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Lovely 3 bed detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove

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Outdoor pool
Beach
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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.

Lovely 3 bed detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove

Lovely detached 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove in a quiet location on the edge of a traditional Greek village, 5 minute drive to the beach at Panormo.

The house has flexible accommodation, two big balconies, inside and outside dinning tables, inside and outside sofas, fully fitted kitchen and everything you need for a lovely holiday.

There are sunloungers and parasols by the pool, reclining chairs (steamer chairs) on the side balcony, a BBQ, a corner sofa and coffee table on the front balcony. All mod-cons in the Kitchen including dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, washing machine etc.

All berdrooms have air-conditioning. Two have en-suite bathrooms and the other is right next to the family bathroom.

The house as wifi, flatscreen TV, DVD/BluRay player with Netflix and a wi-fi/blutooth speaker, so if you have a Netflix or Spotify account then endless entertainment is available.

The nearest beach is at Panormo which also has nice cafes, shops and restaurants.

A 20 minute drive away is the lively University town of Rethymno, with a Venetian harbour and fort, lovely shopping lanes, outside Cinema, bars and restaurants.

The house is less than an hour drive from Heraklion and Chania. So whether you are into history & sight seeing, walking, water parks or just want to chill by the pool or on the beach, there is the perfect location for you.

Any bookings from July 2024 will include the climate resilience levy of 10 Euros a night and I will issue you with a receipt. If you don't end up staying then this 100% refundable until the day you check-in.

(Registered property, AMA reference: 145079)

Property manager

Chris Thorn

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 0145079

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lovely Detached Detached Villa Pool Overlooking Olive Grove

About the area

Map
Roumeli, Crete

What's nearby

  • Church of Agios Yiorgos - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Spilies Beach - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Reptisland - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Melidoni Cave - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 23 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melidoni Cave - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panormo Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Creta Panorama - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Posto Panormo - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely 3 bed detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lovely 3 bed detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lovely 3 bed detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove ?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely 3 bed detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lovely 3 bed detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Church of Agios Yiorgos, Sfagia Beach and Limni Beach. Geropotamos Beach and Spilies Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Lovely 3 bed detached villa with a private pool overlooking an Olive grove Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and relaxation
My wife and I took our 2 week break at Villa Eirene to just relax and get away from the rat race. The villa is perfect for this. It’s so quiet in the neighbourhood and the views from the verandah are stunning. The pool is a great size and we spent most of our time there. Eating out is just a simple short car journey away or the local taverna does some good home cooked food. Decent supermarkets are also a short car trip away. The house itself is cosy and has everything you need. The communication with Chris was first class at all times and his pre-stay info pack is detailed. The internet can be a bit patchy at times but this is a small village in Crete not a big city. All in all we had one of the most relaxing stays we’ve had together anywhere since the children left home 10 years ago. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Roumeli
This is a beautiful villa, very well appointed in a quiet area with fantastic views (over olive groves with hills beyond), from the lounge,front balconies,third bedroom and the pool.The accommodation we found was first class,couldn't fault it,home from home, clean,tidy, everything we needed.Communication with the owner was excellent.The only thing we noticed was there are some steepish steps and the third bedroom is a self contained room built into the villa but not accessible from it. This was not a problem for us(our 17 year old enjoyed the freedom) but might be for others with young children. If you're looking for a relaxed break in a great setting but still near lots of facilities with a lovely pool, air conditioned bedrooms etc then this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Hellenic Gem.
Villa Eirene is fantastically located. It has a sense of solitude, overlooking an expanse of olive groves, out towards the mountains. Although the Villa is also well situated, with good access to the E75, proving easy access to the major cities of Chania, Rethynmon and Iralaklion. As a family, we found the villa welcoming and well equipped and a relaxing place to spend time under the Hellenic sun. The swimming pool was well cared for and and larger than average for Crete. A great place to swim, or just to lean over the edge and take in the vista. The veranda is well shaded and cool, with a breeze that is cooling. The guest folder is comprehensive and provides some great suggestions for beaches and cultural attractions. Locally, closely located to the villa, is the small fishing village of Panormos. It has a small beach and some excellent tavernas. Finally, Chris was a great host, a good communicator and attentive. We would not hesitate to return to Villa Eirene in a heart beat. Truly a Hellenic gem.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme E., Deal

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location in a quiet village
Nice location, very quiet. Great value for money. Well equipped kitchen. Chris was an extremely helpful and communicative host. Unfortunate delay in check in and initial clean, the only blight. The property does have a lot of steps to access!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pete A.

Viĺa eirene
Nice villa with lovely views , but this villa has a lot of steps over 65 so if you are elderly or inferm this villa is not for you
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa with beautiful views!
We had a fantastic stay in Roumeli. The villa was perfect for our family of four and we especially loved the beautiful views and the pool. The villa is on the edge of a village looking out over olive groves. Very serene and peaceful. We found the beaches at Bali (15 min) were great for kids and teens and the port at Panormos (5min) was a lovely spot for dinner watching the sunset. It was great to have aircon in both bedrooms too and the house had every convenience we could need for a relaxing stay (dishwasher etc). Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

tracy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful location
Eirene is located in the most beautiful and peaceful place at the edge of a very small village. We had a fabulous time here. We loved having the pool (and aircon in the bedrooms). It was very well stocked for cooking in the villa. The only thing I would say is that we arrived at 23.30 not having had anything to eat or much to drink since about 13.00 and there was nowhere open until late morning on the Sunday. There are 2 supermarkets here where you can get pretty much all you need. I would recommend getting a car because the village is quite remote but once you have, Crete is a beautiful place that is easy to explore with lots to do or time to just chill at this gorgeous villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myriam P.

