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Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views!

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A large, modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by a natural landscape.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A stone building with a balcony overlooking a pool and mountains.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a balcony with a view.
A swimming pool with a view of mountains, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Crete
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Rethymno

A family-friendly stay in Rethymno awaits you at this villa. You'll be 6.5 km (4 mi) from Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi and 10.7 km (6.7 mi) from University of Crete. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and villa features a private pool, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a jetted bath and a hydromassage showerhead. A fireplace, a balcony and a living room are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.
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What's nearby

  • Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • University of Crete - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Town Beach - 20 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 20 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Moka - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis street food & café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Κατσαρολάκι - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Barrio The Neighbourhood Cafe - Kallithea - ‬17 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.

Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views!


Villa Kleanthi is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K10003048501 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".

Villa Kleanthi is a 265 sq.m. residence, located in a private land of 5,000 sq.m. at the quiet village of Kare, offering impressive mountain views. Furnished in a contemporary style, the two-storey villa can accommodate 8 guests in its 4 bedrooms and up to 9 in total.


Being only 15 km away from the long sandy beach which lies in front of Rethymno city on the North coast and 30 km away from the famous natural beaches of South Crete, Villa Kleanthi is a great holiday base for excursions around the island.


Layout of the Villa
Ground Floor:
-Living room with: Comfortable seating area, a fireplace, Bluetooth speakers, a 48 HDTV with Netflix, a home cinema
-Separate, fully equipped kitchen with all necessary appliances
-Direct access from the living room and kitchen to: main veranda, pool area, and garden.
-Laundry room with a washing machine and one full bathroom with a shower
Two bedrooms: One with a double bed and one with a semi-double bed


First Floor:
Hall with office and library overlooking the living area below
Two bedrooms, each with king-size beds (1.80 m x 2.00 m)
One bedroom includes an attic with: HDTV, semi-double mattress
Both bedrooms feature: Private balconies with stunning views, and en-suite bathrooms with hydro-massage shower cabins


Outdoor Area
1,000 sqm landscaped outdoor area with aromatic herb gardens, flower gardens, and trees
-Facilities include: 35 sqm swimming pool with 6 sunbeds and 2 umbrellas,
-Fully equipped charcoal BBQ area with: Wood oven, a sink, a Pergola
-Outdoor dining table in a shaded veranda next to the BBQ, overlooking the pool and landscape
-Multiple furnished relaxation areas (sunbeds, outdoor sofas, outdoor beds, hammock) across balconies, veranda, and gardens
-2 adult bicycles, and safe play areas for children
-Fenced parking area for multiple cars


**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.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • Netflix
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,852 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

Accommodation excludes Climate Resilience Tax: 15€/night (Apr–Oct) or 4€/night (Nov–Mar), payable at check-in.

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
On-site 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 that 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. On-site 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 all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1041Κ10003048501

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views!?

The closest beach to Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views! is Town Beach (9.1 km).

Does Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views! have a pool?

No, this villa doesn't have a pool.

Is Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views!?

No, but there is Jetted Baths and a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views!?

No, Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Spacious villa with full privacy & nature views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Beautiful views, charming decor, refreshing pool. The house has everything you need for a great vacation, and the hosts make sure to help you with any questions like the nearest grocery store or nearby tavernas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A special place to stay.Tucked away in the hills above Rethymno (around a 20 minute drive). The property itself is well-furnished, with high-quality furnishings throughout. The kitchen is especially well kitted out. We hired a car, however, the taxi service (number supplied by host) made for a trouble-free excursion, to and from town, especially if one likes a tipple! The views are stunning, and the outdoor space and pool make it a very relaxing stay.Would recommend without hesitation to anyone looking for a peaceful Cretan retreat with a bit of seclusion from a busy world.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get away in Crete

