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KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, ping pong
Dining
Outdoor pool
7 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Rethymno
  • Place, Rethymnon Municipal Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Municipal Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the area

Rethymno

A family-friendly stay in Rethymno awaits you at this villa. You'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Rethymnon Court House and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Municipal Garden. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. 6 bathrooms, a balcony and a sofa bed are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.
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What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Municipal Garden - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rethimno Kart - 12 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nodi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪λεσχη αξιωματικων ρεθυμνου - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skrik | The Good Hood Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bankery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬4 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.

KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool

Knossos Estate Villa Ariadni is a wonderful private villa with 7 spacious bedrooms. Sunset-sunrise and panoramic view towards the Mediterranean Sea, the nearby gorge, the town of Rethymnon and the medieval Venetian Castle.

You will be renting our private villa of 300m2, on a private 2.500 m2 plot, with 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, surrounded by a garden with a large private pool, children`s pool, playground, bbq, lawn, flowers and exotic trees!

The ideal solution for groups of friends, families with children, or anyone seeking a private escape desiring even special services such as massage, breakfast included in price, private chef and unique events.

The rich culture and the hospitality customs are part of the Cretan tradition. We will welcome you in a family atmosphere, introduce you to our facilities, and assist you in anything you need, in order to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Special services: Breakfast included in price, Private chef, Wedding planning, Events allowed, Massage.

We are licensed and approved by the Greek Tourism Organization No.MHTE:1041 K 12 3K 03494 00

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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: 50
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1266744

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool?

The closest beach to KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool is Georgioupolis Beach (16.2 km).

Does KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool have a pool?

KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool has a pool.

Is KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool?

No, KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

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

Fantastisch!

The house is beautiful as on the pictures! Lina was very friendly and the breakfast and dinner were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Perfect place for families

We stayed one week at Knossos Estate and it was perfect! The villa is very large we had 12 people in our group and it fitted all of us with no problems. The view is amazing and Rethymnon is a great town and has fantastic restaurants. Thank you, for making our stay so memorable, we would love to come back one day! 
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Great communication before and during stay

House was as expected. All clean, all organized. Communication was great and breakfast very good every day
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! Communication with both the owner and the villa manager, Lina, was brilliant from start to finish. Lina was amazing—she organised taxis, arranged a delicious meal at the villa, and gave us great tips on local restaurants and beaches. She was always so quick to reply and nothing was ever too much trouble.The villa itself had everything we needed and plenty of space for our big family group—13 adults, our nearly two-year-old granddaughter, and other family popping in to visit. The views from up on the hillside were stunning, looking out over the sea, harbour, and old town of Rethymno.The weather was a bit up and down while we were there, so a heated pool would have been a lovely bonus—but we know it’s usually perfect for cooling off in the sunshine! We were there to celebrate our son’s wedding, and it honestly couldn’t have been a better place for such a special family week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

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

5 stars

A beautiful villa which was a treat to stay informed our family of 8 adults and 5 small children. Nothing was too much trouble including providing 5 cots and 2 highchairs. Breakfasts were great and we had a Greek meal provided by Lina the housekeeper for my sons 40th birthday including a cake. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

Excellent property

We have had an amazing holiday at this villa. The property was perfect for our family of 12. Lina was great and so helpful she contacted us every day to see if we needed anything. The breakfast every morning was fabulous and we arranged a meal one night cooked by Lina which was amazing. She provided everything setting of the table and fabulous food. If there was one negative I would say we couldn’t walk anywhere outside the villa but we found a taxi firm which took us into the town at night for meals drinks or shopping and it worked out 5 euros per person return which was fabulous. I would really recommend this villa for any large family and we are looking at returning in the future xx thank you so much for our wonderful holiday Lina xx
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loz H.

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

Fabulous - best Villa yet!

We were a family party ranging from 3 months to 75 years old. We all agreed that this was the best Villa we've stayed in yet as a family! Our highlights were the pool, the playground and the gardens. There are two well stocked kitchens and fridges and we used the bbq on multiple occasions. It was cleaned for us and the bins were taken out daily/garden arranged each morning. It's these little touches that we loved. Breakfast was fab!!! Lots of choice and delicious. Special shout out to Lina for the top communication and hospitality. She arranged masseuses to come to the house (recommend the deep tissue!) booked taxis and recommended (and booked) a restaurant which was perfect! Nothing was too much trouble. Special mention to Lina for her cooking too. We had three course meals cooked by her on two nights which made it feel like such a treat. Particularly as we had little ones sleeping so couldn't really go out. Food was amazing! Loved it all but can recommend the moussaka, Cretan risks, meatballs, lamb, potatoes were to die for etc etc. Don't miss the chocolate cake... No negatives but the a/c rules were tricky to navigate for the children who went to bed early.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Régine P.

