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Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches

The Private Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla.

Villa Julie is a wonderful, modern Villa, situated just 1,5 Km away from the amazing, sandy beach of Plakias, one of the most famous and well-known beaches of South Rethymno. The Villa is also within walking distance from a mini market and local tavernas. Also in Plakias you can find all kinds of amenities for your daily needs: beach bars, restaurants, cafes, bakery, super markets, grocery store, pharmacy, pastry shop, post office and doctor’s office, conveniently at hand’s reach, for an easy and relaxing holiday!

Layout
Exterior
The privileged location of Villa Julie, perched on a hillside, at the traditional village of Selia, provides stunning views to the Libyan Sea and the hillside surround area, as well as the long beach of Plakias! To make things even better, a dip in the private swimming pool (25m2 and 1.70m deep) will refresh your body and soul! Enjoy your morning coffee by the pool, on the lovely arched veranda, sunbathe on the sun beds provided, read your favourite book under the shade of the umbrellas or just gaze upon the endless blue sea! At night, you can prepare your dinner at the BBQ facilities available and try al fresco dining…an experience that you will never forget! Additionally, the outdoor area covers 300 m2, and lawn covered area is ideal for the kids to play!

Interior
Ground Floor
Villa Julie covers 90 m2, it’s divided in two levels and can accommodate up to 5 guests, making it suitable for families, as well as for groups of friends. As you enter Villa Julie, you will find the Villa’s cosy living room area on your right, where one guest could sleep on the comfortable sofa. The living room boasts a relaxing ambience and offers direct access to the pool area and lawn covered terrace! The room is sunny and airy all day long thanks to the large window and double doors, and the lovely fireplace adds a nice touch! Some board games, DVDs and binoculars are also available so you can spend some quality time with your loved ones!

On your left, you can meet the fully equipped kitchen, providing all essentials for a self-catered, family holiday, as well as a dining area. The whole Villa is tastefully decorated and the modern furnishings were carefully chosen, so as to provide maximum comfort and make you feel right at home. Finally, a WC can also be found on the ground floor.

First Floor
A few stairs up, the two bedrooms of Villa Julie await to offer our guests a good night’s rest! One of the bedrooms features a double bed, while the master bedroom has a King Size bed and also offers direct access to a spacious veranda. The veranda is equipped with a restful siting area and boasts spectacular vistas of the sea and the coast line! Let your eyes wander and take in the fresh summer breeze! Finally, a family bathroom with a bathtub is appointed on this level.

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Bath and pool towels, bath amenities, bed linen, covers and blankets are provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days.
- Baby cot and high chair are available upon request.
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa.
- Free, public parking space outside the Villa.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a smart TV with satellite reception, CD & DVD players, top mount fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, juice maker, french coffee maker, washing machine, hair-dryer, safety box, iron and iron board. Cooking utensils cleaning utensils and a first aid kit also provided.
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

Α.Μ.Α. number: 00000176438

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Location overview :

Villa Julie is located in the traditional village of Selia, situated on the south coast of Rethymno, where guests can find many necessities they need such as tavernas and a bakery within 2 minutes walking distance.

The world famous beach of Plakias and the homonym sea front village, can be reached within 9 minutes by car. The sandy beach is very well organised, providing sun beds, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, etc. The rocks surrounding the beach are ideal for fishing and snorkelling, as well. The road along the beach is also ideal for walking or cycling. Along the main road of the village there are several supermarkets, bakeries, ATM machines, post office, a doctor’s as well as a dentist’s office, restaurants, tavernas, a pastry shop, a bakery, cafes and beach bars while on the beach there are tamarisk trees, water sports, beach volley courts, snack bars and other shops offer a very wide range of products, including local and traditional goods.

The long, sandy beach of Souda, which is just a short drive from the villa, 10 minutes, is well organised with sun beds and umbrellas.

Also the well known beaches of Schinaria, Ammoudaki and Damnoni which are definitely considered as the beauty of the south cost, are close and can be reached within a 10 minutes drive.

Sea waters are warm in July and August, but be prepared to bathe in Saharan-style heat and the ‘meltémi’, the northerly wind which regularly blasts beaches. On the other hand the winds also drive away the mosquitoes and break through that solid wall of summer heat. These breezes are known to locals by individual names, depending on where they come from, how long they stay, and what gifts they bring with them.

Distances to Important Locations
Restaurants & Mini market: 500 meters
Plakias Beach: 1.5 Km
Super Market & shops: Plakias 1.5 Km
Rethymno Port & Town: 32,5 Kms
Chania International Airport: 95,7 Kms
Heraklion International Airport: 112 Kms

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility.

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
Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 00000176438

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rehymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Souda Beach - 9 min drive
  • Plakias Beach - 10 min drive
  • Damnóni Beach - 16 min drive
  • Ammoudaki Beach - 19 min drive
  • Preveli Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hapimag Restaurant Poseidon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paligremnos Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sifis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Medousa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Damnoni Taverna - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches located?

