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Stone-built cottage with private pool, hot tub and spacious garden!

Escape to Crete's countryside charm and unwind at your own pace. Savor local flavors at nearby taverns or enjoy quality time with family in this cozy stone-built villa.

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Pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, internet
Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10155 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Stone-built cottage with private pool, hot tub and spacious garden!


Villa Salis is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K91003017701 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Villa Salis villa is a 155 m2 stone-built cottage, originally built in 1955 and renovated in 2014 to its current form. Located in a narrow street in the village of Gonia, just 10 km away from Rethymno city and beach, this cozy villa can accommodate 8 guests in its 4 bedrooms and up to 10 people if necessary. Also, just 100 meters away from the villa you can find a famous local tavern, where you can taste authentic Cretan cuisine and interact with the locals.


Layout
The main property consists of an open plan area including the seating area, office, indoor dining table next to the fireplace and the fully equipped kitchen. The room also offers a comfortable sofa and armchair, TV and Playstation 3. Additionally, two of the bedrooms, one with a king size bed and one with two single beds can be found in this area, along with a bathroom with a bathtub, shower and washing machine.
Furthermore, the two remaining bedrooms are independent and separated from the main building, each one with its own entrance, king size bed and en-suite bathroom (one of the bathrooms is equipped with a bathtub, while the other one with a shower).
The whole house is furnished with high-quality branded furniture, electric devices and orthopedic mattresses. Air-conditioning is only in the living room area but the house is stone built and the house can keep its cool temperature.



The outdoor area is beautifully landscaped and enraptures the spirit of living in the Cretan countryside. More specifically, the outdoor area includes:
- A private swimming pool equipped with comfortable sunbeds and a gazebo.

- A 3 seater hot tub

- Pergola proving shade for the outdoor dining area and gas BBQ.
- Spacious lawn covered garden, ideal for the kids to play
- High fence that offers privacy from the nearby houses and the road.


INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

The Villa is located in the centre of the picturesque village Gonia, a small village surrounded by olive trees and 10 km away from the Rethymno city and the beach.

Please see below where the closest amenities can be found:

-Closest beach, Rethymno beach: 11 km

-Tavern or restaurant: 300 meters (You have many more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away)

-Mini market: 100 meters

-Bakery: 100 meters

-Pharmacy: 850 meters

-Butcher: 3.2 km

-Super market: 5.6 km

-Fresh fish: 6.5 km

-Heraklion Airport: 93 km

-Chania Airport: 67 km


**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at 15EUR per night from April to October and 4EUR per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

Property manager

Kostas Vasilakis

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

General

  • Unit size: 1668 sq ft (155 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has 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 1041Κ91003017701

