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Exclusive Accommodation Over the Cretan sea Offering all Kind of Facilities!

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A heated pool
Exterior
Aerial view
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 14600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • 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.

Exclusive Accommodation Over the Cretan sea Offering all Kind of Facilities!


Gerani Hill Sivas is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation with license number: 1068881 & managed by "teouri vacation rental management".
A peaceful atmosphere and modern amenities for restful holidays, perfect for families and children, couples, newly-weds and people with good taste. Enjoy tranquillity, comfort and luxuriousness in this exquisite and unique villa.

Set on a 7,500 sq. m land overlooking the Cretan sea, Villa Gerani Hill is an exceptional private escape getaway unspoiled by the likes of the public. The villa aspires to offer much more than a comfortable and luxurious residency for your holidays. It aspires to offer a private, unique experience you will not forget and will definitely want to pursue again. A peaceful atmosphere and modern amenities for restful holidays, perfect for families and children, couples, newly-weds and people with good taste.

Totally isolated but also close to everything, the three-storey 600 sq. m. villa is furnished stylishly inside and out with high quality and can accommodate 14 guests. Elegance, functionality and luxury are harmoniously combined with details for satisfying most demanding requests.

- Indoor layout -

Entering the villa on the ground floor there is a spacious open plan area consisting of the living room with sitting areas, a 50" satellite HDTV, Playstation 5, a pool table, an indoor dining area and a fully equipped kitchen of top quality fixtures and appliances. The living room area opens to a veranda with sitting area which also leads you to the pool, hot tub and the garden area. Additionally a toilet is also found on the same floor. The ground floor hosts a bedroom with a king bed and en-suite bathroom with shower.

Reaching to the first floor through a staircase, there is a hall with a sitting area and an office space with a desk. This hall has a direct access to a spacious balcony with sitting area which offers magnificent panoramic views. On the first floor there are the rest of 6 bedrooms, four with a double beds and the other two with 2 single beds. Two of the double bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower. Furthermore in the same floor there are 2 more bathrooms, one with bath and one with shower cabin. All the single beds can be transformed to be a double one if it is needed.

A staircase from the living room area on the ground floor leads you down to the lower floor. On this floor there is a laundry area with washing machine and a tumble dryer and a 70 sq. m. gym room. Our gym offers a wide collection of fitness equipment such as a treadmill, an elliptical, a parallel bar, an olympic bench press, 5 yoga mats and a fitness multifunctional apparatus. Furthermore a sauna and a toilet are also located on the same floor.

- Outdoor area -

The beautifully landscaped outdoor area is surrounded by numerous flowers and trees and it offers a variety of facilities and spots for relaxation. Also, the whole outdoor area is totally private and fenced, offering 100% privacy to our guests. More specifically our outdoor facilities include:

- 70 sq. m swimming pool. The pool can also be heated with an additional charge (please note that the pool heating can be used upon advance request for the entire stay and it requires at least one week advance notice).
- Vegetable gardens

- Fully equipped charcoal barbecue area with a sink, small refrigerator and a wood oven

- Two huge outdoor dining tables

- Hot tub for 5 people

- A variety of furnished spots (with sun beds, outdoor sofas, gazebo beds, tables and and swings) for relaxing in the balconies, the veranda and the gardens around the villa

- Fenced playground area for young children & ping pong

- Private tennis court, table tennis and basketball hoop

- Two bathrooms with shower
- Parking space
- Heliport

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

The Villa is located in Gerani, Rethymno

Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.

-Closest beach: 1.2 km (Gerani Beach unorganised beach) and 5 km to Episkopi beach (organised beach)

You have many more choices for beaches within a short distance away

-Mini market: 1.5 km

-Super market: 5.1 km

-Bakery: 1.4 km

-Butcher: 1.2 km

-Fresh fish: 10 km

-Pharmacy: 1.5 km

-Tavern or restaurant: 1.5 km

-Heraklion Airport: 90 km

-Chania Airport: 60 km


**Starting 01/01/2024, a new tax "Climate Crisis Resilience Charge" was introduced, requiring a fee of EUR10/night from March to October and EUR4/night from November to February. The amount needs to be paid in cash or by card upon your arrival.

