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).
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
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Markus B., Werdohl
Aug 27, 2019
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 !
Markus B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lukas K.
Apr 15, 2019
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.