone was friendly and the beautiful villa which was very comfortable. Fragrant fruit trees line the Villa walkways and everyday with breakfast we had freshly made orange juice. The young children swam each morning in the protected heated pool and our afternoons were spent exploring the area. The Paraschakis Family Olive Farm was wonderful, the Melidoni Cave was close and the beautiful city of Rethymno with its Venetian old town provided some shopping opportunities. We ate out almost every night at at the new restaurant in Peramo because the main courses and the deserts were delicious. We had an amazing adventure and our hosts were very accommodating! ##### Janette B. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J.H.M. S. 16 Sept 2018 #### De woning was verbluffend mooi. wij hebben niks gemist. Iedereen heeft ervan genoten. Wat een paradijsje. De ligging van de woning. Het uitzicht. Het dorpje, nog zo fijn authentiek Grieks. In alle opzichten een perfecte plek. Wij gingen met een fantastisch ervaring naar huis. Dit namens ons en onze volwassen kinderen. Familie Smit Leiden/Nederland ##### J.H.M. S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gunn Berit G. 16 Jul 2018 #### Amazing house and garden. We had a marvellous and happy stay. Very suitable for a big family with children and adults in the the big garden with swimming pool , playground, lemon and vegetables. The house is amazing and the hosts the same! ##### Gunn Berit G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica M. 25 Jun 2018 #### Superb Villa! A fabulous 5 star property with pool and jacuzzi. A very high standard throughout. Local villagers couldn't be more friendly and helpful, special thanks to Maria, Sofia, Yanis and Stavros! Highly, highly recommended, thank you for a wonderful holiday! ##### Veronica M. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo-Anne A. 17 Oct 2017 #### Great villa. Lovely pool and view of the hills. Relaxing, traditional home. We based ourselves here for a week. Found it easy to travel to places of interest. We loved the home made olive oil and wine that was left as a gift. ##### Jo-Anne A. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane F. 6 Aug 2017 #### Paradise! I have just celebrated a special birthday and wanted to be out of the country for it! I had a vision of a beautiful villa in a picturesque setting situated in a traditional Cretian village where I would celebrate with my extended family. Nothing flashy but I wanted somewhere well appointed and very comfortable. Villa Arethousa is all that and more .. we were all enchanted by it. The photos on the website don't actually do it justice - the garden is much bigger and the path leading from the villa to the pool area is a beautiful walk, with vines and flowers... Great pool and lounging area with the best views ever. Hard to leave and go sightseeing. There is a lovely courtyard at the back where we had drinks before my birthday meal. Great to sit if you want to read quietly or to just imbibe the ancientness of the villa! Well equipped kitchen, lovely bedrooms - nice lounge and snuggy alcoves! We were a family of nine, including our 20 something kids and their partners. They all loved the villa and were happy to just chill. I think the villa would suit all ages. Antonis arranged for a lovely lady to prepare my birthday meal at the villa- beautiful cretian dishes and tons of it! Highly recommended.. I hope this review doesn't sound too gushing but I actually cannot reccomend the villa highly enough. If you want some quality togetherness with friends or family in a spectacular setting then you will love it. Best hols ever! ##### Diane F. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daphne L. 30 Jul 2017 #### The Brilliant Sunlight Streams Down from Heaven The villa was perfect. It is located in the center of Melidoni, a charming ancient village with a couple of cafes, a small store and almost no tourists. The villa has a front entrance, for walking, off a narrow street a block from the center of town. The rear entrance, when driving, is approached down a short narrow road through an olive grove. You enter through a remotely controlled power gate. The villa itself is charming. It was recently renovated and is tastefully decorated with lovely touches of Greek culture, and all the modern conveniences. Each of the four bedrooms in the main house has its own bathroom, as does the bedroom in the separate pool house which was perfect for two college aged boys who typically slept until 1pm. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was a welcome relief after the heat of the day. We ate most of our meals at the outside stone table. A neighborhood cat would periodically come by for a handout. We were well supplied with lemons that fell from the trees at our feet. The grapes, alas, were not yet ripe. The pool was very modern and very well maintained. The owners arranged to have a local lady cook us a traditional meal one evening for the birthday of our 22 year old daughter. It was lovely. If you want a relaxing holiday in a beautiful setting, I highly recommend this villa. ##### Daphne L. 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