Property manager

Kostas Vasilakis

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,458 square feet

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
On-site 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 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 1068881

We should mention

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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

113

About the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Town Beach - 17 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunset - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Πρίμα Πλώρα - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive Accommodation Over the Cretan sea Offering all Kind of Facilities! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive Accommodation Over the Cretan sea Offering all Kind of Facilities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive Accommodation Over the Cretan sea Offering all Kind of Facilities!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive Accommodation Over the Cretan sea Offering all Kind of Facilities! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Petres Beach, Paleontological Museum, and Episkopi Beach. Blue Beach and Municipal Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exclusive Accommodation Over the Cretan sea Offering all Kind of Facilities! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick D., Godalming Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place.
Great location and facilities. Everything is there and available. Mr Kostas is a great host (bringing ice Crean’s fur the kids). Wonderful for families and especially kids. Can absolutely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The property was very nice overall. The air conditioning worked well and all the bedrooms were as advertised. The pool and hot tub were also quite nice. The air conditioning is connected to door sensors so you'll need to get used to keeping the doors closed or cracked. In addition, the doors can't be opened from the outside which was a bit unusual.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place to relax
The property was fantastic and perfect for my family,.with such a range of ages. We had a number of celebrations and the villa was the magical setting that made it even more special. Big thanks to Effi and Petri
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family Holiday at The Villa Gerani Hill - Sivas in Rethymno, Crete
An absolutely amazing property which was of exceptional quality. Beautiful grounds and wonderful pool. It really did surpass all expectations. All of our needs and far more were catered for, we could not have asked for better service from all who were involved in looking after us. The owners were dedicated to making us feel welcome providing us with cakes and pizzas and pastries. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay special. Etouri were exceptional. I have never had the pleasure of dealing with so many people whose aim was complete customer satisfaction. Absolutely amazing! My husband and I wanted to give our family a summer holiday where we could all be together, enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere and where we could feel at ease and have fun. Our stay at The Villa Gerani Hill - Sivas provided all of the above and far more. It certainly was the holiday of a lifetime. Thank you to everyone involved in making this so special. Julie H
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at the villa which was beautifully presented with excellent facilities. The owners were very generous and brought us fresh pastries and other foods on several occasions. The concierge service was excellent and did everything we requested of them very promptly. We enjoyed visits to Rethymno and had excellent meals there and at Starras in Gerani. Would definitely recommend this villa
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Villa for large family group
This villa certainly has the wow factor. With 3 master bedrooms and 4 further spacious double bedrooms this villa offered us the flexibility to work for 3 generations including 6 children aged 9 to 14. We paid for heating the pool, definitely well worth it. The children were in it at every possible opportunity. With a full kitchen, large barbecue area and a pizza oven we ate out less than half the time. The pool table and table tennis table were a definite hit with the adults, as was the sauna, but for 1, 14 year old bot, the gym was definitely the best. There was a play station, useful at times, and 2 chess sets, with the interesting characters making it even harder for us oldies. The owner and his wife were absolutely lovely and extremely welcoming and helpful. All in all a superb villa in a wonderful location with spectacular views, definitely worth every penny.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Villa for all ages - Loved it!
This truly is a fabulous villa and we have no hesitation in recommending it. 5 star for all aspects. We stayed as 3 families of 6 older adults and 7 younger adults. The pool area, BBQ/pizza area, hot tub, pool table, table tennis, gym, tennis court and extensive grounds suited all ages. The beds were super comfortable and we all slept well. We loved collecting eggs daily from the free range chicken coop, picking hanging grapes and huge tomatoes but most of all the owners, Petros and his wife Miss Effie popped by throughout the week with lots of goody baskets of pastries, pizzas and wine making us feel so very welcome and looked after. The view is certainly breathtaking and whilst isolated enough to play music around the pool without disturbing anyone, not so isolated you couldn’t pop into the vibrant town with bustling shops and restaurants of Rethymno or central enough for many sightseeing trips over the island. We went to the local village restaurant for a Cretan meal and the whole atmosphere, food and must do back area was wonderful with Pertos having bought a round of drinks for us. The concierge service provided by Etouri who manage the property for the owners was truly outstanding; for their communication and responsiveness and what they provided. They arranged boat hire, booked restaurants and taxis often at late notice and much more. Having a direct phone in the villa to their office was amazing and enabled the older adults to go off in the cars for day trips leaving the youngsters in their capable hands to sort taxis etc for them. The whole week was stress free and a memory to treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Harrogate UK

