Title: Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy 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 # Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy Family-friendly villa with water park and outdoor pool ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33600700/33600636/845bc065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33600700/33600636/fb973dca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33600700/33600636/31d94ebf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33600700/33600636/eff76e95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33600700/33600636/eaa7ec5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a water park, a garden and laundry facilities at Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy. Adventurous travellers may like the boating and cycling at this villa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Breakfast available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy The Private Authentic Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla. The license number of the Greek National Tourism Organization is 1041Κ10002997301 Villa Nestor is a unique luxurious, beautifully designed stone-built villa of 120 square meters that enjoys absolute privacy, set in an impressive olive grove, filled with trees and fragrant flowers, that offers the chance to meet with the famous Cretan hospitality feeling. This Villa is the most ideal place for whom they desire calmness and relaxation. The entire property covers 1.000 m2 and all of this is offered, ready to welcome you in a green, clad, peaceful environment. The great sandy beach with its crystal clear blue waters and the picturesque village of Panormo are only at a 2,5-kilometre distance, where you can find all the daily facilities you need, from shops, restaurants, taverns, supermarkets and bars. Villa Nestor will offer you a unique holiday experience! Layout Exterior Built in a traditional style and surrounded by flowers and olive groves, this villa provides a relaxing base for your stay. In front of the house there is huge beautiful lawn covered garden, where kids can play safely and have fun with the toys provided. Furthermore, the terrace is complemented by a magnificent, 40 m2 private heated (with extra fee) swimming pool, 0.8-1.4 meters deep, with a special children’s compartment, equipped with sun beds and parasols, where the whole family can enjoy the games, the sun and the refreshing countryside air! Sit by the pool and enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding area and hills. Additionally, in a covered, shaded area, there are a barbecue facilities available and a big dining table, where you can enjoy your meals all together! Taking everything into consideration, you should absolutely organise barbecue nights with your family or friends and have the time of your life. Last but not least, the pool and garden are beautifully lit at night, creating a magical, romantic ambience. Be charmed by nature’s music, harmonically combined with the perfume of wild Cretan countryside and the breathtaking views! Interior Villa Nestor offers a variety of comfortable accommodation to suit your needs, as it consists of two totally equal designed floors and it can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people. The interior of the Villa is very carefully decorated and furnished with a sense where comfort meets tradition. More often than not, the traditional style of architecture of the Villa is very appealing to our guests, not only because they are very attractive, but also because they reflect the culture and long history of Crete. All things considered, either you are a multi-child family or a group of friends, this Villa will offer you a great holiday experience! Ground Floor The ground floor consists of a fully equipped kitchen and the dinning area, featuring a beautiful wooden table with six seats. The living room area consists of two large sofas and an impressive fireplace, where you can sit and enjoy your company. A beautifully decorated bathroom with shower is ready to welcome you, fully equipped with fresh-clean towels and two bedrooms, one wooden, double bedroom with a cradle provided for your little ones and one twin. You will be charmed by the feeling of warmth that you receive by the beautiful design and the combination of stone and wood will offer you the chance to meet with the Cretan traditional style. First Floor Stone stairs lead to the first floor, which also boasts a fully equipped kitchen and dinning area. Additionally, the second living room area which consists of two large sofas and a second impressive fireplace, invites you to relax and spend some quality time with your family. Two more bedrooms, one double and one twin, can be found on this floor, as well as an additional bathroom with shower. The first floor also provides access to a balcony equipped with patio furniture, under a pergola, overviewing the pool terrace and garden, as well as offering wide, uninterrupted mountain views. Enjoy the feeling of clean air, be impressed by the majestic mountains and have a unique holiday experience. Sun or shade, terrace or gardens, indoors or outdoors, the choice of where to have that relaxing drink is going to be a difficult one! Here comes the sun, offering a unique holiday experience! Property Notes: \- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner. \- Towels, fine cotton linens, covers and blankets