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Anemomylos Villa II, countryside retreat, Walking distance to shop & restaurants

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Anemomylos Villa II, countryside retreat, Walking distance to shop & restaurants

The Private Family Retreat, is part 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.

Anemomylos Villa II, located on the top of a side hill over the village of Skepasti, is here to provide you with every comfort and space for your family holidays in Crete. The village is located at the middle of North Crete with access to the main road that crosses North Crete connecting the cities of Chania and Heraklion and just 25 Kms away from the old city of Rethymno. In walking distance from the villa, approximately 200 meters you will find shops, tavernas, cafes and also a bus stop.

Anemomylos Villa II is one of the two identical Anemomylos Villas- each of them with separate facilities and private pools, which can also be rented together, to secure privacy and comfort for your large group of friends and family. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more details.

Layout - Exterior
The amazing outdoor area of Anemomylos Villa II, is unique for relaxation and long days under the sun. There is a 45m² private swimming pool (11m * 4,10m and 1.20m - 1,60m deep), equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, welcomes you to unwind with a refreshing cocktail, as the setting provides an amazing display of sunsets and a soft, caressing breeze you will not soon forget. There is also a special children’s compartment 0,60 cm deep. Additionally a ping pong table is available for unlimited hours of fun.

The Villa is located in a 2.000 sq. m. olive grove area and the outdoor sitting areas and BBQ facilities are ideal for al fresco dining close to nature, which is an experience you will love! Sitting on the spacious veranda, you can enjoy the sweeping view overlooking the crystal blue freshwater pool and the stunning landscape and let your mind and soul wonder the Cretan countryside.

Interior - First Floor
Entering the 140m2 villa on the first floor, brings you in a large room, where the living room and the kitchen are placed. The comfortable couch and armchairs invite you to relax and unwind. The villa is equipped with state of the art technology including satellite TV and a fireplace, which gives a romantic touch.

From the open plan living room, a door leads into the more private space of the villa, comprised of two bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two single beds) and the bathroom. There you can also find the stairway that leads to the second floor of the villa. Every bedroom has its own balcony and closet. Every balcony provides you with magnificent view of the mountains and the ancient windmill ruins of the village. The veranda is connected both to the living room as well as to the main entrance, allowing the visitors direct access without having to enter the Villa.

The contemporary design kitchen is fully equipped and offers everything anyone could ask for so that he could feel just like home. It features high quality fittings and electric devices and of course all the kitchenware and utensils.

Second Floor
Going up the stairway we reach the second floor of the apartment where we find two more bedrooms (one with a double bed and the other with two beds) and one more bathroom, which is equipped with a washing machine. A door leads us to a big veranda which has a panoramic view of the area. This veranda is ideal for priceless moments of relaxation, while viewing the mountains and the stunning landscape of the region.

The Villa boasts four bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests in real beds. Two more guests can sleep in the two sofas of the living room. * Alternatively, two folding beds can also be provided in two of the bedrooms upon request.

The landlord is also accommodated at a flat, with a separate entrance that reassures guests privacy & exclusivity, in order to provide best services to all guests and ensuring you will all receive a warm welcome.

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Housekeeping once per week.
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- Baby cot and high chair available upon request.
- Complimentary free up to 50 Mbps Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the house and in the garden.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a washing machine, dishwasher, a flat-screen TV with satellite reception, DVD player, oven, microwave, mixer, toaster, coffee machine, fridge, freezer, hairdryer, iron and iron board.
- Free Parking space inside the Villa premises.
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pets allowed only upon request & Pet Agreement required
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

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Location Overview

Anemomylos Villas are located in the village of Skepasti, where guests can find a taverna, a, cafe as well as a mini market all within walking distance. A bus stop can also be found making it a great base since a car is not essential.

Panormo, a friendly sea side village and just 5 minutes away by car is well known for its sandy beaches. The two main beaches are Limanaki and Limni. Both of them are sandy with clear blue water and ideal for kids, as they are shallow and well protected from winds. The beaches are organised and equipped with sun beds & umbrellas. Water sports are also available. The harbour beach in front of the village is the port of the area, where the boats tie up, this beach is unorganised.