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

Property is also known as

Small Luxury Stone Built Cottage House Quiet Village Hot Tub
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 12 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 13 min drive
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 13 min drive
  • Rimondi Fountain - 14 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Πρίμα Πλώρα - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone-built cottage with private pool, hot tub and spacious garden! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stone-built cottage with private pool, hot tub and spacious garden!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone-built cottage with private pool, hot tub and spacious garden!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stone-built cottage with private pool, hot tub and spacious garden! located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Crete, Rethymnon Court House, and Valide Sultana Mosque. Great Gate and Agios Frangiskos Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Stone-built cottage with private pool, hot tub and spacious garden! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The owner was very responsive to our needs. He brought us pastries and stocked the refrigerator with food. The property has a lot of space and would be great for multiple couples as each room allows for a lot of privacy. The outdoor space was very nice and the home is close to a small village. This property was a great choice for our family of six. There was an additional space we didn’t even need to use. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time in Crete
We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Crete. First off, a rental car is probably needed in order to get around the island and certainly to navigate to the rental. The rental is tricky to find. We ended up called our contact and he navigated the way for us. The rental is in a lovely town. We used the services through the booking agent to arrange a taxi for our son and his friend from the airport. We also arranged two boating trips which were the highlight of the stay. Our favorite locations on the island were 1. Preveli Beach on the south side of the island (amazing hike to get there and it's stunning!) 2. Balos lagoon (via boat) and 3. exploring Rethymnon - eating at the restaurants overlooking the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Village Home Gave Us a Local Experience that was Outstanding!
It was awesome to stay in a traditional home in a local village! We were met by our host Yanni who was very accommodating. The home was clean, updated and well appointed. Two of the 4 bedrooms are in separate buildings on the property and are en-suite with bath and are very private. Bedroom 3 and 4 are in main house with kitchen, dining and living area, and shared bath. The 4th bedroom lacks a bit of privacy as it is loft style with open walls, above bedroom 3. This was fine for us, but you must be cognizant that noises from kitchen/ dining area will be heard by anyone in loft bedroom. Also this a stone house, and while very quaint, some might be surprised by the lack of windows. We thought it was a really cool place. Pool and hot tub were nice for kicking back after daily adventures! You get all the local feel with neighbors tending to their gardens, dogs and cats making friends, and celebrations occurring at the church nearby. Local taverns were also great to explore, some within walking distance. Everywhere we went, we were welcomed with warm, Grecian hospitality! We did encounter a water issue due to a broken pipe in town, and as soon as we alerted our host, he called the municipality to see what was happening, kept us informed, and brought many bottles of water to get us over the hump. We could not ask for more and would recommend this home without hesitation and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark I.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
Great layout for our family of 9. We had 3 separate families and it accommodated us well. The pool and hot tub were beautiful and great outdoor space was enjoyed by all. We had a toddler traveling with us, so we did have to be cautious for his safety on this property. Beautiful village setting with quaint authentic eatery in walking distance. We did have difficulty finding the property and streets were difficult to navigate with our large van. We arrived later than expected due to this. A different check in process would be helpful to avoid owner waiting. We also had an issue with the air conditioner in one unit and hot water. All in all, a beautiful accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe villa
Pièce centrale spacieuse et bien equipée entourée de chambres très indépendantes les unes des autres.Interlocuteur hyper disponible si besoin, quidonne de trés bons conseils.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour au calme
Très jolie petite maison dans un cadre parfait charmant village Décoration soignée jolies pierres authenticité Excellente taverne à 3 minutes à pied et épicerie
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic property and location
We had a wonderful time here. The host and agents were fantastic and extremely helpful, I can’t give a better review in terms of the help they gave us, it really was great. The villa was spotless with all amenities that you would need and had clearly been refurbished recently to a very high standard. The location is very quiet but only a 4 minute stroll to a small market and an absolutely fantastic Taverna - don’t miss this place it was one of the highlights of our time in Crete. The location was also excellent as we could hop over to the South of the island easily and to Rethymno and into Chania and Heraklion (although longer drives). I highly recommend the villa, the owner and the agent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait
Le séjour était parfait ! Cadre magnifique. Endroit très calme
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice Villa and Owner in the middle of creta
We had been there with 9 people for 8 nights. The villa offers 4 bedrooms an integrated living room/kitchen and outside environment with small pool, a whirlpool and some space to sit around with the family for breakfast, barbecue and having some cold drinks during the evening. Owner of the villa was very polite and very helpful if something happen or any information was needed (house, area, island, sightseeing...). Gonia by itself is a very quite and small village, but not too far away from next city (Rethymno). You have to use a car to get around from Gonia. We would come back and get in touch again with agency and owner, if we will schedule next creta vacations. Many thanks from all family members.

10/10 Excellent

simon s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reposant
Très belle Villa. Cadre reposant. Les chambres sont parfaites et climatisées. Tout était parfaitement propre et l’accueil par le propriétaire était parfait. La communication avec celui ci était vraiment agréable.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philippe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
villa magnifique
le propriétaire a restauré avec beaucoup de goût la vieille maison de sa grand-mère. La demeure est spacieuse, conviviale, avec de beaux espaces extérieurs, superbe petite piscine et jacuzzi bienvenu aprés une journée de ballade ! la maison permet à une "grande famille" (nous étions 9), de ne pas se géner. articulée en plusieurs espaces privatifs cette propriété permet à chacun de vivre sa vie sans déranger les autres. Gonia est idéalement situé par rapport à Rethymno et la taverne du village, orchestrée par Mariana & Niko propose une excellente cuisine traditionnelle. le propriétaire est trés à l'écoute et intervient sur un simple appel et l'agence ETOURI est tout à fait performante. Nous réserverons certainement à nouveau cette propriété !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Crete
We had a wonderful stay in this house. The owners could not do enough for us. Lovely house, great facilities and really welcoming village. Would recommend the 2 closest Taverna’s. Had a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

BABABA A.

Beautiful place for families or friends!
Nice villa in a beautiful small village. Perfectly located for day trips in every direction. Close to small and big beaches and supermarkets. The kitchen is a bit to small but it is arrangable Owner was really helpfull We had two amazing weeks in crete ! We definitely recommend it

10/10 Excellent

Maksym L.

Great villa for a group of friends
Awesome villa with a small pool and jacuzzi + dining table outside, grill, probably everything you can think of for a great holiday. A bit hard to reach the first time, so try to stick to the main road and don't take any shortcuts. Upon arrival, we were gritted with some food and water in the fridge which was great. The owner Kostas was very friendly and there is also whatsapp number to stay in touch and ask questions or so. When our dishwasher capsules were finished, we asked for more and they were delivered very quickly to the house - great service in addition to a beautiful villa. Also, an entrance to the fancy beach at Rethymno was arranged for us with some free drinks and fruits which was also very nice surprise. So, I recommend it very much and I think they have more villas managed by the same people, so I expect the level of service would be the same on those.

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel B.

