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Terrace/patio
Pool
Beach
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 586 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Pura vida villa.South Crete,Private pool

Pura Vida is a standalone villa situated in the Kato Rodhakinon area, on the southern coast of Crete, approximately 44 km from Chania Town. Just a short drive away from the renowned Korakas Beach, this villa offers a magical atmosphere on the enchanting south coast of the island.

The villa comprises one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, along with a sofa bed, allowing a maximum occupancy of up to 5 persons. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with modern amenities, and the comfortable living areas feature all the conveniences of contemporary living, including high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout.

The outdoor spaces are perfect for extended relaxation, offering a private swimming pool, a furnished veranda, and a shaded patio. Additionally, there is a stone-built BBQ and a traditional wood oven for cooking enthusiasts.

Pura Vida underwent a recent renovation in 2017, ensuring a fresh and modern ambiance for guests. The local beach is just 1.3 km away, and traditional taverns can be found in the vicinity, with the nearest one a mere 100 meters from the villa.

Balíon is 48 km from Pura Vida, while Rethymno Town is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, situated 41 km away.

Property manager

Mr Stratos Beretis

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Norwegian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 926 sq ft (86 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rodakino, Crete

What's nearby

  • Frangokastello Venetian Fortress - 16 min drive
  • Souda Beach - 22 min drive
  • Plakias Beach - 23 min drive
  • Frangokastello Beach - 23 min drive
  • Argiroupoli Springs - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sifis - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Medousa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bites and Pints - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Αρμυρικι - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sirroco Taverna - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pura vida villa.South Crete,Private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pura vida villa.South Crete,Private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pura vida villa.South Crete,Private pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pura vida villa.South Crete,Private pool located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Klímata, Hohlakas Beach, and Polirizos Beach. Peristerés and Paralia Rodakino are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Pura vida villa.South Crete,Private pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2024
Relaxing and friendly, all amenities in fantastic condition, host really helpful and always on hand if required. Quiet village, a big shout to the guys at famprika, food was hame cooked and amazing!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the area at and surrounding Rodakino
This house was perfect for taking daily trips to local gorges and beaches. Also I birded the general area and experienced numerous residential and migratory species including bee-eaters. Used the outdoor grill several times and we walked to local beech for exercise. Vangelis was a solid host and gave me good information regarding this locale.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
What a lovely villa in the hills! The presentation, cleanliness and attention to detail was very good. The owner welcomed us on arrival and we had excellent communication throughout the stay. Regular cleans and the pool was kept spotless. The villa is not far from the beach 1.5km, but it is down a steep hill which the kids would not have managed on foot in the heat. However, the beach by the 3 Tavernas is beautiful, sandy, clean and lovely for snorkelling. The tavernas all have good local fresh food at good prices. The snack bar was great, cheap and the staff so friendly. The bonus for the accommodation from the kids point of view was the smart TV and air con which worked well. Make sure you look at the night sky when the lights go out… so many stars! Wonderful family time away in a great villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This villa is fantastic. It is beautifully furnished and well maintained there is none of the wear and tear you see in many villas. The host Vaggelis was very friendly and a really nice guy. The pool was cleaned daily and a cleaner called every 3 days providing fresh bedding and towels. The cleaner lives very close by which is really handy if after too much Rakki you lock yourself out 🙄 sorry! The village is very quiet and a car is recommended to see the island. A few minutes drive and you are at the beach with a selection of restaurants and a supermarket. I don't often do this but to avoid disappointment avoid Tiannhe.... There is a small job just a 2 minute walk from the villa which also serves lovely coffee and fresh orange juice. A great place... Great owner and lots of lovely homemade Orange cake (which we finished on the plane Vaggelis) Thanks for your hospitality. Cindy & Adam
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
September stay
Absolutely wonderful villa, the most perfect place to stay...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alastair or Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting and property
Property is stunning - very clean and modern with spectacular views. Short distance to nice local beach. Very friendly and helpful owner who brought us lots of lovely gifts during our stay - fresh fruit and home baked lemon cake which was delicious. Thanks for a great holiday!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect!!!