A perfect villa for our 5 night stay in Crete! The home is spacious, welcoming and offers not only complete privacy but amazing views from a wrap around porch and pool. We appreciated being able to spread out, enjoy the views from all of the bedrooms, and enjoy family meals cooked in the well-stocked kitchen. Our gracious host met us a check in and was available for any questions we had. It was a central location convenient to really sample the many wonderful offerings of Crete. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely house perched on top of a hill, this remote location was clean and spacious and offered breathtaking sunset views!The owner was there to greet us upon arrival to give us a brief walk through and provide a few recommendations.If you are looking to be on the outskirts of a major city centre like Chania, Heraklion, or Rethymno, this is a nice place to stay. It has a lovely pool (heated at extra cost) and an outdoor BBQ/lounge area ideal for end of June, July and August weather. The beds were extremely comfortable! The kitchen has some of the basic essentials if you don’t want to go out for dinner or prefer home cooked meals but I strongly encourage anyone staying there to try Alekos Taverna in Armenoi — Joseph, the owner and the chef was wonderful! Unfortunately, the wifi and TV weren’t working most times due to some upgrades being done in the area at the time we were there so we had to use our data and couldn’t watch TV to wind down after a busy day. Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay at Villa Kleathi.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Villa Kleanthi - such a lovely spot for a week away with friends. The villa itself is located in a quiet, rural location (you will definitely need a car and be confident in windy roads) with wonderful views over the valley and the mountains. Plenty of space for a group of people (we barely used the living room as we mainly spent our time outside) and lovely outdoor spaces, including a great pool. Rooms had all we needed with good showers and air conditioning, with comfy beds. Kitchen facilities were good, with big fridge and oven, hob and bbq, though could do with a baking tray and a few more chopping boards. Easy drive to Rethymno and beaches on the south coast, as well as exploring the interior of the island. Would also recommend Taverna Goules a short walk away, and Kallergis Bakery on the other side of the highway for great food stops. All in all would definitely recommend for a stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben 5 wunderbare Tage in der wirklich grossen Villa genossen. Sie ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prachtig ruim huis van alle gemakken voorzien. Bedden liggen lekker, genoeg kast ruimte, overal horren voor de ramen als je wilt, het is schoon en het uitzicht geweldig. Heerlijke avonden bij de tafel beneden bij de bbq gehad en in de avond gezwommen. Zelfs de krekels gaan we missen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eine Oase der Entspannung auf Kreta

Die Villa Kleanthi auf Kreta ist ein wahres Juwel! Die verborgene Lage bietet einen spektakulären Blick entlang der Bergmassive und Olivenhaine und die umliegende Landschaft. Die Villa ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und bietet alle Annehmlichkeiten für einen entspannten Aufenthalt. Der private Pool ist perfekt zum Entspannen, und die großzügigen Außenbereiche laden zum Verweilen ein. Zur richtigen Zeit können Feigen oder Granatäpfel zu kühlen Drinks von den Bäumen gereicht werden. Der herzliche Service und die gastfreundliche Atmosphäre machen den Aufenthalt unvergesslich. Ein idealer Ort für einen erholsamen Urlaub!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Erholung pur

Wir waren für 2 Wochen in diesem äußerst geräumigen schönen Haus . Tolle ruhige Lage , fantastische Aussicht , geschützte Terrasse. Die Besitzer haben uns herzlich empfangen, gaben uns Empfehlungen für Tavernen und Strände und waren direkt zur Stelle bei einem Problem mit der elektrischen Rollade... Wir kommen bestimmt wieder...
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location tout confort

Un très agréable séjour. Une tres belle vue Au calme
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schöne Zeit im Bergdorf

Sehr schönes Anwesen, geräumig und sehr gut ausgestattet. Geschickte Raumaufteilung und dadurch gute Privatsphäre auch bei größerer Gruppe oder verschiedenen Generationen. Gepflege Außenanlage mit zwei getrennten Grünflächen sowie mit Pool, der regelmäßig gereinigt wird, bietet Ruhe und Entspannung. Geselliges Beisammensein und fröhliche Feiern ermöglicht die Außenküche. Ausgezeichnete (!) Tavernen mit leckeren kretischen Gerichten gibt es in den Nachbarorten. Das Haus ist zentral gelegen, somit sind die Strände im Norden und vor allem Süden gut erreichbar. Ein (Geheim-)Tipp: Ein Besuch auf dem nahegelegenen minoischen Friedhof.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful property

We stayed here as a family of four and recommend the property highly. It is big and was fairly enormous for us but a great place for our four and seven year old to explore. The house has everything you need including a filter coffee maker and the owners are kind enough to supply all essentials including butter, coffee, bread etc. The local restaurant Goules is a great place just a few minutes drive away. You do need a car. Rethmyno is about 20 mins away with lots of places to eat. Livida beach was our favourite (about a 40 min drive) as it’s a sheltered cove with a sandy beach and very shallow. Closest supermarkets and bakery in j Armenoi and 8 min drive away. Our check in and check out was excellent and straightforward and the clean every few days was an added bonus. We would definitely return!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tolles Haus in perfekter Lage

Wir waren rundum zufrieden. Ein Tolles Haus, sehr nette und hilfsbereite Eigentümer und eine perfekte Begleitung durch die Agentur. Wir kommen gerne wieder und empfehlen das Haus uneingeschränkt weiter.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem!

