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Christina Villa III Walking distance to beach, restaurants & private pool

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Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Miscellaneous
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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

Christina Villa III Walking distance to beach, restaurants & 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 III 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 III 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 III features a great private swimming pool of 32 sq. m. and 1.7 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 III : 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 towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

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
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • 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
  • 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 facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

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
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 10 min drive - 10.3 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 III Walking distance to beach, restaurants & private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Rethymno villa 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 III Walking distance to beach, restaurants & private pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Villa
Villa was perfect, ive been booking villas for 25 years now and this was the cleanest ive ever come across. On site representatives were extremely helpful with even the smallest request for information. Pool a little chilly but it was October, same depth throughout so watch the kids. All in all cannot fault the locality restaurants still open however some were on the verge of closing for the season. You will need a car if you want to move out of the village, however good bus service is available locally. But back to the villa, well equipped, aircon in all rooms, clean and everything you require. ON SITE
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Docherty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
CAN'T FAULT AT ALL!
BEAUTIFUL VILLA, SPACIOUS, SPOTLESS, GREAT POOL, AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED. VERY QUIET AREA, AND THE VILLA IS SO COMFORTABLE IT WAS A SUPERB HOLIDAY. NO FAULTS WHATSOEVER. EVEN A FEW TAVERNAS AND BEACH 10 MINUTES WALK AWAY ! BEST WE'VE BEEN TO.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful modern Villa
The Villa was spotless and comfortable, and it was well equipped. Great communication with the owner who helped with some queries we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family villa in quiet location
We chose Villa Cristina III for our family holiday, as it was big enough to give our 17-20 year old kids enough space. Having a wonderful pool, under cover grill area, outdoor eating and air conditioning throughout, enabled us to flex with activities and the heat. Located walking distance to local beaches and shops but with easy access to the main road enabling easy access to other beaches and tourist spots. Hire car recommended to maximise enjoyment but the bus route 20 runs to the centre of Rhythmno and is very regular and economic. Hosts are attentive and helpful. Enjoy the wonderful villa. It’s as good as it looks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa in a great location
Lovely holiday in a good location. Close to a couple of Tavernas and a sandy beach. Top marks overall
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay at Villa Christina
Everything about the trip was great. Check in very easy and the property was recently refurbished so was even better than what was displayed in the photos. The villa was really clean and well equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. Overall I would give the property 5 stars and highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Crete.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
A perfect villa in a little village 15 min drive from Rethymno. The villa had everything we could need and the pool which was cleaned daily was amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
The Villa was spacious and very clean. The photos on the website don't do it justice. The host were very welcoming and when there was an issue it was resolve very quickly. The pool area was cleaned every day. What more could you ask for. There were shops and Taverns nearby which made life very easy. Just want to say a big thank you to hosts for making our stay brilliant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will book a villa holiday again
Very clean villa, lovely pool, all conveniences.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time for all!
Great property with everything you could wish for. Owner and staff very friendly and helpful - villa was thoroughly cleaned every few days. Outdoor facilities excellent with a brick bbq and a good sized pool.

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotlessly clean, well equipped villa
We had a wonderful stay, Mr & Mrs Costas were brilliant hosts and made us feel very welcome. I have never stayed in such a clean villa, it was cleaned twice during our stay with clean bedding and towels and the outside area including the pool area was cleaned early nearly every morning. Really lovely place to stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Excellent villa
Had a great stay lovely pool and villa all very clean and short distance to the sea. Only negative was the beds and pillows are very hard. Also not toddler proof a gate on the high terrace would solve that
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

samantha l., Leeds West Yorkshire England

Lovely villa, extremely clean, well maintained and well equipped
Had a fantastic experience from initial enquiry to booking then our holiday it’s self. The villa was nicely located with a handful of good tavernas and shops including a bakery within walking distance. Also within walking distance was a couple of small beaches and the bus stop which had a very good, regular service into the town. The villa itself was extremely clean and serviced regularly by the lovely family. Well equipped with everything you needed, fantastic bbq area and good sized pool. Had a fabulous family holiday and would definitely recommend. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Lovely property, had everything we needed.
Great villa with a fabulous pool. We have just returned from 2 weeks holiday at the villa and had a brilliant time. Very clean and well equipped our children loved the pool and so did we. Would recommend the villa for a great family holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M., Lincoln

