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Inn Villa, Walking distance to beach & restaurants, Car-free holiday

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    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.

Inn Villa, Walking distance to beach & restaurants, Car-free holiday

The Private Luxury 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.

Long a safe-haven for wandering pilgrims, Villa Inn is a peaceful self-catering retreat set in the majestic countryside. Those looking for a true refuge will be sure to revel in the beauty of this luxury holiday home, blending seamlessly with the peaceful scenery and offering an idyllic setting from which to watch nature, put on the finest of shows. This light-filled holiday home is perfect for families looking for a unique escape!

Escape the everyday in our inspiring self-catering holiday home, conveniently located in the picturesque village of Sfakaki, which in recent years has evolved into a popular seaside resort, as well as settled close to the famous town of Rethymno. It’s significant advantage is that the Villa is located within walking distance to many facilities, as well as the sandy beach.

From a family retreat to a honeymoon getaway, our romantic bolthole is made for couples and families wanting luxury escapes filled with pure and utter indulgence. Enjoy your holiday in our out-of-the-ordinary home and wish your holiday could last forever and a day..

Challenging convention and reimagining 'luxury', our Villa Inn passion lies in introducing a new holiday experience in our private family retreat, ensuring an immersive, one-of-a-kind travel foray. Just perfect for lovebirds looking for a romantic escape or for family gatherings! Villa Inn offers just that and so much more..

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
This peaceful and stylish retreat boasts gentle interiors, as well as the home’s raw beauty takes on a refined, elegant role; modestly gorgeous and casually grand.

The first bedroom of the Villa is located on the ground floor, featuring one double bed. This bedroom is lightened up with natural light from the window. Additionally, the first bathroom sits on this floor, featuring an overhead rainfall shower with cabin.

The further two bedrooms of Villa Inn are located on the first floor, the former featuring one double bed and the latter with two single beds, both of them with direct access to balconies with comfy sittings. The bedrooms are effortlessly and elegantly furnished promising a blissful night's sleep after the day's busy adventures. There is a further bathroom on the first floor featuring a shower cabin for those who wish to relax after a long day of exploration!

What’s more, two more guests can be accommodated in two folding beds, located in the two double bedrooms or in the living room area.

Outside
Villa Inn is set in 300 m2 outdoor area with a private swimming pool (1,50 metres deep) and a 50m2 lawn covered area. The pool terrace is equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, so you can relax all day long enjoying the Cretan sun! BBQ facilities are also available, offering a stylish al fresco space for enjoying an evening tipple in the lovely shaded outdoor dining area.

Moreover, an elliptical machine is available outdoors, alongside the pool, for those who don’t want to get out of shape during their holiday. And for the explorers, two electrical bikes will also be available, offering endless hours of fun & adventure.

Last but not least, for families with a baby on board, our unique luxury baby-friendly Villa provides luxury self-catering with safety, comfort and parents in mind. An outdoor playground is available for our younger guests to enjoy! What’s more, the veranda is gated in order to be separated from the pool area.

For Relaxation
There really is no need to venture too far. Spend your summer days laying by the pool, enjoying mint-infused drinks on the lawn, read your favourite book in the living room, or gather together around the al fresco kitchen, barbecue filling the air, as the day loses its heat and darkens to twinkling skies.

Practicalities
There is free parking space inside the Villa’s premises for two cars (one of them is covered). The property is well-equipped with all the mod cons; Fridge with freezer, Electric stove with oven, Espresso machine (capsules “Tassimo” brand) & Filter coffee machine, Microwave, Food Processor (Multi), Kettle, Toaster, Sandwich Maker, Dishwasher, Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer, Iron & Board, Hair dryer, Safety Box, open plan fully equipped kitchen!

Your Home Stay Includes
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
Two Baby cots, two high chairs and stair gates are available upon request.
Pool and garden cleaning once per week.

Villa Inn is located in the picturesque village of Sfakaki which in recent years has evolved into a very popular seaside resort, as it combines all the features for both vacations and permanent accommodation.