The village has all the facilities and amenities one would need : well-stocked mini-markets, post office, pharmacy, a doctor’s office, a butcher's shop, bakery (hot, fresh bread every morning from 9 am), various gift shops and traditional seaside shops at very reasonable prices.

Further, there is a good selection of cafes and excellent traditional tavernas, overlooking the harbour and the sea, which offer a warm welcome and a beautiful setting to enjoy some traditional Cretan food, fish as well as international dishes.

Panormo has regular bus itineraries every 30 minutes that connects Heraklion and Chania cities.

Distances to Important Locations
Closest shops (cafe, restaurants, super market): 100 meters
Bus stop: 200 meters
Panormos Beach: 3,4 Km
Rethymno Port & Town: 24 Km
Heraklion International Airport: 60 Km
Chania International Airport: 91,4 Km

The Villa is within walking distance to a bus stop, so no car needed. Also cafe, restaurants and mini markets are within short walking distance.

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
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

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

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
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets allowed upon request & Pet Agreement required

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required
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 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 1364154

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Spilies Beach - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Livadi beach - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Melidoni Cave - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Varkotopos beach - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melidoni Cave - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panormo Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Isla - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Galini Taverna - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Posto Panormo - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Anemomylos Villa II, countryside retreat, Walking distance to shop & restaurants have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Anemomylos Villa II, countryside retreat, Walking distance to shop & restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Anemomylos Villa II, countryside retreat, Walking distance to shop & restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anemomylos Villa II, countryside retreat, Walking distance to shop & restaurants?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anemomylos Villa II, countryside retreat, Walking distance to shop & restaurants located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Church of Agios Yiorgos, Sfagia Beach and Limni Beach. Reptisland and Geropotamos Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Anemomylos Villa II, countryside retreat, Walking distance to shop & restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday Getaway
We stayed at Villa Maria for 14 nights in September as a family of 7 adults and a 7 month old baby. The villa was beautiful and very well equipped. Our hosts were very helpful and friendly and made us feel extremely welcome.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jurga G.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Experience
Our stay at this beautiful villa was exceptional. Everything - the villa, the pool, the communication with the owner was just beyond our expectations. The BBQ area was cleaned after each use and replenished with charcoal; the rubbish left in the bin outside emptied every morning. The fresh towels and bedsheets were left for us to change. Elena and Nicos who were looking after our villa have made a wonderful surprise by baking a cake, they also brought us some local fruits and backed stuffed aubergine!! On arrival they have placed some snacks and water in the fridge for us!! Overall, we felt like really valuable guests. I would highly recommend this villa and would be happy to come back there again! Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week
I came to Crete with my husband and three children - all in their 20’s. We had an amazing time at the Villa. The pictures on the e website are accurate: beautiful pool, spacious living quarters, great kitchen. Comfortable rooms. The village is pretty and interesting and the nearby town, Panormo is lovely and welcoming. Above all - our hosts, Nicos and Eleni were incredibly helpful and friendly. They brought us lemons, fruit, cake- all kinds if treats. It was a fabulous vacation - atarting with this lovely home. Thanks so much
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Briliant
We stayed here for 10 days and it was absolutely lovely. Elena and Nikos were welcoming, as well as Nikos cleaning the BBQ each day and supplying with fresh coal. Easy access to Bali beach and other amenities! We would 100% recommend this to friends and family and would stay here again without a doubt. Thank you for a lovely holiday!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Allen, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT GETAWAY
Plenty of room for 7 adults to have a memorable vacation and unwind. Crete is magical and this location was the perfect retreat we all needed with the views and distance from ‘city life’. The hosts are amazing and gracious and kind. HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa!
