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Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Rethymno

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A balcony with a stone wall, a table with drinks, and a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a view of a pool and ocean.
A stone pathway leading to a beach with a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A pool with lounge chairs, a wooden pergola, and a view of the ocean.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Rethymnon
  • Place, beach near Σφακάκι
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

On waterfront.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this villa, you'll find Platanes Beach and Geropotamos Beach. Spilies Beach and Horse Park Rethymno are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • beach near Σφακάκι - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Town Beach - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Fortezza Castle - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • University of Crete - 20 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverna Poppy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taverna "Calamies - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong

šŸ’– Why Guests Love Villa Dioni
• Beachfront Bliss: Located just 30m from the sea with a direct path to the water’s edge.
• Private Pool Paradise: Features a stunning outdoor pool with panoramic Aegean views.
• Modern Mediterranean Design: A stylish 150sqm villa built in 2020 with high-end, contemporary finishes.
• Family Friendly: Includes a dedicated children’s playground, ping pong, and safe outdoor gardens.

šŸ” Experience Coastal Elegance at Villa Dioni Villa Dioni is a 150 sqm beachfront sanctuary located in the peaceful village of Stavromenos, offering a sophisticated blend of privacy and luxury. Part of the exclusive Nymphes complex, this residence was built in 2020 to provide an authentic yet modern Cretan escape. With its stone-clad architecture, private pool area, and direct access to a quiet beach just 30 meters away, Villa Dioni is the ultimate retreat for families or groups seeking the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration.

šŸ›‹ Inside the Villa: Layout
Lower Ground Floor:
• Utility Zone: Dedicated storage and laundry area with a washing machine and dryer. Includes a football and a ping pong table for guest use.
Ground Floor:
• Living Area: A bright, open-plan lounge featuring designer furniture and a Smart HDTV with satellite channels.
• Kitchen: A fully equipped modern kitchen with premium appliances, including a dishwasher and Nespresso machine.
• Bedroom 1: A comfortable double bedroom served by a convenient ground-floor bathroom with WC and shower.

First Floor:
• Bedroom 2: A spacious double bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom and a private balcony overlooking the sea.
• Bedroom 3: A twin bedroom featuring two single beds, an en-suite bathroom, and its own sea-view balcony.

🌓 Outdoor Paradise
• Private Swimming Pool: A large pool (10m x 4m) with a depth of 1.50m, perfect for cooling off while watching the sea.
• Recreation & Play: A dedicated children’s playground for family entertainment.
• Al Fresco Dining: A built-in BBQ station and outdoor dining area set within beautifully landscaped grassy gardens.
• Beach Access: A private path leads you just 30 meters directly to the beach in front of the villa.

šŸ“ Prime Location near Rethymno
• Stavromenos Beach: 30m.
• Local Tavernas (Kexagias & Polious House): Within 1.5km to 2km.
• Supermarket & Pharmacy: 2 km.
• Rethymno City Center: 12 km (approx. 15 minutes).
• Heraklion Airport: 65 km.

🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
Within 15–30 Minutes:
• Rethymno Old Town: Wander through the Venetian harbor, visit the Rimondi Fountain, and explore the maze of historic, flower-lined alleys.
• Arkadi Monastery: A landmark of Cretan architecture and history, located in a stunning mountain setting.
• Eleutherna Museum: Discover the `Homer in Crete` archaeological site and its award-winning museum.
• Platanias (Platanes): A lively nearby suburb filled with shops, beach bars, and international dining options.

Perfect Day Trips:
• Chania Venetian Port (1h): Visit the world-renowned harbor, the Egyptian Lighthouse, and the vibrant local market (Agora).
• Knossos Palace (1h): Journey to the heart of the Minoan civilization and explore the legendary Labyrinth near Heraklion.
• Preveli Palm Forest (50 mins): A tropical-style landscape where a river flows through a palm forest into the Libyan Sea on the south coast.
• Kournas Lake (35 mins): Crete`s only freshwater lake, ideal for pedal boating and spotting turtles against a mountain backdrop.
• Matala Caves (1h 20m): Explore the famous Neolithic caves and soak in the bohemian atmosphere of this iconic coastal village.

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šŸ¤ Lowest Price Guarantee! Book with confidence, knowing you’re getting the best deal available through CreteVillas4U.
šŸ›”ļø Managed by CreteVillas4U | Experts in Cretan hospitality ensuring a seamless, high-quality stay.
To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.

🧳 Included Services
• Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
• Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
• 24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
• Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.

🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
• Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
• Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
• Pre-arrival shopping service.
• Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date. But in any case if you wish to arrive earlier or depart later than the mentioned hours feel free to contact us and we will fulfill your request if the villa is available with no extra cost. If your arrival will be delayed, you must contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you fail to do so you may not be able to gain access to the Property. If you fail to arrive by midday on the day after the Arrival Date and you have not contacted us, we may treat the booking as having been cancelled by you.

2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not enter the property or stay overnight in the property. Any kind of Party for more than the people staying in the property must be informed prior booking the villa, which in some cases it might not be accepted and if accepted extra charge might apply. In case you do so, we can refuse to hand over the Property to you, or can require you to leave. We will treat any of these circumstances as a cancelation of the booking by you and we shall be under no obligation to refund you for any fees already paid to us in those circumstances. Any refund will be at our sole discretion

3. Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint it is important that action is taken as soon as possible. It is essential that you contact us if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. It is often extremely difficult (and sometimes impossible) for us to resolve difficulties properly unless we are promptly notified. In particular, complaints of a transient nature(example: electric power issues, warm water is out etc.) cannot possibly be investigated unless you will let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence.
Also after staying in the property for 48 hours and we have not received any message or email from you about any broken facilities/amenities in the property, we will hold the guest responsible for any damages caused and must be paid or replaced by the guest on spot.

4. Smoking is Not allowed in the properties so we request all of our guests not to smoke in the properties but to smoke outside on the exterior areas such us by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios or terrace

5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linnen change is done every 3/4 days.
In case you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.

6. Hot Tub: No children under the age of 5 permitted in hot tubs at any time without adult supervision. When using the hot tub, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk. Our housekeepers drain, sanitize, refill and replenish chemicals in all tubs prior to your arrival therefore it may not be warm until later that evening.

7. Pool: The pool is not covered, built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organization EOT. Parents have full responsibility for supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 permitted the pool at any time without adult supervision. When using the pool, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk.

8. Tenants agree to respect the property. In case of any damage that will be made, the tenants will have to pay the cost on the spot and before leaving the villa.

9. The owner agrees to provide a clean home, cleaned just before the arrival of tenants. Cleaning is done by us, changing towels and bed linen is included in the price.

11. The lead guest (the oldest member of the group) must be at least 21 years old.

12. Please respect the quiet hours from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM and from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 150 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1167166

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

493674

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong to the airport?

This villa is 48.2 mi (73-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong to the beach?

This villa is 3.3 mi (6-min drive) from Platanes Beach and 3.5 mi (6-min drive) from Geropotamos Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong to downtown Rethymno?

This villa is 7.1 mi away from Rethymno.

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Villa for a relaxing getaway

A really beautiful and modern villa by the ocean. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you to Menios for the good and friendly check-in on our arrival day. We felt very welcome. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025