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Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views!

Family-friendly beachfront villa with water park

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property grounds
Outdoor banquet area
Outdoor dining
7 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 153014 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Petres Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Episkopi Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Rethymno villa, you'll find Petres Beach and Episkopi Beach. Georgioupolis Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Ancient Lappa is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Petres Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Episkopi Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Crete - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Rethimno Kart - 19 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisalida - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pelagias Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Staras - ‬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 Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views!

You can never get used to beautiful sunsets, the sound of waves hitting the rocks and the wet salty breeze coming from the sea. An almost private pebble bay beach is waiting for you in front of holiday villa Katerina in Episkopi, near Rethymno. It is only 30 meters away from the sea offering panoramic views of Georgioupolis bay. Katerina Villa is located in the northern part of Crete which is a famous destination between Chania and Rethymno, the coziest and most attractive cities of the island, with many museums, castles, old towns, and vivid nightlife.


★Distances★
nearest beach 10m
nearest grocery 10km
nearest restaurant 300m
Heraklion airport 90km
Chania airport 55km

In villa Katerina you can enjoy privacy for your up to 15 family and friends in the two floors of the property. In its 5 acres of land, you can find a huge garden with trees, grass, flowers, a 30 square meter private pool, and a BBQ area with dining furniture. Moreover, there are sun beds, umbrellas, and an outdoor shower in case you prefer swimming at the pool instead of your private beach. The villa has 7 stylish bedrooms with windows enjoying sea or garden views and 4 bathrooms and 1 separate WC. All the villa furniture and materials have been carefully selected to create a romantic atmosphere with a touch of luxury; also there is a huge variety of modern comforts and amenities. The living room and all bedrooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi is available. In the living room, there is an open fireplace and a big flat-screen TV with satellite reception that will keep you company after a tiring day of swimming or adventuring around the island. The kitchen is fully equipped with a big dining table and it has a variety of amenities such as a dishwasher, fridge with freezer, electric kitchen, microwave, kettle, toaster, French coffee maker, juice maker, and The villa has also a washing machine, an iron, and an iron board.
Katerina villa has a safe and there is also parking space inside the premises and free public parking outside of the property.

Floor Layout:

•Ground floor:
Each one of the part has: 1 double bedroom with air-conditioning, window no balcony, kitchenette, with small dining area, 1 sofa bed, small patio/veranda in front

•First floor: Small entrance with sofa, dining area, living room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms with windows no balconies with air-conditioning, 2 twin bedrooms with air condition and windows no balcony, 1 WC? bathroom, 1 WC/ Shower

★Included CreteVillas4u Services★ Welcome Basket | Pre Arrival shopping list | 24/7 Landline service | Linen & Towels change included | Pool Towels | Garden Maintenance | Pool Cleaning 2/3 times per week | Free Parking | Baby Cot & High Chair (upon request) | Check in and check out can be made without person to person contact (upon request)

★Extra Services★ Concierge | In Villa Doctor | Baby Sitting | Beauty Treatments | Tours & Excursions | Chef Services | Transfer with additional discount for our guests | Car Rental with additional discount for our guests | In Villa Wine Tasting | Sailing | Helicopter Rental | Airplane Rental | Personal Training | Organize any special events such as Birthdays, Wedding, etc

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed only in the exterior areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 3,014 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The villa is friendly and safe for children

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Weddings are accepted upon request & extra charge

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only allowed only in the exterior areas

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
Note from host: weddings are accepted upon request & extra charge
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. Note from host: weddings are accepted upon request & extra charge This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1289268

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

Private Beachlarge Katerina w/ Also Ideal Weddings
Private Beachlarge Katerina
Private Beachlarge Villa Katerina w/ Also Ideal Weddings
Private Beachlarge Villa Katerina

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views! to the airport?

This villa is 34.7 mi (57-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views! to the beach?

This villa is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views! offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views!?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views!?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views! have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views! have a spa?

This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views! to downtown Rethymno?

This villa is 0.1 mi away from Petres.

Beachfront Family Villa with Private pool, Playground, BBQ & Amazing Sea Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christo B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This home is immaculately maintained by a family that will host you as if you were their family too. It is spacious and you will find everything you would ever want or need in your own home. The pool is huge and the grounds and gardens are so beautifully maintained that you will think you are in paradise. There is a private beach you can swim at also. You cannot ask for a better, more inviting home to have your family reunion or get together at!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna N., Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal clear water and sea view!

Excellent stay for three families and grandparents. Three small apartments on ground floor (one double bedone single bed per appartment, one also with sofa bed). Two doubles and two singles on first floor. All rooms with air condition.The small (rocky) beach right below the house has amazingly clear waters, and the pool was great for our kids (7-11 years.). Only 100m to a great taverna (Mimi’s). Also near a really nice sandy beach with a beach bar/restaurant.From first floor, the ocean view is amazing, and we ate on the terrass several nights, at sunset. And the garden is beautifully kept.Only a few and minor ”complaints”. The family kitchen on the first floor is on the smaller side, and there is no fridge next to bbq area (a bit of a hassle to run up and down to fetch cold beverages). Also you need a car to get to a grocery store. But overall a wonderful stay, including hospitality from Petros and Katerina, and the two very cute ”house” cats (loved by the kids).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful family vacation

We all had a wonderful time on our family vacation. The house was very comfortable and clean. The outdoor spaces of this villa are beautiful beyond words. The owners of the home were very nice and welcoming! Katrina even gifted us a few of her pictures which she painted. There are three tavernas within walking distance. They were also awesome! We definitely recommend this experience! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