We had a wonderful 2 weeks stay in this very beautiful and very big villa, up in the hills and away from all the hustle and bustle so were able to truly relax. There were 6 of us including 4 children and they had everything we needed. It would have been nice to have a couple more items for the children to play with in the pool but that was no big drama. Everything was very clean and it was nice to have them come and do a mid week clean whilst we were out. The 2 little supermarkets in Armeni have all that you require and if you need anything they don't have then Rythemno is only about 22 mins drive away. We did lots of day trips including 2 waterparks so there are many things that are accessible without having to drive more the 1.5 hours away to keep you busy. The company Etouri that manage the property were very helpful and even surprised us with a couple of gifts which was so nice of them and really appreciated. They were always available and very quick to respond if we needed anything. All in all, a great place to visit and stay. We were so lucky to be able to get away during such a happy 2020 COVID year and it was made extra nice by being here in Crete. Definitely recommend! Thank you for having us, Kerry x
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 generation family holiday to Villa Kleanthi August 2020.

Such an amazing villa which was most definitely worthy of our 5 star rating. It had everything we needed as a family of 7 across 3 generations for our holiday. Plenty of space inside and out, sun and shade at all time’s of the day, lovely pool for swimming and cooling off, amazing BBQ area and really well equipped kitchen and beautiful walks around the surrounding area. Away from it all but close enough to rethymno for nights out, visits to the beautiful town and beach visits to the south coast too. Thank you so much to Evelin the owner for such a warm welcome, the lovely treats and the food shop on our arrival. I can’t give enough praise to Etouri (Edit, Eleni and Kostas). Right from the off with help booking the villa, organising things before we arrived, booking amazing tables at special restaurants, checking in with us throughout our stay to see if we needed anything at all and keeping us fully up to date with any changes due to Covid restrictions. A fantastic service that we will definitely look to use again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfekter Urlaub

Wir können den anderen Bewertungen nur zustimmen: Wunderschönes, großes Haus mit sehr gepflegtem Garten. Für uns 7 gab es mehr als ausreichend Platz. Küche super ausgestattet, verschiedene Möglichkeiten, dass Essen einzunehmen (am Pool, auf der Terrasse, in der Küche, im Esszimmer). Perfekte Lage zwischen Nord- und Südküste. Freundliche Vermieter, sehr hilfsbereite Holiday Advisor, die tolle Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt hatten. Wir haben unseren Urlaub in vollen Zügen genossen, vielen Dank!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous villa in a beautiful remote location

Villa Kleanthi is truly a fabulous property, set in a remote mountain location in the village of Kare with stunning views of the White Mountains & surrounding countryside. Its owners, Marina & Takis were wonderful & attentive hosts, providing a very warm welcome and always being at hand whenever a problem presented itself. Its location provided easy access to both North & South coasts & a vehicle is essential to allow you to get around these areas and of course to do local supermarket shopping in Armenie. The villa provides so many outside areas for groups to sit & relax and also eat or have a drinks whilst watching the beautiful sun-set. Whilst enjoying 2 weeks of sunshine, the pool at this time of year was not warm enough for swimming but it still provided opportunities to cool off, when the sun became a little intense. Being in rural location, the peaceful atmosphere is often broken by the sound of sheep bells or a crowing cockerel and around sunset, a flock of swifts entertain you by swooping across the swimming pool taking a drink as they fly. Just down the road from the villa is Goules Taverna where Kostas the owner will provide some of the best Cretan food available on the island - this small taverna is a real gem & the welcome from Kostas is always warm & welcoming. Overall, our 2 weeks at Villa Kleanthi was extremely enjoyable and relaxing and we would have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone looking for a luxurious retreat in a peaceful & beautiful location in Crete.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Kleanthi

