Title: Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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) # Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! Families find their own pace at this seaside castle where children explore freely while adults enjoy activities from golf to water sports ## Photo gallery for Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! (Réthymnon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34060000/34050300/34050256/5970db24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! (Réthymnon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34060000/34050300/34050256/e3c0a6d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! (Réthymnon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34060000/34050300/34050256/dffaeddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! (Réthymnon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34060000/34050300/34050256/a42ac1b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! (Réthymnon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34060000/34050300/34050256/49bb17e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies This 15th-century castle in Crete offers sea views and a private heated pool with ample space for family gatherings. Visitors can golf on the property, boat or kayak in nearby waters, book a massage at the spa, or arrange babysitting while exploring historic Maroulas village. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=34050256&PinnedHotelID=34050256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=34050256&PinnedHotelID=34050256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=34050256&PinnedHotelID=34050256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=34050256&PinnedHotelID=34050256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=34050256&PinnedHotelID=34050256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=34050256&PinnedHotelID=34050256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=34050256&PinnedHotelID=34050256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=34050256&PinnedHotelID=34050256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Rethymno travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno.dx182119) [View more Castles in Rethymno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Castles.d182119-aaCastles.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.34565,24.5493&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kiwvEcxytC%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40QBS%40Q%40SBQBQBSBQBQBQDQDQBQDQDQDQFQDQFODQFOFOFQFOFOFOHOHOFOHMHOHMHOHMHMJMHMJKHMJKJMJKJKLKJKJKJILKJILILIJILILGLILGLGLGNGLGLELGNELENELENCLENCNCLCNCNANCLANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHJHLHJHLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLHJJLHLHLHLJNHLFNHLHNFNHNFNFNFNHPDNFNFPDNDPFPDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBPBPBRBPBP%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAPARAPARAPARCPARCPCPCRCPCPCPEREPCPEPENEPGPEPENGPGNEPINGNGNGNINGNINILGNILKNILILILKLIJKLKLKJKJKJKJKJMJKJMHKHMHKJMFMHMHMFMFMHMDMFOFMFMDMDODMDODOBMDOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMGMGOEMGMIMGMGMIMIKGMKMIKIMIKKKKKKMIKMKKKKKMIKKMIMKMIMIMIOIMIOIMGOIOIOGOGOGOGOGQGOEQGOEQGQEQEOEQCQEQESCQCQCQCSCQCQASAQCSAQASAQASAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=29Jx-MAUiWvAUSoLl-yTLzgG9jU=) Réthymnon, Crète ### What's nearby - ![Sunset on Crete Island 🌅 #Golden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182119/ab318a35-74e6-424e-99eb-d16e6400ce83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Blue Beach 7 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Platanes Beach 4 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Rethimno Kart 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Horse Park Rethymno 6 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Town Beach 8 min drive \- 4.0 miles ### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) 71 min drive ### Restaurants - upano 5 min drive - Taverna "Calamies 6 min drive - Mr. Gyros 6 min drive - Levantes 6 min drive - Finikas 6 min drive ## About this property ### Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! Family-friendly castle by the sea At Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location!, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the boating and kayaking at this castle. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities and babysitting service, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Limo/town car service, breakfast (surcharge) and tennis courts - Concierge services, a video library and games - Beach towels, books and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! feature comforts, such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas. 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Breakfast available for a fee ### Things to do - Boat - Books - Games - Golf - Heated pool - Kayak - Music library - Outdoor pool - Playground - Stereo - Tennis - Video library - Water sports equipment ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach towels - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Spa - Massage ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) ### More - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Smoke-free property - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Private pool - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Blender - Chef service - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen - Meal delivery service - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Separate dining area - Spices - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Dryer - Eco-friendly toiletries - Fireplace - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Living room - Office - Phone - Printer - Recycling - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules EVENTS ARE ALLOWED ONLY WITH PRIOR AGREEMENT! ADDITIONAL FEE CAN BY ASKED ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings On request only, additional fee can be charged ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Cashless transactions are available Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14 Note from host: on request only, additional fee can be charged Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 22378250000 ### 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! have a pool? ### Is Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location!? ### What time is check-in at Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location!? ### What time is check-out at Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location!? ### Where is Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Historic Venetian Castle 15th Century - IDEAL FOR FAMILY EVENTS - Best location! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren C. 10 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional stay! I and nine friends rented Yorghy’s villa and truly had the very best time. The home is a reason to travel to Crete in and of itself, truly so spacious, historic, and lovely. Yorghy was an exceptional host. We had him organize a chef and a dinner in the house on one evening and it was delicious! Could not recommend staying her more! ##### Lauren C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sherron t. 18 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Villa Maroulas Is a Joy Our family of eight, including four granddaughters had been looking forward to our trip to Greece for a long time. Villa Maroulas did not disappoint. The owner, Yorghy Fokas was always friendly, helpful and totally prepared to take care of us. He tried to anticipate our wants and needs from stocking the kitchen with our first breakfast to providing a housekeeper to come everyday and clean and refresh towels and linens. The villa is absolutely beautiful. One feels like they are in their own private, lovely world once you close the big wooden doors and enter the court yard surrounded by stone architecture, flowers and outdoor living. From the roof top patio to the first floor outdoor dining the villa is spacious but still comfortable and accommodating. The historic Village of Maroulas is small and intimate with two charming tavernas near the little square plus two outstanding tavernas nearby which Yorghy will tell you about. The charming town of Rethymno is nearby as is choice of beaches to enjoy the water. The lovely town of Chania is within an hours drive to the west and the archeological site of Knossos is to the east. It is an historical treasure. Just be sure to be there when the gates open to miss the crowds. The people of Crete were friendly and welcoming and the Greek food is delicious. Our family would highly recommend the Villa Maroulas the the island of Crete ##### sherron t. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ---