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TRADITIONAL STONE BUILD HOME NEAR BEACH WITH WI-FI AND PRIVATE POOL

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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 STONE BUILD HOME NEAR BEACH WITH WI-FI AND PRIVATE POOL

Villa Phaedra is a traditional stone house 130sqm in a property of 500sqm with private pool and garden, only 10 minutes drive from center of city and 5 minutes drive from beach Situated in a traditional village Prines- in a walking distance from its center ,can accomodate 8 persons .All rooms have AC
Floor Layout:
Ground floor: Living room with fireplace and sofa bed for 2 persons, dining area, full equipped kitchen ,bedroom with 2 single beds , WC/bathroom with bathtub and washing machine ,terrace to swimming pool and garden
First Floor: 2 double bedrooms(two single beds and one king bed) with access to balcony, WC/bathroom with bathtub,balcony
Outside area:Furnished terrace and balcony with sea and forest-oak view
Garden :Βarbecue, sun beds,outside shower ,children games ,private parking for 2 cars and a 30sq.m private pool
Villa can accommodate 6 persons in 3 bedrooms and may extend for 2 more using a twin sofa bed and has a special, on request baby bed.
General:
-Welcome Basket depending your arrival hour
-Changing linen/towel once a week.In case of booking 10 days,twice a week
-Car Rental , with additional discount to our quests
-Transfer service and information
-Local products tasting
-Directions of arriving
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Villa Phaedra,decorated by wood with Cretan traditional style with handmade crafts,offers al the amentities of modern house such BBQ, private parking, WFI , etc. It is surrounded by olives, oaks and Cretan herbs and is Ideal for lovers of country ,beach ,children,families and couples .The hosts can enjoy relaxing,peace,safety and privacy as is fenced by high walls .Most of all the feeling of staying in your home.
INFORMATION OF AREA
Villa is only 200m from the center of village and the traditional village of Prines is 7 kilometres from the vibrant city of Rethymnon and only 2 kilometres from the sea. The village has mini -markets where you can find all the necessary products for basic needs ,3 traditional tavernas and coffees. Also the area lends itself to beautiful excursions and is ideal for those who love nature.You will have also the opportunity to see the traditional style of homes with old arches

Property manager

Aleksandra Apostolaki

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are garden games,swing and first-aid box

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 are allowed on site
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 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 00001356160

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

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About the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 9 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 9 min drive
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 9 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 10 min drive
  • Town Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunset - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does TRADITIONAL STONE BUILD HOME NEAR BEACH WITH WI-FI AND PRIVATE POOL have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is TRADITIONAL STONE BUILD HOME NEAR BEACH WITH WI-FI AND PRIVATE POOL pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is TRADITIONAL STONE BUILD HOME NEAR BEACH WITH WI-FI AND PRIVATE POOL located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of Crete, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Paleontological Museum and Blue Beach. Town Beach and Petres Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

TRADITIONAL STONE BUILD HOME NEAR BEACH WITH WI-FI AND PRIVATE POOL Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa
Comfortable, clean villa. Had a lovely week here in October 2024. Good location, 10 minutes to Rethymno and walkable to local tavernas. Centrally located for visiting different sites and beaches. Alexandra cooked lunch for arrival which was appreciated. Recommend this place for dinner Giannakis traditional taverna in Prines
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prines
Great
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We had a great time in Prines. Alexandra is an outstanding host , and I am sure we will return to her villa in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Huge thank you for being such an excellent host. Property was great, pool lovely and The Olive (local taverna run by Adonis) was our go to almost every night. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prines Paradise
Villa Phaedra was an impeccably clean and beautifully maintained property. All the amenities were there: fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, beautiful pool and landscape. The villa had large bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The little town of Prines has several very nice restaurants, coffee shop and a mini-market. It's location a few miles from Rethymno make it a perfect midpoint for exploring the island. Aleksandra our warm and gracious host had prepared a wonderful lunch for us when we arrived ( it was delicious). Later she brought us some of her own homemade orange preserve and lemonade concentrate...both out of this world! Finally, we highly recommend Villa Phaedra to anyone who wants to experience a small Cretan town and have the opportunity to meet a warm and wonderful person as well. A heartfelt thanks to Alexandra Apostolaki who made us feel so at home.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

