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Aestas Residence. Private pool, outdoor Spa Whirlpool, ping pong & sea views

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Aestas Residence. Private pool, outdoor Spa Whirlpool, ping pong & sea views

The Private Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla. The license number of the Greek National Tourism Organization is 1041Κ91002887801

Located in the wonderful and quiet village of Prinos, amongst olive and orange trees, Aestas Residence is a spacious home decorated with care, made to provide comfort and convenience to all guests. An ideal vacation destination, available all year long. Aestas Residence is a perfect combination of simplicity and calmness with beautiful surroundings! Escape from the busy city life and embrace the local way of living!

Layout
Exterior
The outdoor area and pool terrace of Aestas Residence covers 400 sq. m. offers to its guests, everything they may imagine, when dreaming of a peaceful summer holiday! To start with, the scenery offers relaxation and peace of mind and body…the view of Psiloritis Mountain hills on one hand and the magnificent view of the wide blue sea on the other!

On the stone paved terrace, guests will find a gorgeous private swimming pool of 30m2 1.4 meters deep, with a special children's compartment 0.5 meters deep! The space is equipped with lovely wooden sun beds and umbrellas. To make thing even better, an amazing spa whirlpool (not heated), exists right next to the pool! Enjoy the sun and fresh country air all day long and get the wonderful tan you've always wanted!

Next to the pool and spa whirlpool, a unique shaded dining area equipped with wooden tables and comfortable chairs, ideal for al fresco dining or just relaxation awaits you! Prepare your meal at the BBQ facilities and the traditional oven available and spend some quality time with your family and friends!

Aestas Residence also features a wonderful lawn covered private garden, where your kids will love to play and sit under the tree’s shade on the fabric cot and the hammock! To make things even better, those who love sport amenities, will have the privilege to benefit from the ping pong and football table, that invites you to have fun all day long!

Interior
Ground Floor
Aestas Residence is a superb Villa of 180 sq. m. and features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, which can accommodate up to 11 guests. On the ground floor of the villa you will find the first living room, the fully equipped kitchen and two bedrooms (one featuring a double bed and one featuring two single beds that can be joined to form a king size bed). Furthermore a bathroom with a bathtub also exists on this level! This level offers direct access to the pool terrace!

First Floor
An outdoor stair leads to the first floor of the property where you will find a spacious living room with an open fireplace and doors leading to to a wonderful, big veranda! Furthermore, a modern, fully equipped kitchen, a twin bedroom with a separate balcony and a bathroom can be found at the same level! All rooms are tastefully decorated, creating a cozy, homely atmosphere!

Second Floor
Indoor stairs lead the guests to the upper floor, where there is one more twin bedroom and one double bedroom, which share a big balcony with a breathtaking view of the area, sea and blue sky! Another bathroom also exists on the first floor! Aestas Residence, with its sunny and airy interiors gives out freshness, a beautiful feeling of the country side and a promise of a carefree holiday!

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Towels, pool towels, linens, covers and blankets provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice per week.
- Baby cot and high chair available upon request.
- A stroller can be provided upon request.
- Air-conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a flat screen smart TV with satellite reception, DVD player, hair dryer, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, coffee machine, washing machine, iron and iron board.
- Free public parking space outside the Villa.
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

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Location Overview :
Aestas Residence is located in the wonderful village of Prinos, offering a great location, as you have the opportunity to visit all the well-known beaches and sightseeing spots of Rethymno with your car, taking only 5 to 20 minutes maximum.

Guests can find a beautiful sandy beach, located in Skaleta area, which is only 3 minutes away by car. Also, in Skaleta there are all the shops that you might need, such as super markets, taverns, cafes, small shops, an ATM machine, a petrol station and various other facilities.

Also in Sfakaki and Stavromenos, which are just 6 minutes driving you will find a super market, a bakery, a butcher’s shop and a pharmacy.

Prinos village is among olive and orange trees and offers an amazing view of Psiloritis mountain, as well as unique sea views! Additionally, wonderful nature surroundings are at very close distance… you can visit Arkadi monastery, Anogia, Argyroupoli, Kournas lake, Matala, Knossos and a lot of other places that are nearby. Definitely you have plenty of choices and chances to experience moments that will be memorable to you!

Out & About
Skaleta Beach: 1,5 Km
Super Market & Restaurants: 1 Km
Bus stop: 1 Km
Heraklion International Airport: 70.5 Km
Chania International Airport: 81.3 Km
Rethymno Port & Town: 15 Km

Car rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Marina 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1938 sq ft (180 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility.

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 1291614

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Spilies Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Platanes Beach - 14 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Town Beach - 17 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iberostar Creta Panorama - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aestas Residence. Private pool, outdoor Spa Whirlpool, ping pong & sea views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aestas Residence. Private pool, outdoor Spa Whirlpool, ping pong & sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aestas Residence. Private pool, outdoor Spa Whirlpool, ping pong & sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aestas Residence. Private pool, outdoor Spa Whirlpool, ping pong & sea views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aestas Residence. Private pool, outdoor Spa Whirlpool, ping pong & sea views located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Spilies Beach, Rethimno Kart, and Geropotamos Beach. Platanes Beach and Sfagia Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Aestas Residence. Private pool, outdoor Spa Whirlpool, ping pong & sea views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

André W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing at Aestad Residence.
The residence has lot of space and a very nice swimmingpool. The outdoorkitchen and bbq ate very usefull and convenient. A nice playground for the children. We had a great time, being there. Rethymnon is nearby and a very nice place to be. We hired a cook. He was excellent, a highlight evenso our visit to restaurant Poliouhouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Villa and holiday.
The villa was everything we wanted. The pool area was fabulous with lots of space for all of us to relax. We used the outdoor eating area every day where the outdoor fridge was put to good use. The owner was extremely helpful and provided us with everything we needed. Valia was very helpful whenever we needed help getting us taxi’s.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week in idyllic location
We were a large party of 6 adults and 4 children. The Aestas Villa was perfect for us with its self-contained lower part and its larger upper part. The children had a wonderful time in the three pools and using all the games in the garden. If I had to criticise something it would be the excitable dogs barking next door, but this is very minor. Overall it is a lovely place and great location close to the national road and many beaches and tourist spots.

10/10 Excellent

Brydie B.

Exceptional villa for families with children, in particular two family groups.
We have just returned from a really memorable week at this villa. Our two and four year old boys were completely obsessed by the THREE swimming pools, expansive lawn and fruit trees dripping with lemons and oranges. The self contained two bed apartment downstairs was great for our friends with their (just) one year old. We were shown great hospitality from the owner, with special dessert treats being dropped off on our last night in Crete. A very kind gesture. We also took up Think Villa's offer of a private chef (Costas, formerly at London's Oriental Mandarin hotel) who cooked a delicious, authentic Cretan meal for us at home. We dined in the beautiful outdoor entertaining area, while our children slept inside. Bliss. A 5-star stay in a great spot. Thank you Valia!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Lovely well equipped villa
My family group of 10 really enjoyed our holiday at the villa. We were met at the villa and all of our questions answered. It was extremely well equipped with everything we needed and also had a welcome basket of some food items to get us going when we arrived which was lovely. There are five bedrooms in total, the two in the basement level are actually a self contained flat which I didn't realise upon booking and whilst this would work well for other families, it didn't suit ours particularly as we wanted to stay together and this had a separate entrance with it's own kitchen and bathroom. It was nice and clean though. There were two bedrooms on the top floor and another on the middle floor with a bathroom on each floor which was handy. The top part of the villa also had it's own kitchen and living room with spacious balconies all around the villa. There were some lovely touches provided such as toiletries in the bathrooms, washing powder and fabric conditioner with the washing machine and even little children's biscuits put with the travel cots. Basic cooking items like salt, pepper, oil etc were provided too which was great. Outside there is big garden area with the pool, baby pool and Jacuzzi which was very popular. There is also a BBQ, fireplace and outdoor seating under a covered area for some shade. Once again, plenty of toys were provided in the garden to entertain the children and additional plates, cups and crockery near the BBQ. Everything had been thought of! The location was perhaps the only thing that let it down as I understood that shops, beaches and tavernas would be in walking distance and this wasn't the case. Luckily we had hire cars but ended up having to drive them everywhere which was a shame. The standard of cleaning was fabulous, very thorough. All in all, a great villa and great booking service but you'll need a car!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Bruno F.

