Villa vacation rentals in Decentralized Administration of Crete

This place is a treasure. The views from the living room and kitchen are spectacular. The house has many clever features that are well designed. The area around Almyrida is fun to explore--go down to the beach or on a hike along the coast. Almyrida is a cute beach town, very welcoming. And we did several further from the town adventures. We had no idea that Crete has so much to offer--pottery in Margarites, beautiful beaches, intense hikes, exceptional museums, exploring Hania's historic streets. The property management team were wonderful to interact with. We felt so fortunate to find such a gem. Thank you!!! We sure hope we can return.

Un tout grand merci à Andreas et Xena qui nous ont accueilli avec générosité et une amabilité qui font chaud au cœur. Tout était Nickel. Le frigo était rempli de fruits, les tiroirs avec pain, biscuits, café, miel et confiture pour que nous puissions profiter pleinement du logement. Il y a aussi les produits de toilette, les tablettes lave-vaisselle et la lessive qui étaient fournis. Xena et Andreas nous on accueilli, fait faire le tour du propriétaire et donné toutes les informations dont nous pouvions avoir besoin. Andreas est un hôte très attentionné, et très réactif, toujours prêt à rendre service pour satisfaire les visiteurs. La villa est magnifiquement tenue et conforme à la description. Un ménage à même été fait avec changement de serviettes et draps au milieu de notre séjour. Un très grand merci également pour l’huile d’olive de sa production qu’Andreas nous a offerte. Les saveurs de Crète vont pouvoir encore nous accompagner quelques semaines après notre retour. Merci.

My girlfriend and I stayed here for 3 nights during our time in Crete and absolutely fell in love with the place. The home is so cozy and has everything you need from the moment you walk in. Maria was super helpful and made sure we had what we needed for a comfortable stay. Set in a rustic village with amazing views of the skyline, this place is one you should book for sure. Super close to the town of Rethymno, with many shops, restaurants, and beaches a short drive away.

We had a fantastic time. The villa is stunning and had just been freshly renovated. Everything about it is designed to maximize the beautiful views, the airflow, peace and tranquility. The hosts were communicative, kind and generous with flexible check-in and out. The fantastic pool area, stonework, bathrooms, kitchen, linens, sauna/steamroom, washer & dryer, game room -- all were top quality. This was easily the most beautiful AirBnb we have ever stayed in. It was a good home base for exploring Crete. We were also happy to save one day for relaxing at the villa. We were only a family of four, and the villa could have easily held twice as many. Would love to return one day. Made wonderful memories here.

Anna und Andreas sind phantastische Gastgeber. Eigentlich halte ich mich mit Bewertungen zurück, aber die Unterkunft und die Gastgeber sind einmalig. Die Location ist einmalig und für eine kleine Gruppe von vier Personen phantastisch. In der Nähe gibt es ein kleines Dorf in dem es neben einem Supermarkt und Bäcker auch eine kleine Taverne gibt. Zum Strand sind es ca. 15 Minuten. Anna und Andreas sind immer erreichbar und geben wertvolle Tips für Ausflüge, Restaurants und alles andere in der Region. Wir werden garantiert noch einmal versuchen in der Villa und den Gastgebern vorbeizuschauen.

We booked this villa as a treat for our 40th and our first holiday in 15 years without our son. The villa was absolutely beautiful and the hosts were lovely. They had made us a Greek salad on our arrival and had provided us with milk eggs wine and fruit. They even made a beautiful marble cake as we had a thunderstorm and everything was covered in sand so they had to come a second day to clean the pool and outside area so we could use it.. Eftychis and his mum also provided use with restaurants and site seeing destinations like the botanical gardens which were well worth visiting.. We tried to book the villa again this year but they are fully booked. So we will be looking to book again next year.. It is absolutely beautiful and well worth a visit..

We hebben bijzonder genoten van de locatie en de villa. alle voorzieningen waren zoals beschreven en nieuw. Uitzicht was adembenemend en de villa bood voldoende privacy en rust ondanks dat er drie zelfde villa's naast elkaar staan. Strandje, restaurants en supermarkt waren op loopafstand. Dus we hadden geen huurauto nodig. Plaatsje Agia Pelagia was ook op loopafstand. Is nog redelijk traditioneel Grieks vissersdorp maar wel redelijke toeristisch. Al met al een geweldig verblijf gehad waarbij de host, weliswaar op afstand en zonder persoonlijk contact, steeds online actief was, snel reageerde en proactief informatie verschafte.

