You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa
Aisling villa is located in the village of Chamalevri, away from the bustle of the tourist areas but still within 15 mins travelling time if you wish to visit. Hamalevri boasts a local Kafeneon called Romeo and Juliet Meze Bar, serving a wide range of good food all day. There is a small shop in the next village Asteri (5 min walk)where you can get the essentials. Asteri also boasts a museum Taverna and a kafenion (greek pub). Outside living is part of the experience on Crete and we have a 9m x 4m private pool and sun bathing areas with a number of sun loungers and umbrellas. Beside the pool is a covered pergola with associated barbecue area which has an additional small gas cooker to meet all cooking requirements. We have lemon trees growing in the garden and it is something else to pick a fresh lemon for your gin and tonic. Aisling Villa is surrounded by beautiful views and walks
Property manager
Carol Ewings
Languages
English, French
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Music library
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 2440309
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
Air-conditioned Villa Gardens Solely use Guests Aisling Villa
About the neighborhood
Rethymno, Crete
What's nearby
Rethimno Kart - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Spilies Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Platanes Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
Rethymnon Venetian Port - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
Fortezza Castle - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
The Coffee Stop - 2 min drive
Taverna Ilios - 4 min drive
Paprica - 6 min drive
Cafe Ciao - 6 min drive
Paraplous - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Where is Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Rethimno Kart and within 6 mi (10 km) of Platanes Beach and Spilies Beach. Geropotamos Beach and Horse Park Rethymno are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Aisling Villa was just as advertised, Carol was very helpful before arrival and Richard gave us a warm welcome. The villa is kept spotless as well as the pool and outside areas. We would recommend a stay here, it was difficult to drag ourselves away.
Louise B.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ron F.
8 July 2017
This villa has everything, no really it does!
Pleasant little villa, georgous pool and grounds in a sleepy little village. Its not to far from everything but you do need a car. Carol the owner has the wonderful idea of letting people leave surplus things rather than having the cleaners throw away and as a result there isnt anything weird or wonderful that you cannot find in this villa. Keep this going for others guys! Wifi is now available for a small charge and is very fast. Local restaurants are a dream come true of friendly people and wonderful food. Butterfly's, lizards & birds and other flaura and fauna make the gardens wonderful to be in. 100% recommended
We really enjoyed our time at Aisling Villa. The house is very comfortable and the private garden and pool are delightful. The "welcome" wine and food was very generous and much appreciated. Proximity to Romeo & Juliet Fusion was a real plus: we had several dinners there. The location in central Crete is convenient for exploring the entire island. We would certainly recommed Aisling Villa for others planning to holiday in Crete.
In terms of minor improvements:
1. The dishwasher did not clean things especially well. Its dish trays are rusting, and one suspects its days are numbered. Washing dishes by hand is discouraged in the owner's notes, so guests must rely on the dishwasher.
2. Lack of hot water for morning showers was a disappointment - especially when we had 4 people in the villa. There is mention of a booster switch in the notes, but a little more explanation would be welcome, e.g. how long does the booster take to warm water for 4 showers?
3. We met Richard on the day we arrived, and he quickly replaced the non-functional toaster on our 2nd day. However, on our 8th day we tried to contact him (leaving both voice and text messages), but there was no response.
We did eventually sort out the issues ourselves, but the lack of response over a 48 hour period was a bit disconcerting.
Set in a rural village location, this spacious villa was just right for us. The furnishings and equipment are not new but they all work and are not shabby. We felt at home and spent most of our two weeks in and around the villa. Richard, the owners agent, introduced himself and he was really helpful and friendly.. We would be happy to stay here again.
Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit in der Villa und der Region Rethymnon. Alles hat prima gepasst; das Haus, der Garten, der Pool und die Betreuung vor Ort und mit den Eigentümern war phantastisch. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!!!
Séjour parfait dans une villa très bien équipée et idéalement située
Nous avions séjourné dans cette villa en 2023 nous y sommes revenus en 2024 et nous avons d’ores et déjà réservé pour 2025 … repos, soleil et bons restaurants aux alentours
La détente totale
La villa est très bien équipée et la situation géographique est idéale.
Tout était conforme à la description et nous recommandons cette location sans hésiter
Villa tres propre, grande, avec ventilateur et clim, tous le nécessaire de cuisine la grande classe! Les photos donnent pas aussi bien qu en vrai et super piscine, un grand merci a Richard
Super arrangeant on a même pu rester jusqu en fin de journée
Merci pour tout, a refaire
Wir waren mit zwei Erwachsenen und drei Kindern (3, 5, 7) für eine Woche in der Aisling Villa und haben uns alle sehr wohl gefühlt.
Das Haus hat eine sehr gute Aufteilung mit 2 Schlafzimmern, 2 Bädern und einem großen Wohn-, Koch-, Essbereich. Vollfunktionsfähige Klimaanlagen in jedem Raum, gute Ausstattung und sehr sauber und gepflegt.
Der Garten ist traumhaft angelegt mit Palmen, Hibiskus, Kakteen, viiieel Oleander und natürlich dem großen und sehr gepflegten Pool (ca alle zwei Tage kam jemand früh um ihn zu pflegen).
Haus und Garten bieten eine tolle Privatsphäre, bei Fragen oder Problemen ist immer jemand ansprechbar.
Mit dem Auto ist man in wenigen Minuten am Strand und bei Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Auch das nur 2 Gehminuten entfernte Romeo&Juliet Fusion Cuisine hat uns sehr gefallen und wir haben uns überall sehr willkommen gefühlt.
