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Villa Estia in cretan nature

Rethymno villa with kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6807 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Ρέθυμνο, Κρήτη
  • Place, beach near Σφακάκι
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethimno Kart
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Crete
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪91 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

In Rethymno .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Rethymno villa, you'll find Rethimno Kart and Platanes Beach. Horse Park Rethymno and Spilies Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • beach near Σφακάκι - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rethimno Kart - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • University of Crete - 14 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 30 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stasi Coffee Break - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dionyssos Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Σπίτι του Πολιού (Poliou House) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Romeo&Juliet Meze Bar - ‬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.

Villa Estia in cretan nature

Estia is named after the gooddess "Hestia" of ancient Greece who represents family order and warmth. Located in the village Pagkalochori, just 20 min far from Rethymno town, the house is surrounded by olive trees (the ultimate symbol in Greek myths), lemon, orange, tangerine and several other types of trees, fruits, aromatic local herbs (such as “diktamo”) and flowers. In a spacious and well-cared garden which gives the sense of freedom and comfort our field could easily be considered as a real Cretan nature jewel! The house is ideal for relaxing, unforgettable holidays for you, your family or friends, with a comfortable outdoor area for children and chances for viewing exceptional sunsets!

Villa Estia is located in a privileged area just 1.5 km far from the beach, the nearest shops, mini markets, taverns, pharmacy etc. and 20min far from Rethymno town.

Villa Estia is 75 square meters and offers accommodation for up to 4-5 people. The house has 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 fully equipped kitchen, 1 full bathroom (bathtub and shower).
The rooms are airy and sunny during the day with large balconies that will give your holiday a distinctive feeling of comfort and well-being. The large veranda with table and chairs will invite you to enjoy your meals outdoors in the fresh air. You can have a drink by the pool and sunbathe among the olive groves and the flowers. There is also a free parking space for your car.
The house has view to the pool, garden and countryside and offers such a tranquil, relaxing and dreamy escape to Crete so you could easily think you are in a small paradise on earth!
NOTE: There are two more independent houses in the same field. The swimming pool is shared.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated 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: 4
Long-term renters welcome
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 no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1041K91002965401

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

Relax and Enjoy the Cretan Nature at Villa Estia! Cottage
Relax and Enjoy the Cretan Nature at Villa Estia! Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Estia in cretan nature to the airport?

This villa is 47.3 mi (71-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Estia in cretan nature have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Villa Estia in cretan nature to the beach?

This villa is 2.4 mi (8-min drive) from Platanes Beach and 4.3 mi (8-min drive) from Spilies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Estia in cretan nature offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Estia in cretan nature?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

Is there free parking at Villa Estia in cretan nature?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Villa Estia in cretan nature have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Estia in cretan nature have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Villa Estia in cretan nature to downtown Rethymno?

This villa is 0.1 mi away from Sfakaki.

Villa Estia in cretan nature Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ivo P.

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

beautiful location between the olive trees

beautiful and well-kept location with a clean swimming pool between the olive trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

kind landlord, warm welcome, wunderful house and garden

We spent two wonderful weeks in one of three houses that Elia rents out. We received a warm welcome, even though we arrived late at night. There is a spacious garden with a pool, olive trees, lemons, oranges, tangerines, figs and other plants. The house is well suited for four people and has everything we expected. It is quietly located just outside the village of Pagkalochori. If something was missing or the internet went down, our hosts helped quickly and efficiently. We would come back at any time. :-)
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in dieser Unterkunft! Die Anlage ist wunderschön gestaltet, mit Oliven- und Orangenbäumen überall. Es ist offensichtlich, dass die Besitzer viel Liebe in die Pflege des Gartens stecken. Das Haus selbst ist modern und gemütlich, mit einer gut ausgestatteten Küche. Wir haben jeden Morgen auf der Terrasse gefrühstückt und abends dort gesessen. Der Pool war groß genug zum Schwimmen und die Betten waren bequem. Das Badezimmer ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber sauber. Insgesamt können wir diese Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! Elia und ihre Familie sind tolle Gastgeber und haben sich um alles gekümmert. Der Kontakt von der Ankunft bis zur Abreise war reibungslos. Und der Supermarkt ist mit dem Auto in nur 5 Minuten erreichbar. 5 Sterne!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SJT R.