We were so happy we rented this truly amazing villa. Its stunning!!! From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we felt like part of the community!! Vangelis made us feel so welcome and his mum makes the BEST orange cake!!!! He is always on hand if you need him but not at all intrusive! He brought us (very) fresh eggs and lettuce from his garden and was just lovely!The villa is modern and extremely clean with lots of little touches to make your stay here even more perfect. There's a bbq with everything you need to get it going, a pizza oven, a beautiful large patio covered in grapevines for very welcome shade and the pool is perfect!! Bedrooms are large with loads of closet space and the bathroom is gorgeous with an amazing walk in shower! The kitchen has everything you need and a full size fridge freezer so great for stocking up! It has beautiful views out to sea and over the countryside!! A car is essential and the roads can be "adventurous " but its great driving around and finding little out of the way tavernas!! We found a gem of a place on the beach with the best seafood! There's a tiny supermarket/taverna about a minutes walk from the villa but we found a better supermarket about 5 mins drive away which had much more choice. All in all we had the best time. Lovely villa, lovely food, lovely people, lovely weather.....what more can you ask for? Would highly recommend this villa and we will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Exceptional hospitality
The villa was very clean and modern and was beautifully designed. It's in a quiet location not overlooked by other houses and has a great view of the countryside. It's in a small village so great if you want a retreat that is away from the usual tourist traps. The local taverna is a short walk away. Our host was brilliant. We had a problem with our hire car driving to the villa, so he helped us call the rental company to get it sorted. He also brought us homemade cheese pies that his wife had cooked. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time at Pura Vida and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Fabulous Crete hospitality
A lovely house done with a lot of care and attention. Everything brand new and done to a high standard. Tastefully decorated, good quality bed linen and towels. Comfortable beds. Big comfy sofas with more than enough space for four. Reliable wifi. Lovely pool. Water bit chilly in April but the kids still took the plunge and had heaps of fun. Garden areas very well done - lovely paved areas, surrounded by various trees including olives, orange, lemon. Lovely grape vines which must provide a welcome shady area in the hotter months. Garden lovely for relaxing in. April weather lovely - sunshine and not too hot for lengthy walks. Easy to find - the first house as you come into the village. Slightly elevated above the road so feels very private. Only very little traffic along the road anyway and you really don't notice it. A mobile veg /fruit man drives through in the morning selling locally grown food. Beautiful area - stunning landscape. Fabulous rocky mountains, dramatic gorges, pretty coast. Suprisingly green at this time of year too. Lots and lots of spring flowers. Vaggelis couldn't be a more charming and welcoming host. He made us feel so at home. Fruit, wine and chilled beers on arrival. Delicious homemade orange cake midweek and home produced olive oil as gift to take home. Very interesting to chat to him a couple of times and he speaks great English. A truly lovely man. Great recommendation from him for local taverna - Virgin Mary - go down to the lovely local beach and it's less than a mile along the coast. Fabulous food - even our unadventurous vegetarian daughters loved it. Such friendly people. And great value too. Our recommendations of lovely walks - cicular walk from the Venetian bridge to Preveli beach; up the Kallikratis gorge, cut across following the red paint to Asfendos and down the Asfendou gorge. Go to Agios Georgios cemetery church at Mourne to see beautiful frescoes. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this house and area. Roads generally pretty decent too. Our first visit to Crete and we have rated it our favourite Mediterranean island of the many we have visited. Very beautiful and everywhere we went the people were very welcoming and friendly. Thank you Vaggelis for a super week in your lovely house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathrin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
wunderbar ruhiges Haus
es war ein toller Urlaub. Die Gegend ist noch nicht von Touristen überlaufen und wir fanden es herrlich. Die Straße vor dem Haus ist kaum zu merken. Vaggelis ist ein sehr netter, freundlicher Gastgeber. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zeger d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goed verblijf
In een klein dorp gelegen prima verblijf gehad. Ligt aan een weg naar weinig verkeer dus nergens hinder van gehad. Buren zijn min 50 meter verderop. Vriendelijke eigenaar. Heerlijke cake van zijn moeder gekregen! Prima prijs kwaliteit verhouding
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt!
Sehr schönes, für vier Personen ideales, Ferienhaus an Ortsrandlage mit kleinem aber zum Abkühlen und Spaß haben idealen Pool. Der Vermieter ist sehr freundlich und immer hilfsbereit. Darüber hinaus gab es Kuchen von seiner Mutter, Eier, hervorragendes, eigenes Olivenöl... sehr herzlich alles gewesen. Das Haus war sauber; die Einrichtung passend. Ok, eine Spülmaschine wäre im Urlaub ganz nett; ging aber auch so... Im Dorf ist immer Leben; dort gibt es noch einen kleinen Einkaufsladen, welchen wir gerne unterstützt haben. Die direkt unterhalb des Hauses verlaufende Straße ist wenig befahren und störte uns nicht. Zum Strand fährt man ca. zehn Minuten. Dort hat es auch einige empfehlenswerte Gastronomien. Wir waren wirklich gerne in Rodakino/Pura Vida und kommen irgendwann mal wieder...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Major G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt
Ein perfekter Urlaub, alles super, wir waren nicht zum letzten Mal dort
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Keurig net verblijf op een prachtige locatie
Enorm genoten van alles in en rondom het huis wat op een heel mooie plek gelegen is. Gezellige plaatsjes in de buurt, mooie strandjes en supervriendelijke mensen. Qua natuur een indrukwekkende omgeving om te verkennen! We werden verwend met allerlei lekkers. Hele goede herinneringen aan ons verblijf in Rodakino.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascale M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour avec propriétaire au top !
Très jolie maison, bien équipée, au calme à l'entrée du village. Accès à la plage rapide et des visites aux alentours. Le propriétaire est charmant et aux petits soins pour ses locataires ( bouteille à l'arrivée et d'autres délices pendant le séjour 😀). Piscine très agréable et nettoyée tous les jours. Un grand merci pour l'accueil et la convivialité à M. Vangelis
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