Very nice stay
Outside it's like on the pictures, very well and nice garden, swimming pool and kitchen. Valia was very helpful for all requests and to fix some issues. Housekeeping every 3 days is a very hot points ! we appreciated it. The mattresses are not very confortables, especially if you spend more than 1 week there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa
Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika Tandstad V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
A beautiful spot about 20 minutes from Rhetymno centre. The best part about the house is the pool area with the barbeque/outdoor kitchen. We loved making dinners there! The bedrooms are smaller than expected, and the bathroom in the main floor is extremely small! The shower barely fits a tiny person. The house consists of two units, one apartment and a small house, this wasn't really apparent in the ad. When ten people travel together we kind of need ten plates, knives, forks etc. in one place. But we made it work by moving things around. The kitchen had just a small benchtop dishwasher, and again, for ten people that is too small. Also, some kitchen utencils such as a pair of scissors could be added. It's a little confusing after arrival who is our contactperson, is it Vrbo or the lady who welcomes us? This could be made clearer at arrival. Example that Vrbo said ok to check out at 11 am, but the lady wanted it to be 10 am. However, the biggest issue I have is the neighbours. The family living there have two dogs who bark all day and all night, most likely due to bad animal care. This is not ok! The poor dogs are put in a small outdoor area, with little water and in the heat that is not aceptable. Please talk to them asap!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Service au top
Très belle villa en adéquation avec l’annonce. Très bon service durant le séjour, draps, serviettes changées régulièrement. Ménage fait régulièrement. Quelques petits soucis technique durant nos 15j mais le service pour y remédier a été très rapide, au top👍👍 Cependant quelques petits détails ne sont pas top : l’entrée de la villa donne sur une casse de voitures, la table de ping-pong est en très mauvais état et les chiens du voisin aboient beaucoup. En tous cas une villa à conseiller.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catharina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Villa , great Service, very clean and an stunning view
It was absolutely the right choice for us. We spent 2 weeks in Greece and stayed in this villa with 6 adults and 4 kids (3*20month /1*4.5y). Our first big family vacation. The communication in advance was excellent w/ Valia and with the recommended Car Rental Company „Best Cars“. During our stay Valia answered all our wishes very fast. The villa is in a very good condition and is separated in 2 areas. Our 3 triplets slept in 3 cots in the living room (groundfloor). The groundfloor with a kitchen and 2 bedrooms was perfect for us with 6 persons for the nights. Our grandparents have been in 1st and 2nd floor with 2 great balconies with a stunning view to the ocean and the others with a nice church and the impressive mountains in the back. On the 1st floor there is a kitchen as well with everything you need. The playground in the garden with all the games were perfect for our kids and with enough space to make the kids happy. They all loved it so much. The gardener game once a week. The pool with its separated non swimmers area was perfect and the pool is very clean and was perfect for our 4,5 years old boy. The whirlpool was amazing and the water features the dot on the „i“. The cleaning service is better than in some hotels. (5 times/ 14days) also the windows have been cleaned up) 5 stars+! The sheeps close to the house the cats walking through the garden have been welcome by our kids! The dinner with „private Chef“ was outstanding and we recommend to book it during your stay! It’s only 5 minutes by car to the beach in skaleta. And to the supermarkets. But you need a car cause it is very mountainous. The small village Adele is perfect for shopping.The city Rethymno is only 12 km away a very nice city you must visit with nice bars directly in the old city. We liked it more than Chania. To sum up, there is nothing we really have to criticize the only thing which could be improved is a shade sail on the outside terrace or 1-2 more umbrellas. 5 Stars and a extra star for the overall service. We highly recommend this villa! Next Crete Villa if possible will be booked via „think villa“ !!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Loyd C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Willkommens - Kultur pur
Für Familien sehr geeignete Villa die durch die Außenanlage besticht. Der Pool ist ausreichend groß für eine schöne Abkühlung. Auto ist notwendig und von Vorteil. 5 Sterne mit Auszeichnung für Valia, Cretan Taxi Service, Kostas der private Koch, die Hausbesitzer und die Reinigungskraft. Alles profesionell und unglaublich freundlich! Gerne wieder!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wirklich schöner Urlaub gerade außerhalb der Saison
Wir waren dort mit 6 Erwachsenen und einem Kind eine Woche im Oktober. Wir hatten immer noch Sonne und 24/25 Grad. Perfekt für uns. Die Villa war sehr sauber und super praktisch in 2 Wohnungen geteilt. So konnte die kleine in Ruhe schlafen und wurde nicht gestört. Jeden Morgen haben wir zusammen draußen gefrühstückt und abends am Grill gegrillt und lange Spieleabende standen auf der Agenda. Der Pool war super zur Abkühlung. Die Wiese weitläufig und gepflegt. Man konnte sich wirklich wohlfühlen. Der Kontakt zu Valia war perfekt. Immer super schnell und in allem sehr entgegenkommend. Auch was das Kinderbett, Hochstuhl oder den Buggy betrifft. Wir mussten nichts mitnehmen. Alle waren sehr freundlich und besonders kinderfreundlich. Wir würden definitiv wieder kommen...

10/10 Excellent

Marcel M.

Perfect place for a great family holiday
The villa is lovely located on a hilltop. Stunning view of a valley and the snowed covered peak of Mount Ida (Psiloritis). We loved the outside terrace with BBQ, the large swimming pool, all the extra outside things like table tennis, hammock, jaccuzi. The villa is very luxurious. Beds and showers are good. We had a great time here with our "family". All three kids, aged 17, 15 and 10 liked it a lot. Crete itself is beautiful and the Cretan people very friendly and helpfull. Our local host Valia gave us a lot of information about Crete and whenever we had questions or remarks she always answered them very quickly. She did an excellent job. The cleaning of the villa was also very good, in the two weeks that we were there everything we expected and much more was done by the cleaning lady. We had a great holiday and can recommend this villa. It's excellent!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

D. Z.

Prachtig huis
Wij waren heel erg blij met het huis, de balkons met het mooie uitzicht en de fantastische tuin met zwembad barbeque en open haard. We hebben er enorm van genoten. Ook de service was heel goed en op een hele prettige manier. De bedden lagen heerlijk. Het huis was perfect schoon! Een aanrader!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018