Title: Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! 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) Entire home # Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! Family-friendly villa in Rethymno with a water park ## Photo gallery for Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! ![Outdoor dining - Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604300/33604237/3aa9a211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604300/33604237/d7482067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604300/33604237/2cfb4f75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604300/33604237/64fe2240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604300/33604237/c77deb16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Villa Nikolaos, a beautifully restored 100-year-old farmhouse in Archea Eleftherna. Unwind by the pool or under the shade of magnificent trees in the lush garden, and enjoy exceptional views of Cretan nature from its spacious veranda. With fully equipped kitchen facilities and BBQ area for al fresco dining, this villa offers an idyllic setting for relaxation. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Breakfast 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. ### Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! Villa Nikolaos is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation with license number: 1041K10000010800 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management". Villa Nikolaos is a traditional farmhouse with over a century of history. Restored in the early 1990s, it maintains its original charm while adding modern updates. Located on a hillside, the villa offers clear views of the surrounding green landscape. It covers 130 m2 and has two bedrooms, accommodating up to 5 guests. Layout Ground Floor The ground floor of the villa includes a fully equipped kitchen and a living room with a 50 smart TV and Bluetooth speaker. A WC with a washing machine is also available on this level. First Floor A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor, which has two bedrooms. Each bedroom includes King-size beds (1.80m x 2.00m), air conditioning, and central heating. An extra bed can be added to one of the rooms if needed. The first floor also features a 40 m2 veranda with outdoor seating and views of the surroundings. Outdoor Area The outdoor area of the Villa covers 1300 sq. meters, featuring: \- A 32 sq. meter swimming pool. It is situated in the best spot, offering an amazing view of the surroundings. The pool terrace is equipped with sunbeds and seating areas for your comfort. \- Barbeque facilities with a charcoal grill and an outdoor dining table for al fresco dining \- A garden with roses and various flowers, large carob trees, stone-built terraces with grapevines and fruit trees, and vegetable gardens where you can learn how to cultivate vegetables. Moreover, you can even use the freshly harvested produce when preparing your meals during your stay. The spacious gardens also offer ample chances for kids to play around. \- Parking space inside the villa premises. \- The villa has a gated entrance and is fully fenced, offering complete privacy. \*\*Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66390000/66383100/66383048/60d0f930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dream Villa Violeta, Cretan Gem with SeaViews Bali, Rethymno - 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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 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 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 1207240 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 EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Peacefull Villa Beautiful Gardens Pool Amazing View Rethymno Peacefull Villa Beautiful Gardens Pool Amazing View Peacefull Beautiful Gardens Pool Amazing View Rethymno Peacefull Villa Beautiful Gardens Pool Amazing View Rethymno Peacefull Villa Beautiful Gardens Pool Amazing View Peacefull Beautiful Gardens Pool Amazing View Rethymno 80 Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens a Pool With Amazing View! Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens a Pool With Amazing View! ## About the area Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Eleutherna and Arkadi Monastery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Melidoni Cave and Sfagia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Reptisland and Rethimno Kart. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Rethymno travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno.dx182119) [View more Villas in Rethymno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Villas.d182119-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.32355%2C24.67572&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E9gboUniFolnp8KNCm1P8B_zI3Q=) Rethymno, Crete ### What's nearby - ![Greece, Greek Islands, Crete, Rethymnon, fishing harbour and boats](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062173/2ca70744-9c75-4bcd-ab6d-a57204456083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rethymnon Venetian Port 28 min drive \- 17.0 miles - Museum of Ancient Eleutherna 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Eleutherna 6 min drive \- 0.8 miles - Rethimno Kart 19 min drive \- 10.9 miles - Georgioupolis Beach 44 min drive \- 29.7 miles ### Getting around - Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) 80 min drive ### Restaurants - Bro Café 10 min drive - Cafe Ciao 20 min drive - Serano Cafe 13 min drive - Χαρούπι & Ελιά 17 min drive - Café Prinaris 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! have a pool? ### Is Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View!? ### What time is check-in at Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View!? ### What time is check-out at Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View!? ### Where is Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peacefull Villa With Beautiful Gardens and a Pool With Amazing View! 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 36 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So Relaxing Had a wonderfully peaceful stay. had everything we needed. Lovely pool. Small village, great taverna. Nearby Margarites with tons of pottery shops which were great value. ##### Michael W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah F. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Relaxing away from it all. ##### Sarah F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Giles B. 12 Oct 2012 #### delicious holiday We arrived to a warm welcome with a fridge full of food after our journey from the airport. Beautiful pool which kept us all amused including two teenage children. Lovely location with good view across the valley. The owner was very knowledgable and helpful with all our questions. The property was cleaned to a high standard twice a week, this is included in the price. We loved the villa and the surrounding area, full of history. We would highly recommend this property and we would rent it again. The Barnard family, London, England ##### Giles B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanja H. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A perfect 2 week stay at the gorgeous Villa Nikoloas and only wish we could have stayed longer! The villa has everything you need for a relaxing stay from a really well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and good air conditioning in the bedrooms, to a fabulous ourdoor spsce with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The views are stunning and it was such a peaceful place to relax and just enjoy the gardens and nature. The pool is by far the best of any holiday villa we've been to and truly is a pool with a view! The swifts loved it too and was great to watch them every evening skimming across the top of the pool to cool off. We were met and shown around by the owners who are so lovely and incredibly helpful. They had left a welcome hamper along with homemade olive oil and raki - delicious! They were very responsive to any questions and had great tips of places to visit and things to do.The village taverna Kafenio Filio is a must visit for great home cooked food and a welcoming atmosphere and it's literally a 2 min walk from the villa - and a walk around the local museum and the archaeological site is well worth it too.Great location and easy to drive to beaches, towns and places of interest. Thoroughly recommend Villa Nikolaos and we will be back! ##### Tanja H. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICHELE B. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un petit coin de paradis Villa très bien située, au calme, bien équipée, bien entretenue et avec un charme ancien qui lui donne un cachet fou. C'est notre troisième séjour... Aucun souci. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9e1be924-e415-4526-aa23-76553aec3a88-1751301260970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0e53f5e5-4def-43a6-8ad9-38d813540c53-1751301268265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### MICHELE B. Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrien V. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tophuisje voor een vakantie in de natuur Een heel leuke vakantie gehad in ons vakantiehuis, ideaal voor wie op zoek is naar rust in de natuur. Dichtbij mogelijkheden om te wandelen, cultuur op te snuiven, met de auto is de kust ook niet ver. In het dorpje zelf (gewoon de straat uit) is een heerlijke taverne: supervriendelijke mensen, het eten is geweldig, dus zeker een aanrader! Het huisje zelf is ruim genoeg, airco op de slaapkamers, bad- en bedlinnen wordt voorzien en ververst, er werd zelfs gepoetst, top dus! De tuin is zalig om in te vertoeven, vele verschillende schaduwplekken en een heerlijk zwembad met fantastisch uitzicht. Zeker een aanrader dus! ##### Katrien V. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian G. 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ruhe, Landschaft, gute Luft Wir waren einen Teil unserer Ferien nach dem Hotel an der Küste fernab vom Strandtrubel noch in diesem sehr schönen Haus in den "Bergen". Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt, in einem großen Terrassengrundstück gelegen mit einem tollen Blick in ein kleines Tal. Mehrere Sitzecken je nach Sonnenstand. Pool klein aber perfekt. Der Ort bietet unter anderem ausgewiesene Wanderstrecken zu den Ausgrabungsstätten und historischen Überresten (Alter Turm, Zisternen,...), so daß man problemlos vom Haus aus loswandern kann. Die kleine Taverne am Ort bietet gute und einfache Küche bei extrem freundlichem Personal. Neben der Taverne erfreut einen dann das abendliche kretische Dorfleben. Unsere Furcht vor dem nächtlichen Bellen der Nachbarshunde (in einer früheren Bewertung berichtet) war zum Glück unbegründet. Wir haben nachts in der Richtung nichts vernommen, sondern vielmehr die Ruhe genossen. Die Nachbarskatzen besuchen einen gerne und häufig, lärmen ja aber nicht. Die Vermieter waren ausnehmend freundlich, es gab eine Zwischenreinigung unter der Woche. Die Vermietungsagentur hat allerdings im Vorhinein in meinen Augen unnötig viele Mails versendet, die zum Teil zu beantworten waren. Fazit: ein perfektes Ferienhaus. Wir sind gerne bei Gelegenheit zu einem zweiten Besuch bereit. ##### Sebastian G. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hugo B. 17 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Sehr schoene Villa in schoene Umgebung Alles war in Ordnung, nur gab es die erste - ganze -Nacht, staendig bellende Hunde bei den Nachbarn so dass schlafen unmoeglich war. Auch teilweise die zweite Nacht und sind dann umgezogen. Die Organisation hat uns gut geholfen ##### Hugo B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan G. 13 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schöner Aufenthalt Wir (2 Erwachsene, 1 Kind) waren im August für 12 Tage in diesem Haus. Das Haus ist am Rand einer Schlucht, ca. 20 Minuten von der Küstenlinie entfernt, im Hinterland gelegen. Es hat uns dort sehr gut gefallen. Das Grundstück ist groß, schön angelegt und bietet verschiedene Sitzecken, die wir, je nach Sonnenstand, auch alle genutzt haben. Insbesondere der alte Baumbestand ist wirklich schön in das Anwesen integriert. Die veröffentlichten Bilder geben die Gegebenheiten realistisch wieder. Das Haus bietet alles, was man für einen Aufenthalt braucht und hatte für uns eine perfekte Größe. Der Pool im hinteren Teil des länglichen Grundstücks war wirklich traumhaft; jederzeit glasklar, mit abfallender Tiefe, ausreichender Größe und vor Allem mit einem herrlichen Blick in die angrenzende Schlucht. Die Lage bietet auch einen guten Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge zu einigen Sehenswürdigkeiten bzw. zu schönen Stränden. Die Vermieter und auch die Mitarbeiter der Agentur Etouri waren sehr freundlich, jederzeit zu erreichen und standen bei Fragen zur Verfügung. Auch zu loben ist die kleine Taverne, ca. 100 Meter entfernt, in der wir mehrfach gegessen haben. Alles in Allem war es ein rundum gelungener Urlaub. ##### Stefan G. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andre K. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastische Location mit tollem Ausblick! Wir haben uns in der Villa in Elefthera sehr wohlgefühlt. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und der Ort ein Traum für alle die es etwas ruhiger mögen. Der Blick vom Pool ist wunderschön und alles an der Villa und dem damit verbundenen Service ist empfehlenswert! Gerne wieder! Familie Ketzel ##### Andre K. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing holiday Lovely farmhouse, garden, and pool. Very friendly and welcoming owners. Amazing outlook down the ravine, with beautiful sunsets. Huge advantage being just a 2-minute walk from the village taverna, which is very good. The village location does mean close proximity to neighbours, including another rental villa with pool, so there might be noise, depending on the group staying there. But overall the location has far more pros than cons, and the property feels private because of the mature garden. The sites of ancient Eleftherna are within easy walking distance. Make sure you watch a sunset from the Byzantine tower. Would very happily stay here again. A beautiful place. ##### Mark H. