Villas in Rethymnon That You Will Want to Book
Ready to start planning your vacation in Crete? This is the perfect read if you want to spend time in Rethymnon. This region, sandwiched between Heraklion and Chania, is an ideal base to explore some of the most beautiful places on the island. If you want to rent a holiday home in the area, check out these incredible villas in Rethymnon, Crete!
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If your summer holidays are coming up and you’ve decided to spend them in Crete, then you are probably working on your Crete itinerary or deciding how many days to spend on the island. However, you should not disregard the place to stay on the island.
After deciding which region is best for you, the next step is to book accommodation. Doing it early is key to finding more choices and better prices.
You might be interested in city boutique hotels or even flats in the center of town. Still, if you’d rather choose the comfort of a luxurious villa, then look at these incredible houses in Rethymnon. Book them or not, and you will enjoy the read!
Stoneville
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📍Prines Village, about 5 km from the center of Rethymnon and 66 km from the International Airport of Chania.
Guests agree that this Rethymnon villa is more impressive when you visit than seen in the pictures. The house features a beautiful seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and free private parking. The villa also has a terrace with sea views, three bedrooms, a living room, an equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms.
Besides, you can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and biking or even explore the southern coast of Rethymnon by car since the villa can also arrange car rental.
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Villa Caneva
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📍Prines village, about 10 minutes from the center of Rethymnon and the main beach in town.
This is a stone villa on a hill surrounded by fruit trees. The building was once an old traditional aqueduct dating back to the 1950s! It was completely transformed into a villa accommodating up to eight guests. The villa has amazing mountain views, a balcony, a garden, barbecue facilities, a private pool, and private parking.
Guests will enjoy three bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a convenient coffee machine, and two bathrooms. This peaceful area of Rethymnon offers the best of the region’s mountains and valleys, only a few minutes from the sea.
Mikra Anogia Villas
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📍This luxurious villa complex is in Mikra Anogia, just 3.5 km from Rethymnon town and the beaches on the northern coast.
A top choice for utmost comfort and discreet luxury, the maisonette is set in a lush area overlooking the city of Rethymnon and the sea. It can accommodate up to six guests in its three bedrooms, equipped with single and double beds. All bedrooms have comfortable mattresses, bedside tables, wardrobes, a TV, and a balcony. One bathroom comes with a jacuzzi tub.
There’s an open-plan lounge with a TV and comfy sofas, a kitchen with modern appliances and utensils, a dining area, and two bathrooms. The outdoor space has a 37 mยฒ swimming pool, a barbecue, a lounge, a playground for kids, and an outdoor dining space.
Villa Simore
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📍 The villa is in the small village of Chiron Chorion, on the top of a low hill just outside of Rethymno and only 2 km from the city’s popular sandy beach. The villa is also close to Mili Gorge and Panagia Halevi Monastery, and you can enjoy the area’s several hiking paths.
This stylish, immaculate villa offers the comfort that every family yearns for. It has spacious bedrooms with their own bathrooms, an elegantly decorated lounge room, an ample living room, and a kitchen area. The magnificent garden comes with a private swimming pool.
The villa features 5 en-suite bedrooms and can accommodate up to 11 guests, making it ideal for big families and large groups.
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📍Located in Margarites, the villa is 13 km from Arkadi Monastery and about 25 km from Rethymnon town.
This beautifully restored ancient Cretan villa has tons of space for an amazing retreat in this peaceful area, close to the mountains and the sea. It is about 13 km from Arkadi Monastery and about 25 km from Rethymnon town. This property has three bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms. They welcomes pets at no extra charge.
🤓 We spent time in this incredible place with fantastic Cretan gardens, a terrace, and a balcony.
Vederi Estate
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📍 Halfway between Gerani and Prines, in the region of Rethymnon, this lavish villa is about 7 km from the center of Rethymno town and only 2 km from Gerani Beach.
The property features three traditional villas, each with a private pool. Each split-level villa has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a hydromassage shower. The living room has a fireplace, flat-screen TV, and DVD player, while the fully-equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, stove, and coffee machine.
Forest and garden views from the balcony or terrace allow guests to admire the landscape or enjoy a meal at the villa’s BBQ facilities. Free parking is also available.
Villa Pantelis
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📍 The villa is in Eleftherna, close to its museum and the fantastic archaeological site. It’s 13 km from the Psiloritis National Park and less than 20 km from Rethymnon town.
This villa in Rethymnon has a private swimming pool, a patio, a terrace, and a garden with mountain views. The place is traditionally decorated and has free Wi-Fi, BBQ facilities, and public parking. Opening to a traditional patio, the four-bedroom house includes air conditioning, a fireplace, a kitchen, and a seating area.
For the guests’ comfort, laundry and ironing services can be arranged upon charge. There is also an airport shuttle service available at an extra charge.
Luxury Villa Noesis
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📍 The villa is located on the slopes of Mount Vrysina, at an altitude of 300 meters and only 9 km from Rethymno town.
Guests love the pool and terrace with sea and mountain views. The contemporary residence is on a hillside overlooking the northern coast. It has three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms on the lower floor. On the second level, you will find an open living room with a dining table and a kitchen.
The top-floor veranda is a perfect area for dinner or morning breakfast. This Rethymon villa is ideal for big families, couples, or groups. It guarantees a relaxing stay in a picturesque Cretan village.
Villa Aloni in Triopetra
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📍 Located on the southern coast, the villa is about 15 minutes from the gorgeous Triopetra Beach, one of the best shores in Rethymnon. The impressive dunes of Agios Pavlos Beach are only 2.8 km from the villa.
The villa is in one of the prettiest areas in the region. It has an outdoor pool, air conditioning, a garden, barbecue facilities, and private parking. It has a comfortable terrace with sea views, two bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
For further convenience, a car rental service is available at the villa, and a paid airport shuttle service is offered to guests.
Villa Mare e Monti
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📍 The villa is in Tria Monastiria, only 6 km from Rethymnon town and about 75 km from Chania International Airport.
This villa features family rooms and non-smoking areas. It also has a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, a terrace, barbecue facilities and free parking. The villa has 5five bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and two bathrooms. It can accommodate up to 12 guests.
🤓 Parents love the hot tub, while kids enjoy the children’s playground. The property also offers a paid airport shuttle service.
As you can see, the region of Rethymnon shelters some of the best villas and holiday homes you can think of… Have you decided where you will be staying this summer? Are you planning to stay in a villa in Rethymnon?
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Hi, Iโm Gabi โ your go-to local expert in Crete! Iโve been living in Chania, Crete since 2016, and Iโve turned my love for the island into a full-time passion โ guiding travelers, writing for travel media, and curating local experiences.
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