Title: Lily's Cottage, secluded, Sea View Villa with private pool and amazing Garden 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 # Lily's Cottage, secluded, Sea View Villa with private pool and amazing Garden Villa in Rethymno with kitchen and patio ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419000/110418903/9f2a1bf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419000/110418903/1a769356.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419000/110418903/bd138274.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419000/110418903/fd36659f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419000/110418903/cc0aad56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Lily's Cottage, secluded, Sea View Villa with private pool and amazing Garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Pool - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Lily's Cottage, secluded, Sea View Villa with private pool and amazing Garden Lily's Cottage has been in the Rental market for 9 year. Our guests are mostly repeaters who have loved this cozy, comfortable farmhouse which belong to our Family for many many years. Initially there was nothing but an Olive Grove which kindly, had been offered its excellent oil to the family. Later on, a very simple, based, farm house was build. It was there, where the whole Family used to gather , in order to celebrate Christhmas, Easter, or just to have fun. In 2016, I (Lily) made a decision which changed my whole life. I resigned from the Bank I was working for 24 years and I fully renovated the farmhouse. I was feeling insecure as i had to invest all my money into this project but finally it hasn't let me down. Lily's Cottage is not just a farmhouse or a villa. It has its own soul and energy which our guests are able to feel the very first moment they enter the green, iron-made gate and walk the passing which leads to the house. Ancient Olive trees, loquat trees, apricot trees along with amazing flowers combine a fantastic scenery which attract our guests to stay at the outside area even in Winters. Great consideration has given to the mattresses, pillows and linen which are of the best quality. Last but, definitely, not least is the Location of the property which was one of the main reason I made my decision to convert our farmhouse to a Cottage-to-rent. Just 7 kl of the Town of Rethymnon (6-7 min drive ), 1 kl from the nearest Sandy beach and walking distance to tavernas, super markets, cafes... The noumerous of the excellent reviews prove the correctness of this decision. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33598500/33598409/798cc6b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Paradise villa With Pool And Jacuzzi For 5 People rethymno - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33598409&PinnedHotelID=33598409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/37000000/36998500/36998416/9891162b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax and Enjoy the Cretan nature at Villa Estia! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Seniors-only community. Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 1332489 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 GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.36304,24.535385&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:avzvEcawtC%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40QBQBSBQBQBSBQDQDQBQDQDQDQFODQDQFOFQDOHOFQFOFOHOFOHMHOHMFOJMHMHMHMJMJMHMJKJKJMJKJKJKLIJKLIJKLIJILILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELELGNENELCNELCNELCNCNANCLANANCNAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNDLBNDNBLDLDNFLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHJHLHJJLHJJJHLJJJJJJLJJJJHLJLHLJLHLHLHLHNHLHNFLHNHNFNFPFNFNFNFPFNDPDPFNDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBRBPBPBRBP%40P%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRARAPARAPARCPARAPCRCPCPCRCPCPEPEPCPEPEPEPGNEPEPGNGPGNGNGPGNGNININGLINILINILILILKLILKLILKJKLKJKJKJMJKHKJMJKHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDMDOBODMBODOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOEMCOEMCOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIKIMKKKMIKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMKKIOIMIMKMGOIMIOIMGOIOGOGOGOIQEOGQGOEQEQGOEQEQEQCQEQEQCQCQCSCQCQCSAQCSAQASAQASAQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=59dTG2vfAKtod0MDgAx_AIwrc6Y=) Rethymno #### What's nearby - Horse Park Rethymno - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Platanes Beach - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile - Rethimno Kart - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles - Rethymnon Venetian Port - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - Fortezza Castle - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles #### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 78 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪upano - ‬16 min walk - ‪Laki's Beach Bar - ‬18 min walk - ‪Baja Beach Club - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mr. Gyros - ‬17 min walk - ‪Taverna Vergina - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lily's Cottage, secluded, Sea View Villa with private pool and amazing Garden have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Lily's Cottage, secluded, Sea View Villa with private pool and amazing Garden pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### Where is Lily's Cottage, secluded, Sea View Villa with private pool and amazing Garden located? > Situated in Rethymno, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Platanes Beach, Horse Park Rethymno and Blue Beach. Town Beach and Mili Gorge 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 ## Lily's Cottage, secluded, Sea View Villa with private pool and amazing Garden 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 46 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy r. 20 Aug 2017 #### Beautiful villa We loved our stay in this beautiful villa. The gardens and pool in particular are lovely. Lily was a fantastic hostess - extremely helpful and welcoming. The location of the villa is also great; a short walk to the local tavernas and shops. ##### Tracy r. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regine C. 2 Apr 2018 #### Enjoyable stay at Lily‘s cottage We had a lovely week at Lily‘s cottage. The house is furnished with personal touch and the garden is just lovely with lots of flower pots. Lily is taking care for her guests very well. We hope to come back and we recommend this place! ##### Regine C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann H. 17 Aug 2017 #### Excellent villa, peaceful location, beautiful garden Such a lovely week and lots to do if you can drag yourself away from the beautiful garden. The Cretan sea is the most amazing deep blue, perfect for swimming. Lily is a perfect host, thank you Lily for the lovely Greek cooking! ##### Ann H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steven c. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Absolutely loved Lilys cottage. We have just got back from 2 lovely weeks in Crete. The cottage was fantastic. Very peaceful and we found it hard to drag ourselves away. Lily and George are perfect hosts. Always on hand if we needed them and the welcoming food was just the job. Highly recommended ##### steven c. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene D. 4 May 2017 #### A lovely comfortable cottage We have just returned from a super weeks holiday 24/4/17 -01/5/17 at Lilly's Cottage. This a really lovely cottage with everything you require . The beds were very comfortable and the inside was to a very high standard. The garden was lovely with lots of flowers and plenty of shady places to sit .The swimming pool was good although we did not use it as the water was too cold in April ##### Irene D. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manisha M. 12 Jul 2016 #### Perfect holiday Thanks to Lily and George we had an extremely Pleasant and relaxing holiday. Lily is a great host who goes well beyond expectation to make her guests feel welcome and comfortable. She cooked twice for us in our 4 day stay!!! The house is perfect for a family of 4 like us. Its very tastefully done and very clean. Wish we could have stayed for longer. ##### Manisha M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### lance h. 21 May 2017 #### Fantastic property and owner An idyllic get away all the facilities you need well appointed .The outside of the property is a real joy to sit out and to relax so peaceful only stress was choosing which set of furniture to use ! Lily couldn't have been more charming or helpful plus her mousaka and homemade biscuits are second to none. Overall 10 out of 10 a real gem thanks ##### lance h. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 14 Nov 2017 #### A Great Get Away!!! Lily's cottage was just what we needed for a relaxing getaway week prior to a tour of the middle east. The cottage is lovingly appointed with art, furnishings, marble tile floors and area carpets. It's just off the beaten path so it's quiet at night but with water views and still close enough to easily get to Rhethymno for nice restaurants and shopping. Lily's welcome casserole in the oven and later in the week made us feel right at home. We loved it! ##### David A. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe K. 16 Aug 2016 #### Beautiful, perfect and relaxing Lilly was the perfect host: friendly, welcoming and regularly bringing tasty homemade treats such as cakes and moussaka. The house is small but perfectly formed with every detail taken care of. Comfortable beds, air con, shutters, multiple outdoor seating areas, views of the sea, olive trees, comfortable lounge with views, satellite tv. We had a wonderful stay, very relaxing. Privacy is great and a reasonable walk to hubub and the beach. Strongly recommend Fantastiko taverna at the top of the hill for astonishing sunset views and great food. ##### Joe K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmen K. 7 Jul 2016 #### Amazing & Relaxing stay in a perfect HomeAway This cottage offers everything you might need for a perfect and relaxing holiday. It is situated up on a hill and provides high