Villa was lovely and very well equipped. Beautiful surroundings and pool a great size and everyone loved. Hosts very welcoming and helpful with assisting to the local supermarkets as we didn't have a car and everything quite a distance away. Local beach Rethymnon was beautiful and everything you needed shops/restaurants all there. Very relaxing holiday, would definately go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab holiday
Villa amazing and Nikos and his wife were lovely with regular gifts from the grounds - a hire car or excellent taxi service recommended by villa management is essential- nearby villages Panormos and Bali are not walkable but are both fabulous. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa for a Relaxing Two Weeks
First off, the youngest member of our party (aged 11) would like to say “if you are reading this review book this villa now!”. Up front we should mention the amazing hosts Eleni and Nikos. We (2 adults and 2 children aged 13 & 11) had a fabulous stay in Villa Anemomylous II (Villa Maria) - we found it to be incredibly clean, spacious and well equipped for our stay. There is a great pool and plenty of areas/balconies to eat so can be in the shade or sun at any time of the day. We loved our breakfasts/lunches with a view and evening meals by the pool. The BBQ area was perfect and we have to thank Nikos who not only cleaned the BBQ daily after every use but also provided and topped up charcoal, firelighters and a lighter. There were plenty of towels etc and Eleni topped us up with fresh towels and bedding at regular intervals. This was in addition to the numerous deliveries of food - in our two week stay she brought us fresh tomatoes; a watermelon; oranges; lemons; stuffed aubergine mousakas and stuffed courgette flowers - all incredibly delicious (thank you Eleni!). Our only minor criticism would be that the mattresses are quite hard and take some getting used to but this didn’t detract from our stay. The villa is near Skepasti village which does have a bar and mini market but it didn’t look our thing so regularly visited the lovely harbour village of Panormo which is full of great restaurants/cafes, souvenir shops and supermarkets at literally a 5 minute drive. For main shopping the less touristy town of Perama was only 10 minutes away and has great butchers/bakers/fishmongers and larger supermarket options. Also nearby and definitely worth visiting are the Melidoni Cave (with a great cafe which we visited a few times just for the view and top notch milk-shakes) and Margarites (and it’s ceramic shops/tavernas). Finally, we also drove the rough road out of the village to the Kousistres beach (on Google maps - we parked at the top of the dirt road at the top of the zig-zag road down to the beach) a number of times. It was often deserted with shingle beach, good snorkelling plus a natural pool which the children loved. In summary we had a fabulous time at this villa and would recommend it to anyone; it is well located and equipped and we were incredibly well looked after by Eleni & Nikos. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best villa holiday!
From our first communication with Valia, until the moment we closed the door on this beautiful villa for the final time, we were looked after incredibly well. We are two families of four and enjoy this type of holiday as it allows us the freedom to do as we please, without having to stick to regimented meal times, etc. The villa was outstanding. We were greeted by the owners and given a tour around, to ensure all facilities were shown. The cleanliness was just as we had hoped it would be and throughout our stay we were provided with fresh bedding, towels, stocks of toilet rolls and Mrs Nikos even brought fresh melons for us from their daughter’s farm. Each morning, Mr Nikos would clean the outside areas and pool, emptied the bin and even cleaned the BBQ and replenished the charcoal for us; going well above and beyond our expectations. This holiday has really surpassed previous villa holidays and we feel it would be very difficult to find anything better. Huge thanks to Valia and Mr and Mrs Nikos. We definitely hope to return in the future, The Edwickers and Hemingways.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maeve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property with amazing hosts
Stayed here for 3 weeks, couldn’t fault the property or hosts! The villa is immaculate both inside and out, we were 2 families with teenagers and it met all of our requirements! The nearest village of Panormo is quaint with beautiful restaurants, tavernas and shops and of course beaches, very underrated but a hidden gem and we spent most of our evenings here. Would not hesitate in recommending this villa, can’t wait to get back! Thank you Nikos and Maria!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay
Lovely villa and location would most definitely recommend to others. Owners Maria and Nikos are incredibly friendly and helpful, bringing us fresh tomatoes and fruit from their daughters farm on a regular basis. Maria even made us a big cake and a huge moussaka during the fortnight - turning up on a morning with a tray of food !! If you're looking for a nice quiet place to chill in Crete, this is the place. And don't miss the various delivery vans that stop out the front gate every morning - selling bread, fruit etc.

10/10 Excellent

Lora C.

