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Hillside Cottage

Rethymno vacation home with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, oven, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3592 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rimondi Fountain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Crete
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

In Rethymno .You'll find Holy Monastery of Agia Irini and Blue Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Town Beach and Paleontological Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Rimondi Fountain - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fortezza Castle - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • University of Crete - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moka - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Bambakas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Banana - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis street food & café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Yellow - ‬3 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.

Hillside Cottage

This old house on the hill, belonging to the Sapountzakis family, our great grandparents, is situated in Mikra Anogia village, 3 km outside the city of Rethimno, at an altitude of 240m. “Anogia” in the Cretan dialect, refers to settlements or villages located in places at higher altitude. It has one bedroom, bathroom with shower and a living room with an open plan, fully equipped, small kitchen. Both bedroom and living room have a balcony with great view of the sea and mountains.
The house was rebuilt during the late 80s and served as our family’s vacation home for many years. Now, recently renovated and redecorated, combining modern and traditional furniture, items and family artifacts, among which yiayia Maria’s paintings, is ready to welcome you and encourages you to create your own vacation memories.
Mikra Anogia is a small settlement situated on the countryside outside the city of Rethimno.
It is a quiet and safe residential area, with small houses and narrow alleys, away from the traffic and city noise! There is no public transport, guests will need a vehicle to reach Mikra Anogia. Retail shops and super markets are just a 5-minute drive from Mikra Anogia.
There is free parking on the street, approximately 50m away from the house. The house is situated in an alley not accessible by car, therefore guests will need to walk that distance. There are two steps at the entrance of the house.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

To keep our costs and energy consumption down, we kindly ask that you switch off lights and the A/C when it’s not in use or leaving the house.
In the event that you want additional guests to stay, please contact us to let us know.
What you do in your personal time is entirely up to you, but when staying at our place we have a strict no drug use policy.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Hillside Vacation Rethymno
Hillside Vacation Home Rethymno
Hillside Vacation Home Private vacation home
Hillside Vacation Home Private vacation home Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillside Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.9 mi (67-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hillside Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Hillside Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 2 mi (9-min drive) from Blue Beach and 2 mi (8-min drive) from Town Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hillside Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hillside Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Hillside Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hillside Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Hillside Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hillside Cottage to downtown Rethymno?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Rethymno.

Reviews

Hillside Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Markus B., Werdohl

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein Kleinod für Ruhesuchende

Wir haben die eine Woche sehr genossen. Schon der Check-in war sehr unkompliziert. Schlüssel steckte, und alles war "startklar". Die Lage des Hauses, etwas außerhalb vom Rethymnon ist ideal wenn man nicht unbedingt im Touristentrubel sein möchte. Die Ruhe, und die Möglichkeit mal eben schnell mit dem Mietwagen zum Strand, oder anderswo hin haben wir sehr genossen. Alles in allem ein sehr schöner Ort um zu entspannen!👍🏻👍🏻 Würden wir auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lukas K.

Wunderschön!

Das Hillside Ferienhaus liegt toll in einem kleinen Bergdorf oberhalb von Rethymno mit Aussicht über die Stadt hinunter zum Meer. Mit dem Mietwagen ist man sehr schnell in der Stadt, der schönen Altstadt, am Strand, beim Supermarkt etc. Einziger Nachteil der Lage ist, dass man halt immer durch den Stadtverkehr muss, wenn man zur Autobahn will oder Ausflüge ins Umland macht. Aber man hat es ja nicht eilig im Urlaub. Generell kann man alle Ausflugsziele wie Chania, die Südküste und zu Wanderungen in den Bergen und Schluchten perfekt erreichen. Man braucht aber einen Mietwagen, den man problemlos an der kleinen Sackstraße am Dorfanfang parken kann. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter lief freundlich und professionell, Schlüsselübergabe durch die sehr nette und deutsch sprechende Nachbarin vor Ort völlig entspannt. Man fühlt sich sehr willkommen :) Vielen Dank nochmals fürs Kümmern! Im Haus ist alles vorhanden, was man zu zweit benötigt. Auch die Küche bot alles, was wir benötigten, um uns auch lecker zu bekochen mit den regionalen Spezialitäten. Wir genossen die Ruhe und Entspannung. Da wir in der ersten Aprilwoche kamen, war es noch ein bisschen kühl und regnerisch auf Kreta. Die Klimaanlage im Haus machte es zwar warm, aber durch den kalten Fließenboden waren Hausschuhe Pflicht. Hier würde es vielleicht ein Teppich vor der Couch im Wohnzimmer noch gemütlicher machen. Bei sommerlichen Temperaturen kann ich mir aber vorstellen, dass man ganz froh ist über die Kühlung. :) Alles ist sehr neu, sehr sauber und gepflegt, WLAN funktioniert gut... was will man mehr? Wird auf jeden Fall gespeichert und für einen etwaigen Sommerurlaub auf der schönen Insel wieder in Betracht gezogen.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019