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Luxurious countryside villa - private pool - close to nature

Relax by the pool or get active at this fitness-focused retreat. Enjoy al-fresco dining overlooking Rethymnon Bay.

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Pool
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Children's area
Pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Luxurious countryside villa - private pool - close to nature

Villa Artemis is a newly built three bedroom country property, situated in some 2 acres of unspoilt natural environment. The lower level of the villa has a table tennis area and an 8m long private pool. A short flight of steps leads up to the main entrance, which in turn opens out into a lovely well furnished lounge/dining room and open plan kitchen. The lounge has a feature fireplace, satellite TV, a DVD and aPlay station 3. The patio doors open out onto the front terrace and pool area. On this level there is also a shower room with hydro massage shower. Next to this is the first air-conditioned bedroom and a shower with WC en-suite. A marble staircase leads up to the first floor and two further bedrooms. Both bedrooms have got terraces overlooking the pool, gardens and the bay of Rethymnon in the distance. On this floor there is also a large bathroom. On the ground floor there is a newly built fitness room where our guests can exercise themselves. Next to the pool and the barbecue there is ample space to dine al-fresco. Local shops are 1km away from the village of Prines. A car is essential.


Changeover day is flexible. The villa must be vacated by 11am on departure day but can be flexible if available. Arrivals at 4pm.

For a more detailed description of our villa visit our website:

Property manager

Stella Sofoulaki

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1399 sq ft (130 sq m)

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Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 1041K123K2771001

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious Countryside Villa Private Pool Close to Nature

About the neighborhood

Map

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunset - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious countryside villa - private pool - close to nature pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Luxurious countryside villa - private pool - close to nature?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Luxurious countryside villa - private pool - close to nature located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Crete, Paleontological Museum, and Petres Beach. Episkopi Beach and Blue Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Luxurious countryside villa - private pool - close to nature Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxurious Accommodations
The villa was gorgeous! The accommodations were luxurious and very comfortable. The host family provided us with many extra amenities and gifts, and they stayed in communication with us throughout our visit. Staying at Villa Artemis was a Five Star experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place with truly hospitable hosts
We had a fabulous stay. The views were amazing. The house is a good size and has everything you need. The garden area was well maintained. We loved chilling by the pool. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and generous and helped us find great restaurants and beaches too. A truly lovely week away. To be recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa and hosts
Just back from a fabulous stay in Villa Artemis. The villa is beautiful and a great base to explore the island. Rethymno old town is very close and full of lovely restaurants and shops. On the way there you will pass through Atsipopoulo, make sure to go to the bakery beside the 7 days grocery store! Our hosts were so welcoming and did all they could to make sure we had a great holiday, including bringing us treats and presents! I can totally recommend staying at the villa, we were all very sad to leave at the end of our holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We had a great time at the villa. The peace and quiet was amazing as were the views. We’re a family of 5 but felt like we had plenty of space outside and in. Stella was very helpful and sat down with us on the first day suggesting places we might like to visit - all were spot on. We went into Rethymnon most evenings to eat out - fabulous old town - but local restaurant The Verandah was lovely too.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM H.

Wonderful place
We had a truly relaxing peaceful stay in the villa. Beautiful tranquil surroundings yet within 20 mins walk of the local village and tavernas. We would recommend this villa to anyone and the hospitality of Stella and her family make you feel very welcome.