provided. \- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week. \- Pool and garden cleaning twice per week. \- Baby cot and high chair available. \- Ping-Pong table available. \- Low noise, built- in air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included. \- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa. \- Free Parking space inside the villa area. Remote controlled entrance gate. \- All in-house electronics are available, including a flat-screen TV with satellite reception, Music system (CD/radio) with individual room controls, DVD player, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, french coffee maker and frape machine, iron and iron board. \- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes \- Automatic night lighting. \- First aid kit and a Security/Fire alarm also available. \- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included. \- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November) Outdoor Pool Heating Policy: • Pool Temperature: Heating can reach up to 26 °C, depending on outdoor conditions. • Preferred Months: Pool heating is typically available from March to mid-June, and October to November. • Advance Notice: Requires 3 days' notice before arrival to ensure optimal temperature. • Additional Fees: 60€ per day • Booking Duration: Pool heating must be booked for the entire stay, with the fee applied as outlined above. • Weather Conditions: Pool heating does not operate when the outside temperature is above 25 °C or in rainy conditions. Please note that a pool cover is not available. Location Overview. Villa Nestor is located just 6 minutes away by car from Panormo, a friendly, seaside village, offering some beautiful sandy beach locations, ideal for families or couples. Panormo is a tranquil resort, which has met a fast development in recent years, without however losing its traditional face. The wild beauty of the pure Cretan landscapes, the picturesque village, the beautiful beaches and easy access, have contributed to this development.In Panormo there are actually two main beaches and a few smaller ones. As the name implies, Panormos is a natural harbour with calm waters. 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, 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. Rethymno city is just 20 minutes driving away from the villa. Finally, in panormo there is a bus station, with regular itineraries every 30 minutes that connects Heraklion and Chania cities. Distances to Important Locations Super Market & Restaurants: 2,5 km Panormo Beach: 2,5 km Rethymno Port & Town: 23 Km Heraklion International Airport: 62.2 Km Chania International Airport: 85.7 Km 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 - Heated pool - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Car required - 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 - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Heated pool - Table tennis - Tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42672500/42672466/5a4cf205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ilys Home, a Country-chic Retreat with Pool & BBQ, Walking distance to amenities Margarites, Rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=42672466&PinnedHotelID=42672466&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27157100/27157021/09360e33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private villa with private pool and amazing view in an unspoilt environment Rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=27157021&PinnedHotelID=27157021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33605800/33605781/400e69d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stone Made villa in picturesque village! 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It must be paid in euros at check-in to your Host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility. ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking only allowed 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required. 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 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 00001915614 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 required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Villa Ioanna Totally Private Enormous Garden 40 m2 Pool Beach Ioanna Totally Private Enormous Garden 40 m2 Pool Beach Rethymno Villa Ioanna Totally Private Enormous Garden 40 m2 Pool Beach Ioanna Totally Private Enormous Garden 40 m2 Pool Beach Rethymno ## 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%7C35.41002%2C24.68694&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HFd9hLcyUfTbnWU97-dMZsy9hzk=) Rethymno, Crete #### What's nearby - Church of Agios Yiorgos - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Limni Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Spilies Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - Melidoni Cave - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles - Rethimno Kart - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles #### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bro Café - ‬10 min drive - ‪Thalassa Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬7 min drive - ‪Creta Marine Saloni Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Vegghera Cretan Tavern - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy located? > This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Church of Agios Yiorgos, Sfagia Beach and Limni Beach. Geropotamos Beach and Spilies 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 ## Nestor Villa, with Heated Pool & Absolute Privacy Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Sergej M. