On the picturesque island of Crete, Villa Joanna offers a serene retreat with its spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen and cozy bedrooms. The villa's private swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor barbecue facilities create an idyllic setting for relaxation and entertainment. With comfortable sunbeds, umbrellas and an outdoor shower by the poolside terrace.
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Family Haven | Kids Zone, Hot Tub & Nature Getaway
Villa Joanna is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Villa Joanna is set in the gently rolling countryside on a private 2,000 sq.m. plot, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens with colorful flowers and palm trees. The villa spans 200 sq.m. and comfortably accommodates 8 guests in four spacious en-suite bedrooms and up to 10 if needed, making it ideal for families or groups. While enjoying the villas inviting outdoor spaces, youre just 2 km from the nearest beach and shops, and only 12 km from the charming Rethymno Old Town, offering the perfect balance of countryside living and easy access to local attractions.
Ground Floor: -Spacious living room comfortably seating up to 10 guests, featuring: -65" Smart TV, PlayStation 4, Bluetooth speaker, and air conditioning -Access to a veranda with a cozy seating area, perfect for relaxing outdoors -Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and a dining area for up to 8 people
Bedroom 1: -Two single beds (0.90 x 2.00 m) -En-suite bathroom with bathtub and clothes dryer -Access to a private balcony with seating
First Floor Bedroom 2: -King-size bed (1.80 x 2.00 m) -32" TV, A/C, wardrobe, and safe deposit box -En-suite bathroom with shower -Private balcony offering magnificent countryside views
Bedroom 3: -King-size bed (1.80 x 2.00 m) -32" TV, A/C, wardrobe, and safe deposit box -Private balcony with stunning views -Small kitchenette with two electric hobs, fridge, and sink -Bathroom with shower and washing machine -Separate entrance allowing independent or integrated use with Bedroom 2 Additional sleeping arrangements: -2 extra guests can sleep on folding beds placed in Bedrooms 2 and 3
Studio (35 sq.m., autonomous unit): -Bedroom with two single beds (0.90 x 2.00 m) -32" TV, A/C, wardrobe, and balcony with sea view and seating area Kitchenette equipped with: Two electric hobs, sink, fridge, microwave, and dining table for two -En-suite bathroom with shower
Outdoor Area -60 sq.m saltwater swimming pool with child safety alarm, which can be used upon request. The pool can be heated upon advance request, for an additional daily charge, for the entire stay, and requires at least one weeks notice. -Childrens shallow pool adjacent to the main pool -4-seater hot tub for ultimate relaxation -Poolside terrace featuring: 8 sunbeds, 4 umbrellas, hammock, and outdoor shower -Barbecue area with: Charcoal grill, sink, and outdoor dining table under shaded trees and pergola -Expansive lawn areas with: -Outdoor toys, a ping pong table, and a childrens playground -Ample private parking within villa grounds
**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Pool loungers
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Heated pool
Table tennis
Water park
Casino nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1041Κ131K2602101
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
Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area. Eleutherna and Great Gate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rethymnon Venetian Port and Rethimno Kart. Traveling with kids? Consider Paleontological Museum and Reptisland. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
Does Family Haven | Kids Zone, Hot Tub & Nature Getaway have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Family Haven | Kids Zone, Hot Tub & Nature Getaway pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Haven | Kids Zone, Hot Tub & Nature Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Haven | Kids Zone, Hot Tub & Nature Getaway?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family Haven | Kids Zone, Hot Tub & Nature Getaway located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Spilies Beach, Rethimno Kart, and Geropotamos Beach. Platanes Beach and Sfagia Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Family Haven | Kids Zone, Hot Tub & Nature Getaway Reviews
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Really great accomodation. Nice ans clean villa. We was a familly of 10 person's staying in the villa and had a great time. The children ans the adults loved it
Facilities & venue catered for everyones needs & more. Lots of space for adults to relax & kids of various ages to be occupied.
Lovely location, amazing views & sunsets to treasure. Close to main town, local villages & range of beaches for activities, swimming or snorkling.
Thank you to the hosts, who were on hand to help with a couple of queries along the way & give group of 9 a fantastic holiday
The property exceeded our expectations very comfortable and spacious to accommodate our family of 8. The villa owner and management were extremely friendly and helpful, before and during our stay. Would highly recommend and hope to re-visit again.
This property was truly magical. We loved having our own pool and the road out front was very quiet. The owner and the property management company were so hospitable. We had a fantastic stay at the Villa Joanna and would gladly return for another.
