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Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 26300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

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.

Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance

The Private Amazing 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. The license number of the Greek National Tourism Organization is 1041Κ113Κ2692201

Bright, stylish Villa with easy indoor and outdoor living, a lovely, vast garden a spa whirlpool (not heated) and a private swimming pool. The stunning Villa Elaida boasts a wonderful position with grand views of the countryside, close to the sandy beach and small town Panormo (5min driving), classified as one of the most beautiful seaside locations in Rethymno and with many delightful villages to discover nearby. The Villa can accommodate up to 26 guests and is located within 200 metres from the centre of Perama town, where you will find big super markets, pharmacies, banks, taverns and all essentials for your daily needs!

Exterior
The property enjoys a superb location with wonderful views of the countryside. There are 2000 sq. m. of grounds. There are three terraces, a covered one off the living area with views of the pool area, ideal for outdoor meals, a second off the kitchen overlooking the orchards and a third on the other side of the kitchen in a garden shaded by trees. Within one hectare of land, the property has a spacious well-established garden with lawns and planted with olive trees. There is a beautiful, large, private pool (10X5 meters and 1,40 m deep), also featuring a children’s pool of 10 m2 and 0,60 m deep, as well as a non heated spa whirlpool tub. There are a lot of sun beds around the swimming pool where you can enjoy your sunbathing or sit by the pool late at the afternoon and relax while feeling the refreshing summer breeze on you. You can also find among the trees next to the pool area a children’s playground, a basketball and volleyball court, a ping pong table and a pool table while enjoying the beautiful views across the countryside.

Interior
The interior has been beautifully decorated and furnished with much attention to detail in a contemporary style well suited to its provincial setting. The rooms in the main house are distributed over two floors.

Ground Floor
When entering the house there is a large living room where you can enjoy some moments of relaxation while watching TV or sitting by the fireplace.There is also a dining area where you can enjoy your meal with your family and a fully equipped modern kitchen, as well as a family bathroom. Furthermore, there are three spacious bedrooms in the ground floor, each one covering 25 m2 and featuring its own ensuite bathroom and having a single sofa bed. Additionally, guests can access one more bedroom on the ground floor, which has its own private access and direct access to the garden, also equipped with its own en suite bathroom. Last but not least, it also provides a kitchenette and a living room where a sofa bed can open to a double bed, ready to welcome you for a comfortable stay!

Upper Floor
On the first floor, the remaining four, suite-type bedrooms of Villa Elaida are located, where guests can have their privacy and enjoy the comfort that they can offer. Each one has a separate bedroom with a double bed, its own small kitchenette, living room with a double sofa bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. One of the suites also has an additional single sofa bed. All bedrooms can easily accommodate four guests and have balcony access that offer wonderful views of the surrounding area, ideal for watching the sunset with your loved ones!

Property Notes:
-All in-house electronics are available, including a dishwasher, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, microwave, french coffee maker, washing machine, hair dryer, TV with satellite reception, CD and DVD players.
-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.
-Bed linen, bathroom towels, and pool towels are provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice per week.
-Ping Pong table & Pool table available.
-Playstation 4 Console
-Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Baby cot and high chair available upon request.
- Free parking is available on site.
-24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
Villa Elaida is located in Perama town which is within 5 minutes walking distance to everything that you might need like shops, bakery, grocery store, butcher’s, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, ATM machines, pharmacies, gas stations and post office.
Location Overview.
Also Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, 10 minutes away by car and 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.
Super Market & Restaurants: 200 meters
Panormos Beach: 6 Kms
Rethymno Port & Town: 25 Kms
Heraklion International Airport, 67 Kms
Chania International Airport, 96.5 Kms
*Car Rental is recommended to explore the hidden gems of Rethymno

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Video game console
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 26
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 not indicated whether 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 1041Κ113K2692201