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia J. 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical place in an ancient village The garden is a Wonderland, so much beauty and so many lovely places to sit and soak in the gorgeous views. The villa is clearly a beloved sanctuary - with great history and care from the family who owns it. Inside was the perfect respite from the heat - big space, cool floors, all that you need to relax and enjoy Crete. We particularly loved the village taverna “Filio” and went every single day! So nice to be able to walk one minute to dinner. Our infant son actually took his first steps here. A very special place in a very special part of Crete. Highly recommend! ##### Julia J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark G. 26 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful place This is a super place to stay, if you are looking for a peaceful location. The villa is very well appointed, and the gardens and pool are just super. The village is lovely, and the local taverna extremely welcoming. ##### Mark G. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johannes B. 16 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Lage, super Objekt Sehr sauber, ruhige Aussichtslage, sehr nette Betreuung. ##### Johannes B. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous villa with stunning views We loved our stay at the villa. The pool and garden area were gorgeous. We loved swimming in the pool which wasn't too chilly. For two people there was lots of space, it would be perfect for families too. Gorgeous upstairs terrace which we didn't end up using that much as the garden and pool area was so nice. In general a peaceful setting, in a small village away from other tourists. We went in May which was a perfect time of year, nice and warm but not too hot and seemed quite quiet on the island overall. Incredible views of the mountains which were still covered in snow. We'd definitely return. ##### Sarah S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher B. 3 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic views in a quiet retreat This is an amazing property with beautiful roses in the garden, a very private pool area with a scenic view. The taverna in the village (50m away) was very nice and served tasty food. The villa owner was really helpful too. ##### Christopher B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### ANTOINE V. 1 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Propriétaires adorables, villa fidèle aux photos et descriptif Nous sommes très heureux de notre séjour. Petits gestes à notre arrivée : huile d'olive, raki et bouteille de vin des propriétaires que nous n'avions pas eus dans notre première villa, pourtant plus luxueuse. ##### ANTOINE V. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas K. 3 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolut empfehlenswert! Wir (2 Paare) hatten einen tollen Urlaub in dieser schönen Villa mit dem wunderschönen Garten und natürlich dem Pool. Sehr nette Vermieter, inkl. der Oma, die sich um uns und den Garten gekümmert haben. Das Haus ist perfekt und hochwertig ausgestattet und wird regelmäßig gereinigt. Danke auch dafür. Die Taverne Filio, gleich um die Ecke, müssen wir unbedingt erwähnen. Wir haben noch nirgends so leckere ursprüngliche kretische Küche kennen gelernt, obwohl wir schon sehr oft auf Kreta waren. Georg als Wirt und Valia als Köchin verwöhnen ihre Gäste mit griechischer Gastfreundlichkeit und wir haben uns sofort wohl gefühlt. Das war nicht unser letzter Besuch im Filio! Die Agentur Etouri hat ständig Kontakt zu uns gehalten, um uns bei Wünschen zu unterstützen. Die Lage ist sehr gut für Ausflüge und Erkundungstouren. Vielen Dank an alle Beteiligten für eine schöne, erholsame Zeit auf Kreta. Kathrin, Steffi, Thomas und Kay ##### Thomas K. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lene Finderup K. 27 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great villa with spectacular view We - a family of four - had a wonderful stay in this beautiful villa. Located in a small village and with a spectacular view, the villa is perfect for exploring the Rethymnon area or just relaxing in a quiet rural setting. The general standard of the villa is very high and the garden and pool area is unique. Do visit the local cafe Filio for great food and friendly atmosphere. In total, a highly recommendable place - we hope to return someday! ##### lene Finderup K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew C. 27 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A fabulous holiday We had a great time in the Villa. We arrived late but Vangelis showed us around and there was a lovely welcome pack of food, bread, milk, cheese, eggs and fruit in the fridge which was