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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool

Villa Pasifai is part of the Knossos Estate Villas resort.

It is an absolutely private villa with its own private 100m2 pool, garden , playground and barbeque.

You can enjoy your holiday in privacy and luxury, but in a cosy and friendly atmosphere at the same time.

You can relax by the pool or anywhere in the peaceful outdoor area of the villa having unobstructed panoramic views of Rethymno and the sea, while the kids can have fun in the wonderful playground of the villa or the separate section (children's) pool.

The villa is suitable for large groups and families with young kids.

The house consists of two floors being very spacious and able to accommodate 16 guests. There are seven bedrooms (four with double beds and three with twin beds). There are six bathrooms in total, two of them en-suite, two kitchens (one on each floor) and dining areas as well as a living area on the ground floor.

The house disposes of three baby beds and high chairs for young kids and of one bathroom suitable for guests with special needs.

It is also wheelchair accessible.

The villa is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible and tastefully decorated to create a warm atmosphere.

special services: massage, breakfast included in price, private chef, events allowed, wedding planning.

Property manager

Sertedakis Nikos

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 1266744

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

About the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete Island

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koo Koo Brunch Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rethymnon Court House, Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden. Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon and Centre for Byzantine Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

10/10

What a fantastic place - so beautiful All facilities excellent, breakfast very day lovely !!! Lina the villa manager was amazing and so helpful!!! Can’t thank her and staff enough!!! Love to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We’ve had such a great time! And the communication was perfect! A few night we’ve had dinner at the Villa. Lina cooked delicious Greek food for us! Also the breakfast at the stay was delicious! we really had a wonderful time with the family!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10

3 families (6 adults and 7 kids) stayed here for one week. Great house, very well maintained and Lina is a fabulous host. Brilliant pool and games area and house well kitted out. Given location, would definitely recommend having a car for trips to town/beach/supermarket etc. Lovely touch providing breakfast every morning and extra (paid for) meals were tasty and good value. All in all, very good.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

We were three families meeting in Crete and stayed together at the home. We all fit and had a wonderful time. It was suitable for all ages and the pool was big (but to cold when we were there in April). Lina the property manager was very attentive and cooked us some amazing meals! Overall it was a great place for us all to stay and spend time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

As a destination for our family (12) get together from Melbourne London and LA it was the perfect location. The setting was great with a beautiful large pool and surroundings backed up by very good and helpful staff particularly Lina. Overall a wonderful experience enjoyed by all and we would thoroughly recommend this venue. Lloyd
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We had an excellent stay at the villa for one week in August. Nothing was too much trouble for Lina and the team. The villa is incredibly clean and well equipped. 14 family members stayed ranging in ages from 1 to 75. The children in our party really enjoyed the slide and swings. We also took advantage of Lina’s evening meals on two evenings and the food was fantastic. We would definitely recommend and would revisit. A car is a must for this villa
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Had a fabulous family holiday, Villa was very comfortable and safe. Lina our host was incredible, nothing was to much trouble and she really looked after us all including cooking us a beautiful meal probably the best Moussaka on the Island. Arranged birthday cake which was lovely Thanks Lina for making our stay truly wonderful
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We spent 10 days at the villa and the stay delivered on all fronts. The villa was perfect for our group, with enough indoor and outdoor space for all of us to enjoy the trip. The pool is a great size and having an adjoining children's pool was perfect for the two under 3s on the trip.The location was great to explore Rethmyno and the surrounding areas whilst also being secluded enough to enjoy the stunning view. Lina the property manager (and her team) were fantastic, extremely helpful and responsive on all fronts. Lina provided us with 3 evening meals during our stay which were excellent, the food was restaurant quality but with the authentic home cooked feel/taste. We would absolutely recommend the villa (and Lina) to anyone looking for a villa holiday in Greece.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

The house and all the surroundings facilities are amazing and in super conditions! We were a family from age 10 months to 75 including teenagers, everyone enjoyed the stay! The staff has extra ordinary good service and was very helpful and flexible. If you stay in this villa we would definitely recommend to rent a car, you will need it for groceries, going to the city center, beach etc. Vila Pasafai gets the best recommendations from us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The villa was fabulous- 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms made everything effortless. The pool was even better- plenty of room for people to play together or spend time alone. Lina prepared a Cretan feast for us all- 15- for my birthday- and helped me plan an excursion to Knossos and an amazing dinner recommendation in Rethymno- she gave individual recommendations and local tips and made sure everyone had what they needed in the Villa and beyond. Simply outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We had a fabulous time with friends and family at the wonderful villa. The rooms/space and pool was perfect to accommodate 15 of us. The BBQ area was lovely, especially watching the sun go down on the the beautiful Crete horizon. Lina was on hand to provide the best support throughout our stay and helped with local restaurant bookings. She and the other staff were brilliant. Nothing was ever a problem. We would definitely recommend this villa to others and we'll consider a revisit in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