This family-friendly Agios Vasileios villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Skínos, Plakias Beach, and Foteinári. Souda Beach and Kókkinos Vólakas are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Julie Villa, Walking distance to restaurants & shops, short drive to beaches Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mehrnaz B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A small house
The house felt much smaller than the pictures shown in the ad. The Wi-Fi was really bad and the cleaning wasn’t great. The only thing good about the house was the besutiful village and its lovely tavernas.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Hartmut & Adelheid B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa mit wunderschönem Ausblick
Die Villa liegt außerhalb von Selia auf einer Anhöhe. Sie ist umgeben von anderen auf gleicher Ebene, höher oder tiefer gelegenen Villen, die sämtlich vermietet werden. Die Villa erfüllt alle Anforderungen gut oder sehr gut. Schon der Empfang hat uns gefreut. Bei unserer sehr späten Ankunft standen eine Flasche Rotwein nebst Gläsern und ein Obstkorb bereit. Alle notwendigen Küchengegenstände waren vorhanden. Der Pool wurde jeden Tag durch den guten Geist Andreas gereinigt. Andreas war auch Ansprechpartner für kleine Probleme wie z.B. Müllbeseitigung. Wir haben den Ausblick auf das Meer und den Pool sehr genossen. Im fussläufig zu erreichenden Ort ist ein Super-Market, so dass die tägliche Versorgung kein Problem war. Auch mehrere Tavernen laden zum guten Essen ein. So hätte alles sehr schön sein können, aber da in unmittelbarer Umgebung mehrere andere Villen waren und deren Gäste sich nicht immer an die Regeln hielten, kam es doch zu einigen Störungen. Sehr negativ haben wir zudem die Beleuchtung einer höher gelegenen Villa empfunden, die mit grellen Strahlern ihre Zuwegung ausgeleuchtet hat. Diese Beleuchtung hat allerdings auch einen großen Teil der Terrasse unsere Villa erfasst, was doch der abendlichen Gemütlichkeit sehr geschadet hat. Niemand sitzt abends gern bei greller Beleuchtung. Wer sich dadurch allerdings nicht gestört fühlt, kann in der Villa Julie einen wunderschönen Urlaub verbringen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G., Bernex, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely come back.
The house is perfect for a small family and has everything that one might need. Vallia and the Thinkvilla team were very helpful and we often followed their suggestions. All the restaurants in the village are very good and we rotated between all three for our evening dinners. The view is awe inspiring.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carsten P., Oftersheim

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus mit tollem Meerblick
Schöner Pool, schöner Garten, abends aufgrund der Hanglage oft sehr windig. Kommunikation mit Vermieter sehr gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus, toller Ausblick, abenteuerliche Anfahrt
Das Haus ist sehr schön, genau wie auf den Bildern. Besser beschrieben sein könnte die Lage des Hauses. Man hat einen wunderschönen Blick aufs Meer, die Ansprechpartner sind gut erreichbar, Pool wird täglich gereinigt, im Haus ist alles fürs tägliche Leben vorhanden, die Anfahrt zum Haus ist super beschrieben, allerdings ist die Straße, vor allem auf den letzten 300 Metern sehr abenteuerlich und man fährt auf einer sehr engen Straße an den Felsen einerseits und dem Abhang andererseits entlang, Leitplanke oder Befestigung fehlen leider. Das kleine Bergdorf verfügt über 3 super Tavernen die in ca 10 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar sind. Alle bieten sehr leckeres Essen und top Service, sehr sympathisch. Wir waren in allen 3 Tavernen mehrfach. Auch der kleine Supermarkt im Ort Sellia ist recht gut sortiert und hat jeden Tag geöffnet.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Appartment, toller Meerblick
Tolles, reines, modernes Appartment in schöner Ruhelage mit tollem Meerblick
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lars N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fin feriebolig i meget smuk natur!
En glimrende feriebolig til dem, der har brug for 2 soveværelser med en dobbeltseng i hvert værelse. Det er ikke bekvemt at bo mere end højst 4 personer i boligen. Sellia har 2 rigtig gode restauranter, så det er muligt at spise lokalt. Man skal kunne leve med, at der gennem det meste af sommeren ofte er kraftig vind i Sellia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

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Sehr schönes Ferienhaus in den Bergen
Gute Ausstattung, sehr gepflegt,toller Ausblick. Supermarkt und Restaurants fußläufig zu erreichen
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Martin A.

clean, well equipped and convenient Villa
We enjoyed the smooth, professional and accurate organisation by Valia Kokkinou. When there were any questions, Valia responded immediately, and we always felt very welcome. Also Andreas and his wife who regularly took care of the cleaning and the pool service did a great job. We enjoyed our stay in Villa Julie, from the facilities (from our point of view) there is nothing left to be desired. Air condition, water, electricity, bathroom installations etc. worked perfectly, and WiFi connection was great. Unfortunately the terrace of Villa Julie doesn't allow views on Plakias bay, but of course there is sea- and mountain-view. Maybe two things to be mentioned: 1.) Sometimes there was some kind of unpleasant smell apparently coming from the drain in the lower bathroom (although we never used it). 2.) The floodlight from the upper Villa Despina is a bit annoying, because it directly flashes down on balcony and terrace of Villa Julie. Unfortunately it was not possible to turn it off.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017