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Saridakis Villa, a multi-generational Retreat

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11240 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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.

Saridakis Villa, a multi-generational Retreat

The Private Luxury, 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 Saridakis is a wonderful countryside villa, located in the picturesque village of Roussospiti, 6 Kms from Rethymno town. The living space of the villa is 240 m² and it also features a surrounding area of 500 m²., including a private pool, BBQ facilities, table tennis and many more.

Villa Saridakis is a new, three storey construction, built with its owners’ great care and will to create an exceptional holiday home. Tastefully decorated, with spacious and cosy rooms, this villa is ready to satisfy to satisfy even the most demanding guests and to meet all your daily needs, providing all modern conveniences and amenities! Villa Saridakis is the epitome of comfort and style combined with just the right rustic touches! With five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a gym, a wonderful living room area, fully equipped kitchen, lovely garden and pool, its size makes it ideal for big families or large groups of friends!

At the same time, this amazing villa gives you the chance to enjoy the place’s best elements…amazing view towards the sea, as well as the mountains, the fresh country air and the wonderful greek sun! Villa Saridakis is the perfect destination for those who want to have an experience of the local way of living, in the best way possible! In the village guests will find two tavernas, a traditional cafe and a mini market! All within walking distance! The villa is smartly located and offers an easy access to many worth visiting sightseeing spots and the highway, too, making it a great base for your trips to the famous sandy beaches of Rethymno.

Layout
Outside Area
Externally, the villa is built with stone, in a classic, yet modern way! There is a large garden with trees and the surrounding area is filled with olive trees, grass and flowers, lawn covered areas and amazing view to the mountains!

To make things better, there is a 45m² and 1.60-2.30 m deep private swimming pool and a special 5m² children’s pool, sun beds and umbrellas, at your disposal! You may relax and sunbathe at this fantastic place, giving you ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a country where the sun shines all summer long. Also a playground its available outdoors for our little guests to enjoy.

There are also BBQ facilities available outdoors, in a great shaded area, proper for al fresco dining! Spend some quality time with your loved ones and make the most out of your stay! Patio furniture are also available on the veranda and terrace.
There is also an extra small house, built of stone and large windows offering direct access to the private pool and BBQ, which is equipped with a TV, dining table, sofas and books and it’s ideal for relaxation, dining and anything else you might think!

Last but not least, in Villa Saridakis you could help yourselves to the fresh eggs from the hencoop and the delicious vegetables and fruits from the kitchen garden, depending on the season.

Ground Floor
One the ground floor guests can find two of the bedrooms, one double and one twin, along with one bathroom. The double bedroom has direct access to the pool and BBQ area. There is also a large open space, where the table tennis and gym room can be found, a great area for you and your children to have fun and exercise!

First Floor
The stairs lead to the upper floor, where you will see the spacious and elegant living room area with a wonderful closed fireplace, giving off a sense of luxury! The fully equipped kitchen and big dining table, are perfect for indoor dining with your family or friends. The kitchen offers access to a small balcony with another dining table, if you would like to dine outdoors! Furthermore, one more double bedroom and bathroom exist on the first floor. All rooms are sunny, airy and enjoy amazing views of the area from the windows.

Second Floor - Attic
Keep going up we meet the last two bedrooms one master double bedroom and another bedroom with a wooden loft which features two twin beds and a sofa bed, specially decorated for kids! Additionally, the last bathroom and the laundry room are located on the second floor! From that floor, guests can enjoy the wonderful view of the area from the large verandas and gaze upon the olive groves, blue sky and landscape!

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Towels, pool towels, linens, covers and blankets provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice per week.
- Baby cot and high chair available.
- 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.
- Free Parking space inside the villa area.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a dishwasher, flat-screen TV with satellite reception, wo smart TVs ( one in the living room 43'' -and one in the outdoor covered area 43'', Xbox Console, CD and DVD players, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, coffee maker and espresso machine, food processor and juice maker. The tap features drinking water filter.
- A washing machine, iron and iron board are available in a separate laundry room.
- 4 bicycles and table tennis also available on the property.
- First aid kit and alarm system also available.
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

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
  • Sun loungers
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

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
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cave exploring 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: 2583 sq ft (240 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, birthday parties and weddings) 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 1041Κ91003067701

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Saridakis Gym Kids' Pool Walking Distance Tavernas
Saridakis Gym Kids' Pool Walking Distance Tavernas Rethymno
Villa Saridakis Gym Kids' Pool Walking Distance Tavernas
Saridakis Gym Kids' Pool Walking Distance Tavernas Rethymno