much appreciated. We loved the pool and swam everyday. The villa was clean, spacious, well equipped and comfortable and the gardens were lovely with lots of different areas to sit to get sun it shade with fantastic views. The supermarket wasn’t far to get to and we ate a couple of evenings in the taverna in the village which served tasty dishes ##### Matthew C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen S. 27 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful relaxing 12 days This is our fourth visit to Villa Nikolaos and also the longest stay. The house and gardens are still just as gorgeous, which is what keeps us coming back. The village also has the feel of a real traditional Greek community, cafe Filio is fabulous! The owners are lovely and really friendly, the food is delicious. We took a walk to the ancient bridge this time which was worth seeing, Bali on the coast has a good beach and nice family taverna for lunch. Thank you to both the team at Etouri and Vangelis the owner, nothing is ever too much trouble!! We will be back 😀 ##### Helen S. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vincent f. 4 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent tres belle villa dans cadre de verdure exceptionnel, jarin tres beau , avec un propriétaire tres accueillant, dans un village simple mais avec une petite taverne très accueillante et bonne ##### vincent f. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jörg B. 29 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### unbedingt empfehlenswert Wir sind zwei Paare, keine Strandmenschen, interessiert an Wanderungen, neuer und alter Kultur und allgemein an Land und Leuten. Die Fotos zum Haus sind nicht geschönt, es ist alles wundervoll renoviert, in der von uns intensiv genutzten Küche kann man gut arbeiten. Die Räume sind großzügig, die Fenster der Schlafräume haben wirksamen Insektenschutz. Das Grundstück ist riesig, man findet viele ruhige Plätze nach jedermanns Geschmack. Der Vermieter kümmert sich persönlich und sehr herzlich um seine Gäste, die Reinigung und der Wäschewechsel sind wie in einem Drei-Sterne-Hotel. Das Haus liegt mit wundervoller Weitsicht in einem kleinen Dorf, direkt an einem Tal mit überwiegend frei zugänglichen Ausgrabungsstätten - mit einem vorherigen Besuch im nahe gelegenen Museum und mit Hilfe des Vermieters bekommt man schnell Zugang zu den Funden. Wir haben von hier aus Ausflüge nach Rethymno, Heraklion und in die größere Umgebung gemacht - für den entfernten Westen hatten wir später ein weiteres Quartier. Die Straßen und Wege haben zwar bei den Frühjahrstürmen sehr gelitten, es wird aber fleißig repariert und alle Orte waren gut mit unserem Miet-Kleinwagen erreichbar. Wer möchte kann schnell Kontakt mit den Bewohnern des Hauses bekommen - trotz schrecklicher Vergangenheit werden Deutsche mit offenen Armen empfangen. ##### Jörg B. Stayed 12 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy J., Edinburgh, UK 25 Oct 2018 #### Beautiful tranquil location A villa with a view. A great location with lots to visit in the immediate surroundings with an archaeological site and museum nearby. This is a peaceful location and you can happily spend long evening sitting outside enjoying the view and golden hue cast over the garden as the sun sets. Have already recommended to family. ##### Timothy J. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antony O. 23 Sept 2018 #### Relaxing holiday in tranquil Crete We arrived at the Villa having weaved our way up from the Rethymon, this took an eternity and we all wondered if we would ever find our destination. However it was well worth the journey, the location of the villa was outstanding, perched on the side of a hill with amazing scenic views. The gardens were beautifully laid out, tiered on different levels, with fruit, vegetable, herbs and flowers growing in abundance. The pool, oh my goodness, words are not sufficient to describe this infinity pool, the water was warm and swimming in this location was amazing. The villa was well equipped, bedrooms well furnished and the bathroom had very modern suite and shower. Vangelis and his family made us feel very welcome, we were greeted by his son and then later that day Vangelis arrived to welcome us. Throughout our stay Vangelis was helpful, charming to deal with and we had several very pleasant chats with him, he was a charming host. The local village was accomodating and very friendly towards us, we infact ate at the local taverna on three occasions, George and his wife we so charming, simple greek cuisine but very tasty. We would thoroughly reccomend this villa in a stunning location to get a real taste of authentic Crete. Kind regards The Odell family ##### Antony O. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018 ---