As we have had a perfect week last year, we booked immediatly after we came home. Although we had a few doubts if that fantastic week could be repeated, we weren't disappointed at all: Everything was perfect again! The breakfast service, Lina with her care taking, the gardener, the communication with Nikos,... Perhaps we should book for 2024 now! ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

My wife, myself, and our families (14 total) stayed at this lovely home for 5 nights. Lina (property manager) was very accommodating and a good communicator. She made sure all of our needs were taken care of and made us all a delicious home cooked meal on our last night for a very reasonable sum. The property itself is very spacious with a great location convenient to Rethymno & the main east/west highway. The view of the ocean & city is fantastic from the property, and the pictures do not quite do justice to how great the scenery is.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We visited Knossos Estates as a large family group in June. The villa was stunning with incredible views and had excellent facilities to keep the whole family entertained. Lina (the property manager) was incredibly attentive, nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend making use of the private chef which involves an amazing selection of home cooked Cretan dishes. We would recommend hiring a car for travelling around the island; there is a coffee shop and restaurant in walking distance, but you will need a car if you want to travel further afield. Overall we loved our stay and would recommend to any family/friends group. Thank you to Lina and team for making our stay very special.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The villa is really impressing / very comfortable (each room has a bathroom assigned), huge swimming pool (we stayed most of our time around the pool!) and the vue is stunning. You absolutely need a car to go around as the surroundings are quite poor unfortunately. Lina is really charming and the morning breakfast she prepares every morning is really great. Above all, Lina and her husband could also organise a Greek barbecue dinner just for us that was absolutely great that we definitely recommend : it’s like private restaurant at home, in front of the sea ! Thanks for everything we had a wonderful time in the villa Pasifai we will certainly be back !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

I am Chris we have 3 Children 6 Grandchildren and I decided it would be a good idea to take them all on a holiday together, I gave them a budget and they found this wonderful villa, there were 15 of us in total. The accommodation was fantastic, the staff were wonderful and the manager Lina could not have been more attentive, she made us feel at home immediately, nothing was to much trouble, on the last day she cooked us a wonderful evening meal. There was plenty for the kids to do, swings ,slide, roundabout and a huge swimming pool with an area for the youngest to play in. Would we go again and the answer is a BIG YES from everyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Perfect accommodation with all mod cons for 7 school friends celebrating their 60th birthdays. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. Lina and her staff could not be more helpful, arranging taxis when we needed and always on hand for any other questions we had. We had a couple of BBQ's whilst there and not expecting it, but the coals etc. from the previous evening were all cleared for us. The breakfast each day was a bonus, if a bit the same each day with a couple of extra choices. Unfortunately we didn't try the evening meal offered but will do so if we visit again. Nothing to stop us coming back gain should the opportunity arrive and we have enough people to fill the place! Thanks again
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We booked our stay consisting of two families with our children and grandchildren. The villa was absolutely perfect, there was a second kitchen upstairs which was very useful with a second washing machine too! The area was very safe for the grandchildren and they absolutely loved the play area and equipment. Also having the children's section of the swimming pool was ideal. We used the barbecue which was really good including a sink and worktop next to it. Best of all was the Property Manager Lina. She was just so helpful contacting us before we arrived and whilst we were there. The breakfast each morning was such a nice touch and very delicious. Lina arranged for a masseur to come to the villa for four of our party, which they liked and found so relaxing We really enjoyed the chef evening, absolutely fantastic and such good value. Lina is a wonderful cook so much so we booked another evening, the food was just amazing. You do need a small car to go to nearby Lidl and some trips to Rethymo, which is really nice. Although taxis are really reasonable and easy to arrange. Would thoroughly recommend this villa and we would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Absolute perfection for myself and 14 members of my family. We were a large group of 13 adults and 2 children ages between 71 and 2 years. The villa is immaculately clean, well equipped, lots of space, beautiful pool and area, fantastic views and generally just a great place to spend time with your family or friends. The pool is large and the pool area is comfortable with lots of beds and all kept very clean. The highlight of our holiday was our fantastic Villa host, Lina. She was completely accommodating and helpful from the point that we booked. She was there to greet us on arrival so warm and welcoming but also left us to enjoy our holiday in peace. She was never far away if we needed anything, taxi, details etc Lina cooked for us on 3 evenings and we honestly wish we had arranged this for every night. It honestly was amazing. Everything fresh, tasty and authentically Cretan. The ingredients were of excellent quality and there always enough left over from dinner for lunch the next day. Lina’s husband made us a birthday cake for my brother’s birthday which was really delicious. My particular favourites were the Moussaka and Mille Feuille. We will definitely return here and wouldn’t even look at another villa for our next visit to Crete. Thank you Lina and team - we are missing Pasifai already
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