We were originally booked to go to Spain but the UK travel restrictions forced us to book a new holiday 2 weeks before. We were surprised we found such a fab looking villa at short notice. The booking process was very simple and confirmed immediately.
Only negatives was that the washer and dryer on a separate floors. Also there were no English channels available on the TV. Make sure Joanna shows you how to operate the HC, the TV, the washer/dryer and the stove top.
Loved the villa, although we had some distressing new from back home it was extremely comforting to be in such a lovely villa, we didn’t need to go out as everything was there down to the smallest detail. So hospitable with all the little things they had given us from hand wash in the bathroom and plenty of toilet rolls to washing liquid for the washing machine even coals and lighting blocks for the barbecue . The pool was fantastic it was just the right temperature as I do not like cold pools! Plenty of outdoor space for children they have thought of everything!! The only downside was that there was no direct access to the pool from the house you had to go out the front door and around the back to the pool but at least you get some exercise. I would love to go back. Thank you for letting us stay in your home.
Nous avons passé 15 jours très agréables dans la villa (conforme aux explications et photos données). Nous avons été bien aidés pour organiser nos activités quand nous avons fait appel à Etouri Customer Support.
Il n’y a que du positif à retirer de cette location.
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in der Villa Joanna sehr genossen. Joanna nahm uns zur Schlüsselübergabe in Empfang und gab uns eine Führung durch das Objekt. Ein kleines Willkommenspräsent (u.a. Raki, Wein, frische Pfirsiche aus dem Garten) hatte sie auch bereitgestellt. Sie war jederzeit erreichbar, wenn wir Fragen oder Probleme hatten. VIELEN DANK FÜR ALLES!
Wichtig zu wissen ist, dass man zwingend einen Mietwagen braucht, denn fußläufig ist hier nicht wirklich was zu erreichen.
Wir hatten die "Villa Joanna" Ende Mai bis Anfang Juni für 2 Wochen gebucht. Das Wetter war nicht zu überbieten und wir hatten 14 Tage etwa 28 Grad, ausschließlich blauen Himmel und keinen einzigen Regentag.
Von der 1. Kontaktaufnahme bis zur Abreise hat alles hervorragend geklappt und war perfekt organisiert.
Sowohl der verantwortliche Manager (Kostas) von etouri, als auch die Besitzerin Joanna, waren immer freundlich und erreichbar, gaben schnell Antworten auf unsere Fragen und standen sowohl vor dem Aufenthalt für klärende Fragen, als auch während des Aufenthalts zu unserer Verfügung.
Die Villa ist einfach traumhaft und bietet genug Platz für 3-4 Parteien. Wir waren anfangs 3 Familien (5 Erw. + 4 Kinder) und hatten genug Platz, in der 2. Woche nur noch 2 Familien. Jedes Zimmer hat ein eigenes Bad, eine eigene Terrasse und ist klimatisiert. Für 2 Familien war die Villa gefühlt fast zu groß - Luxusprobleme ;-)
Ein weiterer Pluspunkt ist, dass die Villa alle 3 Tage gereinigt wird, Bettlaken und Hand-/Badetücher getauscht werden.
Das gesamte Anwesen wirkt sehr gepflegt und sauber - täglich kommt jemand um den Außenbereich zu begutachten und den Pool zu reinigen.
Wir hatten die Poolheizung gebucht und waren letztendlich froh, da sich die Kinder (Alter: 3 bis 5 Jahre) aufgrund der Wassertemperatur von ca. 27-28 Grad sehr wohl gefühlt haben und kaum aus dem Wasser zu bekommen waren.
Hervorzuheben ist auch der Concierge-Service von etouri von 8 - 21 Uhr, welcher direkt über das Telefon im Haus angerufen werden kann und hilfreiche Tipps geben kann, Reservierungen für Restaurants vornimmt, Taxen bestellt etc.
Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, dass man hin und wieder auch etwas kochen kann, mittags Sandwiches zubereiten kann und sauberes Trinkqasser aus der Filteranlage bekommt.
Der Grillplatz unten am Pool ist schön um den Abend ausklingen zu lassen. Hier wäre noch ein kleiner Kühlschrank von Vorteil ;-)
Ein Highlight ist die große Terrasse (ca. 30 qm) oben im 1. OG mit Blick aufs Meer und der Möglichkeit die Sonnenuntergänge zu beobachten.
Vielen Dank für alles!