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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Melidoni Cave - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Spilies Beach - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Arkadi Monastery - 20 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melidoni Cave - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panormo Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Creta Panorama - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Posto Panormo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Reptisland, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sfagia Beach and Limni Beach. Melidoni Cave and Church of Agios Yiorgos are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alethia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay at Villa Elaida.
Stunning property in a beautiful location. Had all we could need for a family stay with an infant. Managers were prompt to respond to questions and requests and owner very accommodating. Especially grateful for support when Dad became ill. There is just a couple of tiny signs of wear and tear on the building but no issues affecting our stay which was very comfortable and enjoyable. Can highly recommend the private chef linked with the villa. We had a family meal to try local cuisine. One of the best meals ever had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing villa
What a beautiful villa with absolutely everything you need! The villa is huge with each room a really good size. There were 24 of us in the villa and we were never on top of each other! All the play bits for the kids were great and the pool area was totally amazing. The host was absolutely amazing too as was George the cab man arranging every cab or one night a coach to get us to and from the villa for all 24 of us! One great bonus was having loads of take away information ranging from breakfast, cocktails, snacks and dinner with all paying cash on arrival. This was a bit of a life saver as it is a bit out the way of any good local taverns and the walk from the supermarket is tough as it is up hill all the way. We did find one super market that also delivered too. The area is not great and a little run down but this did not affect our holiday at all as the villa was totally luxury! One thing I would recommend is heading to Bali beach. The beach was gorgeous and the water sports were reasonably priced and so much fun. We also ate here on the last night and wished we found it earlier as it had a range of tavernas and the setting is second to none. It is only 15/20 mins from the villa but is worth the drive! The local town panormos is tiny and didnt really cater for big groups so you would need to book in advanced if you went here .Rethymno was about 25 mins away. This was so so so busy! Loads of shops but hundreds of people! But plenty of tavernas. We will 100% be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
The host was fantastic covered every possible request. Property is better than expected photographs don’t do it justice . We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week away in a beautiful villa for 16 people
Stunning villa and photos don't do it justice in terms of scale & size. Everything is perfectly thought through for large groups and families. Owner was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. I would recommend either a hire car or a good relationship with a transport company to get around as places of interest are a little further out. There is though a supermarket, bakeries and a great grill restaurant within walking distance. One other observation is that the pool surface is in places quite rough and therefore we had a couple of cuts amongst the group when playing water games etc but overall the whole group of 16 had a wonderful holiday at Villa Elaida. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week away in a beautiful villa for 16 people
Stunning villa and photos don't do it justice in terms of scale & size. Everything is perfectly thought through for large groups and families. Owner was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. I would recommend either a hire car or a good relationship with a transport company to get around as places of interest are a little further out. There is though a supermarket, bakeries and a great grill restaurant within walking distance. One other observation is that the pool surface is in places quite rough and therefore we had a couple of cuts amongst the group when playing water games etc but overall the whole group of 16 had a wonderful holiday at Villa Elaida. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes Á.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa with everything you need
We stayed 14 people for one week in the villa, from the age of 10 to 68. We had a wonderful time and the Villa is beautifully renovated with plenty of room and activities for all ages to enjoy themselves. WE specifically liked the outdoor area with the big pool and a lot of room to cook and eat family dinner. We also tried the pizza oven which was a huge success. Overall this is an exceptional villa which is very well equipped with lot of space and room for everybody. Thank you so much for a lovely week and we will defiantly return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Top class.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
I cannot recommend this villa enough, exactly like the photos and so perfect in every way! We throughly enjoyed ourselves and couldn’t have asked for more! All requests answered in good time and were very kind. The Villa is in a secluded location, however the taxi company recommended by the owners was amazing and a great help throughout our holiday. My only advice would be that the pool table needs replacing as it’s not in great condition, however this was a great addition to the Villa and did not effect us at all. Thank you to you all for looking after us and we hope to return to Elaida or one of your other properties soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Vacation Getaway
Elaida Villa surpassed our expectations in so many ways! We were two families, total of 16 adults, staying for 7 nights, and we had the best time. The villa had everything we needed, was beautiful inside and out, the beds were comfortable, and we had so many fun activities to do. The property manager was accessible for any questions we had. Highly recommend this villa for a large group stay :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An incredible villa with incredible hosts
We recently stayed with 3 other families - there were 19 of us - 8 adults and 11 kids... The villa was perfect! Spacious, clean, amazing facilities for all ages and a beautiful pool. I cannot recommend this villa more highly and the hosts were great to... very helpful and kind. You will need hire cars to get to beaches etc. also to super markets. We had an amazing week - thanks for everything...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on earth in crete
The villa far exceeded our expectations, the standard of finish inside and outside was excellent. We had an amazing week with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa for our family get together
The Villa is ideal for large groups of people who want to stay together yet still have their own space. With four bedrooms upstairs and four downstairs we were able to accommodate the young children in our group downstairs which from a safety point of view was great. The villa has recently been refurbished which is good but some of the workmanship leaves a little bit to be desired. Walking distance to supermarkets and shops but very steep hill on the return journey. No beach or nightlife close by (if that’s what you want) so it’s taxis or rent a large minibus. The taxi company we used (part of the same family I think) were very good and ran us around everywhere. The hosts were very welcoming and more than happy to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moira B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Villa
Booked this villa for a long awaited family holiday of 12 adults and 4 children. The villa was amazing, very modern and spacious and spotlessly clean. There was a lovely welcome basket on our arrival and a warm greeting from the owners. We spent most of the day around the pool and using the many leisure facilities available. The loveliest villa we have ever stayed in and everyone enjoyed a fabulous holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family Villa
We stayed as a large group of separate families with children ranging aged 1 -11. We received a warm welcome and helpful tour of the villa which was cleaned to a very high standard and well kept. The space was amazing with plenty of shaded areas to relax in. The town was walking distance and we enjoyed local meats and fish every evening. The contact for the villa was easily contactable and quickly responsive when we had queries. We had a fabulous holiday and hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