michele h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Een mooi en modern huis op Kreta. Top
Mooie woning en zeer netjes. Vriendelijke eigenaar. Prachtige omgeving en niet ver van het strand. Wij hadden er een rustige en fijne vakantie. Het zwembad is een pluspunt, het was er heel warm. De airco's werken goed.1 minpuntje, er staat in de beschrijving dat er een vaatwasser aanwezig is, maar dat is niet het geval. Maar verder alles prima.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

laurent N., le chesnay, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectaculaire, calme. Tout est là
Le meilleur endroit possible pour être entre la mer et la montagne. La maison est très bien pensée avec de belles prestations. C'est calme, la région est spectaculaire. Vous résidez la plus part du temps entre crétois.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

valérie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
villa très cosy et équipée à merveille
Très belle propriété ! La villa est merveilleusement bien agencée pour un séjour tranquille en famille. Notre hôte était discret, très serviable et généreux. Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable à Rodakino.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bianca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haus und Pool perfekt !
Rundum zufrieden !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne Unterkunft
Sehr schöne, gepflegte Unterkunft. Das Haus war sehr sauber, es gab ausreichend Handtücher, es wurde einmal geputzt ( bei 7 Tagen Aufenthalt). Etwas abgelegen, 2 km bis zum schönen Sandstrand. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und sorgt für alles. Wir würden wieder kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Juliane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Großartig
Ein sehr, sehr schönes Haus, dass keine Wünsche offen lässt! Top gepflegt und super eingerichtet! Die Betreuung durch Olga und ihren Mann vor Ort war hervorragend! Alle drei Tage kommt eine Reinigungskraft, bringt neue Handtücher, bezieht die Betten neu und putzt das ganze Haus! Zusätzlich versorgt Sie uns noch mit leckerem Kuchen und selbst gebackenen Keksen! Wir können das Haus zu 100 % weiter empfehlen und kommen gerne noch mal wieder
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luc p., Zwevezele