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

Super séjour en Crète.

Nous avons reçu un super accueil de la part de Lina et de toute l’équipe. Les petits déjeuners et les repas organisés par Lina ont été appréciés par toute la famille, du plus petit au plus grand.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Egon S.

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

Den bereits abgegebenen sehr guten Bewertungen kann ich mich nur anschließen. Super Haus, super Serv

Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Toller Urlaub

Sehr schönes Haus mit großer Gartenanlage und schönen Pool. Super geeignet für Familien mit Kindern. Ruhige Lage, tolle Aussicht und nur 10 Autominuten vom Stadtzentrum entfernt. Unsere Ansprechpartnerin Lina war sehr nett und hat uns in allen Belangen unterstützt. Sehr schöne Villa, schöner Urlaubsort und kann ich nur weiterempfehlen.👍👏
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Fantastic Villa!

This is a fantastic villa in a great location. It was spacious, well equipped and close to local amenities. We absolutely loved the pool especially during the evenings when the lights came on and the outdoor kitchen BBQ area was used every night. The sunsets were superb and the views were stunning. The villa was cleaned thoroughly mid week with fresh bedding and towels provided. Breakfast every morning wasn’t expected and was delicious. It was delivered at 9am and consisted of pastries, fruit, eggs, cereal, bread and jam. It was different every day and we thoroughly enjoyed it. A special mention must go to our host Lina who was attentive without being intrusive. She advised and booked all of our activities and ensured our stay was of the highest standard! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

victoria b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villa

Really enjoyed our stay. Lina was brilliant and her food was delicious! Was a hard kitchen to cook in with lack of utensils / colander and rubbish knives. The yummy breaksfasts were very welcomed each morning . Beds pretty hard - mixed thoughts with the adults!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Adrian villa stay

We have just returned from the villa last week , the villa itself is really lovely / clean and is just as it is in the pictures. Breakfast was included in the price and was really nice and plenty to go around all 12 of us. One evening we stayed in for food, this was excellent and all freshly cooked , would highly recommend. Lina was very helpful and friendly and also helped arrange a day out for us , she was there in person or on the Phone to answer any questions or give advise Wound highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben Ove L.

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

Two relaxing and fun weeks in Crete

We were three families travelling together, with 7 children ranging from 2 to 11 in age. We had rented cars so we had the possibility to go places. Stongly recommoned to rent cars. Lina, the host, gave good advices for where to go and dont go. The house, pool and garden maintenace, cleaning, included breakfast and the one dinner we ordered was all very good! It is worth mentioning that the doors to the bedrooms needs to be closed in order to run the AC, which can be a bit annoying when putting the youngest kids to bed. We fixed this with attacing magnets to door sensor. We had some days with strong winds from NW, it was good to go to Bali Beach area or Lake Kournas on these days. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiewa N.

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

Ganz große Empfehlung von Herzen

Wir waren im Juni 2022 mit 16 Erwachsenen in der Villa und hatten eine unvergessliche Zeit. Wenn wir könnten, würden wir 10 Sterne vergeben, es war alles perfekt! Die Kommunikation hat einwandfrei geklappt, wir hatten immer einen Ansprechpartner vor Ort - die Managerin des Hauses kam jeden Tag vorbei, um zu schauen, ob wir noch etwas benötigen. Jeder Wunsch wurde uns erfüllt, ob mehr Handtücher, ein Extra Toaster oder mehr Besteck. Das Frühstück war jeden Tag sehr gut und wurde genauso gebracht, wie wir es wollten. Der Gärtner hat sich regelmäßig liebevoll um die Außenanlage gekümmert und zwei Damen um das Innere des Hauses. Von der Managerin und Ihrem Mann haben wir ein wundervolles Dinner bekommen, welches wir zusammen mit ihr erstellt haben. Es wurde in die Villa gebracht und hat fantastisch geschmeckt. Das würden wir jedem empfehlen! Vor dem Haus ist genug Platz für 4 Autos, man hat sich stets sicher in der Villa gefühlt und konnte abends ruhigen Gewissens die Musik lauter drehen. Wir würden jeder Zeit wiederkommen, es war ein wundervolles Haus mit wundervollen Gastgebern.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

