Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Outdoor dining
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Apart-hotel

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool

The Private Villa 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.

Villa Christina I is located in the picturesque village of Sfakaki, a beautiful seaside resort. The retreat is part of a holiday complex consisting of 3 independent villas, each with its own private pool. In Villa Christina I guests can enjoy a peaceful holiday, relax and enjoy the well known greek sun and sea all day long! The wonderful, long, sandy beach and a variety of shops are within hand’s reach, just 300 to 600 meters away! In the village guests can find a mini market, a few restaurants and tavernas and a pizzeria! Furthermore, in a 5 minute drive you can find many beach bars, seaside cafes and restaurants as well as a few night clubs and bars. Sfakaki is ideally located, just 10 minutes away from Rethymno town and it’s a great base if you want to explore the nearby beaches or go sightseeing! However, if you don’t feel like touring, you can sit and rest on the balconies, just gazing at the view or relax by the pool, among roses and lawn covered areas and sunbathe!

Layout
Exterior
Villa Christina I features a great private swimming pool of 32 sq. m. and 1.5 meters deep, a wonderful sunbathing terrace equipped with sun beds and umbrellas and a lovely lawn covered terrace with trees and flowers, as well as barbecue facilities! Above the pool area there is a large veranda with a view to the pool that has a shaded dining area where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee or lunch, while watching your children playing in the lawn area right underneath!

Bonus - Family Friendly:

Designed for ultimate play time, a shared playground (between the Villas of the complex) is also available outdoors for our younger guests, to inspire adventure and togetherness.


Interior
The Villa can accommodate up to 6 guests in its 3 bedrooms. The villa sends out a sense of warmth, which is perceived by the carefully selected, modern and comfortable furniture, the simple and discreet decoration, the meticulous selection of materials (marble floors and wooden furniture) and the nice open plan design. An additional guest can be accommodated on a folding bed. The maximum capacity is 7 guests.

On the ground floor guests can find a spacious living room with a smart 55" TV and an open fireplace, creating a homely atmosphere and making it the perfect place for you and your family to enjoy some moments of relaxation. Right next to the living room you can find a nice dining area where you can sit and have your homemade cooked meal with your loved ones. There is also a fully equipped and modern eat-in kitchen with a dining table for four. Finally on this level there is a lovely and spacious Twin Bedroom (two single beds that are joined to form a double bed & can be set up as two singles upon request) and a beautifully designed bathroom with shower cabin boasting a hydromassage column where you can have a nice and refreshing shower after a long day, are also available.

First floor
Climbing a few stairs and reaching the upper floor, you will meet the remaining two bedrooms of Villa Christina I : One Bedroom with a double bed and one Twin Bedroom (two single beds that are joined to form a double bed & can be set up as two singles upon request). All bedrooms offer high quality mattresses and are very airy and bright and have doors leading to private balconies with patio furniture. You can sit there and enjoy the surrounding view as well as the countryside during the day or relax and gaze at the nicely designed and lighted gardens during the night and the clear sky full of stars! Last but not least, one more family bathroom with shower cabin (boasting a hydromassage column) can be found on the first floor.

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Bathroom amenities available.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen every four days.
- Excellent high quality mattresses, towels and linens, pool towels provided.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice a week.
- Baby cot and high chair available if needed.
- 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 house.
- Free Parking space next to the main entrance of each villa.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a washing machine, dishwasher, 55'' smart flat-screen TV in the living room & 43'' smart TVs in all bedrooms, with satellite reception. CD and DVD players, Stereo, large fridge with freezer, electric kitchen, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespressο coffee machine (capsules), filter coffee machine, juice maker, vacuum cleaner, iron and iron board and food processor.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.

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Location Overview :

Villas Christina are located in the picturesque village of Sfakaki which in recent years has evolved into a very popular seaside resort, as it combines all the features for both vacations and permanent accommodation.

The village has a wonderful, long, sandy beach, just 5 minutes walking from the villa, which is famous for the fact it is chosen by Caretta Caretta Sea turtle, which is an endangered species, for its reproduction. The beach is also ideal for sunbathing, swimming and water sports! Enjoy the well known greek sun and sea all day long!

Sfakaki is special specifically for another reason too: its has a variety of shops such as a super market, a bakery and a pharmacy, that are within hand’s reach, making ideal for a car free holiday! You can taste the well known traditional Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine in the local tavernas and restaurants, have your coffee in one of the many beach bars on the coast or go for a drink in one of the small bars.

Also in Stavromenos and Skaleta just 5 minutes away by car, guests will find a butcher shop, an ATM machine and a petrol station.