This is a beautiful property very peaceful and with lovely views especially the sunsets! We were greeted by Marina the owner who was lovely she gave us a welcome gift of olive oil, jam and local made cakes plus basics in the fridge which was much appreciated. The house had everything we needed with plenty of space , lovely areas to sit and relax and a refreshing pool. Nearby supermarkets (car needed) and a taverna about a 20 minute walk away where the staff and owners are very friendly. We had a fantastic relaxing holiday and the owners and management couldn't have done anymore for us. Would definitely go again and fully recommend this property. Many thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing place for vacation

Excellent . Marina is a fantastic host and so the etouri team . ( Kostas, Eleni and Robert ) . It was beyond our expectation . It is a beautiful property. Everything was tailor made for us . I highly recommend this property for family or couples .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in Kare

The villa is very well equipped with wonderful views. The hosts were extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolut empfelenswert

Tolle Villa,Super ausgestattet,mit viel Liebe. Sehr nette Besitzer und sehr guter Service
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Das Haus war sehr sauber und wunderschön. Sitzplatz und Pool top!

Wir wurden während des ganzen Aufenthalts bestens betreut und auf alle Fragen bekamen wir stets prompt Auskunft! Danke vielmals
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully designed, modern and spacious "home".

We have stayed in many places in Greece through our travels and Villa Kleanthi is clearly one of the best! The Villa has everything one would need for a very comfortable and restful stay. It is impeccably and thoughtfully designed. The location itself is very quiet with beautiful views of the countryside - 20 minutes from Rethymno and 35 minutes from the gorgeous southern beaches. Couple all of this with the wonderful Greek hospitality of Marina and Takis the owners and you will be very happy you've chosen this Villa. We will be back. I also want to thank Kostas from the management company for his excellent service, a level of which I have not experienced in my decades of travel.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Immaculately kept property in a peaceful location

Villa Kleanthi is a beautiful & spacious villa in a very peaceful setting. Everything you could possibly need is there for you, including a lovely warm welcome from the owners Marina & her husband who will greet you with local treats! The bedrooms are all gorgeous & the main lounge huge, wth a wrap around terrace. Booking could not have been easier & the help we received from Kostas at Etouri during the booking process & then from Sophia whilst we were there was the best I've experienced in 30 plus years of travel. I should point out that I work in the travel industry myself so to get such excellent service & such a warm welcome by the owners made a fantastic impression on me - as well as the rest of my party. The owners, who discovered it was my sisters 70th birthday, even left a beautiful gift on the doorstep for her on our return from the beach one day! The Villa is approximately 1 hour 20 mins from Heraklion, 15-20 mins from Rethymno & 35-40 mins from the south coast beaches. If you don't mind the initial drive from the airport then your are perfectly positioned for both the North & South coasts of the island. We loved the beaches on the south coast visiting three different ones on three days. Plakias being one of them, which is a great place for lunch on the water. We particularly liked Sofia's. Try the smaller beaches & bays a couple of miles to the east & west of Plakias. All have sun loungers & food/toilet facilities. We also visited Rethymno & loved our two evenings out there. The old town is lovely & the meal we had for my sisters 70th birthday at Prima Ploma was outstanding. If you ask Sophia to book for you they will give you the best table in the house - with spectacular views along Rethymno bay. Be warned though, the dessert trilogy will feed 6! I'm not kidding. I have a sweet tooth but 5 of us could not get through everything, delicious as it all was. Another great meal in Rethymno was at a restaurant called Petite Fleure, which is right across the road from the main beach & just a short 6 or 7 minute walk from the old town, where we started the evening off with cocktails in a bar/cafe. The tastiest thing I had all week though was at the local Taverna, Goules. A starter of goats cheese parcels & plum jam. Yum. It's a small taverna & it was quiet when we were there, but the owner was lovely recommending different dishes for us to try. All round, a great holiday. Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

All you could need villa

The Villa Kleanthi was perfectly maintained. The owners were very friendly and we were given so much information before we arrived about beaches, restaurants, shops, etc., that we were fully prepared for our holiday. The villa is set on a hill above a very small village, very close to the next village which has a small supermarket and bakery. It is only 15/20 mins from Rethymnon, where there is much nightlife if you are interested in this - we were not. We enjoyed the quiet (except for the cicadas) and had a completely stressfree holiday. We would highly recommend this property.