Close to the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Rethymno villa, you'll find Petres Beach and Episkopi Beach. Rethymnon Court House and University of Crete are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - 8 min drive
Sunset - 10 min drive
Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - 8 min drive
klapsinos taverna - 6 min drive
Cavo - 8 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.
Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri
Gerani Hill Sivas is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation with license number: 1068881 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Set on a 7,500 sq. m. plot on the outskirts of Rethymno, in the picturesque village of Gerani, Villa Gerani Hill enjoys unobstructed, panoramic sea views from every corner. This exceptional three-storey villa spans 600 sq. m. and comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests across seven elegant bedrooms. Designed for both comfort and leisure, the property features a private helicopter pad, a full-sized tennis court, and vibrant vegetable gardens that complement its serene, natural surroundings. Conveniently located near the village of Gerani for daily amenities and just a short drive from Rethymno town, the villa offers a harmonious balance of space and accessibility.
Indoor Layout Ground Floor - Open-plan living and kitchen area -Living room with corner sofa, two armchairs, 50" satellite HDTV, pool table, and PlayStation 5 -Fully equipped kitchen with high-quality appliances -Dining area seating up to 14 guests -Direct access to the veranda with a sitting area, leading to the pool, hot tub, and garden -Guest WC Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, self-controlled A/C, TV, vanity, direct access to the pool area
First Floor -Additional seating area & a dedicated office space with a desk -Direct access to a spacious balcony with a sitting area and panoramic views Bedroom 2: Double-size bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, self-controlled A/C, TV, vanity, direct access to the balcony with panoramic views Bedroom 3: King-size bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, self-controlled A/C, TV, vanity, direct access to the balcony with panoramic views Bedroom 4: Twin beds (can be joined upon request), en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, self-controlled A/C, TV, vanity Bedroom 5: Double-size bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, self-controlled A/C, TV, vanity Bedroom 6: Twin beds (can be joined upon request), en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, self-controlled A/C, TV, vanity Bedroom 7: Double-size bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, Self-controlled A/C, TV, vanity, direct access to the balcony with panoramic views Lower Floor Laundry area with washing machine and tumble dryer 70 sq. m. fully equipped gym featuring: Treadmill, elliptical trainer, parallel bars, olympic bench press, five yoga mats, multifunctional fitness station, sauna, WC Outdoor Area - Fully landscaped, fenced grounds ensuring complete privacy -70 sq. m. swimming pool. Pool heating is available upon advance request and at an additional charge. Heating must be requested for the entire stay and requires at least one weeks notice -Vibrant vegetable gardens -Fully equipped charcoal barbecue area with sink, small refrigerator, and wood-fired oven -Two large outdoor dining tables -Hot tub for up to five guests -Multiple furnished relaxation areas across balconies, veranda, and gardens -Sun loungers, outdoor sofas, gazebo beds, tables, and swings -Fenced playground for young children -Private tennis court, table tennis, and basketball hoop -Two outdoor bathrooms with showers -On-site parking -Private heliport
**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 6,458 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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.
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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 1068881
We should mention
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri to the airport?
This villa is 37.9 mi (63-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri to the beach?
This villa is 2.8 mi (5-min drive) from Petres Beach and 4 mi (8-min drive) from Episkopi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri to downtown Rethymno?
This villa is 4.5 mi away from Rethymno.
Villa Gerani Hill - Horizon Outlook by etouri Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laritza D.
Aug 14, 2025
Laritza D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Mandy T.
Jul 30, 2025
Mandy T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Tracy H., Cranbrook, UK
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa, lots of space, wonderful views. Pictures all very accurate
Tracy H.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca H.
Jul 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time with friends
Everyone had such an amazing time in Crete. The villa gave everyone everything they could want, lovely pool, games, evenings making pizzas and just overall an amazing villa with beautiful views. Such amazing communication from the villas team too as they were so helpful.Friends are already planning to stay again in the future.
Rebecca H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Mandy T.
Jul 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
great Villa for a family stay
so the Villa Location is fabulous but you do need a car.the views were spectacular as were the surroundings, internally we had everything we needed and more.the only negatives were that the Kitchen is a little too small for 14 people to move around in especially with a huge table taking up a lot of the area.the Kitchen is also in disrepair, it needs updating, some drawers and cupboards wouldn't shut or were damaged.the photos show a bathroom with a bath, this is not there anymore so the photos are false advertising (we like a bath as do the young children)also there was quite a bit of mould in some of the bathrooms, this could easily have been rectified with mould spray. a few of the bathrooms need replacing also as drawers don't shut and they look datedThe owner was lovely and bought us ice creams and Pizza which was a nice touch. we had a sandstorm which ruined the pool for 3 days, we had a refund for the heating, they were only 5 mins away so could have come and covered it over in plenty of time but didn't , this would have helped our last few days there be perfect.a trust issue was my main concern although no proof of anything just suspicions. I left my kindle behind, luckily i was going to a hotel for a few days before flying home.i asked several times if found it and the answer was always NO, after telling them where they could find it still NO, i told them as soon as i had wifi i would turn on the tracker and with a few mins they had found it... What a shock
Mandy T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nick D., Godalming Surrey
Aug 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place.
