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Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kirianna
  • Place, Rethimno Kart
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Platanes Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Arkadi Monastery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪95 min drive‬

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About the area

Rethymno

When you stay at this villa in Rethymno, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Rethimno Kart and Arkadi Monastery. .This family-friendly villa is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Platanes Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Sacred Monastery of Arkadi.

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Platanes Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Arkadi Monastery - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Horse Park Rethymno - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Town Beach - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dionyssos Bar
  • ‪Levantes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Σπίτι του Πολιού (Poliou House) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Creta Royal Lounge Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area

💖 Why Guests Love Villa Kantifes
• Sea View: panoramic views of the Cretan Sea and the coastline of Rethymno.
• Privacy & Serenity: Surrounded by lush greenery and olive groves, ensuring a quiet, private holiday.
• Private Pool: A 35sqm swimming pool with a shallow area for children.
• Authentic Stone Design: A charming 120sqm stone-built residence that blends traditional Cretan style with modern comfort.
• Outdoor: Large stone-paved terrace with a BBQ and plenty of space for kids to play.

🏡 Indulge in a serene escape at Villa Kantifes, an elegant stone-built sanctuary nestled on the hillsides of Kyrianna. Covering 120sqm of thoughtfully designed living space, this villa is the ultimate retreat for families or groups seeking both relaxation and comfort. Characterized by its timeless stone arches and rustic wooden ceilings, the home offers breathtaking, wide-open views, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the authentic Cretan countryside without sacrificing proximity to the sea.

🛋 Inside the Villa: Layout

Ground Floor:
• Living Area: An open-plan lounge with comfortable sofas, a stone fireplace, and satellite TV.
• Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances and a dining table for the whole group.
• Bathroom 1: A bathroom with a shower.

First Floor:
• Bedroom 1: A comfortable double bedroom equipped with A/C, a TV, a safe for your valuables, a wardrobe, and access to a private balcony.
• Bedroom 2: A versatile bedroom with 3 single beds (which can be configured into one double and one single), A/C, and 2 private balconies for extra light and air.
• Bathroom 2: A spacious bathroom featuring a jetted tub and a WC.

🌴 Outdoor Paradise
• Private Pool: A 35sqm pool (depth 1.40m) with a shallow section for children.
• BBQ Area: Traditional charcoal grill for preparing authentic Cretan meals.
• Sun Terrace: Large stone-paved area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and an outdoor shower.
• Dining Al Fresco: A shaded outdoor dining table where you can enjoy your meals while watching the sunset over the sea.

📍 Prime Location in Kyrianna Village
Villa Kantifes is situated just outside the charming village of Kyrianna, providing the ultimate sense of freedom and quiet. You are just a short drive from the lively beaches of Rethymno`s north coast and the historical heart of the island.

Beach: 5,6 km (Sfakaki / Pigianos Kampos).
Local Taverna: 1.7 km (In Kyrianna village).
Supermarket / Bakery: 1.5 km.
Rethymno City: 12 km (approx. 20 minutes drive).

🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
The villa’s central location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the best of Rethymno:
Within 15–30 Minutes:
• Arkadi Monastery: Only 8 km away, a historical monument of immense beauty and importance.
• Ancient Eleutherna: Visit the impressive museum and the archaeological site of this ancient city.
• Margarites Village: Famous for its traditional pottery workshops and picturesque streets.

Perfect Day Trips:
• Rethymno Old Town (20 mins): Walk through the Venetian harbor, the narrow alleys, and the historic Fortezza fortress.
• Kournas Lake (40 mins): Visit Crete`s only freshwater lake for a pedal boat ride and lunch by the water.
• South Coast (1 hour): Explore the wild beauty of Preveli Beach with its palm forest or the clear waters of Plakias.
• Knossos Palace (1 hour 10 mins): Discover the birthplace of Minoan civilization near Heraklion.

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To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.

🧳 Included Services
•Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
•Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
•24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
•Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.

🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
•Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
•Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
•Pre-arrival shopping service
•Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.

