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Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym

Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym

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Pool | Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Outdoor dining

Overview of Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Rethymnon
  • Popular LocationRethimno Kart6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpilies Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlatanes Beach13 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)61 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, sleeps 11
4413 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    2 single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    1 double bed
Bedroom 5
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym

Aelia Residence is a newly build Villa in which guests can revel in the experience of intimate and luxurious hospitality. Aelia retains the unique Cretan features, a stylish interior design and flawless decor befitting of a unique luxury home.

The exclusive residence sits in an enviable position, set in the village of Prinos, this unique Residence offers a peaceful setting, within 15’ minutes walking reach to the Skaleta beach, where many exploration opportunities can be found, including shops, restaurants and a bus stop with regular itineraries. Embrace the vibrancy of Cretan sunsets, the scent of nature surrounded by olive trees and the warmth of the summer breeze, in an idyllic pool surrounding.


Exterior Layout
A private gated entrance leads through this rural paradise, where you can wander through the olive trees and admire breath-taking scenery.

Aelia Residence is notable for its spacious 4 acres grounds, promising a private retreat to the individual explorers. Wrapped up with a well-tended lawn & sweeping olive trees, complimented by a picturesque lavishing private pool of 100m2 and 1.5 meters deep, is the ideal location to recline before the sunset unfolds in all its majesty. Our younger guests will definitely cherish dipping and splash about in the children’s pool until well past bed time. For a blissful relaxation, lay on the high quality shaded day-beds next to the state-of-the-art pool, & let an invigorating early morning dip to awaken the should & mind and revitalise you.

Dine al fresco at the 100m2 shaded fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, taking in the far reached Rethymno views with a chilled glass of white wine, is blissful retreat for all. The surroundings are enriched by a lavishing six guests capacity heated spa whirlpool and an elegant furnished relaxed area offers the chance to share some engaging tales.

Interior Layout
Ascending the exquisite Villa, you shall be welcomed to neutral palette spacious living room area, featuring an open fireplace and a 60’’ HDTV . This area has direct access to a fully equipped kitchen, for self catering escapes and a dining area for family gatherings & joyful homemade meals. This floor also boasts a stylish balcony and a WC.

With room to cater for 11 guests, Aelia Residence has 5 luxury bedrooms set upon peaceful earthy palettes and crisp white beddings. A perfect family retreat sits on the lower level with a double bed, extra sofa bed, en-suite bathroom and a glass rainfall shower. The remaining four bedrooms can be found on the first floor, 2 couples sanctuaries with double beds, 1 with a semi double and 1 with two single beds which can also be joined and form a King size bed upon request. The double bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, while there is an additional family bathroom with bathtub on the first floor.

A generous recreation area for all ages, is located on the lower level of this residence and awaits to be discovered. Little ones are sure to captivate their imaginations with their own playroom and for the teens there is an impressive Chevilliotte pool table , Home cinema with Blue ray sound player & play station 4.

For the wellness lovers there is a lavishing massage room, a sauna that has room for 3 people, equipped gym (including a treadmill, an elliptical machine, weights and a multi-station) and a shower with separate WC.

Practicalities:
-Welcome basket included, wine and traditional Cretan treats.
-High quality towels, pool towels, linens, covers are provided.
-High quality CANDIA mattresses.
-Housekeeping, towels and linen changes twice per week.
-Pool and garden cleaning once per week (Wednesday 08:00-12:00).
-Baby cot and high chair available upon request.
-Stair gates could be provided upon request
-Air-conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
-Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa.
-Secure parking has space of 170m2 for up to five cars
-BBQ area has glass doors & remote-controlled cover. There is a HDTV 60", LG bluetooth speaker, and a fully equipped-kitchen with a gas grill, refrigerator, oven & dishwasher.
-The heated spa whirlpool has six seats and features aromatherapy, phototherapy, waterfall.
-Children's outdoor 40 m2 lawn playground for our younger guests
-Lawn covered garden of 850m2.
-Pool is 100m2 and 1.5 meters deep.Children’s pool is 10m2 and 0.5 meters deep.
-Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
-3 complimentary bicycles
-Home cinema featuring dolby surround system, a 65” HDTV, playstation 4 and bluetooth speakers.
-Pool table
-Gym
-Sauna
-Massage Room
-Playroom
- The whole outdoor area is fenced and has a private entrance, offering 100% privacy to our guests.
-Breakfast, lunch & dinner preparation daily upon request.
-Pre stock service available
-24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4413 sq ft (410 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property
Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 60
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 indicated that 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 1067228

