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Stone Made villa in picturesque village! Private pool & full privacy!

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
A heated pool, sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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 Made villa in picturesque village! Private pool & full privacy!


Villa Eleftherna has been distinguished with the 2024 Tourism Awards Bronze for Traditional Villa of the Year
Villa Eleftherna is a superb rural hideaway, set in an area of magnificent natural beauty, located in the homonym picturesque village of Rethymno. Nestling on a quiet lane in the village, Villa Eleftherna is more than a country cottage or a holiday villa. Built on the highest spot of the village, it offers breathtaking views on the Cretan Sea, Mountain Psiloritis and the whole area. Private but not remote, Villa Eleftherna is next to the village square, where you can find traditional taverns, cafes and a mini-market.

Layout

The 190 m2, two-storey villa is stone-built in a traditional style and can accommodate 8 people in its 4 bedrooms and up to 10 if necessary. The Villa is decorated in a romantic, countryside style and classically furnished with wooden furniture and ceilings.

Ground floor

Entering the villa, the open plan area welcomes you in the cosy living room, featuring two comfortable sofas, a 55 Smart TV with Netflix (villas account), a bluetooth speaker and an open fireplace. Next to the sitting area, guests can find the fully equipped kitchen, offering an indoor dining table as well. Both the living room and the kitchen have direct access to a spacious veranda providing an additional dining area and mesmerising countryside views and to the pool / garden area after descending a few stairs. Additionally, two of the propertys bedrooms are located on the ground floor, one of which offers a king size bed, while the other one features two single beds. Both bedrooms have doors that open up to the rear part of the villa and are equipped with patio furniture, enjoying garden views. Finally, a family bathroom with bathtub is available between the two bedrooms.
First floor

Reaching the first floor guests can find the two remaining bedrooms of the Villa, one of which offers a king size bed and a loft, while the other one features two single beds. Both bedrooms provide access to the enormous veranda, enjoying panoramic views of the sea and the surrounding area! The veranda overlooks the garden and offers extra sitting areas. Furthermore, an additional family bathroom with a Jacuzzi bathtub is located on this level

Outdoor area

After descending a few steps from the ground floor veranda, guests can reach the beautifully landscaped outdoor area of the Villa. More specifically the exterior spaces provide several facilities, including:

- A private, 40 sq.m. swimming pool that also offers a removable volleyball net for endless moments of fun with your loved ones!! The pool can also be heated with an additional daily charge for the entire stay and it requires at least one weeks advance notice.
- The pool area is equipped with sun beds, umbrellas and an outdoor shower for your comfort. The terrace also enjoys beautiful countryside views!
- Fully equipped BBQ facilities with outdoor sink and wood oven, next to an outdoor dining area under the shade of the trees.

- Beautiful garden, with flowers, shrubs, fruit trees and lawn covered areas around the pool, ideal for the kids to play. Also, a hammock is available under the trees, just the perfect spot for relaxation.

- Parking inside the Villa premises for 3 cars

- 4 mountain bikes and light hiking equipment (batons) are provided, so you can explore the area around the Villa.

- The whole outdoor area is fenced and has a private entrance with a gate, offering 100% privacy to our guests.

Villa Eleftherna is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K91002923801 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".


INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

The Villa is located in Eleftherna village. The surrounding area is quiet, a place where you can relax and feel "away from it all".

Eleftherna is a village with life and it has some traditional cafeterias and a few taverns where they also offer nice breakfast and a mini market.

The village of Eleftherna is well known because of the archaeological site and the newly built museum of Ancient Eleftherna. They are worth a visit for discovering and feeling the ancient history of the area.

The village giving you also the advantage to combine mountain and sea. You can make a tour of the villages around or visit some of the most well known beaches on the north coast. The convenient location of Villa Eleftherna allows easy access to the sights of the island and offers the opportunity to various activities; relaxing walks in the countryside, hiking, mountain biking or climbing trips can be easily organised.

Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.

-Closest beaches: 14 km Skaleta Beach and 17 km to Geropotamos Beach

-Mini market: 700 meters

-Super market: 12.8 km

-Bakery: 726 meters

-Butcher: 12.5 km

-Fresh fish: 12 km

-Pharmacy: 13 km

-Tavern or restaurant: 250 meters

-Heraklion Airport: 75 km

-Chania Airport: 90.6 km


**Starting January 1, 2024, a new Greek tax was introduced which is called the "Climate Crisis Resilience Charge", requiring a fee of EUR1.5 per night from March to October and EUR0.5 per night from November to February. The amount needs to be paid in cash or by card upon your arrival at the villa.

