Title: A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City! 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 # A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City! Family-friendly villa with water park and rooftop terrace ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33930000/33923700/33923621/df2e02c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33930000/33923700/33923621/ec2cf46c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33930000/33923700/33923621/2a21b5c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33930000/33923700/33923621/5e0928c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33930000/33923700/33923621/2ee9d53a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in a quiet hillside hamlet, Villa Svega is a romantic renovation of old and new. With its neoclassical house, Venetian vaults, and oil-mill building from the 19th century now transformed into rustic accommodation for up to 6 guests. You can unwind by the fireplace or on the rooftop terrace with views of an oak forest to the east and sea view to the north. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City! Villa Svega is approved by Greek Tourism Organization and has a license number: 1041?91003033001 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management". Nestled in the small hillside hamlet of Gallou and keeping its Venetian charm intact, Villa Svega is a romantic renovation that is a celebration of old and new. The location is a quiet area with full privacy but very close to everything with Rethymno town only minutes drive away. The villa has been a part of the owner familys property for the past 100 years and it is believed to belong to the second half of the Venetian era. The estate occupies 2,500 sq. m and includes a neoclassical house built in late 19th century, attached to two Venetian vaults and a building which was formerly an oil-mill, adjoining the western vault. The villa was refinished to its previous condition with using traditional materials to highlight the buildings historic charm. Tastefully decorated with a combination of mellowed stone, solid wood fitments, beamed ceilings, and soft natural colours the villa offers a unique atmosphere and the best comforts to our guests. Together with architectural knowledge, we have turned the west vault and the old oil-mill into a rustic, two-storey house of 140 sq. m., that can accommodate 6 guests in its 3 bedrooms. Villa Svega is also a wonderful retreat for a winter vacation as it is fully equipped for the mild winter of Crete with under floor heating (at an extra charge) and a huge stone fireplace. Villa Svega is equipped with solar panels that produce clean energy from sunlight to meet all the homes energy requirements. Complementing this eco-friendly energy solution is a garden rainwater harvesting system, designed to collect and store rainwater for watering the villas gardens. Indoor layout Entering the villa there is a spacious open plan area (Venetian vault) consisting of the living room with a large sofa, a fireplace and a 32" satellite HDTV, indoor dining area and the fully equipped kitchen. An old stone passageway takes you to the two story oil-mill house. A hallway leads to the ground floor master bedroom with a double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. Additionally the main bathroom with bath and shower is also found on the same floor. Reaching to the first floor through a wooden staircase there are 2 bedrooms both with two single beds. A further flight of stairs brings you to an enormous tiled rooftop terrace with magnificent view - an oak forest to the east, the sea view to the north and then the village lying all around the terrace. The terrace is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset. The villa does not have air conditioning however it has 1.5 meters thick, stone walls which perfectly maintain a cool temperature during summer and this makes it possible to stay in the villa ecologically and healthy without air-conditioning, avoiding unhealthy use of it. Both bedrooms on the first floor are equipped with ceiling fans. Outdoor area The beautifully landscaped outdoor area of the villa offers a variety of facilities and spots for relaxation. The south patio, surrounded by its high Turkish walls can be your hideaway for sunbathing as well as the ideal spot for al-fresco dining. More specifically our outdoor facilities include:?- A private, 42 sq. m. swimming pool, 0,65-1,60 m. Deep \- Fully equipped barbecue area with charcoal grill \- Two outdoor dining tables under the patio with views to the pool and the surrounding landscape?- A variety of furnished spots (with sun beds, umbrellas, benches and chairs) for relaxing in the garden and pool area \- There is assigned outdoor parking space. \- The whole outdoor area is totally private and fenced, offering full privacy to our guests. In recent years, the owners of Villa Svega have undertaken significant measures to reduce their environmental footprint, aligning the property with the demands of a more sustainable era. Noteworthy enhancements and alterations have been introduced, such as the substitution of traditional lawns with gravel to mitigate water evaporation and consumption, the integration of cutting-edge photovoltaic panels ensuring the villas complete energy independence, and the deliberate cultivation of additional trees and Mediterranean flora. Finally, we kindly ask our guests to minimize the use of sunscreen creams and tanning oils while enjoying our pool facilities and always shower first. This small gesture significantly contributes to maintaining the water quality, as these products contain detergents that necessitate additional chlorination for proper cleaning, both harming the environment. INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA The Villa is located in Gallou village, on the outskirts of Rethymno town, in a totally private area and it is within walking distance to the village centre. Please see below where the closest amenities can be found. \-Closest beach, Koumbes beach 3 km unorganised beach and Rethymno beach