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful villa! A very nice accommodation with plenty of space and a beautiful pool in a fabulous quiet location! ##### Sergej M. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernd G. 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### super location Very nice Villa and location, excellent communication with owner / manager Certainly to recommend ##### Bernd G. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic villa The host was very friendly and the check-in at the villa straight forward. The villa itself was very well equipped and charming. It is a very secured and quiet place, perfect for a retreat and to enjoy your vacation with family and friends. You have everything you need at the villa to be fully autonomous. The host also made sure we had enough food for breakfast and snacks for the first day until we could go grocery shopping. The location is great, you do not have sea view but you are 4 minutes from it. Instead, you are in the middle of an olive farm, and it is very charming. Highly recommend this place. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart L., Paraparaumu, Kapiti 13 Nov 2014 #### Family holiday of a lifetime! My family, consisting of four adults and two young children, had the pleasure of staying a the villa for a week. The villa is perfect for extended family and the garden and pool provided a relaxing week for the adults, whilst plenty to keep the kids happy. The location is superb being only a few mins drive from the local supermarket and 5 mins into the beautiful coastal town of Panormo. Both Manolis and Dimitris made us feel very welcome and done everything to ensure our stay was a comfortable one. A highlight of our stay was enjoying a delicious meal Manolis provided for us. It topped off what was already a magical holiday in a wonderful villa. Highly recommended! ##### Stuart L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olga R. 15 Oct 2017 #### simplemente perfecta! We spent a week in October in this amazing house. It is spotlessly clean and well-appointed, has a beautiful and well maintained garden and a lovely swimmingpool. Dimitris, the caretaker, was very attentive and answered all our questions and inquiries always with a smile. We love the location of the house. It is so quite, in the middle of olive trees, without neighbours, but very close to Panormos, a quiet and idyllic small town with plenty of restaurants and cafés. A special thank to Valia for her invaluable help, kindness and professionalism. We will definitely come back! ##### Olga R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kate w., salt lake city utah 7 Jan 2018 #### Great private villa for a group of friends or family! We visited in the winter, so were unable to fully enjoy the beautiful pool and yard, which are no doubt spectacular in the warmer months! We did walk and run on the dirt roads through the surrounding olive groves - beautiful! The villa is a short drive to Rethymos and less than one hour from Heraklion and Chania. We did numerous gorgeous hikes which were all a short drive from the villa. The photos are indeed representative of a well kept and well appointed property. . . very comfortable. I would certainly consider returning! Very accomodating property manager!! Good directions for finding the location! ##### kate w. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed B. 17 Apr 2017 #### Great villa in a beautiful part of Crete The villa was an amazing find. It's in a great part of Crete, near Mount Ida and the mountain villages, as well as the seaside resorts. There is a lot of space around the villa. A great lawn for the kids to play football, as well as the pool and large patio area. It is very private, overlooked by no other house. Olive groves all around. Great walks nearby with amazing views to the mountain and coast. Dimitri was very helpful and he was very keen to help out if ever we had a problem. I thoroughly recommend this villa. The inside of the villa was well furnished and traditional in style. We stayed in the Easter when the days were warm but the nights cool, and Dimitri left us with a supply of logs so we had a log fire each night. We loved our stay here and fell in love with Crete as well! ##### Ed B. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sue c. 17 Jul 2018 #### A fantastic villa set in a beautiful , quiet location. We would highly recommend staying at this stunning villa. We were a family of 7, with our daughters bringing their boyfriends. Having two floors, both with a lounge and kitchen, along with the two bedrooms worked beautifully, to enable us to have our own space. The pool area and comfortable sun beds made it very difficult to tear ourselves away! We had lots of fun making pizzas in the outdoor oven, and the BBQ was used often. The huge tables and chairs were great for outside dining and card playing. The villa was spotlessly clean, and the maid came mid week. We had great fun driving to the local villages and further afield, with loads to see and do. From the moment of booking we found the communication to be second to none. Any questions were answered immediately, and driving instructions and ideas of places to go we’re spot on. Thank you for a wonderful holiday xx ##### sue c. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim G. 25 Jan 2015 #### Amazing!! This Villa does not Disappoint!!! We were a group of 7 males and females in our mid 20's after a relaxing break and we certainly found that!! The villa is completely as pictured and stunning. Its in a very secluded location with a short drive to the local village (car necessary). It was the perfect base to explore the island and the beautiful coastline/beaches it has to offer. However with the setting of the villa so lovely we were also happy to stay at home and relax by the pool, listening to music, enjoying a drink with friends. One evening we were entertained by the Owner of the villa who with no other motive other than to help us enjoy our stay cooked us a delicious Lamb Roast and then ate dinner with us (don't think i've eaten anything as tasty since). We hope that they enjoyed our drinking game with the cups!! There is nothing i can fault with this villa.... it was perfect and i very much hope to return to it someday. ##### Tim G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria B. 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldn’t fault it! Firstly fantastic service from Think Villa, they were extremely thorough, friendly, and accommodating. We had a small issue with the pool filter, which they arranged for someone to come out within the hour and it was sorted. The villa is gorgeous. The grounds, even more so. It is a brilliant set up if you were two families / groups. The upstairs is identical to downstairs, with stairs connecting the two from the outside. We were a family of four with two young children, so we decided to use just the downstairs and the children shared a bedroom, not an issue at all for us, but something to consider. We were blown away with how lovely the gardens are, immaculately kept. And the pool was great. We chose this villa for the toddler section of the pool so our 3 year old could happily reach, and 8 month old could splash about. Unfortunately, the toddler section was about 2 inches too deep for our daughter to reach, but we had a float and she wasn’t hindered by it. There is a wall separating the two pools, which she had great fun jumping off of, and the baby could sit on splashing. There’s two tables outside which could seat 20 ish people, great for a big party! Not to mention no neighbours so you didn’t have to worry about noise levels. I would have liked a lounge area outside, the grounds are huge, they could definitely fit something in, just a small suggestion! Also be wary of ants! Have some spray ready!! ##### Victoria B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rico B. 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vielen Dank! Das Ambiente der Villa und der Umgebung war sehr schön. Wir haben es genossen! Auch der Vermieter war sehr zuvorkommend. Beste Grüße ##### Rico B. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lutz F. 11 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Super Urlaub mit leichten Mängeln Riesen Grundstück mit schönem Pool, super angelegt, total abgeschieden…. Haus ist in 2 Wohnungen aufgeteilt, beide gleich ausgestattet und etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber grundsätzlich i.O. Nur die Bäder gehen überhaupt nicht, viel zu klein und duschen kann man nur in der Hocke, will man nicht alles fluten. Das Haus ist total hellhörig, man hört aus der anderen Wohnung jedes Wort und auch alles andere ;-) ##### Lutz F. Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurin W. 26 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Erholsam Wir hatten mit 9 Personen fast zwei sehr schöne Wochen. Der Garten/ die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt und weitläufig. Das Haus bietet aufgrund seiner abgeschiedenen Lage viel Privatsphäre. ##### Laurin W. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thiemo z. 26 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tolles Haus, super freundliche Gastgeber, Umgebung ausbaufähig Das Haus ist toll. Wir waren zu neunt und hatten reichlich Platz. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Nur die Umgebung des Hauses ist noch nicht wirklich erschlossen und der Weg dahin ist abenteuerlich. Aber einmal angekommen eine wahre Oase. ##### Thiemo z. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jörn E. 5 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhafte Villa zwischen dem Meer und den Bergen Norkretas. Diese Villa ist ein Traum. Eine ruhige Lage in den Olivenhainen mit Blick auf die Berge zeichnen dieses Haus aus. Zum Strand sind es mit dem Fahrrad 10 Minuten. Am Haus kann man grillen und Pizza backen. Der Pool sorgt für eine angenehme Abkühlung bei heissen Temperaturen und wird täglich gereinigt. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet. ##### Jörn E. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. 14 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### wunderschönes Anwesen! wir hatten tolle 2 Wochen in der Villa Ioanna! Alles hat gepasst. Tolle und schnelle Kommunikation vorab und vor Ort. Schönes Anwesen! Toller Pool! ##### Sarah R. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julius P. 27 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Empfehlenswert Haus wie beschrieben, guter Service, viel Privatsphäre ##### Julius P. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ida K. 5 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschöner Urlaub! Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit in der Villa Joanna! Der Eigentümer war sehr zuvorkommend und hat alles getan, damit wir uns wohl fühlen. An einem Abend hatten wir einen Stromausfall und er kam noch mitten in der Nacht mit einem Elektriker, um uns zu helfen! Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen und kommen gerne wieder! ##### Ida K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### holger p. 1 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfekt! Grossartiges Haus mit einem riesigen Grundstück und tollem Pool. Völlige alleinlage und dennoch nur wenige autominuten vom Meer. Bei unserer Anreise waren beide Kühlschränke mit den nötigsten Lebensmitteln und Getränken gefüllt - super Service. Einmal die Woche gab es eine Reinigung inkl. Laken- und handtuchwechsel. Schöner, großer beschatteter aussengrillplatz, sogar mit pizza-ofen! Sehr großer überdachter aussentisch, reichlich Pool-liegen mit Sonnenschirmen und extra Badetücher. Als "Mitbewohner" kommt regelmäßig ein pfau vom nachbargrundstück zu besuch... sehr schön - aber auch durchaus laut. Minimales manko: bei der grösse des Hauses ist es nicht nachvollziehbar und unverständlich, dass die beiden Badezimmer so klein sind. Aber nicht ernsthaft ein Problem. Fazit: Eine (nahezu) perfekte Unterkunft! ##### holger p. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sven B. 28 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Super Objekt mit genialer Lage, immer wieder dort hin ##### Sven B. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrin T. 27 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private Villa within Olive Trees and Mountain View Easy communication with agency and landlord. Super friendly and welcoming! House was equipped already with basics (food, detergents,...). Regular pool and garden service provided - all clean! Due to flight cancelling we were stuck, was easy to stay one day longer. Beach in walking distance 25 minutes off-road, recommend driving with 4WD. We stayed with 6 family members, house can host 10, recommend Max 8 adults if you like your privacy. Will visit again!!! ##### Katrin T. Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie W. 19 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa with outstanding outside area. We had a fantastic two week stay in this beautiful villa. The pool, garden and BBQ area are perfect. There is a huge amount of space to enjoy and relax in. Inside there is plenty of room and the two separate apartments worked perfectly for our group of two families. Every question we asked was answered instantly and minor issues were rectified immediately. The villa is 5 minutes drive from a charming town with plenty of restaurants and bars. Thanks for a fantastic holiday! ##### Katie W. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea F. 22 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Toller Familienurlaub... Ganz tolles Haus in ruhiger Lage, sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Wir (10 Familienmitglieder im Alter von 7-77 Jahren) haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Wir können es uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. ##### Andrea F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Judith S. 9 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wer Abgeschiedenheit mag, ist hier genau richtig Wir waren mit 9 Freunden in der Villa untergebracht. Wir waren etwas verwundert, als wir den Feldweg gesehen haben, der zur Villa führt, aber am Ende stand eine tolle Villa mit viel Platz und einer super Außenanlage. Da man inmitten von Feldern wohnt, stört man auch niemanden, wenn man bis in die Nacht draußen sitzt und Musik hört. Poolboy, Reinigungspersonal und Gärtner - alle sehr freundlich! In der Woche wurden unsere Handtücher und Bettwäsche erneuert - wunderbar! Leider ist man ohne Mietwagen aufgeschmissen, da die Villa doch etwas außerhalb liegt. Aber wenn man sich selbst verpflegt, ist das denke ich bei den meisten Urlaubern sowieso ein Muss. Panormos (das nächstgelegene Städtchen) ist allerdings auch in 20 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar und dort gibt es wunderschöne Straßen, gutes Essen und einen tollen Strand. Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Urlaub! ##### Judith S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon W., Chichester, UK 21 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Family Holiday The villa is very much for living and eating outside which is what we do on holidays. A great Pool, BBQ and eating area with a huge garden. Kid lived the table tennis table! All very well maintained. We lived outside until the early hours every day so perfect for us. The views of the mountains are stunning. The inside of the villa is slightly odd. The upstairs and the downstairs are exactly the same. The lighting is poor and it is pretty dark. There has been no real love taken to the inside of the villa like there has been outside. A couple of things to be aware of. If you are downstairs the noise transmission is really bad. You can here everything that is going on upstairs very loudly! Also the beds are really uncomfortable they are rock hard. So we all had and bad backs quickly. However it did not affect what a great holiday we had. The team from Demetri the contact there was extremely helpful and his team of cleaners could never do enough. If you are looking for sunshine and a beautiful setting this is perfect. ##### Simon W. 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