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

Top verblijf

Het is hier echt heerlijk rustig.Alles wat je nodig hebt is in het huisje aanwezig. Als je drukte wil opzoeken ben je daar binnen 10 min.Auto is een pre.Communicatie met eigenaresse is top. Hele fijne vakantie gehad
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer R.

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

Paradiesisch

Das Haus ist sehr geräumig und sehr sauber. Die Ausstattung in Bad und Küche lässt keine Wünsche offen. Gute Betten! Von der Terrasse aus hat man einen herrlichen Blick in die Anlage. Nachbarn sind so weit entfernt, dass sie nicht stören. Die Anlage, u.a. Zitronen-, Olivenbäume, Blumen und Kräuter, ist sehr gepflegt. Der kleine Pool (mit Liegen am Rande) bietet eine Abkühlung an heißen Tagen. Die Gastgeber sind äußerst herzlich und gastfreundlich. Man wird mit Tipps (für Ausflüge, Wanderungen, Restaurants, Einkausmöglichkeiten usw.) versorgt. Vielen Dank und alle guten Wünsche die gesamte Familie! (Leider kann an nur 5 Sterne vergeben)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BERRY C.

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

EXCELLENT PROPRIETAIRES TRES A L ECOUTE

Les propriétaires ont été aux petits soins pour les clients
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mariangela A.

A great holiday place !

We easily found the location , the family was waiting for us. Elia's mum had prepared for us homemade food and we were offered fruits and sweets. We were reallt pleased by the garden. It is full of trees and flowers, spacious and well-cared by the family's dad. The village is indeed very quiet (very few cars pass by) and we really enjoyed our drink in the evening sitting outside by the pool. Our holidays were exceptional there and the owners were great too! Strongly recommended !!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Ein Traum

Das Wichtigste zuerst: Elia und ihre Familie sind wundervolle Gastgeber. Hier wird die vielbeschriebene griechische Gastfreundlichkeit gelebt; freundlich, zuvorkommend, immer ein Lächeln im Gesicht und ab und zu steht eine selbstgemachte Köstlichkeit von Maria auf der Terrasse. Die Villa Estia ist schön, modern und mit Stil eingerichtet. Die Lage ist traumhaft. Inmitten von Oliven-, Zitronen- und Orangenbäumen steht diese neben zwei anderen Villen auf einem 8.000 m² Grundstück mit einem ca. 5 m x 10 m großen Swimmingpool. Es stehen vier Terrassen, für jedes Zimmer und jede Himmelsrichtung eine, zur Verfügung. Das ganze Haus ist auch technisch mit Geschirrspüler, Waschmaschine, Klimaanlagen und Whirlpool sehr gut eingerichtet und das Grundstück wird sehr liebevoll gepflegt und ist mit Liebe zum Detail angelegt. Das Grundstück liegt ruhig am Ende des Dorfes Pagkalochori und ist für Ausflüge mit dem Auto in alle Richtungen gut gelegen. Zum Strand sind es 3 km und zu den wichtigsten Einkaufsmöglichkeiten (Bäcker, Supermarkt in Platanes) sind es mit dem Auto ca. 10 min. Ca. 1 h fährt man nach Chania und zum Flughafen in Iraklion, je ca. 1,5 km sind es nach Matala, Plakias und Chora Sfakion und zur Lasithi-Hochebene ca. 2 h. Vielen Dank Elia, Maria & Nikos für einen unvergesslichen Urlaub. Wir kommen wieder! Schöne Grüße aus Berlin Claudia & Lilly & Steven