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

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Eleutherna and Arkadi Monastery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horse Park Rethymno and Rethymnon Venetian Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Rethimno Kart and Paleontological Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 6 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 9 min drive
  • Platanes Beach - 13 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 14 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Iberostar Creta Panorama - 8 min drive
  • Cafe Ciao - 5 min drive
  • Zeno Lobby Bar - 7 min drive
  • Euphoria Pool Bar - 8 min drive
  • The Coffee Stop - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aelia Residence, a luxurious pampering experience, Heated whirlpool, Sauna & Gym located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Spilies Beach, Rethimno Kart, and Geropotamos Beach. Platanes Beach and Horse Park Rethymno are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry woodcock

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Villa we have ever stayed in.
The villa was excellent, very well equipped, very clean and beautifully appointed. We lived in the garden 95% of the time and only used the outside kitchen as it was so well equipped. The hosts were very accommodating and really helpful. Lovely welcome basket of fruit, milk, bread, juice and there own freshly laid eggs. An Absolutely Amazing villa to stay in and we will definitely be returning. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa with all amenities
We have just come back from a 3 week stay at this villa. The villa was beautifully clean and well-equipped. The outdoor kitchen and seating area were perfect for alfresco living by the pool. The owners were very hospitable, helpful and kind. The villa was well-located for the nearby town of Rethymno and several beaches.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Greek Oasis!
What a lovely time we had staying in this beautiful home! We were a party of 9 (3 adults, 5 teenagers and one child). It is very well appointed, and had everything we needed to make it an easy and peaceful stay. It was truly our oasis after fun daily trips to surrounding towns and beaches (and with the heat on some days, an oasis is exactly what you need). The home has so many small details that were well thought out, like essentials in the fridge upon arrival, body washes/shampoos, laundry soap etc. The outdoor space is amazing, and we spent a lot of time lounging in the shade and making big family dinners in the outdoor kitchen area. The communication and efficiency of our hosts were top notch, they were absolutely available at every turn to help, and constantly checking in to make sure we didn't need anything. The cleaning crew was fantastic and brought us fresh veggies, eggs and cookies (while making sure that we had a lovely clean space so we felt like we had a luxurious and relaxing holiday). Thank you so much to all of our hosts for making sure everything was perfect, we hope to be back one day soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional villa in beautiful surroundings
We have just returned from a blissful week at Villa Aelia and I still cannot stop thinking about how incredible this place really is. Another review had written that the photos just don't do it justice and that really is the case! The owner Dimitris was there to great us on arrival and showed us around the villa and grounds. We were all completely taken aback at how immaculate and beautiful every aspect was. It is also quite a lot larger than it looks online. They have really thought through every high spec detail of this property and we couldn't wish for anything more. We spent most of our time by the pool and within the outdoor living area. The outdoor kitchen is fully self sufficient and we really didn't need to use the inside kitchen at all! The retractable roof was perfect during the evening to star gaze with cold glass of wine in hand (followed by Raki of course). Dimitris and his family were so welcoming. From arriving to a beautiful fruit bowl, fresh eggs, wine and of course their home grown olive oil which we devoured with every meal, to receiving a home cooked Moussaka halfway through which was unbelievably tasty and lasted us over 3 meals. Also a very generous leaving gift of their olive oil to take home with us, we truly felt very spoilt and well looked after. All of the bedrooms have memory foam mattresses, crisp linen and electric shutters which ensured a good nights sleep, not to mention the huge amount of storage to hide away all of our belongings. Downstairs in the basement is a huge living area with full size pool table, massage room, gym and playroom (plus another large bedroom). This was a real sanctuary away from the heat where our kids could wind down after a fun packed day in the sun. We will really miss Villa Aelia and would return again in a heartbeat. Hopefully next year! A huge thank you to Dimitris and his family and also to Valia who made the whole booking process so easy and gave us the best recommendations. Until next time......