Excellent Villa wonderful host
Excellent Villa everything we wanted and more.Alexandra the perfect host goes over and above what is required but everything is appreciated. Thanks for making our holiday so easy and relaxing
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Amazing and wonderful place to stay with family!
Visiting Crete was my wife’s life dream and staying at Alexandra’s villa was a dream come true! Alexandra greeted my family of five with three sons with a Cretan lunch which was wonderful. It was very comfortable and could easily hold more people. The villa is spacious, clean and beautiful. She has very nice taste in her decor too. It is very quiet and private with a clean and beautiful pool. This was our first time using VRBO and was even better than advertised. Alexandra will answer emails in less than 24 hours and was very helpful with answering questions and providing advice. As Americans, this was our first time for my family visiting Crete and Alexandra made us feel at home. The nearby city of Prines has very nice restaurants especially Giannikos Taverna which is 5 minute drive. We can not stop talking about Alexandra’s amazing villa to people here in the US!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

BJORN L.

everything you need to enjoy your stay
The villa was fantastic and we really enjoyed our stay and we will defo like to come stay again :)
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Perfect house
The house is large, well appointed, with beautiful flowers and a pool. It is located in a charming village above Rethymno. It would be best to have a car to stay there. The best part is the lovely Alexandra. She is so kind and helpful, plus she gave us some delicious food treats. I would stay for a month or a year if i could!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristyna M.

Excellent home to relax in with friends or family
We had a wonderful time in Aleksandra's home. The property is well positioned to explore the island, the pool is great to refresh after a day on the beach or lounge by all day long. The property is thoughtfully decorated and spotlessly clean. Aleksandra was always available for questions both prior to and during our stay. She even made some veggie Cretian food for us to enjoy on arrival. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard Z.

Great villa, great host!
Really nice villa, well equipped with a great owner. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

This lovely villa is exactly as shown in the photographs and Alexandra was the perfect hostess.
Alexandra's genuine concern that our party of 4 had a good holiday extended to having a delicious lunch ready for us on arrival and at the end of a long journey we were all very grateful. The bottle of Raki left for us by Alexandra was also very welcome. The villa is beautifully appointed and lacks for nothing, there were only 4 of us but the villa could easily house more. The villa is situated in a quiet position on the edge of a village but within easy reach of Rethymno and perfectly placed to tour a large part of the island. I can confidently recommend the villa and am most grateful for Alexandra's kindness during our stay and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

A Place Like Home!
Our stay at Alexandra's villa was perfect. The house exceeded our expectations. It was spacious for our family of five (three lovely bedrooms, two of them opening up to a lovely balcony patio) and a kitchen where we could easily make and eat leisurely meals. The best part of the villa though is Alexandra. She greeted us with generous hospitality (home-made lemonade, pastry and raki) and we woke up one morning to find a pasta-chicken casserole waiting for us on our doorstep! The house and pool were immaculately clean, and well-maintained. I highly recommend Alexandra's villa, and would return there in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sascha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub zu viert
Das Haus ist wie beschrieben, komplett und traditionell eingerichtet. Alles sehr sauber, mehrmals pro Woche wurde der Pool gereinigt, Fragen wurden unverzüglich von Alexandra beantwortet. Wären die Bäume etwas niedriger, hätte man von der Dachterrasse sogar Meerblick. Der Ort Prines bietet zu dem drei nette Tavernen, die fussläufig erreichbar sind. Die beste Bäckerei fanden wir jedoch einen Ort weiter. Zwei kleine Abzüge gibt es lediglich für die, für uns zu harten Matratzen und die fehlenden Fliegengitter. Vielen Dank Alexandra für die tollen Tage
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine E., Hanau

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus
Wir waren mit 5 Erwachsenen und einem Kleinkind in dem Ferienhaus. Alles war perfekt und war wie es im Inserat beschrieben ist. Auch die Vermieterin Aleksandra war immer für uns da. Bei der Ankunft hat sie ein Mittagessen für uns vorbereitet. In den 2 einhalb Wochen wurden sogar zweimal die Bettwäsche und Handtücher gewechselt. Wobei uns einmal noch ein Dessert mitgebracht wurde und das andere mal ein Kuchen.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub, wie er sein soll
Vielen Dank an Alexandra, die uns in ihrem wunderschönen Ferienhaus so herzlich willkommen geheißen hat. Die sorgfältig eingerichteten Zimmer und der gepflegte Pool entsprachen der Beschreibung und genau unseren Vorstellungen. Auch die Lage in Prines hat für uns gepasst und ermöglicht viele schöne Ausflüge in die Umgebung. Wir hatten zu fünft eine tolle Familien-Urlaubszeit!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
So schön wie auf den Bildern
Wir waren zu viert ( mit 2 Teenagern) in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Zur Ankunft wurden wir von Alexandra und ihrer Tochter mit einem warmen Mittagessen, selbstgemachtem Fruchtsaft und leckerem Likör empfangen. Es ist tatsächlich so schön wie auf den Bildern und nicht so verwohnt, wie manch andere Ferienhäuser auf Kreta. Alle Zimmer mit Klimaanlage, die Betten waren super, für empfindliche Schläfer gibt es auch weiche Topper. Aufgrund der Lage der Terrassen gab es jederzeit ein schattiges Plätzchen. Unsere Kinder waren von dem wunderbaren Pool begeistert. Er ist 7m x 3m groß und von 1m tiefer werdend zu 1,80m, sodass auch Kopfsprünge kein Problem waren. Die Lage ist ruhig, trotzdem sind Einkaufsladen und Taverne in 5 Autominuten erreichbar. Zum Episkopi Beach fährt man 12 Minuten. Aus dieser perfekten Lage konnten wir große Teile der Insel erkunden. Sollten wir Kreta nochmal besuchen, werden wir sicher wieder das Haus von Alexandra wählen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

