Title: Luxury villa with private pool & breathtaking view 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 # Luxury villa with private pool & breathtaking view ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521500/109521424/c0f618aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521500/109521424/5df03bcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521500/109521424/0ba0522a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521500/109521424/df63108c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521500/109521424/0a8738cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched in the heart of nature, near Gallos village, Villa Francesca offers a serene retreat. Enjoy panoramic views of the Cretan Sea and relax by your private 55 sq. m ecological swimming pool or explore Rethymno town just a few km away. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms2368 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Kitchen ## 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. ### Luxury villa with private pool & breathtaking view Set in the nature on a private land of 4.000sq. m near the village of Gallos, our villa has the unique advantage which make you feel that you are staying in the nature although you will be next to everything!The villa offers full privacy,peaceful atmosphere and modern amenities for restful holidays, perfect for families and children.Enjoy comfort and luxuriousness in this exquisite and unique villa.Facing towards Cretan sea and only a few km away from the sandy beach and Rethymno town. Indoor layout Entering the villa from the main entrance on the ground floor you will find a spacious open plan area with a fully equipped kitchen of top quality fixtures and appliances, living room area with satellite 55” HDTV with Netflix and an indoor dining table. The living room area opens to the veranda which offers exceptional views of the landscape and also connects you to the pool and the garden area through a staircase. There is also a WC on the ground floor. Reaching the first floor through a staircase, there are 3 air-conditioned bedrooms and one bathroom with shower and hydro-massage. Two of the bedrooms have a double bed and the other has 2 single beds which can be transformed to be a double one if needed. All the bedrooms have access to the balcony. A staircase from the living room area on the ground floor leads you down to the lower floor. This floor also has its own entrance from the outdoor and it could be a totally independent from the rest of the house. On this floor there is an open plan area with living room, secondary kitchen and dining table. Additionally there is a laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and storage. There are two bedrooms on this floor, one with a double bed and the other with 2 single beds which can be transformed to be a double one if needed. Additionally a bathroom with shower and hydro-massage are found on the same floor. This floor has also a direct access to the pool area. Outdoor area More specifically our outdoor facilities include: \- 55 sq. m ecological swimming pool \- Fully equipped charcoal barbecue area with a wood oven and sink \- Dining table \- A variety of furnished spots (with sun beds, umbrellas and sofa and chairs) for relaxing in the veranda and the gardens around the villa \- Parking space The whole outdoor area is totally private and fenced, offering 100% privacy to our guests The unique benefits of villa Francesca are: \- Panoramic sea views. \- The location, as the villa is situated a couple of minutes away from the town of Rethymno where you can find everything you possibly need besides and all of the main attractions of the town. Also, it is an ideal base for making excursions as it is close to the national road found in the centre of Crete. \- Very close to various sandy beaches with water sports on the North coast. \- Full privacy outdoors and owing to the fact the villa has its own private road there is no disturbance by traffic or neighbouring houses. \- Brand new villa with high quality in all the details to ensure comfortable stay. \- The lower floor (which is located as same level as the pool level) has its own entrance from outdoor and can be totally independent from threats of the house. This can offer even more privacy among guests. \- Fully equipped and organised barbecue area with large outdoor dining table. \- Huge fenced private area with many spots to relax. \- There is an organised tennis area with 4 courts at a distance of 600 meters where guests can have access after arrangement. \- The hospitality of the owner and his family who will be on hand with helpful advice and information whenever it is needed. The owners have a wide knowledge of the island and will be only to willing to suggest places of interest and routes to get there. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car available - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,368 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74584900/74584883/8e7ac205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Villa set in nature with private pool Rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=74584883&PinnedHotelID=74584883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101288200/101288112/05fcbb4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Seragio - With 60m² Private Pool Atsipopoulo - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=101288112&PinnedHotelID=101288112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46390000/46382900/46382878/7d090495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Melpomeni | in a Forest with Private Pool, Sea View, Gym & Home Cinema Rethymno - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=46382878&PinnedHotelID=46382878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70040000/70031000/70030961/7974b59d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Impeccable design, total privacy & heated pool with sea views Rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=70030961&PinnedHotelID=70030961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23550000/23549800/23549778/55b7cbc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa MariaLuna beautiful villa pool sea view near the beach of Giorgioupolis Georgioupolis - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=23549778&PinnedHotelID=23549778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34046400/34046315/625b8eae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Villa With Full Privacy Next to the City & the Sandy Beach of Rethymno! 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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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 1041Κ10003168601 ### 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=35.345222,24.459995&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wfwvE%7DihtC%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40SBQBQBSBQBQBSBQDQDQBQDQDQDQDOFQDQFOFQDOHOFOFQFOHOFMHOFOHMHOJMHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJMJKJKJKJILKJILKLIJILILGLILGLILGLGLGNELGLELGNENCLELENCNCLCNCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDLDNBLDNFLDLFLDNFLFLFLHLFLHJFLHLHLHJJLHJJJHLJJJJJJLJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHLHNHLHNFNHLFNHNFPFNFNFNFPDNFPDPFNDPDPBPDPDPBPDPBRBPBPBRBP%40P%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPARAPARCPARAPCRCPCPCPCREPCPEPEPCPEPEPGNEPGPENGPGNGNGPGNINGNILGNINILINILILILKLILKLILKJKLKJKJKJMJKHKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMFMFMHMFMFOFMFMDMDOFMDODMBODMBOBODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCOCMEMCOEOEMGMEMEOGMGMGMGMIMGMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKIKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIMIMKMIOIMGOIOGMIOGOGOGQIOEOGQGOEQGQEOEQEQEQCQEQEQCQCSCQCQCQCSCQASAQASCQ%3FSAQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8jsdXApd1i0zY7j9kTvannVyRcU=) 8FW5+MH Gallos, Greece #### What's nearby - University of Crete - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles - Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles - Fortezza Castle - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles - Rethymnon Venetian Port - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles - Rimondi Fountain - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 76 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬8 min drive - ‪Πρίμα Πλώρα (Prima Plora) - ‬5 min drive - ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bankery - ‬8 min drive - ‪το γλυκό μου - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Luxury villa with private pool & breathtaking view have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Luxury villa with private pool & breathtaking view pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Luxury villa with private pool & breathtaking view located? > This family-friendly Rethymno villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Crete, Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi and Rethymnon Court House. Municipal Garden and Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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