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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
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Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroom1356 sq ft

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  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Ancient Eleutherna7 min drive
  • Popular LocationArkadi Monastery9 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethimno Kart10 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)65 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Tasteful and traditional renovation of a single storey family owned out building. Spacious inside and outside, everythin...
Emma D.
Sept 2, 2019

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traditional House With Pool And Great View!

Villa Gaia is a traditional stone built house, recently renovated (2008), located in a quiet area in the village Skouloufia, 18km away from Rethymno. The villa is built in one floor layout. On the exterior of the house, there is a big yard with a 25sqm swimming pool with sunchairs and umbrellas around it , a stone made barbecue and a garden. There is also a large veranda with a dining table covered by a pergola. The house has a spectacular view to the sea and the surrounding area, which the visitor can enjoy from the yard.
Ideally suitable for 5 people, there are three bedrooms in the Villa, all with view to the sea – one with double bed and terrace, one with semi-double bed and terrace and one with twin beds. A baby cot is also provided to the guests.
The house has a spacious dining and living room, traditionally decorated, with a fireplace and a smart satellite TV with a Blueray player and an open plan fully equipped kitchen. There is also one bathroom with W/C, and hydro massage bath.
All of the rooms are fully air conditioned. The combination of the air conditioning, the fireplace and the sun heating makes the house suitable for all the seasons of the year.
There are many villages with tavernas, mini markets and pharmacies nearby, as well as many historical sightseeing like the Arkadi monastery (8kms away) and the ancient Eleytherna (7kms away). The nearest beach is only 6 km away from the villa, in the village Stavromenos.
The villa's licence number from the Hellenic Tourist Organization is
1041K122K2768301.

Property manager

Zacharias Katsirakis

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Foosball table on site
  • Water park on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1356 sq ft (126 sq m)

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Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 1243270

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

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Spilies Beach and Platanes Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 7 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 9 min drive
  • Rethimno Kart - 10 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 14 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Iberostar Creta Panorama - 14 min drive
  • Μάνταλος - 15 min drive
  • Cafe Ciao - 11 min drive
  • The Coffee Stop - 8 min drive
  • The Leaky Couldron - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional House With Pool And Great View! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Traditional House With Pool And Great View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Traditional House With Pool And Great View! located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Museum of Ancient Eleutherna, Rethimno Kart, and Eleutherna. Sacred Monastery of Arkadi and Arkadi Monastery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our week in Crete
Lovely place to stay! Comfortable, clean, well kept property. Property manager was so welcoming and helpful. On arrival there was a full, prepared meal for us, as well as home made bread! Additionally, there were all essentials such as bottled water, milk, juice, butter, and jam for breakfast the next morning. Beds and linens were excellent, and plenty of towels for the bath and pool. Pool and landscaping were lovely, and surrounding area was very scenic. We had a great stay, and suggestion from the manager led us to a few fabulous restaurants, that we would never have found on our own. Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet, but warmly supported villa in the Rethymno hills
The owner/managers, Zacharias and Ioannis, are wonderful hosts! They met us on arrival and brought frequent treats. They are very accessible if you have any questions. The villa is very well located, in the hills above and a bit east of Rethymno, our favorite city on Crete. The villa is close to the new Eleutherna archeological museum, the Arkadi Monastery, numerous olive oil mills and wineries, and many enchanting villages. It is quiet, but only a few minutes away from restaurants and supermarkets in Stavromenos. The villa has a fully equipped kitchen, a washer (clothes dry on a portable rack), comfortable bedrooms. Interior finishes and exterior landscaping and hardscapes are excellent. We were here in November, and so didn't use the pool. The outside patio/dining area will be very inviting during the warmer months. The internet is reliable, although the signal might be on the weak side in the bedrooms. We would certainly return here on a future visit to Crete!
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and Relaxation in georgous Crete
Tasteful and traditional renovation of a single storey family owned out building. Spacious inside and outside, everything you could need was provided and more. Private setting.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dominic L.

The most thoughtful hosts you could ever hope for!
Zacharias and his family greeted us warmly with wine from their family's vineyard, Raki, fruit, bread, homemade jam from Zarcharias' mother (and many other treats) and even more timely, a hot lunch after our long trip. From the moment we arrived, we felt like long lost family. They manage to strike a perfect balance between attentive care and allowing your family to have whatever personal space you may need. The house was cozy, comfortable and well appointed. The location was perfect (in Rethymno prefecture) for many wonderful day trips. By all accounts, a perfect home away from home. Upon our departure, more thoughtful gifts were showered upon us. We cannot wait to return and hope all is well for Zacharias, his brother, mother and father......Efharisto!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerard F.

Lovely Spot
We arrived very late to the property but Zacharias was there waiting to welcome us. We were also very surprised to find a selection of goodies. Very generous. The villa has everything you need. The beach towels were a great thing to not have to bring. The villa was very clean and decorated in a traditional way. The patio area outside was perfect for sitting in the morning for breakfast and the evening. The position of the villa is very central we were able to get to the other side of the island and found triopetra which was our favourite beach. This place is ideal if you want to do some exploring but also want to get away from the main tourist areas. Thank you for making our holiday so memorable. Best wishes
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graham Wood

A delightful small villa set in a lovely location
This villa is part of a small cluster of other holiday villas (about 20 or so) all different but set in a community in the foothills of Psiloritis just outside the delightful village of Skouloufia. Zacharias the owner / host was welcoming and hospitable providing groceries on arrival and pies cooked by his mother during the stay. He was extremely approachable and helpful. The villa was clean and spacious with every facility. Pool area nice and private with a lovely garden and terrace smelling pungently of bourganvillea and jasmine. Pool a little cold but refreshing! Excellent value and perfect for us as two adults. It would easily accommodate two couples but the perfect mix would probably be a small family. Splendid views of coastline. The only real downsides? The need for a car, so if you don't like driving be prepared to self cater. If you are not unhappy to drive, there are beautiful country roads leading up to the hillside villages and Arcadia monastery and Rethymon and Panorama (both delightful) in easy reach. The wifi signal is weak, probably sharing bandwidth in the community so make sure your mobile data package is good.The owners have built a more modern and larger house immediately in front which was unoccupied at the time, save for one night when a noisy family were using it (friends of the owner?) and kids splahsing about in the pool. So if you like perfect solitude this could be an issue. However generally a very quiet area. It would work well for two families renting both villas and it would be worth raising this with Zacharias at the time of the initial enquiry. He was a brilliant at responding to all enquiries and his mum's feta and spinach pies were the best we tasted on the island! We hope to return as we loved Villa Gaia.

10/10 Excellent

Frazer A.

A beautifully renovated stone farm building with great views over the countryside to the sea.
The hosts are very organised and welcoming, providing a fridge ful of goodies on arrival. The instructions to find the villa are accurate although not all road signs are easy to spot. I would suggest finding it in google maps before you leave. The house is renovated to a high standard and has everything you will need making the place a real home from home. The walls are really thick so it stays cool throughout the day and the aircon throughout is suitably sized to have it like a fridge if desired. The garden and pool area are very private and not overlooked with a front garden and veranda area planted with mature flowering plants. Although skoulafia is a really quite village with few amenities it is only a 5 min drive to stavromenos where there are supermarkets, tavernas even a traditional flourist The promenade and beaches of rethymon are about another 10 mins. This area has a huge selection of dining and shopping opportunities to rival any tourist area. We didn't stay out too late as we have kids, but it looked like it would be a lively place until the early hours. Overall an excellent Chose for a family holiday in Crete.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm T.

Amazing!
This is an absolutely lovely villa in a quiet location, just inland from hotels along the coast. It is well laid out and extremely well equipped. Zacharias is a great host who met us at the villa when we arrived in the early hours. The starter food package was much appreciated as were the gifts on our departure. We managed to lock ourselves out at one point and Zacharias quickly came to rescue us with a gift of some amazing cakes to say sorry! He was so gracious to us. There is plenty to do in the immediate area as well as further a field or you can just chill by the pool! Zacharias' warmth together with that of his brother and mum, really made the stay for us. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay in Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shona B.

Fantastic!
The house was a fabulous place to rest. It was so comfortable and quiet with all you could need. Zacharius couldn't, have done more from the basket of goodies and olive oil on arrival, to the midweek cakes and the final parting gifts of oregano, olive oil and homemade quince jam. Our boys loved the pool and the grassy area to play various ball games! Stavromenos had all you needed, a supermarket, a butchers, a fabulous bakers and a great taverna or 2! We explored the south of the island from here but a couple of the highlights were right on our doorstep, the Arkadi Monastery and the family run olive oil factory at Paraschakis. We miss the Cretan hospitality already! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D., London

Ideal villa for relaxed visit to Crete
We had a fantastic week here. The house was lovely with a delightful terrace for enjoying meals surrounded by flowers and their scents. There was everything we needed inside. The swimming pool was great for cooling off. We used the barbecue a couple of times with meat from a supermarket down in Stavromenos. Zacharias is enormously helpful and hospitable, he and his family provided a couple of delicious food presents, he also provided charcoal for the barbecue and was very helpful when we struggled to find the house after a late flight. We would definitely recommend staying here. The villa is comfortable and had all we needed. It's in a quiet location which is just what we wanted for a week of unwinding. It has a pool and a small lawn area. There is air conditioning though we didn't need it too often if we kept outside shutters closed and windows open. There are also blinds to stop flies, though there seemed fewer than we are used to in France and Italy. I recommend you have a car as it is a bit of a trek to villages and towns. This was our first time in Crete/Greece, we really enjoyed it. Cretans seemed always hospitable, often the restaurants would turn up with "on the house" bonus items (raki, or an extra dessert). One thing worth noting, the main road along the North coast does not allow left turns. You have to turn off to right then find a tunnel underneath. It took a while to get the hang of this, and some tunnels are narrow with steep slip roads to get to them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017