Stay in Roumeli
We absolutely loved our stay in Roumeli. The house is really well located. Very quiet. Nice pool and outdoor area. We loved our stay at this house a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Crete
This is such a beautiful and peaceful villa, the photos don't do it justice. Our flight was delayed, and we struggled to find it in the dark - luckily we accidentally drove to Stefano's house and he very kindly led us to the villa. What a wonderful surprise when we woke up the next morning, and saw the beautiful view across the olive groves - magical. Our kids loved the pool, and we loved Crete. There are a couple of lovely cafes in Roumeli and you have to have dinner at Taverna Roumeli - so welcoming, and great food. We loved our 2 weeks of relaxing and exploring the area - so many lovely places to enjoy Rethymno, Plakias, Panormo to name just a few. The villa is very well equipped. There are 3 terraces so always somewhere shady to escape to, or somewhere to sunbathe, or somewhere to escape your family. A couple of things to bear in mind - there are a lot of steps - no problem for us but if you have mobility issues, or very small children, this might not be for you. The third bedroom is a self contained unit that cannot be accessed from inside the main villa, it has its own access and staircase - once again perfect for us, our daughter loved her own space. If you're looking for somewhere to relax and explore Crete - this villa is perfect. We hope to come back one day.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

E M M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Eirene
Our stay in Villa Eirene was everything we had hoped for! We all needed a quiet, relaxing and peaceful holiday, away from everything and the villa and its location provided just that! Chris was very helpful and provided us with useful information about the villa and the surrounding area and responded very quickly to a query that we had during our stay. We definitely would like to return again soon! Thank you Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly delightful Villa
We had a wonderful time in Roumeli. Such a beautiful setting amidst olive groves with the mountains behind them. We ate at the little coastal town of Panormos a few times. The pool was beautifully kept. We have nothing but good things to say about the villa. It was very private with only 4 others nearby but set back out of sight. Chris was patient throughout as Covid meant numerous changes, but it was definitely worth it in the end.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crete Villa
Great stay although not for people with weak knees!!! Lots of steps
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Alli W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The outside terraces, in our opinion, are not big enough for the maximum of 6 people. Outside furniture in poor condition. Broken and loose crazy paving around the pool. There is very little Villa information which is written in a tatty exercise book!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful house in village location
Stayed as a family of 4. Great house in a peaceful location overlooking olive groves with mountains in the distance. Situated on the edge of a village (great taverna 15 minute walk away) and only a 5 minute drive from Panormos or 20 minutes to Bali. Teenage son particularly enjoyed having his own'pad' using the downstairs bedroom! Great base for exploring either east or west and also for a few days chilling by the pool. Chris was great at responding to any queries we had and we'd love to revisit in the future!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith Revell

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal
Perfect property with all necessary equipment and in ideal location.......for our needs and wants. Peace and privacy with lovely views and, with transport, great location and if you enjoy walking (which we done a couple of times) it's only a 30 minute stroll to nearest resort of Panormos where there are some lovely places to eat. €5 for taxis back.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aspasia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cretan jewel
Convenient, peaceful, comfy, hospitable folks like no one's business; beautiful view, close walking 2 taverns, supermarket, beach. Convenient location 4 exploring inland, psiloritis mtn, monasteries, churches, ect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jeroen S., Amsterdam, Netherlands

Great views, Nice Villa.
We truly loved to stay here. Everything well taken care of. Recommended,
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caro W.

Very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Great location.
We had a great week. If anything the photos and description don't do the house and location justice. The house is very comfortable, plenty of places to sit in the sun or the shade. The pool is great and also very clean. It is a short walk into Roumeli where there is a basic shop, couple of bars and a fab taverna. We didn't bother to go further than Panormos which is relatively uncrowded, has a couple of beaches and lots of places to eat and shop. Very easy journey along the motorway from Heraklion. This villa is perfect for a lazy, recharge your batteries holiday. It's nice and quiet but not isolated. Surrounded by olive groves with views of the mountains. Highly recommend and the owner was very helpful when we were booking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Turgay K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cedric T., Saint Sylvestre Cappel, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très agréable
Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances en famille au calme mais avec de nombreuses visites à proximité ! Maison conforme à l’annonce, très bien équipée et discussion très facile avec le propriétaire. Nous recommandons la villa Eirene sans problème ! Merci Chris !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a beautiful area
We had a very nice and relaxing time in a great villa. A big thank you to our hosts Chris and Irene for giving us the chance to spend our vacation in their beautiful home and wonderful surroundings. We would be very happy to come back to their villa for our next vacation in Crete.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Second time at this wonderful place.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très agréable dans un village
Très belle maison au calme avec piscine.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa idealement placée
Nous avons passé de tres belles vacances dans la villa Eirene. La vue sur les champs d olivier ainsi que sur les montagnes est magnifique. La villa est idealement placée entre Heraklyon , Rethymnon et Chania.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mads Bo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for relaxation and exploring area
Located in silent area on the edge of small village with stunning views facing olive trees and mountains in the background. We loved the different terasses and the pool where our children were alot.The owner was easy to reach and very helpful. The village Roumeli is very "local" with not many tourists, but small authentic kafenion and within walking distance a local taverna, with good food and stunning sunset view. About 5 minuttes in car from there, the bigger Panormo with nice city-beach, good food everywhere and a calm "not touristy" mood. We loved to come there and it became "our" town. The location is pretty central for sightseeing both the big attractions like Knossos, Chania, Retymno, Spinalonga, but also to roam about on the coastline, mountains villages, food markets and monasteries finding authentic local spots with good tavernas and friendly people. Will highly recommend this:-)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023