Title: Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=182119&destination=Rethymno%2C+Crete%2C+Greece&selected=57333715&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground ## Photo gallery for Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground ![Outdoor pool - Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57340000/57333800/57333715/402a6277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57340000/57333800/57333715/0fb9230e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57340000/57333800/57333715/2054f93a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57340000/57333800/57333715/c2adbf0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57340000/57333800/57333715/0fbf6f2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the highest part of the village, this vacation villa boasts a panoramic view of Rethymnon town and its surrounding landscape. Unwind in the spacious living room, indulge in a BBQ feast with family and friends, or work out at your convenience in the fully-equipped gym room. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground The perfect vacation villa for families and friends. As it is built on the highest part of the village it offers its guests a spectacular view of Rethymnon town, the north coast and the mounts Vrisinas and Psiloritis. It has almost everything you might need as it consists of a large pool that cools and relaxes you, a playground that keep children busy and happy, a gym room that keeps you fit, a barbeque area for dinning with friends and family, a fully equipped kitchen and an office working area. Describing the house. The house consists of a specious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a shower room, three bedrooms and a gym room. On the ground floor are the living room, the kitchen, the shower room and the gym room. The living room consists of a dining and a sitting room area . The gym room can be used as a bedroom as there is a sofabed that sleeps two. It includes a treadmill, excercise mats, dumbbells, an excercise ball, resistance tubes and an excercise rope. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom sleeps three with a bunk bed with three single beds, and the other room has a double bed. On the top floor is the fourth bedroom with a double bed. This room can also be used as a working area since it has a spacious desk in front of the window. It is our favourite room since it has two large windows, one with a magnificent view of the town and the south coast, and the other one with a view of mount Vrisinas and the playground. There are also a hidden sink and a fridge into a closet. Moreover on this floor there's a big taracce with 360o angle view. There are four smart TVs in the house with Netflix and satellite TV and air conditioning in all four bedrooms and the living room. Describing the area outside the house . Whithin the property there's a spacious playground with a tower house, swings, slides, a climing wall and ropes, a large inground tramboline and a blackboard for drawing. Moreover a 36(m2) square meter (9m x 4m) swimming rool will relax and cool you during the hot summer days. Also a ping pong table with bats and balls is avalable. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - 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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 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 not indicated whether 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 1195448 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Effie's Cozy Villa spectacular view playground Effie's Cozy Villa - Spectacular View & Playground Villa Effie's Cozy Villa - Spectacular View & Playground Rethymno ## About the area Rethymno is home to this villa. Mili Gorge and Town Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Effie's Cozy Villa - spectacular view & playground Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Koula H. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Host and Villa We stayed in Effie’s villa for a week. Could have stayed longer! Beautiful villa with super clean pool, breathtaking views of the sea and horizon, majestic premises, amazing hostess with a great heart! 15 minute drive from all Rethymno beaches. Truly an amazing stay! ##### Koula H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margueritte L. 14 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magnifique vacance Quel enchantement !!! La maison d’Effie et Dios nous a régalé. Vue imprenable, maison d’un confort incomparable, piscine, barbecue, terrasse à chaque chambre. Des hôtes d’une gentillesse inouïe sans oublier le grand père avec ses figues vont vous faire passer des vacances inoubliables. Nous recommandons cette adresse à cent pour-cent. ##### Margueritte L. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022 ---