privacy but at the same time it is not far away from the tourist area. The sea view is amazing and the pool has the perfect size. Everything is very clean and you can feel that it has been built with love. The hospitality of Lily is great - she always offers her help, gives useful information about the surroundings and even brings over some typical Greec dishes. Thanks for all - we will come back!!! ##### Carmen K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerzy A. 6 Sept 2018 #### The house was really awesome The house was nice and clean, the garden was hughe with plenty of space to relax and the highlight of the property was the pool, which always was held at a constant, cooling Temperature and was clean. With the house also came a young cat that was pretty friendly. Lily’s advices are great and always recommendable. Our stay was a great pleasure and Lily one of the nicest persons we ever met. ##### Jerzy A. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 19 Oct 2016 #### Great time had We found the Villa to be immaculate and looking as great as on the internet pictures. Lily could not have been more reliable and helpful,even procuring the special rice products we needed. The weather in the first two weeks of October was ideal for us,being warm enough to use the pool,but not too hot for exploring and walking. It all made for a really enjoyable first time holiday in Crete Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manisha M. 24 Aug 2017 #### Relaxing holiday This was our second time in Lily's cottage and we were glad to have come back. The cottage was as beautiful and as clean as our first time. The pool is extremely pleasant for adults as well for kids. Lily takes special care of her guests and their needs . She is an extraordinary host. We felt that we were on holidays at freinds instead of a Holiday rental. If you are planning a holiday in this part of Crete,, we highly recommend Lily's cottage. ##### Manisha M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olena F. 20 Oct 2018 #### Wonderful cottage with nicest host We spent ten wonderful days in Lily's cottage in October with our two children. The cottage is very cozy, clean and perfect equiped. As well as the pool and the garden. Its located perfectly only 10 minutes from Rethymno and not far to other sightseeing locations. And Lily is the best host I ever met, also her cheese pie and moussaka are very delicious!!:-) She was always available, when we needed an advice or recommendation and our communication was very easy:-) ##### Olena F. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean Yves D. 29 Aug 2016 #### Excellent experience We rented this cottage for 4 days. We had an excellent experience. The cottage is well equipped and well maintained. Very nice decor. Comfortable bedrooms. Beautiful outdoor sitting areas. Nice swimming pool. Good wifi and television. Situated on a hill with a view of the sea. Owner is wonderful and helpful. I would definitely rent this property again and recommend to friends. ##### Jean Yves D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### angela p. 4 Apr 2016 #### Wonderful place - very highly recommended! A beautiful villa in a tranquil location with gorgeous views but still close to all the facilities of Rethymno - we loved it. We were apprehensive about booking a place with no reviews but had no reason to worry. Lily (the owner) was extremely welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. Property was exactly as listed, very comfortable and tastefully decorated in a traditional Greek style with a modern twist. One of the best features is the lovely private garden and swimming pool. We didn't get the chance to use the pool because of the cool March weather, but plan to fix that by going back in the summer. ##### angela p. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia S. 12 Feb 2019 #### Awesome Property with Exceptional Host Our stay at Lily’s was amazing! The house is so well cared for, with all the comforts of home. Lily is an exceptional host. Not only did we greatly appreciate being welcomed with home baking and other thoughtful touches, but many other little details were included: comfortable beds, amazing sheets, local fruit and cheeses provided. Needless to say, we loved our time at Lily’s and would highly recommend her cottage. We have rented many places over the years, and we have never met a host as gracious and welcoming as Lily. Thank you so much for everything! ##### Julia S. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### wendy d. 24 Oct 2016 #### A beautiful property in a delightful setting. This is a delightful property in lovely surroundings with a view of the sea in the distance. The pictures don't do justice to just how lovely it is there. Lily was fabulous and couldn't do enough for us. On arrival there was a lovely spinach pie, some pastries and a cake and a bottle of wine. There was also food in the fridge. A couple of days later she texted to say she was bringing us a moussaka-which was fab. There was a lovely Taverna just down the road where we ate nearly every night-the food was delicious and reasonably priced. My husband and I had a wonderful holiday and will definitely be staying there again. ##### wendy d. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### rita p. 22 Jun 2016 #### Pleasant surprise! We stayed at the cottage for 4 nights at the end of May. The house is brand new and well constructed. The furniture is tasteful and looks expensive. The garden is really nice with many different sitting areas and the pool is all one needs to relax and enjoy a swim. We found really important the fact that although the cottage is a very short drive to the beach, it is extremely quiet since the small road that leads to it continues to a dead end. We loved the view, we could see all the north coast of Rethymnon area. The owner was very hospitable and kept asking us if there is anything we needed. We had a great time, we were pleasantly surprised by the whole set up, quality and hospitality. We will definitely visit again! ##### rita p. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian D. 4 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### In the immortal lyrics by …….. …. Tina Turner Lily’s Cottage is “ Simply The Best” !! We absolutely loved everything about the cottage, the facilities, the location and the attentive but unobtrusive help and care from the best host in Crete- the lovely Lily! We just didn’t want to leave after our 16 nights and, yes, we will return. Rethymno is only 20 minutes by car and is a classy town with nice shops and some really good fine dining restaurants. Ask Lily she knows all the best places. Having said that the Cottage is well equipped for self catering and we enjoyed many meals in the attractive and tranquil garden with its fabulous sea view. ##### Adrian D. Stayed 16 nights in May 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine K. 20 Jun 2016 #### Luxury and Calm in Crete! Amazing Villa tucked away in an Olive Grove. One of the highlights of our trip was staying in Lily's Cottage. Lily was an amazing host. She greeted us with stocked refrigerator and a homemade Spinach pie! We felt like VIPs. She goes above and beyond to make your holiday special. In addition the Villa was so comfortable. All the modern amenities, along with beautiful decor. High end bedding and mattresses, beautiful furnishings. The garden was like a secret hideaway from all the hustle and bustle of the main town, which was only a short drive away. Truly a special place! We traveled with our 4year old son, and he loved eveything as well! We will be back! ##### Christine K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina P. 4 Sept 2017 #### Lovely villa and gardens We have just arrived home from a fabulous two week stay at Lily's cottage. The villa was lovely and clean and had everything you could want. Our 5 year in particular loved the pool and when he wasn't in there he was either in the garden playing football or chilling out inside watching the Disney channel!! There are a couple of nice tavernas just a short walk and we managed this easily even with the pushchair (with our 10 month old) back up the drive. Nothing seemed too much for Lily she truly took care of us spoiling us with all the treats and her Mousaka and the Dakos we had was the best in our two week stay. We had a lovely holiday and if we came back to Crete we would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much Lily. ##### Nina P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sofia P. 21 Nov 2016 #### Stunning cottage in a tranquil location Our autumn getaway was reserving a wonderful surprise. We experienced the wonderful little world of Lily’s cottage, a breathe taking, cozy farmhouse in an olive grove with a magnificent view to the sea. It is a little gem in a tranquil location, further enough away from the hustle and bustle of the town but close enough to enjoy it. The cottage even in November is amazing. Maybe you can’t enjoy the nice pool but you enjoy for sure the fireplace instead. Personally I found it more romantic. Lily, the host, is a wonderful person herself. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely holiday. We highly recommend Lily’s cottage even this season. We will back soon ##### Sofia P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aikaterini M. 15 Apr 2016 #### Luxurious cottage in a peaceful area near Rethymno This cottage is a great example of what happens when the Cretan nature meets comfort and luxury... and this is exactly what we were looking for when decided to visit Rethymno in Crete. The location of the property is ideal, only 10 minutes from Rethymno, one of the most charming towns in Crete. Despite its proximity to the town, we loved the fact that it is in a very peaceful location. The sea view is breathtaking. The big yard is very well maintained by the owner, Lily. We were particularly impressed by her personal choices in the decoration of the cottage... attention to detail in everything. The super comfortable mattresses as well as the soft and luxurious bedsheets really made a difference! We left the place with the best memories and promised ourselves that we will go back one