Property manager

Kostas Vasilakis

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Bicycle on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling 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: 2045 sq ft (190 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

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We provide a free baby cot and highchair

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 1041Κ91002923801

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 9 min walk
  • Eleutherna - 17 min walk
  • Sacred Monastery of Arkadi - 9 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 9 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melidoni Cave - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Χαρούπι & Ελιά - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone Made villa in picturesque village! Private pool & full privacy! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stone Made villa in picturesque village! Private pool & full privacy!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone Made villa in picturesque village! Private pool & full privacy!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stone Made villa in picturesque village! Private pool & full privacy! located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Museum of Ancient Eleutherna and Eleutherna. Sacred Monastery of Arkadi and Arkadi Monastery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua E.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed in!
My girlfriend and I stayed here with a couple friends for two weeks and can say that this villa is absolutely amazing for the price. It’s huge, with beautiful views of the mountains and sea during the day as well as the stars at night. The host Alexandros and his family were very accommodating, we arrived to a welcoming tour of the property and a gift basket. There is a wonderful aroma of flowers in the morning from the garden. The barbecue pit was also stocked with coal and fire starter which was nice. Overall I would recommend this place to any small group or families looking to stay in Crete. It’s located in a peaceful village in the mountains and is a short drive to the lively city of Rethymno. Being in the center of the island it’s also no more than about a two hour drive at most to many scenic or notable places to visit. Renting a car though is a must.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eleftherna villa
The villa was amazing and they cater for all of a family needs. This ranged from a pizza oven to a great barbecue and a great swimming pool. The owners were great hosts and the villa was maintained to a very high standard. Loved the two weeks at the villa and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
The Villa is beautiful and had everything we could have wanted with stunning views and a great pool. There was plenty to do locally but we made use of our hire car too and visited lots of other areas. We are a family with four children aged 9-15 years and all thoroughly enjoyed our time in Eleftherna. The service provided by Etouri was excellent with really good recommendations of where to go. What made our holiday even more special was the wonderful owner Georgious - thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Eleftherna
One of the best villas I have stayed in . The villa was beautiful and kept immaculate by the owners. The owner is on hand to greet you on your arrival and show you around . There are superb views from all the balconies of the Cretan mountains and sea. The pool is a good size and kept very clean and the garden very pretty with many places to sit and a BBQ and pizza oven . The villa is well equipped and the owners are on hand to answer any questions or help . There are many interesting places to visit nearby and the village tavernas and mini market are handy and within walking distance.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Villa
The whole experience at the villa was outstanding, from the moment we booked and received excellent service to the the ease of check in to the assistance while we stayed. Nothing was a problem for Etouri and George!! The villa was cleaned twice weekly which was an absolute treat. The gardens were beautifully kept and maintained. The local town is small and quiet but had a romance to it, especially Andira and Manous the excellent host. Cannot promote it enough. It is rural so you need a car but everything is within easy reach. Highly recommend the beach club and the catamaran days!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday villa in Eleutherna
Immaculately maintained property with stunning position with fabulous views in all directions. The owner (who lives nearby) was so helpful and responsive and we were met with kindness and smiles everywhere we went. Highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The villa is beautiful, it has everything you need, and the owners are lovely people. We had a lovely family holiday and couldn't have asked for anything more This was our second visit to this villa, and we would go back again!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
We were a party of eight and found this delightful villa spacious and well equipped. Any queries or requests were dealt with immediately. We were extremely pleased with our holiday and confident in giving this property a 5 star review. Our thanks go to the owners and the Etouri management staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