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC HOUSE WITH WONDERFUL GENEROUS HOSTS
The huge house is set in lovely grounds with plenty of spaced seating areas and an amazing view. The bedrooms are all spacious and have comfortable beds. The kitchen equipment is pretty good but a little basic (no food processor or liquidiser for example). We recommend the additional cleaning. The family very much enjoyed the pool table and table tennis. However the promised tennis court turned out to be a paddle court with a concrete surface. We liked being able to collect eggs and tomatoes from the enclosure. There was an excellent package of food waiting for us on arrival. Just a couple of kilometres down the hill is a tiny beach with parking, shower and toilet. It has a little sandy area but is mostly cristal clear waters with good snorkelling.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
We were welcomed to the property by Mr P and Effie. Everything was sparking and our welcome package excellent, not to mention the fresh eggs and veg each day collected from the property and surprise packages arriving with Mr P. We loved the villa and all the facilities were fantastic and our teenagers were never bored in fact did not want to leave. The view is breathtaking and all the shops and restaurants are within easy reach. We had the most amazing time and the weather also played its part, wall to wall blue skies for 7 days. Thank you all for a truly memorable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Drömboende på Kreta
Fantastisk villa, vacker, exklusiv och välutrustad. Stor pool, trädgård, uteplatser, grill…. Gästfrihet och generositet. Allt man kan tänka sig - och lite till. T ex en egen hönsgård och trädgård - färska grönsaker och ägg varje morgon. Svindlande vackert läge på en klippa ut mot havet. Vi var 15 i familjen i tre generationer, 2-72 år, - alla trivdes lika bra.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa beautiful place and wonderful people
In brief it was a fantastic holiday, the Villa exceeded expectations and the wonderful owners so generous and hospitable. Eurotri the managers provided a superb concierge service easily contactable and very responsive and helpful. It is with out doubt a place to return to.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful holiday
The villa is amazing, in an ideal location, it has all the facilities you need for all ages. We have stayed in many villas over the year but this was the best by far, but it has to be said that it was the people involved in the villa who made the difference, they were all universally friendly, helpful and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We thought we would not make it this year but we are very glad we did. The villa is spectacular, the service could not be better, and the welcome was as warm as the weather.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a superb villa and location we decided to get married there!
We have just returned from a wonderful week at villa Gerani. Despite arriving in the early hours of the morning we were greeted by Robert from Etouri and the owner Miss Effi. We were given all of the information we needed to settle in plus a days worth of shopping was waiting for us as requested. The villa is fabulous and is exactly as it appears in the pictures, in fact it is better! We were a group of 13 adults and one teenager and there was plenty of room for everyone and lots to do to keep everyone entertained from the pool table, the gym, sauna, table tennis, hot tub, tennis court, basketball hoop, swimming pool and the friendly chickens that provided us with fresh eggs every morning. The grounds of the villa are beautifully kept and were tended to every couple of days at the same time that the villa was thoroughly cleaned. We loved the villa and location so much that we changed our plans to get married at a local beach and held the ceremony at the villa instead. I would thoroughly recommend this property and the services of Etouri. There was always someone on hand to help us and having a phone in the villa with a direct line to the office made contacting them simple and efficient. I cannot speak too highly of our experience here. It was so good our whole party were talking of returning next year to celebrate our first wedding anniversary!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ernest N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa! Group of 11 celebrating a big birthday. Everything was perfect!!
The Villa is just as the pictures show- beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed every moment we spent there. Very short drive to town, restaurants and beaches. Owners and staff was excellent. We could not ask for anything that they did not immediately take care of-reservations, massage and tours. Looking forward to going back!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Go There!
Quite simply the best place we have ever stayed. The location combines views, sea breezes and nearness to shops and tavernas, while the villa itself is a clean, stylish beauty.Nothing else to say - go there!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
As a group of 12 adults and 3 young children we had the BEST holiday at Gerani Hill. There was so much space for everyone to have their own privacy but equally amazing social spaces. It feels so remote as you can’t see another property - just a stunning sea view, but step outside and you’re on the outskirts of a lovely village with great tavernas, a pharmacy and a couple of friendly small supermarkets. The owners were lovely and Robert from Etouri was excellent, really friendly, responsive and efficient. The children adored the villa, feeding the chickens, collecting the vegetables but mainly just swimming like fish all day in the lovely pool. We didn’t want to leave and would love to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcus W.