This is a beautiful Villa in sfakaki and was enjoyed by myself and my husband and our friends
We stayed in Villa Christina lll and made the most of the space and privacy it had to offer. The pool made this even better and although a little cold it was a fantastic to place to cool off in the lovely climate in Crete. It is a few minutes walk to a couple of local shops and few tavernas which were all good places to eat. There is a bus every 30mins to the busy town of Rethymno which approximately 25mins away. There are more supermarkets in that area if you are planning to eat in. We found the rep Valia for Owners direct really helpful and the owner Costas, of the villas was very attentive and available for any queries when needed. The villa, the garden & pool was cleaned regularly to a high standard. Overall we all had a wonderful time, thank you. Jenny.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

sara r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jättefint hus men trist område
Vi fick ett bra välkomnande, huset och poolen var toppen men tyvärr var läget inte så kul tyckte vi. Fick bra tips på restauranger i Rethymno av värden och vi hade bil så kunde ta oss runt. Testade många olika stränder och även andra utflykter i området. Tavernan i byn var prisvärd och trevlig. Och det fanns mataffär och bageri inom 2 km.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerold R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles top bis auf wenige Kleinigkeiten
Hervorragende Location, großzügige Räumlichkeiten, super Küche, ungewöhnlich sauber durch regelmäßige Zwischenreinigung seitens der Vermieter. Sehr gute Kommunikation mit den Vermietern. Das Barbecue ist auf den ersten Blick super einladend - allerdings ist der Rost sehr verrostet und keinerlei (!) Zubehör vorhanden (keine Kohlenzange, Kohlenschaufel o.ä.) - also nett anzusehen, für uns aber leider nicht nutzbar, obwohl wir das gleich zu Beginn dem Vermieter sagten, und natürlich Verbrauchsmaterial wie Grillanzünder und Kohlen selbst gekauft hätten. Wer wirklich grillen möchte, sollte das Haus also eher nicht buchen. In der Küche war keinerlei (!) Grundlebensmittel vorhanden, was wir üblicherweise in Ferienhäusern oder -wohnungen vorfinden: Salz, Pfeffer, Zucker, Alufolie o.ä., Öl, Essig etc. etc., geschweige denn irgendwelche Gewürze - heißt, man muss alles selbst kaufen, auch wenn man zum Kochen für zwei Wochen nur Kleinstmengen verbrauchen kann. Aber das ist in Griechenland vielleicht so, wissen wir nicht. Beim nächsten Mal würden wir eine Grundaussstattung in Kleinstmengen mitbringen. Also einige zunächst ärgerliche Kleinigkeiten, ingesamt aber top.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

GREGORY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa région de Rethymon
Villa absolument parfaite, spacieuse, lumineuse, belle piscine . Propreté et entretien remarquables. Communication excellente. Seul bémol, une literie inconfortable, c'est vraiment dommage car le niveau de prestation est vraiment élevé.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guido F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erstklassige Unterkunft
Die Villa liegt an den Berghängen, trotzdem ist es nicht weit zum Strand. Erstklassiger Pool, tolles hochwertig ausgestattetes Haus mit schöner grosser Terrasse. Pool und Garten werden täglich gepflegt. Kosta empfing uns sehr freundlich. Er war immer erreichbar und hielt sich trotzdem angenehm im Hintergrund. Sehr schöner Strand in 5 min zu Fuß erreichbar. Gut ausgestatteter Supermarkt in 10 min zu Fuß erreichbar.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles OK
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöner Mädelsurlaub
Die Villa ist wunderschön. Klimaanlage vorhanden. Handtücher Vorort. Der Pool ist ein Traum. Küche ist auch super ausgestattet. Wir würden sehr freundlich empfangen. Zu Fuß ca 10 Minuten zum Strand, auch kleine Einkaufsmärkte sind fußläufig zu erreichen. Danke für diese tolle Unterkunft.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loes I., Baarle-Nassau

Mooie, ruime, goed ingerichte woning, met groot terras en zwembad.
We (2 bevriende stellen) hebben een heerlijke vakantie gehad in dit prachtige huis voor 7 personen. Er waren 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, een grote living met ruime keuken, een groot terras met een trap naar het zwembad. Het huis was goed ingericht en superschoon. De beheerder, Kostas, woont met zijn gezin in het huis aan de overkant. Hij en zijn ouders en 2 broers hebben een familiebedrijf en iedereen werkt mee om de huizen die zij verhuren goed te onderhouden. Het huis was superschoon, er werd om de 4 dagen schoongemaakt, ook het zwembad, terras etc. Ontzettend aardige mensen. Als er iets was, werd dat meteen verholpen. Het strand, de restaurants en supermarkt zijn op loopafstand. En de stad Rethimnon ligt 10 km verderop. Kortom, een aanrader!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marita T.

Beautiful Villa, everything fine!
We (family with kids) enjoyed our stay very much. The house is on a high standard and the owner Costas, who lives next to it, was very attentive and available for any queries when needed. There were two drawbacks: In every room there are rather bright night-lights installed which cannot be turned off - so if you are used to sleep in a completely dark room, it takes a little getting used to it. The cleaning (which is very thorough, basically resetting the house to zero) is only possible at 09 am, so no chance to sleep in at cleaning days - we ended up skipping the cleaning 2 of 3 times and liked it better that way.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017