Diese Unterkunft ist ein Traum und verdient volle 5 Sterne+ Manos ist ein hervorragender Gastgeber, ein unkomplizierter und sehr freundlicher Check in, Obst, Wasser, Honig, Wein und Raki gab es zur Begrüßung... die Villa ist sehr sauber, wunderschön eingerichtet und das Highlight ist der große Pool mit Blick in die Ferne. Perfekt ausgestattet, tolle Betten,hochwertige Kissen, Handtücher etc....man kommt aus dem Schwärmen nicht mehr raus....es war eine wunderschöne Woche und wir sind nur sehr ungerne abgereist. Wir können die Unterkunft bedingungslos weiterempfehlen... vielen Dank an Manos und seine lieben Putzfrauen... wir kommen wieder!!!!!!!!

Wonderful Experience at the Villa Elias! Our stay at the villa was perfect. The sea view was breathtaking, especially during sunset – a true sense of calm, quiet, and complete privacy. Choosing this villa was an excellent decision, especially because of the heated pool, which the kids absolutely loved. They enjoyed both swimming and playing in the spacious garden. The villa is well-equipped, with many useful items that made our stay very comfortable, including an air pump for pool toys. The location is also great – close to shops, supermarkets, and pharmacies. Highly recommended for families looking for a peaceful and convenient holiday with children. Wissam,

מאד נהנינו בחופשה בבית זה הכל היה נקי ומסודר. הבריכה מדהימה והחצר מפנקת. המארחים מאד נחמדים ואדיבים. השירות היה יותר מן הכלל. היתה לנו בזכותם חופשה מושלמת. ממליצה מאד על הבית ומקווה לחזור להתארח בו.

Beatiful view and nice downstairs appartment with own pool and yard. Parking lot had always room for our car. From parking lot there are deep stairs down to the appartments yard. We came late in evening and it was little bit difficult to get in without light on the appartment door. Pool was great for swimming and view fo Chania and sea bay just amazing. If you have lot of electronic devices with you, take a power strip with you. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet during our stay in April. Really nice place to relax and enjoy life.

Beautiful place, great for families. Lots of toys and even a potty for the kids! Cleaner came mid week which was not necessary but so great. Beach is a 3 min walk. Really need a car to get there which was fine for us! Thanks for everything.

Book this Airbnb. Do not think twice. Nice to be greeted with wine and snacks after the flight over. 3 styles of coffee makers with coffee. Sugar, spices, olive oil and balsamic to get you started. 4 bedroom 3 full baths. Great living and cooking areas. Very spacious for our group of 7. Clean and comfortable. Equipped with everything you could ask for. We made a few terrific meals with the grill and kitchen equipment. Harilao has put a lot of thought and planning in to his home. Gorgeous outdoor space with heated pool. Indoors is clean and uncluttered. The views are lovely. 1 minute on walk up the street to fresh bread daily and cute market. 3 minute walk down the street is a bigger market. 4 minute walk to my favorite beach. 8 Euro for 2 chairs and an umbrella. Bar right there if you want a drink. Walk to coffee, pastries, restaurants and bars near by. We loved the home and beach so much that we slipped a few day trips. 5 stars. I hope to come back! Amazing home.

Es gibt Aussichten, die mehr sagen als tausend Gespräche – und diese hier spricht in stiller Poesie. Vom Haus aus breitet sich die Küstenlinie aus wie ein gemalter Gedanke, mit kleinen Eilanden, die im Licht treiben wie Träume im Halbschlaf. Morgens liegt die See da wie ein Spiegel der Ruhe, abends glitzert sie, als hätte jemand Sterne darin versenkt. Das Haus selbst ist ein stiller Diener: modern, zweckmäßig, geschmackvoll – ein Ort, an dem alles da ist, wo es hingehört. Man lebt hier nicht gegen die Zeit, sondern mit ihr. Wer je dort stand und schwieg, weiß: Das war genug.

We had the most dreamy of times at the villa! Maria gave us a warm welcome and made us feel at home right away. We loved her hospitality and proactive hosting, giving us tips and recommendations of places to visit in the area. The place provided everything one could wish for, from pristine looking rooms to hammam showers, a fine gas bbq and shaded terrace, glorious swimming pool, comfy sofa and a kitchen chefs would enjoy. The surroundings are to die for. Sinuous roads and endless sea views, unique beaches, but also mountain hikes, gorges and wine tastings not far at all (car is a must). Closest taverna has delicious food. Agia Galini is a short drive away and offers all essentials should you need to shop, eat out, find an atm or go on a fishing boat trip. Thanks again for a fantastic stay! We will be back sooner than later!