Additionally, its proximity to the highway, makes it easy to move around and travel almost anywhere in Crete and explore the amazing landscape and beautiful rustic villages! It is only 15 minutes’ drive away from the city of Rethymno and 1 hour (70 Kms) from the International Airport of Heraklion.

Out & About
Sfakaki Beach: 600 meters
Super Market & Restaurants: 850 meters
Rethymno Port & Town: 10 Kms
Heraklion International Airport: 72 Kms
Chania International Airport: 80 Kms

Car rental is recommended 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
  • Sun loungers
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina 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

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Policies

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 1041Κ91003191101

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 - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Platanes Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Spilies Beach - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Town Beach - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Paprica - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paraplous - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Kechagias - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Greco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool located?

This family-friendly Rethymno aparthotel is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rethimno Kart and Platanes Beach. Blue Beach and Spilies Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Christina Villa I Walking distance to beach, restaurants & shops, private pool Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neena R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crete holiday
The villa was immaculate, very clean, excellent amenities. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B., Philadelphia, PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Gorgeous
We had a wonderful stay. The villa looks brand new. Beautifully decorated, it has everything you need. Full kitchen. Amazing, spacious bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Super clean. The pool is quite large, about 1.5m deep throughout and you could swim short laps maybe 10m. It's about 15-20 minutes from Rethymno which is a great town to explore... hundreds of restaurants. Even more shops and bars. That said, there's not much near the villa. You could walk to the beach but we didn't. Demetres is a good taverna nearby and Top Market was an excellent supermarket with everything we needed from dishwasher soap to fresh veggies. A few good sites to visit nearby by car. AC works great although you really didn't need it after sundown. Wifi was good on the first floor but didn't reach to the upstairs bedrooms. Communication was okay. The host uses a service which is quite responsive and multilingual to answer all kinds of general questions. But we had a harder time communicating with the host directly for check-in/out. Location for trash and payment of the ECO tax (why they can't wrap that 10.50EUR (for the week) into the rate, I'll never understand--it's true throughout Greece, not an issue with the villa.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa
Very nice villa. Good location even without a car Clean, nice pool. I would recommend, and I would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

stuart g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Overall the property and location of the villa was very nice. When we eventually got in to the villa ( we had trouble with mobile signal and wasn’t sure who to contact) we was greeted by the owners who were very nice and always at hand if we needed anything. There was a lack of communication between Vrbo, think villa and the owners as we were told that a meal would be waiting for us that didn’t arrive but the owners did leave fruit and water which was nice. The shop, restaurants and beach were close by and local bus service every half hour into Rethymno was good although busy at times. If I was to leave feedback I would say it would be good to leave a folder at the villa with map and local information and phone numbers for taxis and various things as other villas we have stayed in do. Also may be a parasol to cover some of the pool would be nice in the midday sun. Very nice stay overall and we would stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa, lovely pool and gardens
The villa itself is very spacious inside, several balconies, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, large kitchen/lounge/diner. The pool is well kept (there's an oudoor kitchen too) - only downside is that there's not as much space around the pool for loungers as we might have liked so feels a little squashed in. Location is on a quiet road, which itself is a few hundred hards back from the main east-west highway. This is useful for getting out and about in the car easily, but does mean you have to cross under the subway if you want to walk anywhere.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Really impressed with the villa, lovely time, definitely need a car though! Thoroughly enjoyed Crete!

8/10 Good

Geoff T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa
Lovely villa in a quiet location. The villa is big, clean and has been well looked after, with a helpful property manager within the complex. The pool is private and a decent size. Sfakaki is quieter than we would have liked, but we found everyone very friendly. There are only a handful of restaurants, but all were of a decent standard. We only found one supermarket, which was pretty expensive. A car isn't essential, as you can walk to the beach and restaurants, but might be useful for a change of scene. The bus service is pretty regular, but very busy at times, especially coming back from Rethymno. Overall, very happy with our holiday. We wouldn't rebook due to the quiet location, but if you're looking for a bit of peace and quiet, or are happy to drive, this would be perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Phillip C.

2 star & not good value for the money.
I was disappointed with the quality of beds, cutlery,crockery,glassware and kitchenware. The location , set in a semi-industrial/agricultural are,was not what I expected off a 5 star rated villa rental. Neighbours barking dogs and traffic noise from nearby Highway was invasive. The villa offers a lovely swimming pool and garden. Guests with children and less athletic adults should be aware of very slippery steps when wet. Parking for 2 cars is not ideal. Overall I did not rate the property as ' good value for the money '.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Week of peace
Super villa, super location, super place Villa spacious and well appointed, outside facilities first class. Local village has good choice of restaurants and bars with great entertainment. Easy bus link to other attractions so no car needed. Only criticism is the beds - very uncomfortable get them changed and you have a 10/10 holiday villa. That aside would i stay again ? YES !!