Bei einem weiteren Kretaurlaub würden wir auf jeden Fall versuchen, wieder in der Aisling Villa unterzukommen.
Vielen Dank!
We have just returned from Hamelevri and had a lovely holiday at Aisling Villa. The property is completely private and the gardens and pool area are far nicer than the photographs show.
It was quite difficult to find in the dark and we were really glad of Carols detailed directions as we couldn’t get a GPS signal when we landed.
The welcome pack was really good far more than we expected. The Villa was comfortable and clean and well equipped, we found Richard was very helpful during our stay ( the pool guy)..
It is a little tucked away so a car was a must for us, and we were able to visit a few places along the coast and even drove through the mountains to Spili and Plakia on the other coast.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope we will be able to visit again.
Thanks Carol
Une semaine reposante dans cette propriété dotée d'une grande piscine très agréable lors de ces grosses chaleurs. Bien située, on peut se rendre rapidement sur la route des sites de visite.
Merci.
Das Haus ist sauber und gepflegt. Es bietet alles, was man in einem gut ausgestatteten Ferienhaus erwartet. Die Einrichtung ist wohnlich und vermittelt ein angenehmes Ambiente. Die Matratzen sind sehr bequem und weich. Wir haben wunderbar geschlafen. Die Küchenausstattung ist zweckmäßig und ausreichend. Wir haben nichts vermisst. Zwei Bäder, eines mit Dusche, eines mit Badewanne, bieten auch für 4 und mehr Personen ausreichend Platz. Der Außenbereich ist sehr großzügig angelegt. Viele hohe Oleanderbüsche, Jasmin, Olivenbäume, Palmen, Hibiskus und mehr sorgen rund ums Haus für herrlich angenehmen Schatten. Pergolen vor dem Haus und am gemauerten Außengrill sowie Sonnenschirme am Pool garantieren den ganzen Tag ein schattiges Plätzchen. Carol hat eine sehr ausführliche Infomappe vorbereitet und Steve ist vor Ort ein zuverlässiger Ansprechpartner. Wir können dieses Objekt nicht zuletzt wegen der perfekten Lage für Ausflüge rund um die Insel wärmstens empfehlen. Mietwagen dringend erforderlich.
Property was ideal for us as a couple. Possibly a little "cosy" if 4 adults were there all the time.
Quite well equipped, although would benefit from some updating of the furniture in the main living room and some more cutlery to save on the dishwasher.
It needs to be stated on the website that the entry to the lane is not suitable for a laden hire car as it is very uneven and we managed to "bottom" the car, on reading the info at the villa it advises that all passengers should get out of the car at the end of the lane - a bit late to read this after arrival!
We also thought that some of the greenery around the villa would benefit from a good cutting back as it seemed to be harbouring a lot of biting insects and would also open up the view across the valley.
Having said all this we had a lovely 2 weeks, the weather was amazing and we would definitely consider a return visit to this property.
Nous avons apprécié le confort et la tranquillité de la maison tout en étant près de tout .
Nous recommandons cette maison pour un séjour agréable.
M. et F .
If you want to have a good and quiet time but not far away from lively Rethymno you have to go! Lovely house just a few minutes driving to the village. Very private with a big pool. Kitchen equipment for all the cooking needs. Great communication with the owner before and during the stay. We hope to get back next year. Thank you Carol 🌴
Also wir waren super glücklich mit dem Objekt. Das Grundstück ist gepflegt und der Pool herrlich. Vor allem hat uns gefallen, dass wirklich alles da war. Jegliches Küchenutensil, sogar wichtige Lebensmittel, wie Gewürze, Nudeln, Reis, Kaffee, Tee... Und Begrüßungleckerein, Spiele, auch für den Pool... Das Haus bietet ausreichend Platz, die Klimaanlage funktioniert einwandfrei, deutsche TV Sender, w-lan (wenn auch zeitweise wackelig) natürlich ist es nicht das neueste Objekt aber man sollte wirklich den Preis im Auge haben und dafür ist es Top!!! Wir fliegen jedes Jahr nach Kreta und ich würde dort auch wieder buchen. Thank you very much Carol.
Karolin S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
J Nanista N.
24 May 2019
Relaxing, wonderful holiday!
Lovely clean and well equipped property. The owners had very kindly provided many provisions, bottles of water, milk, eggs, bread, feta cheese, a bottle of red wine and more, it was very much appreciated as we arrived very late at night! Information about the local shops and restaurants/bars was great and within walking distance. Highly recommend the local restaurants. The pool was cleaned regularly. A Lovely holiday!
J Nanista N.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lutz R.
24 October 2018
Gemütliches ruhiges Häuschen
Schön gelegen in ruhigem Dorf, abgeschirmt von Nachbarn.
Lutz R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Carmel T.
21 August 2018
Amazing property!
We’ve truly had an amazing stay at Aisling. The house was comfortable and spacious enough for our party of six. Really well equipped and all appliances in working order. Pool towels also provided which I have found lacking from previous properties. Wasn’t expecting air con in the bedrooms so an added bonus in the August heat! The different seating areas around the garden were stunning. Local bars were both great especially when you fancy leaving the car at home and having a drink with your meal! Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend. Thank you Carol and John.
Carmel T.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Catherine L.
12 August 2018
Lovely villa, well-equipped and secluded
We had a great time. The villa was well-equipped with a lovely pool side and outside eating area. There are a couple of nice places to eat within walking distance. We wanted a car-free holiday and it worked very well. The local taxi company was very helpful on the occasion we wanted to venture elsewhere. Although there are other properties around, the villa feels very secluded and the perfect place for a restful holiday.