We stayed for 1 week (4adults and 4 kids) having been to Crete a number of times before. The villa was up in the hills (you need to hire a car to get anywhere and driving on the small lanes is not for the faint hearted) but this gave us the beautiful views over the bay and a lovely sea breeze. The house was immaculate with all the essentials and mod cons including chilled filtered water from the fridge. The ice machine didn’t work so one of the team popped around with a big bag of ice the next day which we used instead. We also experienced a sandstorm (happens about once a year) with Saharan sand being deposited on everything. The cleaners were around the next morning and the pool was cleaned beautifully. The pool itself was heated to a lovely temperature so the kids could enjoy it all day and the hot tub was even warmer so the perfect place to sit and enjoy drinks. We used the outdoor built in barbecue and sat outside for dinners (great views). Karolina was very responsive! Recommend!

The Airbnb was fantastic, very modern and spacious with an amazing view. The host was extremely helpful leading up to our stay and also during our stay. One of the best Villa’s I have ever stayed in, the pictures do not do it justice. Highly recommend choosing this for your stay in Greece. Only bad thing is that we had to leave to come back home!

Fick ett fint välkomnande! Bodde i lägenheten en vecka med mina vänner och boendet var över våra förväntningar. Det såg ut som på bilderna. Superfint! Alla var väldigt nöjda med bokningen av boendet och skulle kunna tänka sig att åka dit igen.

We had a fabulous time at the Villa of the Hill! The host Georgios did his best to make us feel at home, he even brought us a delicious Cretan lunch cooked by his mum. Probably the most hospitable host we ever met. The villa is very clean and modern, but still cozy. We loved the outdoor kitchen, the pool and the location as the villa is surrounded by beautiful nature and olive trees. All in all an absolute dream - would definitely recommend!

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La villa est extrêmement bien conçue et équipée. La vue est fantastique et l’emplacement est calme. Nous avons apprécié l’arrivée et le départ flexible ainsi que le petit déjeuner. Le service de conciergerie est fantastique. Nous avons visité la Crête orientale depuis la villa, les routes sont très accessibles. Notre séjour a été parfait. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir. Merci pour tout 🦋

this is a great Villa to stay at in central Crete that made it easy to branch off to many other areas of the island the best part was the Villa itself with its swimming pool and the views. great place to stay close to the small village of margarite. highly recommend it's got to be one of the best places to stay in all of Crete. Michalis was a great representing host.

We had a wonderful 4-day stay at this beautiful villa in Crete. The welcome was incredibly warm and kind, and everything exceeded our expectations. The villa is stunning — spacious, tastefully decorated, and perfectly clean. The terrace and private pool are amazing, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. The bedrooms were sublime, with very comfortable beds and stylish interiors. A special thank you to Nikos, who was absolutely fantastic with us — kind, helpful, and always available. We truly appreciated his hospitality. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you for everything!

Wow! What an incredible holiday we had. Your villa is incredible and your communication is fab. Despina looked after us so well. From delicious baked goods, bread, milk, apple juice, water and most importantly wine (!) already in the fridge, to helping us out when we forgot our door key. The cleaners were amazing (we didn't see them) but they tidied and cleaned the villa so well. My son wrote them a thank you note in Greek as he loved what they had done with his teddy on his bed! The extras like the lilos, snorkelling equipment and sinkers were great for keeping him entertained. I would highly recommend your beautiful villa to everyone. Your attention to detail is great. The kitchen was well equipped and the BBQ great to use. The sunsets and sunrises will be ones we never forget. Thank you so much for a very memorable holiday.

This was our best stay ever with airbnb, and the most beautiful in Greece. The house exceeded our expectations. The locations is awesome. The house is comfortable, spacious, modern, spotless and beautiful. The open views to the ocean are breathtaking in addition to being high above in the mountains. He outdoor terraces aremazibgand the pool iswesome withazing views. This house can easily accomodate 6 persons. Parking is easy for two cars. The place feels secure and very private. We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets. Located between Rethymo and Chania we felt the location was perfect. We lived every detail provided to us. The hosts were great communicating with us, greeting us and providing all kinds of reccomendations to us. They greeted us with some very nice presents, foid and wine. If you plan to visit Crete this is the pkace to be. If you want an unforgetable stay this is the place to be! We lived every minute of our stay and there are not enough words to Thank our hosts!