A car is recommended for your transportation. We can organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after rental cars can be delivered at the property (extra charge).
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date. But in any case if you wish to arrive earlier or depart later than the mentioned hours feel free to contact us and we will fulfill your request if the villa is available with no extra cost. If your arrival will be delayed, you must contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you fail to do so you may not be able to gain access to the Property. If you fail to arrive by midday on the day after the Arrival Date and you have not contacted us, we may treat the booking as having been cancelled by you.

2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not enter the property or stay overnight in the property. Any kind of Party for more than the people staying in the property must be informed prior booking the villa, which in some cases it might not be accepted and if accepted extra charge might apply. In case you do so, we can refuse to hand over the Property to you, or can require you to leave. We will treat any of these circumstances as a cancelation of the booking by you and we shall be under no obligation to refund you for any fees already paid to us in those circumstances. Any refund will be at our sole discretion.

3. Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint it is important that action is taken as soon as possible. It is essential that you contact us if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. It is often extremely difficult (and sometimes impossible) for us to resolve difficulties properly unless we are promptly notified. In particular, complaints of a transient nature(example: electric power issues, warm water is out etc.) cannot possibly be investigated unless you will let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence.
Also after staying in the property for 48 hours and we have not received any message or email from you about any broken facilities/amenities in the property, we will hold the guest responsible for any damages caused and must be paid or replaced by the guest on spot.

4. Smoking is Not allowed in the properties so we request all of our guests not to smoke in the properties
but to smoke outside on the exterior areas such us by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios or terrace

5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linnen change is done every 3/4 days.
In case you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.

6. Pool: The pool is not covered, built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organization EOT. Parents have full responsibility for supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 permitted the pool at any time without adult supervision. When using the pool, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk.

7. Fireplace: The fireplace is working with wood which will be provided.

8. Tenants agree to respect the property. In case of any damage that will be made, the tenants will have to pay the cost on the spot and before leaving the villa.

9. The owner agrees to provide a clean home, cleaned just before the arrival of tenants.
Cleaning is done by us, changing towels and bed linen is included in the price.

10. The lead guest (the oldest member of the group) must be at least 21 years old.

11. Please respect the quiet hours from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM and from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this villa include concierge services, barbecue grills, and babysitting service.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • 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

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed ONLY in the exterior areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Do not forget to turn off the A/C units, the lights of the property as well as any elextrical device that you may have used.
Please leave the house in the same confition as you would like to find it when coming here.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The villa is friendly and safe for children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 1080560

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

493662

Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay at the Villa

My husband and I stayed for a few days in Crete at the Villa and we had a very relaxing time! Elena was very responsive and able to answer many of our questions! The driveway is a little bit hard to find, but using Google maps satellite helps. There was also a cat that stayed around the Villa that was very affectionate and friendly. We fed the cat since it seemed very hungry, and we left some cat food for the next people to stay at the Villa!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Villa , situated up the hill from Rethymno.

The villa is exactly as displayed in the pictures. The pool was lovely with clear clean water. Elena the Host, was amazing. She waited for our late arrival and had left many items and treats in the house , not only on arrival but throughout the week. If you chose to stay here, maybe she will make you homemade Pastitio, like she did for us and it was delicious. She responds so quickly to any questions or requests and made us feel very welcome. Its a great location especially if you want to try out beaches on both sides of the island. Definitely wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Accomodation

Excellent accomodation - our expectations were fully fulfilled. Kitchen with top equipment, bathrooms absolutely suitable for four persons, comfortable beds wonderful pool with great view to the sea Our host, Elena, was very generous and friendly. In summary, we were very satisfied and can absolutely recommend this holiday house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eine Traumvilla

Hier hat wirklich alles gepasst! Die Lage des Hauses, die Ausstattung, Pool … überall funktionierende Klimaanlage und eine tolle Gastgeberin, die uns mit Wein, Obst und Käse versorgt hat! Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit dort!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannes S.

Liked: Cleanliness

traumhaft

schöne Villa, herrliche Aussicht, sehr gutes Service, ruhig gelegen, mit dem PKW - Rethymnon rasch erreichbar