About the neighborhood

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 8 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 8 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 9 min drive
  • University of Crete - 13 min drive
  • Town Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Banana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barrio The Neighbourhood Cafe - Kallithea - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moka - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kandavlos - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Saridakis Villa, a multi-generational Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Saridakis Villa, a multi-generational Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Saridakis Villa, a multi-generational Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saridakis Villa, a multi-generational Retreat ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Saridakis Villa, a multi-generational Retreat located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mili Gorge, Military Museum and Town Beach. Blue Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Saridakis Villa, a multi-generational Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big villa
Fantastic villa inside and out. A touch remote so a car is needed although 2 tavernas within a 10min walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury Stone Built Villa
Villa Saridakis is an oasis of calm and luxury about 15mins drive from the hustle and bustle of Rethymno centre. We stayed as two families for 11 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The villa was very well equipped, spotlessly clean and offered flexible accommodation for both sun worshipping and sleeping. We had fresh eggs every morning from the chickens and made good friends with the cute local moggy - who we affectionally named “fleabag” - and the horse in the neighbouring field. The pool was large (and deep) with plenty of sun beds and there was also a pool house which was great for socialising in the evenings. Importantly there were three good Tavernas within easy walking distance. Maria was very kind and attentive and immediately responded to all our requests. If you are looking for a quality property a few minutes into the hills, this villa comes highly recommended. Thanks for a memorable stay!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful stay
What a fabulous property could not have wished for better. Not keen on the chickens and they produced far too many eggs we couldn't give them away ! We did feel as though we had just been handed all responsibility for them which wasn't great to be honest. The villa is gorgeous though, we used the little pool house all the time. Only one improvement would be an information book on how to work everything as it was mainly trial error or texting the owner/manager which was a bit of a pain Would definitely recommend and we will be rebooking for next year.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A loveky spacious villa
We had a lovely holiday in this property and Crete. There were seven of us, aging from 15 to 53. Lots of space, clean and comfortable. Fresh eggs from the chickens werr great! The pool was amazing. Valia and Maria was so helpful. We loved Rethmenyo and went on regularly
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare Applegarth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fantastic!!
My partner, my parents and I stayed in this beautiful villa for 10 days recently. From the moment I booked the villa, Valia, from Home and Away was on hand to answer all my queries (and I had a lot!!) I was given Maria's (the owner) number so I could contact her when we arrived and we had a few conversations over WhatsApp when we landed and were travelling to the villa, so she could make sure she was there when we arrived. I'd been sent an email from Valia with links for directions to the villa which were so helpful as it was a link straight to google maps so there was no worry about us not knowing where to go. On arrival, Maria greeted us and showed us around the beautiful villa, introduced us to the chickens and Meow the cat, who we all became very fond of during our stay. Having fresh eggs every day was lovely too - thank you chickens! Maria had brought us some food so we didn't need to worry on our first day as we arrived late afternoon and wanted to settle in. She also gave us some homemade wine and raki (very good indeed). She then drove me around the small village and showed me where the 3 tavernas were. We went to the same one all the time as the service was good and the food was not only lovely but so cheap! They also always gave us at least 3 free dishes before any starters came out. Cleaners came twice during our stay and they were extremely thorough. On our last day we should have checked out in the morning, but I asked if we could stay on as our flight was in the evening. We were able to stay as long as we wanted, but just had to vacate the upper levels, which was perfect as we had plenty of space still. Maria came to say goodbye and gave us more presents. Rethymno town is about a 20 minute drive from the villa and there is a carpark about 5 minutes walk from the old town which is very reasonably priced. We used this all the time. Whilst staying at the villa any questions/issues I had I emailed Valia and always got a response within a very short period. One night I emailed quite late, expecting to get a reply in the morning, but she replied that night!! I don't recall ever having such great service and on behalf of my family I would like to thank Valia for exceptional customer service and Maria for being a fantastic host.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family holiday
Arrived at Villa after 4.00pm as requested,cleaning still in process not able to get in until after 5 then no one there to meet us and show us around. Not a good start. Although the cleaners were very good very bad at time keeping in fact the last midweek clean never took place due to unforced problem to the cleaners family but why couldn't the owner have done it? The ground floor bedroom with only a fan was not really good enough. One last thing there are so many light switches hard to work out which switch does what. One or two maintenance issues . Overlooking these points our whole family had a dood Holliday. We did find eating out at the very local restaurants worked out cheaper than eating in.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa
We had a great holiday at Villa Saridakis. The Villa is spacious and nicely decorated. The pool was perfect for us, with a small kids pool to dip in too which was ideal for our 3 and 5 year olds but would probably be a bit deep for any smaller children. The bathrooms could use a bit of maintenance but were perfectly fine for us. Otherwise, fantastic villa, comfortable and well maintained. Both the Think Villa rep Valia and the property owner were very obliging. Valia responded to every message we sent almost instantly, and provided good recommendations and advice. We were greeted at the property by the owners who gave us lots of useful information. The villa has really nice grounds with fresh strawberrys, a vegetable patch you can help yourself to, and hens (you can have the eggs too). As well as this, a basket of vegetables was left outside the back door a few times during our stay, which is a really nice touch. Tomatoes were delicious! The location of the villa is great for the views, and the quietness (being away from the main town) but is about 15mins away by car from Rethymno up a steep winding road, which might not be ideal for everyone. The village has 3 tavernas which all provided a good meal with friendly family welcome, these are all a short walk (5 mins) from the villa which we found really handy. The only downside is the menus are all pretty much the same and a little bit limited but the food was good. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johanna R., Kings Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
Great property, cleaners excellent and so thorough, air con great which is a good thing as boiling, lovely house and beautiful pool, allotment provided tomatoes, strawberries, onions and fresh eggs every day! The three local tavernas we walked to ( within 10 mins) were all fabulous as so reasonable... a great time had by all!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Superb Villa - Villa Saridakis
We had a lovely stay at Villa Saridakis. Maria was incredibly hospitable. Delightfully friendly and warming with her welcome and gifts. The Villa was wonderful and clean and incredibly homely with the pool cleaned regularly. We had our towls and the villa cleaned half way through our holiday, which was lovely! and a treat! The cleaner, her name sadly I can't remember but, she was truly lovely and very warming too. We befriended a lovely cat who stayed with us for the week. The two Tavernas were great - walking distance and served super local wine and food and travelling to town Rethymon for dinner was lovely too. Many, many thanks Maria for a really lovely superb Villa. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definately come again. Efkharisto para poli Ya khara, Adio! i agapi apo Warwick's xxx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