The village has a wonderful, long, sandy beach, just 10 minutes walking from the villa, which is famous for the fact it is chosen by Caretta Caretta Sea turtle, which is an endangered species, for its reproduction. The beach is also ideal for sunbathing, swimming and water sports! Enjoy the well known greek sun and sea all day long!

Sfakaki is special specifically for another reason too: its has a variety of shops such as a super market, a bakery and a pharmacy, that are within hand’s reach, making ideal for a car free holiday! You can taste the well known traditional Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine in the local tavernas and restaurants, have your coffee in one of the many beach bars on the coast or go for a drink in one of the small bars.

Also in Stavromenos and Skaleta just 5 minutes away by car, guests will find a butcher shop, an ATM machine and a petrol station.

Additionally, its proximity to the highway, makes it easy to move around and travel almost anywhere in Crete and explore the amazing landscape and beautiful rustic villages! It is only 15 minutes’ drive away from the city of Rethymno and 1 hour (70 Kms) from the International Airport of Heraklion.

Mod Cons
High quality bath towels, pool towels and beach towels available.
Baby bathtub & baby monitor available upon request
Plastic(non-breakable) plates & cups
Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.

Air conditioning units serve heating purposes
Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa.
Outdoor children’s playground
Elliptical machine available
Two electrical bikes available at the villa
Outdoor shower available

Outdoor BBQ facilities (charcoal)
Outside shaded dining area
Smart TV 42’’ in the living room area
A 32” Smart TV is also available in one of the first floor bedrooms.
Bluetooth Dock
Wii Console (model RVL-101) with 3 available games: Wii Sports, Just Dance 2, Super Mario Bros.
Some inflatables and toys for the pool are provided
Pre stock service available
24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
Pets allowed with prior notice. Please kindly note:
-A security deposit of 200 euros is required
-Food Bowls are provided
Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

Out & About
Restaurant & Pharmacy: 500 meters
Bus stop, Super market & Bakery: 750 meters
Chrisi Ammos Beach: 800 meters
Rethymno Port & Town: 10 km
Heraklion International Airport: 73 km
Chania International Airport: 79 km

Walking distance to beach & restaurants, car-free holidays!

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

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • 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
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • 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 center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cave exploring 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: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Policies

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 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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
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 1216092

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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rethymno

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 3 min drive
  • Platanes Beach - 6 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 7 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 12 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paprica - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Kechagias - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ακρογιάλι - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Inn Villa, Walking distance to beach & restaurants, Car-free holiday have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Inn Villa, Walking distance to beach & restaurants, Car-free holiday 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 Inn Villa, Walking distance to beach & restaurants, Car-free holiday?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inn Villa, Walking distance to beach & restaurants, Car-free holiday?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inn Villa, Walking distance to beach & restaurants, Car-free holiday located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rethimno Kart and Platanes Beach. Spilies Beach and Geropotamos Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Inn Villa, Walking distance to beach & restaurants, Car-free holiday Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary R., Prince Edward Island, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in Crete!
Our stay at Inn Villa was perfect. We stayed for 6 nights and the house was stocked with everything we needed for our holiday. The welcome basket and bottle of wine was a lovely treat for a long travelling day. Nikoaeta was the perfect host. The house was much larger than we needed but was the perfect location so we booked it and so happy we did. We had a car rental but beach, restaurants and shopping were very close by. We did a lot of exploring and loved coming back to our villa to have a swim in the beautiful private pool. We could not have been happier.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
This villa is outstanding in every way and can't thank Nikoleta enough for all the help and kindness during our stay would definitely recommend
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa in quiet location
This is a fantastic villa in an excellent location, definitely a five star option. Everything has been really well thought out to help you relax and enjoy the holiday. There are lots of nice, thoughtful touches (ready supply of toiletries in the bathrooms, good quality beach towels, welcome pack, pool toys), the layout is really good (a nice cool eating area, a lovely sun terrace and a smaller seating area for when it gets too hot) and the villa and surrounding area is immaculate. I would recommend hiring a car if staying here as Sfakaki is quite a small, sleepy village and its useful to have independent transport to explore further afield, and it would also be quite tough to walk from the local supermarket with any serious volume of shopping. Nicoleta could not have been a better host and was always available to help out where needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Frances C.