Great location and facilities.
Everything is there and available.
Mr Kostas is a great host (bringing ice Crean’s fur the kids).
Wonderful for families and especially kids.
Can absolutely recommend.
Nick D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The property was very nice overall. The air conditioning worked well and all the bedrooms were as advertised. The pool and hot tub were also quite nice. The air conditioning is connected to door sensors so you'll need to get used to keeping the doors closed or cracked. In addition, the doors can't be opened from the outside which was a bit unusual.
Andrew W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Simon T.
Apr 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place to relax
The property was fantastic and perfect for my family,.with such a range of ages. We had a number of celebrations and the villa was the magical setting that made it even more special.
Big thanks to Effi and Petri
Simon T.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
Sep 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family Holiday at The Villa Gerani Hill - Sivas in Rethymno, Crete
An absolutely amazing property which was of exceptional quality. Beautiful grounds and wonderful pool. It really did surpass all expectations. All of our needs and far more were catered for, we could not have asked for better service from all who were involved in looking after us. The owners were dedicated to making us feel welcome providing us with cakes and pizzas and pastries. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay special. Etouri were exceptional. I have never had the pleasure of dealing with so many people whose aim was complete customer satisfaction. Absolutely amazing!
My husband and I wanted to give our family a summer holiday where we could all be together, enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere and where we could feel at ease and have fun. Our stay at The Villa Gerani Hill - Sivas provided all of the above and far more. It certainly was the holiday of a lifetime. Thank you to everyone involved in making this so special.
Julie H
Julie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at the villa which was beautifully presented with excellent facilities. The owners were very generous and brought us fresh pastries and other foods on several occasions. The concierge service was excellent and did everything we requested of them very promptly.
We enjoyed visits to Rethymno and had excellent meals there and at Starras in Gerani.
Would definitely recommend this villa
Verified traveler
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
Apr 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Villa for large family group
This villa certainly has the wow factor. With 3 master bedrooms and 4 further spacious double bedrooms this villa offered us the flexibility to work for 3 generations including 6 children aged 9 to 14. We paid for heating the pool, definitely well worth it. The children were in it at every possible opportunity. With a full kitchen, large barbecue area and a pizza oven we ate out less than half the time. The pool table and table tennis table were a definite hit with the adults, as was the sauna, but for 1, 14 year old bot, the gym was definitely the best. There was a play station, useful at times, and 2 chess sets, with the interesting characters making it even harder for us oldies. The owner and his wife were absolutely lovely and extremely welcoming and helpful. All in all a superb villa in a wonderful location with spectacular views, definitely worth every penny.
Amanda M.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sallyanne P.
Sep 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Villa for all ages - Loved it!
This truly is a fabulous villa and we have no hesitation in recommending it. 5 star for all aspects.
We stayed as 3 families of 6 older adults and 7 younger adults. The pool area, BBQ/pizza area, hot tub, pool table, table tennis, gym, tennis court and extensive grounds suited all ages. The beds were super comfortable and we all slept well. We loved collecting eggs daily from the free range chicken coop, picking hanging grapes and huge tomatoes but most of all the owners, Petros and his wife Miss Effie popped by throughout the week with lots of goody baskets of pastries, pizzas and wine making us feel so very welcome and looked after.
The view is certainly breathtaking and whilst isolated enough to play music around the pool without disturbing anyone, not so isolated you couldn’t pop into the vibrant town with bustling shops and restaurants of Rethymno or central enough for many sightseeing trips over the island.
We went to the local village restaurant for a Cretan meal and the whole atmosphere, food and must do back area was wonderful with Pertos having bought a round of drinks for us.
The concierge service provided by Etouri who manage the property for the owners was truly outstanding; for their communication and responsiveness and what they provided. They arranged boat hire, booked restaurants and taxis often at late notice and much more. Having a direct phone in the villa to their office was amazing and enabled the older adults to go off in the cars for day trips leaving the youngsters in their capable hands to sort taxis etc for them.
The whole week was stress free and a memory to treasure.
Sallyanne P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan B., Harrogate UK
Sep 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC HOUSE WITH WONDERFUL GENEROUS HOSTS
The huge house is set in lovely grounds with plenty of spaced seating areas and an amazing view. The bedrooms are all spacious and have comfortable beds. The kitchen equipment is pretty good but a little basic (no food processor or liquidiser for example). We recommend the additional cleaning.
The family very much enjoyed the pool table and table tennis. However the promised tennis court turned out to be a paddle court with a concrete surface.
We liked being able to collect eggs and tomatoes from the enclosure. There was an excellent package of food waiting for us on arrival.
Just a couple of kilometres down the hill is a tiny beach with parking, shower and toilet. It has a little sandy area but is mostly cristal clear waters with good snorkelling.
Susan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
Aug 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
We were welcomed to the property by Mr P and Effie. Everything was sparking and our welcome package excellent, not to mention the fresh eggs and veg each day collected from the property and surprise packages arriving with Mr P. We loved the villa and all the facilities were fantastic and our teenagers were never bored in fact did not want to leave. The view is breathtaking and all the shops and restaurants are within easy reach. We had the most amazing time and the weather also played its part, wall to wall blue skies for 7 days. Thank you all for a truly memorable week.