darren c.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were a group of 14. We loved the property it met all our needs and the property manager was great
A large group involving three families and the grown up family. The property had everything. The out door space was superb especially the basketball and volleyball. The place was immaculate and the pool was cleaned daily.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING PLACE! You must book this 👍
From the very offset this place beat all our expectations!.... friendly welcome and tour of the villa when we arrived. Extremely clean and great standards. Amazing welcome gift hamper of goodies 😊 So much space it was unreal..... 11 of us all had our own rooms even with our own kitchenette with a fridge and oven, kettle toastie machine.... LOADS for the kids to do and never a dull moment... We’ve looked to book for next year but already booked so will have to be 2022 😢 The owners couldn’t do enough for you and nothing was too much trouble, they even took us to the supermarket on the first day and helped bring the shopping in the villa! 100% reccomemd this place to stay for an amazing family holiday. Great location and the local cretian taxi company were also helpful and very reasonable as we didn’t hire cars. A BIG Thankyou to all and great communication making a great holiday 😎🌞👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Excellent villa, with everything you would need. Spotlessly clean and excellent pool area. Property manager Valia was Very accommodating during the run up to the holiday and responded promptly to all queries and questions. Great time had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to spend a relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Very beautiful, well-equipped and good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crete Aug 2019
Our party of 14 were really impressed with the standard of the villa and how well equipped it was, even down to shower gel and shampoo. On arrival we were presented with a welcome pack of Cretan delicacies, bread and cereals etc and a fridge full of juice, water, ham and cheese, which again was gladly received. The staff at the villa were very accommodating and kept the villa maintained to a very high standard. Valia and the staff at Homeaway were also very helpful during our stay and always happy to assist with any questions/requests we had. The is the first time we have all stayed in a villa together and it will not be the last. We were so happy with our choice on the wonderful island of Crete. Huge thanks to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Elaida
It is a very spacious and clean Villa. We would recommend it to those wishing to enjoy a quiet family holiday in Crete.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We have just returned from an amazing week at Villa Elaida. The Villa ticked all of our boxes as a group of 21 adults and children. For the children in our group the play area, children's pool, sports court and all the inflatables were a huge hit and they kept the children entertained all week. When they wanted to chill out the lounge area with the games console, dvd player and netflix was a big hit. The villa was spotlessly clean inside and out and the maid service was exceptional. During the week my daughter lost her favourite soft toy and the cleaners and property manager worked together and recovered it from the laundry and returned it to us on our last day; my daughter was overjoyed and we really appreciated the effort and trouble that everyone went to for us. Nothing was to much trouble and the communication prior and during our stay was excellent. We would highly recommend Villa Elaida!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Crete
An excellent villa could not fault it and the owners were lovely
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tuvia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are missing the Villa already.....
The experience was excellent. The property has the complete conditions for an excellent vacations. The swimming pool, the ping pong table, the snooker table, the basketball court, etc offered the excellent conditions for a big family vacation. All the conditions made the week as an unforgettable experience.-

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Corner of Paradise
Thank you for making our stay so memorable my whole family had the most wonderful time and made true memories .. the villa is everything and more !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019