10/10 Excellent

george m.

Great experience
The house is great! I loved staying in a small village community with easy access to a larger town 15 minutes away. The property is easily accessible to public transportation, tavernas , and the beach .

8/10 Good

Amarjit K.

Good
We enjoyed our stay at villa Chrisi Mr kostas was there waiting for us when we arrived and made us feel very welcome. The villa was very nice and spacious, pool was great the only thing is the beds weren't very comfortable. Beach was nearby and it is only 30 minute bus ride to retthymon town. Adriana restaurant do great food and reasonable priced.

8/10 Good

Katrina N.

Lovely property plenty of space
We have just returned from a lovely stay in this apartment. It was spacious for our large group and lovely garden and great outside seating are for meals and BBQ. Owner was really helpful when we needed anything and come to find us when our gps took us slightly wrong way. Only criticism is the pool, very cold and very deep for young children. To be able to use the pool you need to be a good swimmer, we had 3 children, 3,5 And 8. Unfortunately the youngest never ventured in as too scared of the depth, which kind of put a dampener on the villa as I felt he missed out. Also the other kids couldn't relax too much as they were not very strong swimmers so needed lots of assistance, we spent a lot of time out as we found a great beach with pool and bar Goldbeach, the owner was lovely and the pool was amazing for the kids. You didn't have to be staying to use it just have drinks or food etc. Would return to this villa if the pool was a lot less deep. Wonderful island, with friendly people.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Great Crete home
This is a great home for a stay in Crete. It was pretty much as advertised. I will tell you that the beach walk is a wee bit further than we expected, but it is within a :10 walk from the house. It is a sandy beach, but on both sides it is rocky and great for snorkeling. The house is spacious, well appointed, yard is great, pool has plenty of room. We spent a ton of time on the back deck. We were 4 adults and 2 children, and we had plenty of room. Local shopping and restaurants were wonderful. I will warn that the beds are IKEA beds and maybe not the most comfortable for a long stay :) Otherwise, great property, great owners, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015

10/10 Excellent

Daniela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Villa
Tolle Villa, sehr gute Ausstattung. Etwas abgelegen, allerdings sehr nahe an Hauptstraße, weshalb man mit einem Mietwagen kaum Probleme hat.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Volker V.

Prima Unterkunft, alles perfekt
nur das Örtchen ist ein Durchfahrdorf.

8/10 Good

Mohamed Z., Algérie

Séjour très agréable à Sfakaki village très paisible et non envahi parien les touristes.
La villa Christi était confortable et spacieuse et Kostas très aimable toujours souriant et disponible. M.Zidane
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Die Villa war insgesamt in einem sehr guten Zustand. Küchenausstattung könnte umfangreicher sein.
Die Villa liegt in der Nähe der viel befahrenen Küstenstraße. Den Verkehrslärm hört man in der oberen Etage vor allem dann, wenn der Wind entsprechend steht. Der Strand ist eher einfach und ein Kiesstrand mit Felsen im Wasser, Sand kommt eher wenig vor. Wer zu einem "richtigen Sandstrand" auch mit einigen touristischen Angeboten will, muss ca. 3-5 km fahren, entweder mit dem häufig fahrenden Bus oder PKW. Wer einen einsamen Strand zum geniessen der Sicht will, wird diesen in Villa-Nähe finden.

10/10 Excellent

Francois B.

Très belles résidences dans quartier privé proche de la mer et à 2 pas de Rethymnon
Nous avons été très bien accueilli lors de notre arrivée. Nous avons eu droit à une corbeille de fruits, des roses et du jus de fruit à notre arrivée. L'entretien était au delà de nos attentes : la maison était lavée de fond en comble et le linge remplacé 2 fois par semaine, le jardin et la piscine entretenus tous les jours. Le tout par des gens souriants, forts sympathiques et très serviables. La maison est très bien située : 2 pas de la mer à pied et à mi chemin de tous les sites interressarts : Rethymnon, ouest , est et sud de la Crête. La maison ne manque de rien au niveau du confort. Vacances parfaites quoi... Merci à monsieur Kostas pour sa gentillesse et pour tous les gens qui étaient dans la propriété. Cette adresse est à retenir !!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Arno W.

Hervorragend sauber und gepflegte Villen, wie wir es zuvor bei vielen Anmietungen noch nie erlebten!
We found that you have chosen the most beautiful villa for us. Many thanks. The villas, pools and gardens are incredibly clean and well maintained. Kostas and his family are extremely courteous and helpful. We felt very comfortable here and we are very sorry that our holiday ends soon. Pity.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2016