10/10 Excellent

DIRK P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sonnenurlaub in den Bergen
Großes Haus, großer Pool, großer Garten. Die Eigentümerfamilie ist sehr gastfreundlich und schaute gelegentlich mal kurz vorbei um zu fragen ob wir zufrieden sind und alles in Ordnung ist. Am Anreisetag spät abends waren ein paar Getränke und etwas zu essen für uns da, lecker. Der Pool wurde jeden Tag gereinigt. Wer eine etwas abgelegene, idyllische Lage mit Panoramablick auf Meer und die Berge mag ist hier genau richtig. Trotzdem ist man in 20 Minuten in Rethymno. Supermärkte, Bäckereien und Tavernen in 5-10 Minuten erreichbar. Ein Auto ist ein Muss. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hélène M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tout était parfait !
Nous avons passé une super semaine en famille dans la Villa Artémis. Stella et sa famille sont aux petits soins pour que votre séjour soit inoubliable. Nous sommes arrivés le samedi soir tard et la maman de Stella nous avait préparé une délicieuse Moussaka, des gâteaux et un Raki nous attendait. Quel accueil !!! Nous avions des provisions pour les premiers jours dans les placards et le frigo. En milieu de séjour les serviettes, le linge de maison ont été changé et le ménage a été fait et à nouveau nous avons été gâté par Stella et sa famille avec un bon gâteau et des petites surprises. Nous avons vraiment été accueilli comme des rois. Sinon la Villa est magnifique, très spacieuse, avec tout le confort. Nous étions 5 et nous nous sommes vraiment senti chez nous. L'endroit est très calme et la vue, notamment à l'étage, est magnifique. Niveau emplacement c'est idéal puisque vous êtes à 10 min de Rethymnon en voiture et avec tous les accès vers la côte sud, vers Heraklion ou vers La Cannée, ce qui nous a permis de vadrouiller sur cette magnifique île et de voir beaucoup de chose en 1 semaine. A proximité de la Villa il y a tout ce qu'il faut en 3 à 5 minutes en voiture (Taverne, pharmacie, épicerie, boulangerie ...). Bref je vous recommande vivement cette superbe Villa. Une chose est sûre si nous devons revenir en Crète ça sera par le biais de Stella et sa famille.

8/10 Good

Tanja S.

Wunderbar ruhig und
abgeschieden. Die Unterkunft ist noch schöner als die Fotos vermuten lassen, alles ist sehr sauber und gepflegt. Ein herzliches Dankeschön nochmal an unsere wunderbaren und gastfreundlichen Vermieter 🤗. Das einzige Manko war die schlecht funktionierende Spülmaschine und ein leichter „Modergeruch“ in den Schränken. Wir würden trotzdem wieder buchen!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Christine K.

Ruhe, Ruhe, Ruhe....
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in dieser ruhigen Umgebung sehr genossen. Die Gastfreundschaft und Herzlichkeit der Familie Soufoulaki ist unbeschreiblich.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Valérie P., Carrières sur Seine

Calme absolu à aproximité de Rethymnon
Stella et ses parents nous ont réservé un accueil très chaleureux et beaucoup de prévenance et de disponibilité tout au long du séjour. La maman de Stella nous avait cuisiné une excellente Moussaka pour le diner d'arrivée. La maison est entouré de prés, calme absolu assuré! La proximité de Rethymnon (5 kms) est très appréciable, c'est une ville au charme authentique avec de jolies rues piétonnes et de bons restaurants. La situation de la maison au centre de la Crête permet de découvrir cette jolie île facilement. La villa est fonctionnelle, rien ne manque. Nous vous conseillons cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein V.

Great villa in a beautiful surrounding
Villa Artemis is beautifully situated on a hill just outside Prines, which is close to Rethymno. From the villa you have a great view. First on the garden and the pool and then on the green surroundings to the sea and to the mountaintops. You hear the birds and the sheep. The villa is great; very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The owners, the Sofoulaki family, are a very warm, generous and friendly family. They make you feel at home from the very first moment. We had a great week in Crete with great weather (not to hot, but a nice temperature). We can recommend visiting Preveli Beach in the South. We took the boat from Plakias. The downside of taking the boat is waiting for it to return to Plakias. Also the Mili Gorge and Lake Kournas are worth a visit. We liked visiting the old town of Rethymo. We strongly preferred this over the part at the Venetian harbour, which is more commercial. We had a great dinner in the taverna Giannikos in Prines. The kids loved the pool (although it was still a little bit cold for the pool at this of year) and the gym underneath the villa. We want to thank Stella, Rula, Dimitris, George and Mary for their care.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017