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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
A heated pool, pool loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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
**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

Property manager

Kostas Vasilakis

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,045 square feet

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Policies

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 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
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 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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 9 min walk
  • Eleutherna - 17 min walk
  • Arkadi Monastery - 9 min drive
  • Rethimno Kart - 18 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 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!?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Björn A.

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

Nicola K.

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.

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.

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

Joshua E.

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.

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

Anita N.

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

Birgit L.

Traumhafte Unterkunft
Diese wunderschöne Villa in ruhiger Lage ist großartig. Hier stimmt einfach alles. Das Anwesen ist sehr gepflegt, extrem großzügig angelegt und perfekt ausgestattet . Täglich hat sich Giorgos um den Garten und Pool gekümmert und das auf eine sehr angenehme zurückhaltende freundliche Art. Wir wurden sogar immer wieder mit Aufmerksamkeiten und Geschenken verwöhnt - mehr geht nicht. Die Agentur war für uns immer sofort erreichbar und arbeitet ausgesprochen professionell ,kleine Beanstandungen wurden sehr schnell behoben. Nochmals ein herzliches Dankeschön für diesen schönen Aufenthalt in der Villa Eleftherna
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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.

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

Merete M.

Koselig hus med frodig hage og med oppvarmet basseng
Alt fungerte bra, både ute og inne. Varmt tatt imot av husverten, som ikke visste hva godt han kunne gjøre for oss. Stor fruktkurv, vin, egg, olivenolje og honning av egen avling. Sikringene gikk, han var på plass tre minutter etter at vi tok kontakt. Huset hadde alt vi trengte. Vedfyrt pizzaovn ble testet og flott grill ute. Store og små koste seg.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

Séjour inoubliable en famille et entre amis
Une villa incroyable : confortable, propre, parfaitement équipée, idéalement située si on recherche le calme de la campagne, avec une vue à couper le souffle. Piscine et jardins entretenus avec beaucoup de soin et d'amour. Et, cerise sur le gâteau, des hôtes (Giorgios et son épouse) extrêmement accueillants et adorables, aux petits soins avec nous. Nous avons reçu de nombreux présents faits maison (vin, miel, fruits, gâteau, huile d'olive,...). Merci à vous ! Nous en garderons un souvenir inoubliable et espérons avoir la chance de pouvoir y revenir ❤️. Merci aussi à Etouri, toujours disponible et qui nous a permis de prolonger notre séjour de quelques heures dans un beach club branché avant de reprendre notre avion. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le geste. See you soon my friends !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

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

Assi B.

Great holiday!
Villa Eleftherna is perfect for two families with children. Great facilities, beautiful interior and amazing garden and pool area. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

james s.

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.

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.

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.

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

Arne L.

Lovely stay!
We traveled as a group of six people and had a wonderful time at villa Elétherna! The house is clean and very well designed. We were amazed by the hospitalty - we were gifted fresh fruits, olive oil, honey and raki! The owner, Giorgos, came everyday to look after the villa and the pool, so we never had any issues. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank U.

Super Urlaub
Tolle Anlage und sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Sehr empfehlenswert
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen S., Leipzig

Wunderbares Haus mit Panoramablick
Wir haben ein wunderbaras Haus in Eleftherna vorgefunden, was keine Wünsche übrig lässt. Geschmackvoll und mit viel Liebe eingerichtet, komplett ausgestattet und mit einem wunderbaren Lebensmittelpaket begrüßt worden. Das Haus hat einen wunderbaren Blick bis zum Meer und in die Berge. Viele Terassen, die die Möglichkeit bieten, je nach Wunsch im Schatten oder in der Sonne zu sitzen. Ein gepflegter Garten, Betten mit hervorragenden Matratzen und ein sehr freundlicher und angenehmer Gastgeber machen das Ganze komplett. Wir kommen gern wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

Traumhaft
Wir hatten den Besten Urlaub seit Jahren und sind mehr als Begeistert vom Haus, Anwesen, der Freundlichkeit des Vermieters so dass wir bald wiederkommen werden. Herzlichen Dank für alles!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wunderschöne Villa
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in Eleftherna. Die Kommunikation verlief reibungslos und das Haus ist wie beschrieben - wunderschön! Unglaubliches Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, immer gerne wieder!

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Beautiful villa with caring hosts
We are still happy that we have not cancelled our stay in Crete due to Covid-19! Crete is wonderful and so is Villa Eleftherna - a large and clean property with great facilities and a stunning view to the sea. Everything was as described and even better. We found home made olive oil, raki and a selection of vegetables and fruit and even bread to get over the first weekend, Costas and his father were supernice and caring, cleaning the property every three days. The staff at Etouri was also trying to make our stay comfortable by staying in contact. Total recommendation for a nice Villa on a wonderful island in a great country!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020