10/10 Excellent

Philip D., Stamford, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa, fantastic holiday!
The villa is set a fantastic location, with super views of the countryside. The outdoor room was a huge hit with everyone and perfect day and night. The villa is well equipped and the pool, jacuzzi and gym were perfect to ensure everyone had a brilliant time. We were well looked after during the booking process and spoiled by Katerina and her family during our stay. The villa is well located for exploring whether locally or further afield, including to the south side of the island. It was hard not to stay where we were though! One nice surprise was the breeze on the hotter days. Overall, we couldn't have enjoyed our time any more and hopefully one day we'll be back! Thanks again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Aelia is a beautiful, clean and relatively new villa 15 minutes away from Rethymno.
We are a family of six which includes 3 teenagers so demands are high. Not one of us could fault the villa and we all had a lovely time relaxing around the pool. The outdoor living area which includes a fully fitted kitchen plus bbq was a great hit with us all. Bedrooms and bathrooms were all very clean and decorated to a high standard. The villa itself is only 15 minutes from Rethymno which is lovely To visit day and night for shopping and eating. Panormos, only 10 minutes away is a charming fishing village with numerous restaurants to visit. Dimitri and Katerina our hosts were most hospitable and provided fresh eggs plus a traditional Greek meal, all very much appreciated. I can highly recommend Villa Aelia.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Villa Aelia is nothing short of exceptional!
We took a family holiday and stayed here mid May. The brochure pictures were tantalising and our expectations were high but on arrival I think it was clear that the pictures understated just how amazing this Villa is. We were greeted by Katerina and Dimitris who were wonderful hosts. More about them later. The Villa has just about everything you can ask for and more than you would expect. The indoor space is plentiful, the kitchen has everything you require. The games room and home cinema kept us entertained late into the evenings and all the bedrooms were of an extremely high standard. What we found a nice touch to the villa was the thought put into making everything convenient. There were toilets and showers located throughout the villa and outdoor space. These facilities were also spacious and of high standard. The games room also had a small kitchenette, which although we didn’t make use of, it was clear how useful that could be if there were younger children at the villa. As other reviews have stated, the outdoor space is where we spent most of the time. It has a fully functioning kitchen and a place to eat and relax and apart from the pool side, was the main gathering point for the family to all get together. It’s also worth mentioning that some of Cretes top attractions are accessible from the villa via a car. Rethymno has a beautiful old town and harbour which is well worth exploring and only 15 minutes from the villa. There are also plenty of nearby places to buy food and we chanced upon a very good bakery I think somewhere in Skaleta. Back to the hosts. We had a wonderful greeting on our arrival. They were both friendly, knowledgable and helpful. At no point did we feel we couldn’t approach them or ask for advice on places to go. Dimitris resolved a minor issue very quickly and Katerina generously offered up some home cooked dishes during our stay. For me the hosts can make a difference to your stay and these personal touches only enhanced it. So thank you to you both. Overall I found myself in a difficult position when writing the review. A small part of me wants to keep this villa a secret so not many people know about it. But overwhelmingly, I want everyone to know what a great place this is and endorse this villa as much as I can. We didn’t have enough time to see all of what Crete has to offer so we will be returning in the near future and at the top of our list would be come come back to this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Perfection!
If I could build my own villa, it would be exactly like the Aelia Residence! It is indeed a luxurious house that feels like home and has everything you need to enjoy a perfect villa holiday and being set in beautiful gardens with plenty of space for the whole family, it really can't get any better!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Stunning
Superb villa with luxurious facilities and amazing hosts in Katarina and Dimitris. Just a wonderful house with an added house ( the pool house) included. With 3 teenagers and a 10 year old with us, there was so much for everyone to do (pool table, PS4, hot tub as well as excellent Wi-fi) we rarely left the property. Our hosts were incredibly kind to keep us supplied in fresh eggs, cakes and even a wonderful dinner ready to go one evening. We travel a lot on business and this is the quality of a luxury boutique hotel... just for us Thank you Katarina and Dimitris and wish you a successful seasons rentals... you deserve it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bianka b.

Amazing villa
The villa was amazing and the owners were really helpful and kind. They even supplied fresh eggs olive oil and vegetables from their garden (and they delivered two lovely home cooked Greek meals!) We particularly liked the outdoor cooking and living area - wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Rethymnon
Structure Type
Villa