Best places you can find in Crete
14 people from Sweden rented the house for a week. We have rented plenty of houses before but the was by far the best experience any of us had. The house was beatuiful and the services was perfection. Etouri was really serices minded and supported us all the way. (we even got free cake, beers, whine etc) I would strongly recommend anyone to spend a week or more in this house with Etouri performing the service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Amazing property
The villa was absolutely incredible. A wonderful property that is incredibly well maintained, with tons of options on site, especially for kids. We had 5 kids ranging from 1.5 to 14 and they all had things to do -- tennis, pool, basketball, picking veggies, chickens etc. There are fresh veggies and eggs on the property and sheep just outside. And the location is great. Close to Rethymno but away from any bustle. And the etouri folks and owner are super responsive and helpful. 5 stars! Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

A splendid villa
A secluded and majestic location with a beautiful sea view set in lovely well maintained gardens. Fresh eggs from the chickens. Tomatoes and aubergines were provided. The villa is very well appointed with marble floors and air conditioned rooms. The villa is fully equipped with very good poolside furniture a brilliant barbecue area, deep pool and a small tennis court. There are many areas outside with sofas and shaded spots with chairs/beds. The local village (Gerani) has a superb baker, good taverna and mini markets one with a butcher. Rethymon is only 10mins away with a historic old town and many good restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

CAtherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Le paradis
Une villa magnifique sur un grand terrain arboré avec tennis, piscine, champs d'olivier avec des poules et une vue à couper le souffle. 7 chambres et sdb toutes climatisées. Salle de sport, billard américain, table de ping pong...bref il ne manquait rien. Les propriétaires étaient simplement adorables, prévenants et très disponibles (grecs en somme ;-) ). A notre arrivée ils nous avaient acheté de quoi nous nourrir la première journée : tomates, concombres Oignons, Feta, pain oeufs, beurre.... La villa est dans une zone un peu isolée mais à 10 mn en voiture de Réthymnon qui offre tout ce qu'on peut désirer. Les plages se trouvent plutot de l'autre côté, sur la route de Chania à 10 mn en voiture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
amaizing
the Villa is amaizing, the view is amaizing, Petros the owner is amaizing. The holiday was amaizing. This villa is even better than shown in the photos. Unfortunately only 7 days - we wish we could live there. The sunset and sunrise - unforgettable - it´s the most beautiful place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christophe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un très bon séjour à Gerani
Nous avons eu le bonheur d’etre dans cette maison en ayant eu le malheur d’avoir un temps maussade sur presque toute la semaine . L’emplacement est très favorable pour aller vers l’Ouest ( Chania , Kissamos .... ) ainsi que vers le sud , la proximité de Rethymno permet cela rapidement , nous avons pu chercher le soleil au sud ! La maison permet de vivre pour un large groupe sans se marcher dessus avec des activités sportives et ludiques pour ceux qui comme nous pratiquent .L’accueil était efficace ainsi que le support , avec des contacts réguliers et amicaux . Merci pour les gâteaux et autres aliments donnés ainsi que les œufs frais à aller chercher tous les matins ( +10 par jour ) , merci les poules ! Nous reviendrons en Crète !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Anwesen mit sehr netten Vermietern
Dieses Anwesen ist einfach nur ein Traum. Wir waren mit 12 Personen dort und hatten dennoch genug Platz damit jeder sein Ding machen konnte. Neben einem 3m tiefen Pool, einem Whirlpool, Tischtennis, Billard und sogar einem Tennisplatz inklusive Schläger und Bällen waren die frischen Eier und das frische Gemüse aus dem eigenen Garten das Highlight des Urlaubs. Pedro, der Vermieter kam sogar alle paar Tage mit lokalen Köstlichkeiten aus der Bäckerei oder einem kostenlosen Abendessen inklusive Raki. Wir haben uns pudelwohl gefüllt und sahen jeden Cent gut angelegt.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandiose Villa
Diese Villa bietet alles, was man sich so vorstellen kann und wünscht. Atemberaubender Ausblick Super Ausstattung Erstklassige Betreuung durch etouri Super Verhältnis zum Eigentümer.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021