Liked: Cleanliness
villinn
the villa was loverly but I would not recommend it for disabled person are elderly very steep hill you do need a car
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Villa , Amazing Host!
Amazing Villa with everything plus more to have a great holiday. The host Nicoleta could not of done more for us , so kind friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
The villa was fully equipped and had everything you could possibly need. The owner was easily contactable if we had any questions. The garden and pool area were cleaned almost daily and everything was perfect. We hired a car which we found useful. In the evenings we walked to a range of local restaurants and tavernas. The walk might have been more difficult with young children. The local beach was lovely and easily accessible. We would definitely book this villa again if returning to this area of Crete.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Villa and wonderful hosts
This was a fantastic holiday for us. The villa is amazing - even better than it looks in the photos. It has everything you need and has been designed beautifully. Nicoleta and George are the most wonderful and generous hosts. They looked after us so well but were never intrusive. We knew that they were at hand if we needed anything. The pool was cleaned every day before we woke. Our flight was delayed on arrival and Nicoleta waited up for us until the early hours of the morning to great us with a welcome basket. They left gifts for our children to play with in the pool. You have everything you need in the kitchen, including a coffee machine. There are so many lovely spaces outside to sit and enjoy the morning coffee and read. We all loved to use the pool which is suitable for older children/swimmers. We had a hire car but you can walk to the local restaurants and bakery/coffee shop if you wanted to. I would love to live in this villa! Thank you so much Nicoleta and George. We couldn’t have had a better holiday.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Villa
Everthing was amazing at Villa Inn, the care and attention to detail from the Host was oustanding, beautiful, clean, spacious villa with amenties and appliances. Nickoletta was wonderful host, with great local knowledge, nothing too much trouble. Cleaning service midweek was a bonus. Wished wed stayed longer. It was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise S., Saddleworth. UK

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures just don't do it justice.
The property is amazing. It is so well equipped and the owner Nicolette has thought of absolutely everything. The kitchen has every piece of equipment you could every imagine. The BBQ area is great and equipped with a sink. The outdoor space is ideal. It is split into a BBQ area with a large stone table, pool area with sun loungers, garden , covered dining area with large table and chairs. Also outdoor settee and chairs all underneath a veranda. The property is approximately a 6 minute walk to a lovely coffee shop/ bar called Coffee Stop and a really good bakers. There's also a few small supermarkets and assorted tavernas near by. We found the best bar restaurant to walk to was Eleven which is located over looking the sea and is approximately 10 minutes walk away from the property. Nicolette was a great host and nothing was ever too much trouble for her. I would definitely recommend this property. You don't really need a car but it is beneficial if you want to get out and about . Would I go again. Absolutely yes.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Marlies S.

Liked: Cleanliness
VillaInn
Das Haus hat uns super gefallen. Alles in der Nähe was man braucht. Auch Strand Beach Club oder Stadt für Ausglüge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ouamer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A five star stay! ❤️
We stayed at the villa the first two weeks of July 2023 and it could not have been better! The villa is very well furnished and extremely clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware which was great for us as it allowed us to cook some meals when the children were too tired to go out at night. We had air conditioning for those hot days and a pool to cool off. The hosts cleaned the outside very often before we were up. We did not even notice when they came by. The villa is close to the sea, small markets, coffee shops, a bakery, etc. A car is still recommended to get around further. And the best for last! Our host Nikoleta was amazing. She waited for us at our arrival and welcomed us with a basket of gifts and gave us some gifts when we left too. She was very welcoming and very helpful with recommendations. We had a great stay and would recommend this villa to anyone!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Villa - Traumhaft
Wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit in diesem Ferienhaus! Die Lage ist ruhig, perfekt für eine Auszeit vom stressigen Alltag. Das Haus selbst ist modern und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit allem, was man für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt braucht. Besonders beeindruckt hat uns die Sauberkeit und die gut ausgestattete Küche. Die Gastgeberin war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und hat uns alle Wünsche erfüllt . Alles in allem ein toller Urlaub - wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celine M., Rennes