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

Fabulous Stay with amazing sunset views

We stayed end of May 2022, 4 families. 8 adults and 6 children. Lina looked after us incredibly well and helped us with all of our needs. Breakfast every morning was incredible and we had Lina cater for us on our 1st night. Traditional Moussaka, Greek salad and meatballs and potatoes. It’s was amazing. The maid service worked incredibly hard also and were greatly appreciated. There is a bakery you can walk to that also serves lunch and dinner. Not a lot more around. You would need to get taxis into town or hire cars. We had a fantastic sunny week in a beautiful location and would definitely return. Thank you for looking after us so well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerlinde B.

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

Familienferien auf Kreta

Leider wurde der Genuss des Aufenthaltes etwas gemindert da - durch tageweise schlechtes Wetter - die Solarpanäle auf dem Dach es nicht schafften, das Wasser der Dusche aufzuheizen. Mit kaltem Wasser zu duchsne nachdem man im kalten Pool war, war nicht wirklich ein Genuß-- sonst alles wunderbar!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudio B.

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

Super

Tolles Haus, grossartiger Service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Bra service och fin villa,

Vårt gäng på 15 vuxna och en bebis fick en underbar vecka i huset! Huset motsvarade våra förväntningar och där fanns såväl barnmatstol och barnsäng åt vår bebis. Poolen var verkligt fin och ren, och kring den fanns solstolar som räckte och blev över åt hela vårt stora gäng. Vi fick ett varmt välkomnande med snacks och info om faciliteterna och servicen, och kände förtroende för personalen. En stor eloge vill vi ge åt frukstvärdinnorna som serverade god grekisk frukost varje morgon och städade så fint och bytte lakan och handdukar (hela 3 gånger under vår veckolånga vistelse). Vi kan verkligen rekommendera villan för andra som söker ett boende kring Rethymnon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Luxury stay and pampered like royalty

The Villa was incredibly beautiful and the service provided by the staff was 5 stars. Highly highly recommend Knossos Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janne F.

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

Flott hus med deilig uteområde

En gruppe på 13, fra 7 år til 70 koset seg max her en uke. Huset ligger et stykke fra sentrum/stranden, så bil er å anbefale. Vi ble tatt veldig godt hånd om å fikk servert frokost hver dag. Huset og uteområdet innfridde forventningene og vel så det :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal R.

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

A recommander sans restriction

Idéalement située et parfaitement équipée et entretenue, la maison remplît tous les critères d’une villa de luxe. Grande piscine maintenue tous les jours, chaises longues et linges de bain en suffisance, service quotidien du petit déjeuner ( offert), nettoyages réguliers, tout concourt à rendre votre séjour inoubliable. Nous y avons passé 10 jours qui nous ont paru trop courts, mais nous songeons déjà à y revenir. Très belle découverte.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

A much needed, relaxing holiday in the sun

When you see pictures of a holiday home you never think it can actually be that lovely......but Tria Monastiria definitely exceeded our expectations. The rooms were spacious and cleaned twice while we were there, sheets and towels changed. With 15 of us the dishwasher was well used with tablets provided. We certainly made use of the outdoor eating spaces and the kids made full use of the pool. Maria, the manager was on hand with tips about places to visit etc. What we hadn’t realised was that breakfast was included in the price, thus reducing our shopping costs and providing us with a leisurely start to each morning.....eggs, cereal, bread, cheese, ham, Greek yoghurt & honey, doughnuts, croissants and pastries. Initial concerns about a late flight and how to get the keys were solved once we knew that a call to Maria, once landed and she would greet us at any time. Just what we all needed. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

Knossos estate rethymnon

3 families shared this wonderful villa whilst visiting rethymno for my daughter's wedding. Cannot recommend highly enough. Interior is immaculate with enough space for everyone. However the star of the show is the outdoor area with stunning views of snow capped mountains on one side and old rethymno on the other. The pool and barbecue areas
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019