Stunning rural location
Cannot recommend the Villa highly enough. Nikos and Maria went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing Greek experience, sharing local knowledge and their home grown olive oil, fruit and cake. The pool was immaculate and continually cleaned. We made great use of the BBQ and Nikos cleaned it everyday and replaced the charcoal before we had even woken up. If you are wanting to explore there is a bus but would recommend a car if staying for longer than a week. The local people couldn’t have been more hospitable. Skepasti is truly a rural gem and if your looking for a break from the busy tourist areas then definitely stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Lars K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Ferienvilla
Alles top organisiert, jeden Tag wurde der Poolbereich inkl. Grill gereinigt. Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traum-Urlaub mit sehr lieben Gastgebern
Die Villa liegt in einem sehr kleinen Ort (Skepasti) mit entsprechend wenig Infrastruktur, ohne Mietwagen geht nichts. Die Villa ist sehr sauber und verfügt über einen eigenen Pool, der vom Vermieter Nikos (der im Souterrain unter der Villa wohnt) mehrmals in der Woche sehr früh morgens und sehr leise gesäubert wird. Die Vermieter waren unglaublich freundlich und sichtlich bemüht, dass wir zufrieden sind und einen sorgenfreien Urlaub verleben. Trotz der schwierigen Kommunikation (wir sprechen kein griechisch und die Vermieter nichts anderes) wurden wir noch gleich nach der Ankunft zum nächsten Supermarkt gefahren (der Vermieter ist mit seinem Auto vorgefahren) und am nächsten Tag zu den nächstgelegenen schönen Stränden (in Bali, nicht mit der gleichnamigen großen Insel verwechselt werden sollte). Zweimal während unseres Aufenthaltes wurden uns Melonen, Zitronen und Orangen von der Farm der Familie als Geschenk gebracht und wir durften uns auf dem naheliegenden Grundstück selber Zitronen und Spitzpaprika holen. Der nächste Nachbarort (Panormo) hat auch zwei kleine Strände und Shops und Tavernen/Restaurants, hier waren wir regelmäßig Essen. Im Ort Skepasti selbst gibt es ein Cafe und einen Mini-Makrt, aber wir waren eigentlich immer in Panormo oder im Nachbarort Perama einkaufen. Am Ende des Pools ist ein Außengrill, den wir auch mehrmals benutzt haben. Neben dem Gríll ist eine Spüle mit Wasserhahn und unter der Spüle wird Grillkohle und Anzünder aufbewahrt. Am Tag nach unserer Grillnutzung war die verbrauchte Kohle bereits morgens aus dem Grill entfernt und unter der Spüle neue Kohle aufgefüllt. :-) Um den - wirklich privaten - Pool herum stehen reichlich Liegen und Sonnenschirme und speziell in der Corona-Zeit empfanden wir es als einen sehr gute Möglichkeit, sozial distanziert Urlaub zu verbringen. Der Strand von Bali schien uns für die Umstände schon zu belebt, obwohl er wirklich schön ist und bewirtschaftet wird. In ca. 25 Minuten Autofahrt läßt sich die größere Stadt Rethymno erreichen, dort gibt es im Prinzip alles, vor allem aber gute Metzgereien mit ansprechendem Grillgut. Einen Wochenmarkt gibt es auch. Alle Lebensmittel sind unfassbar günstig (eine Melone z.B. kostet 30 Ct das Kilo), für diverse Mittel-europäische Produkte (z. B. Nutella oder Freixenet-Sekt) zahlt man einen Aufpreis. Den schönsten und relativ leeren Strand fanden wir in Episkopi (10 Minuten hinter Rethymno, insgesamt also 35 Minuten von der Villa entfernt).
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Mehdi B.

Accueil très chaleureux et vue exceptionnelle !
Merci à Nikos et sa femme de nous avoir aussi bien accueilli et d’avoir pris autant soin de nous! La maison est vraiment belle et la piscine est l’atout principal de cette maison. La vue que nous avions depuis les différentes terrasses était juste magnifique , surtout pendant le coucher de soleil. Une voiture n’est pas indispensable mais c’est beaucoup mieux d’en avoir une si vous voulez visiter, aller à la mer et même pour les courses mais heureusement , Nikos nous accompagnés plusieurs fois faire les courses avec grand plaisir! Un autre petit inconvénient c’est que si vous partez à 10, la maison est trop petite et on se marche vite les uns sur les autres mais pour 8 personnes c’est vraiment bien.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday
Absolutly perfect stay. The Villa is very nice, clean and gives enough room for everybody and the pool is amazing. We definitly enjoyed our stay. To be flexible I would recommend a car. Panormo is a nearby village (small), with a nice family beach and good restaurants and some shopping possibilities. Our hosts (Nikos and Eleni) were very caring and friendly. They made our holiday perfect.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019