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique séjour
Accueil très chaleureux, Nicoleta est une hôte remarquable et aux petits soins. La maison est très propre, parfaitement équipée et bien décorée. Je recommande sans hésiter
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesper J., Falun

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay at Villa Inn
Nicoleta was the perfect hostess for the perfect house. Everything in the house was spotless and tidy. We felt really well cared for and we got help finding the best spots and ways to get around. Not to mention the great olive oil that was provided by Nicoleta. We truly enjoyed our stay and if the kids had decided we wouldn’t have left the house at all. If you are considering a visit to this part of Crete you will not find a better accommodation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karine L., Tours (37)

Liked: Cleanliness
Une villa de vacances parfaite !
Nous avons séjourné une semaine dans la villa de Nickoleta. Tout y était absolument parfait : la location présente en effet beaucoup d'espace et est très bien équipée. De plus, tous les espaces intérieurs comme extérieurs sont superbes, jusqu'au moindre détail ! Il s'agit clairement d'une villa de vacances remarquable ! Elle est par ailleurs située à 10 min en voiture du joli centre historique de Rethymno, et permet également d'accéder assez facilement aux sites incontournables de la Crête : la Canee, Balos, Margarites, Preveli, etc, etc Nous y retournerons bien volontiers pour un prochain séjour en Crete !! "Last but not least" :Nickoleta, la propriétaire, est une personne absolument adorable, très attentionnée et qui se rend toujours disponible. Encore un grand MERCI Nickoleta pour votre formidable accueil ! Si nous revenons en Crete, nous savons d'ores et déjà où nous séjournerons :-) Bonne continuation à vous et votre mari.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Urlaub
Es war alles wirklich richtig schön Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt Ein tolles Haus mit vielen Extras Sehr nette Vermieter Wir können es nur weiter empfehlen
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne Villa!
Wir hatten eine wundervolle Zeit in der Villa Inn. Das Haus ist perfekt für Familien. Der Pool befindet sich auf einer anderen Ebene und somit für die Kinder in sicherer Entfernung. Die Aufteilung der Zimmer ist perfekt für Familien oder kleinere Gruppen. Die Ausstattung der Küche ließ keine Wünsche offen. Der Garten, der BBQ-Bereich, die Terrassen und der Pool sind wunderschön. Wir haben einige Tage einfach nur im Haus verbracht, weil wir es so schön dort fanden und uns so wohl gefühlt haben. Die Eigentümer des Hauses sind sehr lieb & freundlich, haben immer schnell reagiert und uns sogar mit Empfehlungen für Restaurants, Strände, Massagen etc. versorgt. Sie kamen jeden zweiten Tag vorbei und haben den Aussenbereich gereinigt, allerdings so früh und leise, dass wir sie gar nicht bemerkt haben. Wir würden auf jeden Fall ein Auto empfehlen, da der Weg zum Strand, Ortschaft, Einkaufen etc. etwas weiter entfernt sind. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Zeit in der Villa Inn in Coronazeiten
Wir hatten zwei sehr schöne Urlaubswochen in der wunderschönen Villa Inn. Die Villa ist geschmackvoll eingereicht und es hat absolut nichts gefehlt. Die Corona Hygienevorschriften wurden gewissenhaft erfüllt. Das Anwesen ist ein Traum. Nikoleta, die Gastgeberin, kümmert sich mit Hingabe um alle Anliegen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und bedanken uns herzlich.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020