day soon! ##### Aikaterini M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liesa R. 16 Jul 2017 #### Wonderfully relaxing holiday Thank you Lily for a wonderful stay. You work so hard to make your guests feel welcomed and looked after. Your cooking is fabulous and we looked forward to your next home cooked meal which we enjoyed with a local salad for lunch. The villa is spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The air con was most welcome during our stay. There are many excellent taverns, with Pagonas just down the road being the best. The tavernas in the hills behind the villa were fantastic (Fantastiko and Thvma being our recommendations...no mossies and wonderful sunset views). Have a car to make the most of visiting the Arkardi monestary, Margarites village for pottery and local beaches the other side of Rethymno. There are very good supermarkets locally (we avoided Lidl after 2 visits) and a wonderful bakery opposite the BP petrol station. If you are looking for a private holiday location, in a well equipped and spotlessly clean villa with a private pool then this one is hard to beat. ##### Liesa R. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sea View Hotel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Sea-View-Hotel-Apartments.h5370708.Hotel-Information) > > [Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Rimondi-Grand-Resort-Spa.h4925255.Hotel-Information) > > [Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Nautilux-Rethymno-By-Mage-Hotels.h74521177.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Rithymna Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Aquila-Rithymna-Beach.h1851789.Hotel-Information) > > [Milia Mountain Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kissamos-Hotels-Milia-Mountain-Retreat.h44764680.Hotel-Information) > > [Moonlight Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Moonlight-Hotel.h19477661.Hotel-Information) > > [Koni Village Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Koni-Village-All-Inclusive.h8415383.Hotel-Information) > > [Enorme Santanna Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-Enorme-Santanna-Beach.h44438252.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Atlantis Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heraklion-Hotels-Aquila-Atlantis-Hotel.h67282.Hotel-Information) > > [Petra Mare - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-Petra-Mare-All-Inclusive.h2144254.Hotel-Information) > > [Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sitia-Hotels-Sitia-Beach-City-Resort-Spa.h1674729.Hotel-Information) > > [Arminda Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Arminda-Hotel-Spa.h10630918.Hotel-Information) > > [Oscar Suites & Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Oscar-Suites-Village.h5328930.Hotel-Information) > > [Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Domes-Zeen-Chania.h25749963.Hotel-Information) > > [Kedrissos Hotel Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Kedrissos-Hotel-Apartments.h16414878.Hotel-Information) > > [Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malevizi-Hotels-Apollonia-Beach-Resort-Spa.h1522111.Hotel-Information) > > [Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Amirandes-Grecotel-Boutique-Resort.h1862564.Hotel-Information) > > [Kiani Beach Resort Family](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Kiani-Beach-Resort-Family-All-Inclusive.h3998357.Hotel-Information) > > [Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete, Curio Collection Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-NUMO-Ierapetra-Beach-Resort.h7782201.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Heights Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Village-Heights-Resort.h14931312.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiramis Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Semiramis-Village.h10623973.Hotel-Information) > > [Crete Golf Club Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Crete-Golf-Club-Hotel.h22748806.Hotel-Information) > > [Rimondi Boutique Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Rimondi-Boutique-Hotels.h4564685.Hotel-Information) > > [Galaxy Hotel Iraklio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heraklion-Hotels-Galaxy-Hotel-Iraklio.h72370.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Holiday Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Holiday-Resort.h12318649.Hotel-Information) > > [Veneziano Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heraklion-Hotels-Veneziano-Boutique-Hotel.h18108299.Hotel-Information) > > [Grecotel LUXME White](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Grecotel-LUXME-White-Palace-All-Inclusive.h2573709.Hotel-Information) > > [Nana Princess Suites, Villas & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Nana-Princess-Suites.h19806167.Hotel-Information) > > [Anastasia Hotel Stalis](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Anastasia-Hotel-Stalis.h1368515.Hotel-Information) > > [Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-CARAMEL-Grecotel-Boutique-Resort.h8421076.Hotel-Information)