Magnifique villa dans un petit village très calme
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour. La maison, construite sur la base d'une ancienne demeure en pierres, a été réalisée avec beaucoup de goût et d'attention. Les propriétaires sont absolument charmants, nous ont donné de bons conseils et ont même rempli le frigo avant notre arrivée. Un mini-supermarché et trois tavernes (dont une, Androulidakis, est vraiment à recommander!) sont à cinq minutes à pieds (ou quelques secondes avec les vélos fournis).
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

antonella m., roma

Casa splendida e molto accogliente
La casa è proprio come la immaginavamo vedendo le foto. Arredata con gusto, molto accogliente e pulita, silenzio e privacy impagabili. Si trova in un paesino a pochi chilometri dalle spiagge, è consigliabile l'affitto di un'automobile per vedere tutte le bellezze dell'isola. Molto apprezzata la vasca idromassaggio nei momenti di relax. La signora Sophia della Etouri Vacation è stata molto disponibile e pronta a rispondere a qualsiasi nostra richiesta. Appena arrivati siamo stati accolti dal proprietario che ci ha fatto sentire subito bene e a nostro agio. Essendo arrivati di sera tardi avevamo chiesto al proprietario una spesa per la colazione a pagamento; in più gentilmente ci ha offerto un bel cesto di frutta fresca!! L'unico neo ... la mancanza di qualche utensile in più in cucina. Siamo tornati da poco e ci manca tantissimo .... sicuramente da consigliare! E' stata una piacevole e bella esperienza che speriamo di poter rifare ancora.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lesley b.

Beautiful house in a small, friendly village
I cannot fault the experience we had from our first enquiry about the booking until the last day of our stay. Kostas, the property manager was so efficient and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. Even though we arrived after 11.30pm Michael, the owner was there to welcome us with his wife and daughter(they live in the village). We have never had such a welcome before and we have stayed in many villas. The fridge was stocked with milk, water, fresh fruit, coffee, bread and jam - all we needed for breakfast on our first morning. The house itself was spotlessly clean and furnished to a very high standard. The pool is quite small but perfect for cooling off in - it was very hot when we were there. The house was cleaned half way through our weeks stay and a lovely bowl of cherries left for us. The village has a small shop which sells all the basics and the staff are very friendly and spoke some English. Sadly, the Taverna in the village which is very popular in the area was closed for renovation but there was a small grill/takeaway where we ate one night which was very good. The villa is about a 20 minute drive from Rethymnon which has a huge selection of restaurants and shops in the lovely old city. We had a wonderful meal at The Lemon Tree. It was then another hours easy drive on good roads to Chania which is very beautiful. The location of the villa was also great to reach the south of Crete as the Island is at it's narrowest here. It was a lovely drive via a spectacular gorge to the mountain village of Spili and then on to the coast. I would have no hesitation in recommending Villa Sallis to anyone. Thank you to Kostas and to Michael and his family for looking after us so well.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pascal B.

Une villa de rêve dans un petit village calme, le must 👍
A notre arrivée, quel bonheur de voir à quel point la villa, qui était deja magnifique en photos, dépassait encore nos espérances. Une propreté irréprochable, un agencement de la villa qui permettait de dormir soit dans le bâtiment principal, soit dans des annexes séparées de qq mètres et permettant d'avoir plus d'intimité. Une petite piscine et un superbe jaccuzzi ont fait notre bonheur quotidien également. La villa se trouve dans un petit village très calme où se trouvent très peu de touristes; je ne sais d'ailleurs pas s'il y en avaient d'autres que nous dans ce village. Un propriétaire très agréable et se déplaçant rapidement au moindre petit souci (juste un détecteur de fumée qui s'est déclenché pour une raison inconnue)...en quelques minutes, le propriétaire était là et a de suite réglé le problème. Prévoyez (comme nous) une voiture afin de voyager sur cette magnifique île où les habitants sont vraiment trés accueillants, tout en ne vous poussant jamais à l'achat où que vous soyez; et ce, malgré leurs difficultés financières pour beaucoup d'entre eux... Mais pour en revenir à la villa, quelle pure merveille...n'hésitez pas si vous n'avez pas peur de faire quelques kilomètres pour rejoindre la mer et la magnifique station balnéaire de rethymno située à environ 20 min en voiture. Nous y avons passé pratiquement ttes nos soirées â flaner dans un grand piétonnier rempli de boutiques de tout genres, restaurants,... Bref sans doute nos meilleures vacances en famille; et ce essentiellement grâce au luxe et à la situation calme de cette merveilleuse villa...encore merci pour tout 👌👌👌
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pascal B.

Villa formidable 👍👍👍
Nous avons découvert une magnifique villa, au calme, dans un village où nous devions être les seuls touristes lol. Quelle villa magnifiquement agencée, des chambres totalement séparées, une petite piscine, un magnifique jaccuzzi, l'air conditionné partout...une propreté impeccable...sans doute la plus belle villa que l'on ait jamais loué. Propriétaire très aimable...je ne trouve aucun point négatif...vraiment un séjour superbe dans une maison de rêve. Voiture indispensable, pour info.