I am not sure where to start. The Villa was big, with enough space for all 12 of us and room to spare. It had everything we needed and if it didn’t the staff was there to help. The view was amazing. The pool was big. Plenty of chairs and tables for everyone. Breakfast was great. They changed it up a bit each day and if we needed something different they made sure we got it. Lina was checking in every day to make sure we had everything. We felt like we had our own concierge. She was helping us with food orders, Taxi, covid tests, trying to get us a boat etc. So many questions we had and she was always happy to help. We had a health scare with our daughter where she needed to see a doctor and ended up in the hospital for a few hours. Lina kept checking up on us every half hour or so. We ended up back at the villa at 2 am. She calmed my nerves since being in a hospital in a different country did make me very nervous. She even checked up on her, after we left the Villa, to make sure the antibiotics they gave her, worked. Can’t say enough good things about it. I am sure you’ll love it!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

Accueil très sympa à notre arrivé. Grâce à de bonnes communications avec Nikos puis Lina nous avons eu tout ce que nous voulions. Villa très grande et spacieuse. Nous étions 15 personnes. De grands espaces pour que les enfants puissent profiter. Petit déjeuner royal le matin. Juste un petit moins au niveau de la piscine pas chauffé. Ce serait donc juste une petite suggestion de notre part. Sinon tout le reste parfait. Merci à Lina en particulier.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Wir waren mit 14 Personen (9 Erwachsenen und 5 Kinder) in der Unterkunft. Bei Ankunft war alles sauber und aufgeräumt. Das Außengelände und der Wohnbereich sind gepflegt und weitläufig. Die Schlafzimmer und Bäder sind dagegen teils sehr kompakt, sodass etwas improvisiert werden musste. Der Spielplatz und der Pool waren für die Kinder perfekt. Lediglich ein kleiner Buddelkasten wurde von der Jüngsten vermisst. Die Betreuung durch Lina war sehr gut. Sie stand uns jeden Tag für Fragen zur Verfügung und hat sogar die Reperatur unseres platten Autoreifen für uns in Landessprache geregelt. Herzlichen Dank nochmals dafür! Wir empfehlen die Villa und Lina klar weiter. Service uns Außengelände sind wirklich mega. Ein Mietwagen ist zu empfehlen, da die Villen leider nicht direkt mit dem Bus angefahren werden und man zu Fuß auch eher schlecht wegkommt.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt und es hat an nichts gefehlt. Lina und ihr Team waren zu jeder Zeit für uns da und sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Auch den Kindern hat es super gefallen. Die Ausstattung in der Villa und im Außenbereich lässt keinen Wunsch offen. Wir wurden auf Wunsch auch zwei Mal bekocht. Ich habe auf Kreta nicht besser gegessen. Beim Frühstück, das jeden Morgen pünktlich um 9 Uhr gebracht wurde, ist für jeden etwas dabei. Ich würde empfehlen immer mal wieder was anderes auszuprobieren, so behält man die Abwechslung dabei. Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt und die Gastfreundschaft.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

From the first enquiry email we knew this was going to be the place for our family of 15 to spend precious time together. Our holiday was 15 months in the making and during that time we had lots of different questions we needed the answers to. Lina was so super responsive, knowledgeable and kind in her responses, she was patient too. We loved the villa, especially the outside space. The pool is huge, the amenities spot on, plenty of sunbeds, outdoor seating and enough table space to dine comfortably. We chose to have two dinners cooked for us, one on our arrival day and one midweek. The food was beautifully cooked, you could tell it was lovingly prepared by the way it was presented. There was plenty for all and even some for lunch the next day-amazing. We're so glad we booked the dinners, a real treat. Breakfast every day-wow, such a great way to start the day. Shopping, preparation, cooking and clearing up after 15 is time consuming - a massive bonus to have breakfast delivered. Lina called us taxis when we needed them, be aware that taxis to 'the square' were on average €15 which was more than we anticipated. In hindsight, we probably should've hired cars. Airport transfers were arranged for us by Lina and the driver was Fab too. We experienced many of the local restaurants, which we enjoyed immensely. From our youngest to the oldest and every age in between, we had a blast. Thank you Lina, we hope to see you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Lina s’occupe de tout et avec sa gentillesse, son sourire et son efficacité. À notre arrivée le réfrigérateur est défaillant, le lendemain matin il est déjà remplacé.. Une baignoire pour les bébés… 2 heures après elle est à disposition. Beaucoup de réactivité à toutes nos demandes. Bravo et encore merci à Lina et son équipe. Un bémol toutefois.. la villa est très mal équipée sur le plan cuisine. Manque de vaisselle et de petit électroménager. Dommage car la prestation aurait pu être parfaite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023