james s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing place to stay
This really was a lovely place to find for our first family holiday in years. The villa is lovely - peaceful, immaculate, and the pool was great for our children who were aged 4-17. Georgios the host and his wife couldn’t have made us feel any more welcome but without being intrusive. The local area and village is quiet, with great tavernas and friendly locals. The drive to local town and beaches is easy and scenic and Bali Beach was an amazing excursion for a swim and scuba dive. Highly recommend. Nothing to fault, everything to recommend. We fully intend to return to Villa Eleftherna again, but next time for two weeks rather than the one.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachael w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
We loved staying at Vila Eleftherna - the owner of the property was very attentive making sure we had everything we needed. The Vila and pool were wonderful and there is nothing the property was lacking. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in fantastic villa with generous, welcoming hosts
Fantastic stay, very clean and well equipped villa. Incredibly friendly owners who made us feel very welcome. Great taverna a short stroll away and plenty more a short drive further. Made the most of the heated pool despite the disappointing weather at the end of October. Would definitely return when returning to Crete.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa, wonderful host
This villa was one of the best we have stayed in. Beautifully appointed, clean with an astonishing amount of thought to all the extras that make a holiday effortless. George and his family are the most generous of hosts and their many gifts and considerate touches (home produced honey and olive oil to take home with us) were above and beyond our expectations. Recommend opting for the pool heating (we went end of September) whole heartedly recommend staying here. Wonderful, warm and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C., Bonn Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa, Wonderful Hosts, Perfect Holiday
After the Covid lockdown we chose Greece and Villa Elétherna for a quiet, peaceful family holiday, four adults, two children 3 and 7, and were so pleased we did. Everything about our trip to Crete was perfect from start to finish. The Villa is immaculate and even more special than the description, above a lovely village with views of sea and hills and the moon sinking over the hills. Mr. Giorgos's garden is a piece of art, and he and wife are among the nicest people you will meet anywhere, and their sons manage the Villa and answer every need. On arrival, the Giorgos gave us a cornucopia of fruit and vegetables from their gardens along with the family wine and olive oil and honey, which they also sent us away with when we left. The pool is perfect and private and we spent alternate days at the beach and at home. The museum in Elétherna is incredible and the village friendly and relaxed and a few minutes' walk. We often had food delivered to the house. We loved the trip and Villa so much we booked it for next year before we left. Thank you so much. John and Hannah
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in Crete
The villa was very clean and with great facilities, just as was described. The owner George was most helpful and provided us with a selection of gifts when we arrived including home made honey and olive oil along with bread, fruit, eggs and traditional Greek drinks among others. George along with his wife also cleaned the property midweek and came to clean the pool each evening also. The staff at Etouri were also really helpful and assured us with restaurant bookings for lunch and dinner and also helped with recommendations for beech locations, and even booked us into a local beech club on our travel day as we had a late flight home. Nothing was too much trouble and all the recommendations proved to be excellent choices. We will return as the week was thoroughly enjoyed by every family member

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F., Balmoral, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa on a hill
This is the best villa we’ve ever stayed at in all of our travels. We were greeted upon arrival and given a thorough tour of the premises and welcomed with gifts of fresh fruit and olive oil, honey, wine and rail made all made by our hosts. We rented a car and this was required at this location. However, during our 9-day stay, we were perfectly happy to spend some days at the villa with a short walk to town for lunch. Blow dryer, shampoo and body wash was provided, pool and bath towels, dishwasher soap and a rack for drying laundry (no clothes dryer, just a washing machine). We made use of the herbs in the garden (basil and rosemary) as well as limes from the tree in the yard. We also cooked at the villa every day, using the bbq as well as the oven and stovetop. Everything was in excellent working order and the kitchen was very well equipped. We really enjoyed the pool and had some fun games of volleyball. In October, we founded that even with highs up to 29 degrees, it started cooling down at about 4:00 pm. We highly recommend Villa Eleftherna.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Audrone A., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent villa with even better owners
The villa was very clean and beautiful with a gorgeous garden and great service thanks to the wonderful, accommodating owners. They were so kind and warm to us during our stay and always made sure we were happy. They went above and beyond my expectations and greatly improved the quality of my trip. I would strongly recommend this villa to everyone interested in it and give it a perfect score. A very big thank you to Giorgos and his family for being so generous and providing so much help and souvenirs.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mathew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Villa Eleftherna
What can I say, that has not already been said about the villa and surrounding area? We stayed for a week, end of May/June 2019 and can honestly say that Villa Eleftherna is truly amazing! The best villa we have ever stayed at. From the moment I enquired about booking the villa, Kostas and his team at Etouri were so helpful and prompt in providing the information and advice that we needed, even arranging our taxi transfers from the airport for us. When we arrived at the villa we were warmly greeted by Kostas's brother and also his father George (the owner.) They showed us around the villa, showed us where everything was and how everything worked and even provided a wonderful welcome basket of fruit, homemade wine, bread, and honey. A day after we had settled in; Eleni from Etouri contacted us just to make sure that everything was ok and to inquire if we needed anything- once again providing exceptional service. The pool is cleaned every day, new bedding and towels refreshed once during our week stay and a thorough clean of the villa and outside area. George’s wife even provided a very delicious cake for us. Thank you, George and your family for showing us such kindness and generosity. All in all, we had a very relaxing stay at Villa Eleftherna and I very highly recommend it, it’s perfect
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spectacular and relaxing Eleftherna
The property is just perfect in all ways...the comfort, views, facilities, garden, pool.... The village was ideal..lovely tavernas and a very useful supermarket all within walking distance. Above all the care we were given by George and his family was second to none. Thank you! One of the best holidays ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aidan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
We were really looking forward to our holiday. From the other reviews I'd read and the pictures of the Villa we were very excited and it really lived up to our expectations in every way. My wife and I along with our two boys aged 6 & 2 came for 10 nights in May. Before we arrived I found Kostas and his team at Etouri very helpful and prompt in providing all the info we needed. We were greeted by Kostas's father George who showed us around the villa and really looked after us during our stay. He was incredibly welcoming and gave us some great advice for places to visit. Eleni who works with Kostas contacted us shortly after we arrived to offer assistance in booking outings and suggesting places to visit. We found this really helpful also. The villa and garden are incredibly beautiful and very well looked after. We really enjoyed relaxing by the pool and made good use of the barbecue and pizza oven. The villa offers lots of privacy while still being close to the small village of Eleftherna. While it's possible to walk to the village, a car is really required. There are plenty of nice beaches within 30 minutes and we found the location quite central to see other parts of the island from. We had a truly fantastic stay and I thoroughly recommend Villa Eleftherna.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