Offered everything we were looking for! Walking distance to many tavernas, lots of outdoor gathering spaces, 3 apts (2 beds each) and a main house with 4 more bedrooms provided opportunities to recharge energy for introverts. Pool and grounds amazing, and only a few feet to an incredible private beach cove. Management is superior—responsive and flexible! Helped us arrange grocery delivery before we arrived, a spectacular Chef created dinner on site, even charcoal provided for the outdoor kitchen. 7 min to large grocery store but definitely away from it all. We had 13 people ranging from 4-79 years, and everyone was thrilled. Imagine! Katerina has a special place here and has created something beautiful to share! Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger B., Freital-Wurgwitz

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein tolles Anwesen, liebevoll eingerichtet

Wir haben uns als Truppe, 13 Personen wohlgefühlt. Das Anwesen bietet viele Möglichkeiten zum relaxen, mit ruhigen Leseecken und einem schönen Pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

We couldn’t have found a better spot and will definitely return. The house and grounds are spacious, with many lovely areas to seat the whole group.We loved the bbq area and seating and the big balcony has stunning views over the sea and mountains. The beach was clean with crystal clear water and we had other beaches within walking distance. There are three tavernas within a five minute walk along a rarely used side road. We were concerned that the proximity to the main road might be sn issue, but it couldn’t be heard inside the property abd it actually made access to shops and the airports very straightforward.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely villa near Rethymno

A clean modern villa overlooking the sea with plenty of space in the large grounds to relax, swim in the pool or barbecue in the outside kitchen. A few metres from the gardens is a short path to a small pebble beach with crystal clear water to swim and snorkel. The villa is separated into one large apartment in the first floor and three smaller ones at ground level with direct access to the garden pool and sea! There is a road behind and not far the villa but you can’t hear the traffic from the front at all and it was not a problem - it also meant an easy drive to the beautiful town of Rethymno, though there are at three great restaurants within easy walking distance. Katerina and her family were lovely and ensured we were very well looked after. A great place, great value and stunning views!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tali C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect house for a family reunion

Our three families with 15 people stayed at this wonderful villa in August 2019 - and it was absolutely the perfect place in every possible way! The villa accommodated all of us comfortably, providing plenty of room for all of us to hang out together while allowing privacy for the three couples in the downstairs units. The villa is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes and all the necessary kitchen utensils and more. It provides several large dining areas and many places to hang out, including the pool area, the gazebo and the beach. The owner took very good care of us and was super accommodating. We can't wait to come back again! This villa is truly magnificent!

8/10 Good

Staffan F.

Nice place!

House is great. Bad thing is there is no place(far) to buy great food and cook at home. Good thing its not far to a restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Lyra J., Vilnius, Lithuania

Beautiful villa with the sea on doorsteps

The treatment by Mr. Manos while booking the Villa was exceptional and he has responded to all our special requests by 100 percent. The Villa is perfect for several families who want to stay with maximum privacy at times, but spend also some time together, the garden is beautiful and well maintained and the sea beach is just a minute down the steps. The location is perfect and the connections to restaurants are available by foot and few minutes by car to the nearest shops. The owners are very hospitable and we enjoyed the paintings of Ms. Katerina, as well as her traditional Cretan dishes that was nice surprise for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Silvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

In die Jahre gekommene Villa

Es ist ein schönes Haus und Grundstück, besonders der Garten. Die Lage ist aber etwas schwierig, direkt an der Autobahn ist der Lautstärkepegel hoch. Dafür aber sehr nahe an Rethymnon. Die meisten schönen Sandstrände sind nur mit dem Auto erreichbar. Der zugehörige Strand ist leider auch eher schwer begehbar (steinige, kaputte Treppe, keine Geländer..) und so nicht kinderfreundlich. Leider lässt der allgemeine Zustand des Hauses zu wünschen übrig: Wir hatten immer wieder kaltes Wasser beim Duschen weil der Boiler nicht recht funktionierte. Besonders die Appartements waren in keinem guten Zustand, inkl. Schimmel in einem Badezimmer. Das Mobiliar ist zusammengewürfelt, alt und teilweise unvollständig (z.B. fehlende Birnen in Lampen). Zudem hatten wir einen Wasserschaden, der aber gleich behoben wurde. Die Appartements sind auch nicht mit dem Haupthaus verbunden. Für uns am schwerwiegendsten war die Tatsache, dass es als familienfreundlich ausgeschrieben wurde aber nicht war. Der Zugang zum Meer ist gefährlich und vor allem der Pool war ungesichert (das Foto online liess aber anderes vermuten). Darauf hingewiesen hat der Vermieter dann zwar ein Geländer montiert (das er offensichtlich zuvor schon mehrmals genutzt hatte) wollte aber ganze 150 Euro dafür, zusätzlich zu der schon hohen Miete. Er liess auch nicht mit sich reden, als wir ihn darauf ansprachen. Trotz allem waren es schöne Ferien auf Kreta.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr gelungener Urlaub

Alles, von dem ersten Kontakt mit Manos bis zum Check-out mit dem Eigner hat bestens funktioniert. Die Gastgeber waren sehr nett, die Lage traumhaft. Das Haus hat alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Gerne kommen wir wieder !

10/10 Excellent

Niels H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Villa med udsigt

God beliggenhed lige ned til dejlig stenstrand (husk badesko). Ligger tæt på den store vej. Det er praktisk men giver også lidt trafikstøj. Villaen er delt op i 4 boenheder: 3 små nedenunder og en stor ovenpå.

10/10 Excellent

bjorn s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay for the entire family

Very nice house, spacious, very well taken care off. House gives enough space to give a large group enough space for privacy aswell. House owners went the extra mile to make the stay extra good. Thanks Petros, Katerina.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Wunderschöne Villa

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Woche in der "Villa Katerina". Das Haus und der Garten war sehr schön. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017