theo m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prines
We hadden het huis net buiten Rythmion in Prines. We werden hartelijk ontvangen met een lunch door Alexandra. Het is een mooi en ruim huis met twee badkamers. Een mooi zwembad. Wij (60+) hebben hier een fijne tijd door gebracht.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa near Rethymno
Beautiful house , garden and pool. 10 min drive to Rethymno. Very plwasant communication with owner Alexandra.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens H., Oldenburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Ferienhaus
Wir waren zu viert in dieser Ferienunterkunft und waren sehr sehr zufrieden. Wir wurden von der Besitzerin Alexandra mit einem Essen und allen wichtigen Informationen empfangen. Das Haus ist schöner als auf den Bildern und mit allen wichtigen Sachen ausgestattet. Bei Bedarf auch komplett klimatisiert. Der Pool ist sauber und es gibt vier Liegen und schattige Plätze. Terrasse ist überdacht und man kann auf einen Balkon auch noch sitzen. Alles ist gut beleuchtet, das man dann auch Abends etwas draußen machen kann. WLAN vorhanden und funktioniert.Das Haus liegt ruhig in einer Seitenstraße und man kann zu Fuß in den Ort zu den drei sehr guten Tavernen gehen. Die Lage ist ideal. Wir waren jetzt das zweite mal in der gleichen Ecke und würden jederzeit diese Ferienunterkunft wieder wählen. 100% Weiterempfehlung !!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang S., Hetzerath

Liked: Cleanliness
Prines
Der Aufenthalt in der Villa Phaedra war sehr schön. Alles war sauber und die Einrichtung landestypisch. Der Tisch auf der Terrasse hätte etwas größer sein können und es gab nur 4 Sonnenliegen für 6 Personen. Aber insgesamt waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ganz wunderbar
Das Ferienhaus hat uns richtig gut gefallen. Es war sogar noch schöner als erwartet. Die Lage war optimal. Wir hatten einen Mietwagen und haben von dort aus die Insel erkundet ( Rythimnon, Chania, Plakias, verschiedene Strände, …) Im Ort gab es wunderbare Tavernen. Auch der Pool wurde von uns ausgiebig und viel genutzt. Die Kommunikation mit unserer Vermieterin vor Ort war völlig unproblematisch und sehr nett. Toller Urlaub!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pour des vacances ideales
Merci Alexandra et Merci à votre fille pour cet accueil et amabilité, votre maison est magnifique, bien entretenue et idéale pour passer des vacances de rêves en Crète . Emplacement idéal pour visiter Rethymno, Chania et l'ouest de l'île. Les petits feuilletés au fromage et la limonade faits maison et la bouteille de Raki si gentiment offerts sont excellents. Merci merci et encore Merci pour tout.et ne changez rien. Steven
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Unterkunft in guter, ruhiger Lage, um zeitnah Rethymnon und den Strand zu erreichen
Sehr freundliche, hilfsbereite und flexible Vermieterin, die uns in dem Flugchaos in vielen Belangen sehr entgegen gekommen ist. Gepflegte Immobilie, mit überwiegend guter, technischer Ausstattung. Im Ort gibt es drei, teils sehr ansprechende Restaurants. Wir haben den Urlaub sehr genossen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uitstekend.
Prima huis, alles schoon en goed verzorgd. Bij aankomst, 12 uur 's nachts, stond eten klaar en brood voor de volgende dag. Ook fles raki en fles citroenlimonade. Zwembad werd schoongehouden. Aardige eigenaresse.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022