Sarah T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Drömboende på Kreta
Fantastisk villa, vacker, exklusiv och välutrustad. Stor pool, trädgård, uteplatser, grill…. Gästfrihet och generositet.
Allt man kan tänka sig - och lite till. T ex en egen hönsgård och trädgård - färska grönsaker och ägg varje morgon. Svindlande vackert läge på en klippa ut mot havet.
Vi var 15 i familjen i tre generationer, 2-72 år, - alla trivdes lika bra.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tim G.
Jul 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa beautiful place and wonderful people
In brief it was a fantastic holiday, the Villa exceeded expectations and the wonderful owners so generous and hospitable. Eurotri the managers provided a superb concierge service easily contactable and very responsive and helpful. It is with out doubt a place to return to.
Tim G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
John J.
Jun 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful holiday
The villa is amazing, in an ideal location, it has all the facilities you need for all ages. We have stayed in many villas over the year but this was the best by far, but it has to be said that it was the people involved in the villa who made the difference, they were all universally friendly, helpful and kind.
John J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey E.
Aug 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We thought we would not make it this year but we are very glad we did. The villa is spectacular, the service could not be better, and the welcome was as warm as the weather.
Jeffrey E.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
Nov 6, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a superb villa and location we decided to get married there!
We have just returned from a wonderful week at villa Gerani. Despite arriving in the early hours of the morning we were greeted by Robert from Etouri and the owner Miss Effi. We were given all of the information we needed to settle in plus a days worth of shopping was waiting for us as requested. The villa is fabulous and is exactly as it appears in the pictures, in fact it is better! We were a group of 13 adults and one teenager and there was plenty of room for everyone and lots to do to keep everyone entertained from the pool table, the gym, sauna, table tennis, hot tub, tennis court, basketball hoop, swimming pool and the friendly chickens that provided us with fresh eggs every morning. The grounds of the villa are beautifully kept and were tended to every couple of days at the same time that the villa was thoroughly cleaned. We loved the villa and location so much that we changed our plans to get married at a local beach and held the ceremony at the villa instead. I would thoroughly recommend this property and the services of Etouri. There was always someone on hand to help us and having a phone in the villa with a direct line to the office made contacting them simple and efficient. I cannot speak too highly of our experience here. It was so good our whole party were talking of returning next year to celebrate our first wedding anniversary!
Julie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ernest N.
Sep 25, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa! Group of 11 celebrating a big birthday. Everything was perfect!!
The Villa is just as the pictures show- beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed every moment we spent there. Very short drive to town, restaurants and beaches. Owners and staff was excellent. We could not ask for anything that they did not immediately take care of-reservations, massage and tours. Looking forward to going back!!!
Ernest N.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey E.
Aug 19, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Go There!
Quite simply the best place we have ever stayed. The location combines views, sea breezes and nearness to shops and tavernas, while the villa itself is a clean, stylish beauty.Nothing else to say - go there!
Jeffrey E.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sian K.
Jul 6, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
As a group of 12 adults and 3 young children we had the BEST holiday at Gerani Hill. There was so much space for everyone to have their own privacy but equally amazing social spaces.
It feels so remote as you can’t see another property - just a stunning sea view, but step outside and you’re on the outskirts of a lovely village with great tavernas, a pharmacy and a couple of friendly small supermarkets.
The owners were lovely and Robert from Etouri was excellent, really friendly, responsive and efficient.
The children adored the villa, feeding the chickens, collecting the vegetables but mainly just swimming like fish all day in the lovely pool. We didn’t want to leave and would love to return!
Sian K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Marcus W.
Sep 15, 2018
Best places you can find in Crete
14 people from Sweden rented the house for a week. We have rented plenty of houses before but the was by far the best experience any of us had. The house was beatuiful and the services was perfection. Etouri was really serices minded and supported us all the way. (we even got free cake, beers, whine etc) I would strongly recommend anyone to spend a week or more in this house with Etouri performing the service
Marcus W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ian B.
Aug 20, 2018
Amazing property
The villa was absolutely incredible. A wonderful property that is incredibly well maintained, with tons of options on site, especially for kids. We had 5 kids ranging from 1.5 to 14 and they all had things to do -- tennis, pool, basketball, picking veggies, chickens etc. There are fresh veggies and eggs on the property and sheep just outside. And the location is great. Close to Rethymno but away from any bustle. And the etouri folks and owner are super responsive and helpful. 5 stars! Would stay again.
Ian B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Peter H.
Aug 29, 2017
A splendid villa
A secluded and majestic location with a beautiful sea view set in lovely well maintained gardens. Fresh eggs from the chickens. Tomatoes and aubergines were provided. The villa is very well appointed with marble floors and air conditioned rooms. The villa is fully equipped with very good poolside furniture a brilliant barbecue area, deep pool and a small tennis court. There are many areas outside with sofas and shaded spots with chairs/beds.
The local village (Gerani) has a superb baker, good taverna and mini markets one with a butcher. Rethymon is only 10mins away with a historic old town and many good restaurants.