Villa eleftherna is a wounderful place, so elegant and beautiful.
Our experience in the villa was amazing, we had a lovely time and really enjoyed our stay! Every one who came into the villa was so welcoming (Gorge and his family) everything was in perfect condition so clean and beautiful not one bad thing about our stay at all! If you are thinking about booking this villa don’t think twice it’s set in a beautiful quite locatin with a few tavernas that are traditional and so welcoming! Great holiday we will be going again!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Amazing Villa in beautiful Crete
We had a wonderful 10 day stay at the villa. George and his family are so welcoming, they met us when we arrived and we were greeted with homemade treats, fruits and wine. The villa is stunning, so spacious with beautiful views. The pool and gardens are so well kept with George coming to clean the pool daily. It was an added bonus to have our linen and towels changed every 3 days. I couldn’t recommend this villa more highly, the management team are always on hand with suggestions on places to go and will book restaurants for you. I would recommend a car as you are half and hours drive from Rethymon old town and the beaches of the north coast. Highly recommend visiting the old town, wonderful restaurants. We also enjoyed the beaches at Bali and Panormos in the North. We went snorkelling at Calypso beach in the south and Damnonj beach is very beautiful too. We took a trip over to Balos beach which I highly recommend, the sea is so warm and beautiful, we caught the boat from Kissamos harbour and visited Chania old town on the way home. Crete is just the most wonderful island, and the villa made it! Don’t hesitate to book!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris Micklethwaite

Fantastic villa and grounds.
Stayed in the villa 17/05/17 for one week. This villa is immaculate. The amount of space, layout, pool and gardens are excellent, everything is spotlessly clean.We met part of the family and they couldn't be more welcoming with George regularly cleaning the pool and gardens. It was a pleasure to meet you. The villa is inland a little way, not overlooked at all in a historic village which has a few places for a snack or more and drinks, very peaceful. A drive of less than 30 mins to Rythemnon on good roads is well worth it with some very good restaurants around the harbour, ( we really liked La Boheme ) We would definitely visit villa Eletherma again Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Anita N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We thank you for a fantastic week in this wonderful house, with a fantastic location and lovely garden. We thank the owner Georgious for a nice and generous treatment. We can warmly recommend Villa Eleftherna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Björn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We stayed 2 week in this villa and had a very warm welcome with additionally some fresh products like fruits and also olive oil. The owner came every day to clean to pool and also the agency was reachable whenever needed. The house was perfectly clean and everything as described. We really enjoyed the time and can recommend this place to everybody.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa
Very nice experience in thuis part of Crete, visit old Eleftherna, Rethymnion and walk the Imbros Gorge and the Prevelli beach
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023