with various facilities is just 6 km away \-Mini market: 550 meters \-Super market: 3 km \-Bakery: 1,7 km \-Butcher: 2 km \-Fresh fish: 3 km \-Pharmacy: 2 km \-Tavern or restaurant: 300 meters (You have many more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away) \-Heraklion Airport: 88 km \-Chania Airport: 67 km \*\*Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Furnished patio - Garden - Rooftop terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing 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 - Swimming 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35080000/35071000/35070905/1be57686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Only 10'min from Rethymno city Rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=35070905&PinnedHotelID=35070905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33416000/33415904/d2a870d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views Rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=33415904&PinnedHotelID=33415904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18772300/18772229/37dd818a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedrooms+studio, ideal for kids, 36m² pool, 2.500m² garden, 2,5km from town Rethimno - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=18772229&PinnedHotelID=18772229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63870000/63864900/63864894/31e83e5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Astro - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8 Agia Triada - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=63864894&PinnedHotelID=63864894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34390000/34382300/34382283/46e5f3bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Traditional House With Pool And Great View! 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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has 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 1041Κ91003033001 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 105 Historical Monument set Traditional Village Beach City Villa Historical Monument set Traditional Village Beach City Villa ## 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%7C35.34545%2C24.45266&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n_hipW24wgjuAUgkvUSMGPY9Zoc=) Rethymno, Crete #### What's nearby - University of Crete - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles - Rethymnon Venetian Port - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles - Fortezza Castle - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles - Rimondi Fountain - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles #### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬6 min drive - ‪το γλυκό μου - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bankery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bikakis street food & café - ‬6 min drive - ‪Πρίμα Πλώρα (Prima Plora) - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City! located? > This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Crete, Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi and Rethymnon Court House. Valide Sultana Mosque and Great Gate are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Historical Monument set in a Traditional Village Next to the Beach & the City! 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 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan W. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Garden Villa Lovely historic structure matched with superb hospitality from Manolis! ##### Joan W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah S., Singapore 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely historic villa Manolis was a fantastic host, who greeted us with homemade goodies. The villa was a great place to stay with extended family (including 2 kids under 10). The gardens were gorgeous and the house had all we needed It’s in a lovely village with amazing taverna and great little mini market and playground within minutes walk. With a hire car it was easy to explore the central part of Crete. Highly recommend ##### Leah S. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare R. 12 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic The accommodation was lovely, it was very clean, tidy and welcoming. We could not fault it. The character of the property was fantastic and the outside space had lots of different seating areas.The host was always on hand if needed but not intrusive. The area was nice and quiet with a local restaurant and supermarket that where both very good. We would definitely stay again. ##### Clare R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. 4 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Our stay at Villa Svega was absolutely wonderful! The gardens are beautiful and full of butterflies and birds which are delightful to watch- the roof terrace is great for bird watching! The variety of outside seating areas are perfect for all activities and times of day, always somewhere sunny and somewhere shady. Inside the villa is very well set-up and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and spacious seating area. The decoration is rustic and characterful with beautiful original features throughout. Manolis is a wonderful host, extremely welcoming and helpful at every stage of the stay. Manolis also gave us fantastic recommendations for restaurants, all of which we enjoyed hugely! We loved our stay and would be thrilled to return to Villa Svega again in the future! Thank you Manolis! ##### David C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carsten W. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Environmentally friendly historic house We enjoyed or stay at Villa Svega. Some delicious welcome treats and home baked goods were provided by the owners. This vacation rental was built around 1500, but solar hot water heating and photovoltaic solar panels have been added. We appreciated that the owner collected our fruit and vegetable waste for composting. There is no AC but there are fans. The garden and pool area is private and really beautiful, very clean. Wifi was good enough for us to stream movies. There's a nice roof terrace too. Shady outdoor seating for all times of the day. Nice neighborhood. One tavern just down the street and several good ones within a short drive. Bring mosquito repellant! ##### Carsten W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Fantastic place, amazing garden, we loved it. Host was great, very warm welcome. ##### Chris Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliana B. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historical Monument Overall we enjoyed our stay. We were late getting in the first night because the ferry was running behind. The directions put right at the house, it was dark so a little difficult finding the house. We were all tired. The host could not have been any nicer. He showed us around and gave us some history on the house. The beds were comfortable. The time we spent at the house we enjoyed sitting outside.. We would stay there again if ever in the area. ##### Juliana B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James E. 17 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property and convenient location Delightful property with great character. Bedrooms are a good size and all have ceiling fans. The outdoor area is fantastic with plenty of seating, a pool and a beautiful garden. Location is perfect if you plan on hiring a car. We visited Rethymno, Chania and Heraklion; we even did a day trip to Elafonisi Beach. There is a taverna less than 5 mins walk away that serves food until midnight, a couple local grocery shops for your essentials, and a larger Lidl about 10 mins drive away. Manolis was an extremely helpful host and very accommodating with check-in when our flight was delayed. He also provided fascinating information on the history of the villa and gave us some recommendations on current exhibitions happening in Crete. ##### James E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven C. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An oasis of calm and tranquility Really unique and beautiful property full of history and charm. We absolutely loved staying at Villa Svega. Manolis was always on hand if needed (but never intrusive) and was very helpful in providing restaurant, beach and sightseeing suggestions. The coffee and treats on arrival where a lovely touch as were the numerous cakes that appeared during our stay. Etouri representatives checked in with us via WhatsApp a couple of times to ensure all was ok. A really lovely and relaxing holiday. ##### Steven C. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veit U. 10 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ein Juwel. A gemstone. Für alle, die nicht nur in einem austauschbaren All-Inclusive Hotel am Pool liegen wollen. Ein echtes historisches Gebäude mit fantastischem Tonnengewölbe, geschmackvoller Einrichtung, gepflegtem Garten und Pool. Und das ganz für einen allein, geschützt hinter hohen Mauern. Geräumig, voll ausgestattet, man könnte hier auch Schlecht-Wettertage gut verbringen. Knapp 10min Fahrt bis zum Altstadtparkplatz an der Festung/Hafen. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, wir wurden mit Kaffee, selbt gebackenen Kuchen und einem Raki begrüßt. Einziger Tipp: Vielleicht vor der Anreise zu Hause eine Umgebungskarte mit hohem Zoomfaktor ausdrucken. Die meisten Navigationsgeräte in den Mietwagen, kennen nur den Ortsteil, aber keine Genauigkeit auf Hausnummern. What a hide a way. This is for all who do not just want to lie at a pool in an exchangeable hotel. It is a real authentic historic building with great tunneled hallways to sit sheltered in the open. The garden is well designed and cared and ends with a nice pool. The estate is spacey, comfortable and fully eqipped, so one could also spend bad weather periods without regret. And this is just for your own, protected behind high natural stone walls. Very caring hosts with superb discrete service. We were welcomed with coffee, self-made pie and Raki. When we once sent a message that we were not able to get charcoal at a supermarket, a reasonable supply just appeared at the barbecue in the evening. The place is just about a 10 min drive to the big parking lot at the fort/harbour in the old town. Just one hint: print a map of the location with high zoom before arrival while still at home. Most navigation widgests in the rental cars do know the suburb, but not at street nor house number detail. One can still find it, but it might take some turns :-) ##### Veit U. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kath D. 17 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect villa Lovely villa with great pool and walled garden. All the facilities we needed. Friendly host who lives next door. ##### Kath D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam H. 19 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful break Lovely property, plenty of space. Great outdoor area and pool (pool is actually bigger than it looks on photos). Good location, no more than an hour's drive to most Crete landmarks and beaches. Friendly and welcoming host ##### Adam H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith J. 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday We stayed for one week in July / August 2022. The host was very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were all decent sizes and it was nice to stay in a historic building with easy access to beaches, historic sites, gorges and towns. ##### Keith J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair D. 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic holiday We’ve had a fantastic 10 days in Rethymno at Villa Svega. The house and gardens are beautiful and full of character and the pool is great. Great spot to explore the beaches on the South coast if Rethymno too. Thanks do much- planning our next visit! ##### Alistair D. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn W. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A fantastic holiday Just returned from a wonderful week in the beautiful Villa Svega. Couldn't have asked for more. Manolis and his wife were exceptional hosts, providing tasty home baked treats as well as helpful information about the area. The villa itself is a beautifully appointed, well-equipped, traditional house and the garden area is an absolute delight to relax in, with the archway providing a lovely cool area. The nearby taverna Christos was a great place to eat and the centre of Rethymno is just a 10-minute drive away. Etouri were very helpful. All in all, a fantastic holiday choice. ##### Kathryn W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stuart h. 30 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 weeks at Villa Svega As a family of 6 adults, we spent a wonderful 2 weeks at Villa Svega. The Villa is superb, the pool and gardens let you relax and play and the seating in the vaults gives you some shade from the fantastic Cretan sunshine. Manolis was an excellent host giving us tempting local treats to enjoy our time in Gallou. We would recommend Villa Svega to anyone. ##### stuart h. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### REBECCA M. 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We had a lovely time at the villa. The location was good for us with two young kids with a playground nearby and a lovely garden and pool. The nearby taverna Christos and cafe were really useful. The owner was very kind and communicative with great recommendations such as Galera fish restaurant. Etouri was very responsive and helped a lot with queries. My only complaint would be that the dishwasher is very small. ##### REBECCA M. Stayed 9 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanja H. 12 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschöner Familienurlaub im stilvollen Ambiente... Wir haben eine tolle Woche in diesem Schatz ( verborgen hinter alten Mauern) verbracht. Diese liebevoll hergerichtete Villa bietet alle Möglichkeiten für eine erholsame Auszeit. Der großzügige Garten mit eigenem Pool rundet das ganze ab. Der herzliche Empfang und die Betreuung durch den Gastgeber war perfekt. Wir kommen gerne wieder und können es nur weiterempfehlen. ##### Tanja H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W. 9 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful old stone house in nice quiet village Lovely pool. Nice and roomy with most modern comforts. Eating nearby at Christos was great. Day trip the Knossos arranged from Rethemeno well worth the effort. All arrangements for car hire and trips well organised via etouri. ##### John W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Udo H. 9 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream accommodation We lived in a wonderful historical villa that was home to the Russian ambassador in Crete during the brief period of independence. Everything was exactly as presented in the pictures. Having a rented car made it easy to commute to Rethymno and other places of interest. Our host Manolis was helpful in every respect, and his wife spoiled us with her delicate Cretan specialties. This accommodation is highly recommended! ##### Udo H. Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verena H. 1 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschöne und gepflegte Oase Gerne denken wir an die zwei Wochen in der Villa Svega zurück. Das Haus ist wunderschön und wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen umd fühlten uns sehr willkommen. Wir wurden mit Kuchen und guten Tipps begleitet, kein Wunsch blieb offen. Das Haus, der Garten und auch das Schwimmbad sind außergewöhnlich gut gepflegt. Der Reinigungsservice ein grosser Luxus. Die Villa ist ein perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge ans Meer, Schluchten, die Berge und auch die Südküste. Ein toller Urlaub! Vielen Dank! ##### Verena H. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl D., Halifax 30 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant property, brilliant hospitality. A wonderful property and exceptional hospitality from Manolis and his wife. Very handy to town but a terrific country setting. Well equipped facilities. Highly recommended, we plan to come back again. ##### Cheryl D. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. 1 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa - we will be back! Our one-week stay in this villa was perfect. The garden is truly beautiful and the archway a magical place to have dinner in the evening - the pictures don't do it justice. Our host was extremely welcoming and gave us a lot of great recommendations for beaches and restaurants across the island. The local taverna (Christos) is also a must. You definitely need a car to stay here, though - the nicest beaches are a minimum 20-30 minute drive away, but totally worth it. We will be back :) ##### Heather S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia M. 31 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschönes Ferienhaus Wir haben eine tolle Woche in diesem wunderschönen Haus verbracht. Die Vermieter waren unglaublich hilfsbereit und gastfreundlich. Man kann es nur empfehlen, auch die Lage eignet sich gut für Ausflüge und Wanderungen. ##### Claudia M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roland D. 10 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ein Traum! Es wurde von anderen Gästen schon soviel zutreffendes über diese wunderschöne Villa geschrieben, dass es schwer ist, dem noch etwas hinzuzufügen. Auch wenn man das Glück hat, schon viel auf der Welt und auch in Griechenland gesehen zu haben ist es ein absolutes Erlebnis hier zu wohnen! Das exzellente historische Haus, der phantastische Garten und der tolle Pool vermitteln eine einzigartige Atmosphäre. Die Gastgeberfamilie ist sehr herzlich und auch in der Zeit der Covid-19 Probleme bemüht, ein Höchstmaß an Gastfreundschaft zu zeigen. Wir kommen gerne wieder! Übrigens ist auch die Agentur die den ersten Kontakt herstellt im Vorfeld und während der Reise sehr aufmerksam und freundlich bemüht, Hilfestellung zu bieten, sofern dies gewünscht wird. ##### Roland D. 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