Fazit: Klare Empfehlung!
We had a such a great time in the Villa Joanna in Mid October. When the sun was shining, we and especially the kids enjoyed the pool (which we heated) and outdoor playground a lot. Also the outdoor barbecue area is very nice! The location of the villa is also very good as there were plenty of things do within a 30min drive during cloudy days.
Ioanna and the Etouri Team were very friendly and every request was addressed and solved quickly on the same day (we initially had some issues with the pool heating and hot water). Thanks for a great time!
Der Urlaub war Super
Das Haus, Garten und Pool waren auch super. Wir würden sehr gerne noch einmal dort Urlaub machen.
Leider ist mein Englisch nicht gut und musste meine großen Tochter immer zum übersetzen einbeziehen was ich sehr schade finde.
Ansonsten war es ein tolles Haus es war alles da und mehr super.
Liebe Grüße aus Berlin
Frau Baczynski
Super schöner Familien Urlaub in einem kleinen Paradies
Meine Familie und ich stammen aus Kreta und wir wollten mal auf einer anderen Ecke von Kreta Urlaub machen. Villa Joanna war der perfekte Ort dafür. Sehr ruhig gelegen. Top Ausstattung. Ideale Nähe ins Zentrum von Rethymno. Die Anlage ist super schön wie ein kleines Paradies. Der Pool ist super schön und lädt zum Entspannen ein - auch der Kinderpool ist top und perfekt für den Urlaub mit Kindern. Alles war super sauber. Ein Aufenthalt in der Villa Joanna ist absolut zu empfehlen.
Der Aufenthalt in der Villa Joanna im September 2020 hat alle unsere Erwartungen , die wir seit einem Jahr seit dem wir die Villa gebucht hatten voll erfüllt .
Die Villa war wirklich super schön, die Kommunikation mit allen Verantwortlichen hat auch im Vorfeld super geklappt, trotz der schwierigen Situation in der wir zur Zeit leider alle leben müssen - besonders zu erwähnen sind Kostas und Joanna , die alle unsere Fragen umgehend zu jeder Tageszeit beantwortet haben .
Also Fazit unserer Reise : Jederzeit wieder
A perfect spacious villa for our family holiday. All facilities were great, with highchair and children's play area fantastic for 1 year old. The kitchen area and equipment was superb.
All rooms were great size with a beautiful outside bbq area with several seating areas around the villa.
I would highly recommend this villa to anybody wanting to visit Crete, especially those who have small children.
A car is definitely essential as you need to drive to supermarkets and shops. There is a Lidl nearby, around 10-15 minutes away which was great!!
We traveled with 3 adults and 2 children and this house was perfect (was due to have 2 more adults travelling) - the pool area was stand out for the children with a paddling pool as well as the main pool which was always nice and warm. The house is a short drive to the main highway and then onto any attractions and beaches. Unfortunately there is no shops/cafes etc in walking distance. Overall we had a great stay and the house was very clean, large and owners easy to contact.
Our stay at Villa Joanna was simply amazing. The Villa was very well equipped with great facilities. As we had a 3 generation holiday, it was important for us to have plenty of space for grandparents as well as the children. The garden and pool area was particularly special with lots of entertainment for the children. The pool was a great size and depth enabling the adults to swim as well as the children being able to play and swim safely. The owner checked us in when we arrived and very kindly arranged for an initial grocery order so we had a stocked fridge to get us started! The service from etouri (the rental company) was the best we’ve ever experienced on holiday. Etouri checked in on us frequently, suggesting places to go and things to do. They arranged a complimentary visit to Baja Beach club for the day which was excellent (this included access to all facilities, 7 sun beds, complimentary bottle of Prosecco, soft drinks and a fruit platter). Etouri also arranged the best deep tissue massages we’ve ever had with a masseuse who came to the Villa. The Villa was cleaned every 3 days with a change of towels and sheets. The pool was cleaned every other day too. We will definitely recommend this Villa and we will ourselves be returning again at some point soon. A beautiful island with great food and so much to do and see.
Ongelofelijk wat een mooi huis en wat een service. Bij aankomst verwelkomt en de koelkast gevuld met de eerste benodigdheden . Alles is er van kruiden tot koffiefilters. Alle keuken apparatuur van koudwatermachine tot blender. Elke dag word het zwembad schoongemaakt voor je wakker word. Halverwege de week schone handdoeken. Echt een grote verwennerij. Zeker een aanrader👍👍👍👍👍*****