Liked: Cleanliness
Schitterend!
Ongelooflijk prachtig, verzorgd en functioneel huis(je) met privé-zwembad en buitendouche! Rustig gelegen nabij het dorpje Rodakino. Het huis is omringd door olijfbomen, heeft een kudde schapen als buren en biedt een mooi uitzicht over zee (bevindt zich op slechts 2 km afstand). Het strand bestaat er deels uit kiezels, deels uit zand en het zeewater is er zeer zuiver en helder. Direct aan zee vind je trouwens diverse typische taverna's (Virgin Mary absoluut aan te bevelen). Er is een mini-market op amper 60 m afstand van het verblijf. Het huis zelf werd in 2017 eigenhandig gebouwd door de eigenaar en hij mag er terecht trots op zijn. Alles supernet, goede materialen, perfect onderhouden. Er is werkelijk alles aanwezig om je verblijf ontspannen en onvergetelijk te maken: ruime woonruimte, ingerichte keuken met frigo/diepvries/fornuis/wasmachine/koffiemachine/toaster/fruitpers/..., 2 ruime slaapkamers met goede bedden en véél bergruimte, ruime badkamer met moderne inloopdouche, lavabo, WC. Goedwerkende en geluidloze airco. Bovendien een schaduwrijk terras overdekt met druiven waar je kunt eten, een ligruimte aan het zwembad met zetels en een leuke tuin met diverse citrusbomen. De eigenaar is een uitermate gastvrije persoon. Dagelijks komt hij, voor het gloren van de dag, het zwembad reinigen. Daarbij bracht hij ons diverse malen vers fruit en groenten uit eigen tuin, heerlijke cake en koekjes door zijn moeder gebakken, wijn, ... en bovendien kan je er verse citroen en komkommer zomaar uit de tuin plukken. Om de 3 dagen wordt het huis gekuist en voorzien van verse lakens/handdoeken/... Kortom, een vakantie die je er doet van dromen om voor minstens een paar maanden, zoniet voor eeuwig op die plaats te verblijven. Dank je wel Vaggelis, wij komen zeker terug!

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Traumhaftes Haus für wunderschöne Tage
Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen. Das Haus ist wunderschön, alles stimmig eingerichtet und sehr gepflegt. Die Außenanlage ist ebenfalls traumhaft schön. Täglich wird de Pool gereinigt. Der Vermieter kümmert sich sehr liebevoll um einen, bringt Präsente und hat immer ein offenes Ohr. Wir haben unseren ersten Aufenthalt auf Kreta und speziell in diesem Haus sehr genossen. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten S.

Perfekter Urlaub in ruhiger Lage
Die Villa liegt am Ortseingang von Rodakino mit einem sehr schönen Blick in das Tal und auf die umliegenden Berge. Die Villa ist sehr gut geplant, top gepflegt und lässt keine Wünsche offen. Wer Ruhe genießen (wir waren die einzigen Touristen im Ort) und dabei kretisches Leben erleben will, ist hier richtig. 3 Gehminuten entfernt ist eine kleine Taverne mit Minimarkt, bei dem man sich für den täglichen Bedarf eindecken kann. 3 Kilometer entfernt, am Strand von Rodakino, gibt es weitere Restaurants und einen etwas größeren Supermarkt. Der Besitzer Vaggelis ist ein sehr herzlicher und zuvorkommender Gastgeber. Wir haben uns jederzeit sehr wohl gefühlt und werden wieder kommen.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Evi S.

Leuk huisje voor een ontspannende vakantie!
Huisje was helemaal in orde, heel mooi nieuw. Zeer verzorgd en netjes. Zeer gastvrije ontvangst!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019