MR SADRUL ISLAM i.

Beautiful villa in beautiful surroundings
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Villa Saridakis. We were a party of 9 (4 adults and 5 kids) and the villa was perfect for our needs. The kids loved the pool area and the adults had plenty of outdoor space to relax in. Maria, our host, was very kind and helpful, including buying some groceries for us on arrival. The villa was well equipped with everything you would need to make our stay comfortable. The surrounding village is nice and quiet with 3 tavernas and a mini market all within walking distance. The large town of Rethmynon is only 10 minute drive away which has restaurants and bars and shops and a nice harbour. I would thoroughly recommend staying at this villa and is perfect for a relaxing family holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sophie D.

A dream holiday
I can't say enough good things about Villa Saridakis, the owner Maria, the agent Think Villa, or HomeAway! When we had chosen the villa, we contacted the agent Think Villa & I was so impressed with their customer service. But it was beyond that - I asked them all sorts of odd questions before we arrived as we were two families with "children" from 10 months to their 20's, & their service just could not have been better, even as far as suggestions for taxi transfers, restaurants & sight seeing. When we arrived at Villa Saridakis we were greeted by Maria (the owner) & her husband despite having been delayed until 2am. She was so welcoming. She gave us the tour & had even left us some food and drink to make sure we settled in. The next morning we explored & it is just bliss! A beautiful, modern villa. We were 9 adults & a baby & had plenty of room with a bed to spare. We used the ground floor double room for us & the baby (in a cot supplied by Maria) so we could sit by the pool while the baby napped inside - perfect! The other (twin) room on the ground floor doesn't have aircon but does have a fan & worked well for us. We made full use of the gym, table tennis and bikes provided (some of the group cycled to the top of the mountain behind the villa). The owners came everyday to tend to the chickens & vegetable garden, & kindly left us the eggs & vegetables by the door each morning. There's a gorgeous cat that we loved to feed even though he is fed everyday by the owners - he'll stay away or play depending on you. The children's play area was brilliant for the baby, & the small children's pool is great for little ones to splash about in. We cooked in the well equipped kitchen quite regularly, & used the TV with an Apple TV box that we brought with us. The beds were very comfortable & the aircon is efficient - both those things can make a big difference to your holiday! We didn't have a car. It would be handy, but you don't HAVE to have one. We pushed the buggy to and from the village shop & tavernas which are lovely & good value. We bought a shopping trolley to make it easier coming up the hill & left it at the villa for the next guests - you will need to be fairly fit for that. We took the Rethymno Tour Bus from the village (every 2 hrs) to the town & enjoyed the ride (€2.80). We called taxis for everything else - about €12-15 to Rethymno centre. The views are gorgeous with the sea on one side & the mountains on the other. Bliss!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martyna D.

Beautiful place
We have just come back from this villa where we were staying for 10 days. The Villa itself is absolutely beautiful and perfect for adults as well as the children. The facilities are great and the owner of the property was more than happy to help with any special requirements we've had. She has even brought some food to welcome us with on our first day. We would definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

Liked: Cleanliness
a very nice vacation
a warm greeting to Crete, Valia, We really enjoyed our vacation in your villa. There's no better way to spend a holiday. The villa corresponds to the description in all respects. The care was perfect. Thanks alot. Frank, Jürgen, Detlef, Ralf. Marco and Björn Marco und Björn
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Beautiful villa
Very luxury villa with all needed facilities. Good contact with the owner who is very helpfull. Outside is also pretty. Swimming pool and pool house with bbq are great. Sun beds are very good. Inside the house enough space, different places to sit and relax. We enjoyed our stay a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Familie R., Zuidland

Mooie, goed ingerichte villa met zwembad, fitness en kinderspeelplaatsje
Mooie villa en goed ingericht. Fijn zwembad met ligstoelen. Bbq buiten. Boven min of meer apart deel voor ouders met kleine kinderen. Kippen in hok, waarvan bijna iedere dag 1 of 2 eieren geraapt mogen worden. Op loopafstand van leuke taverne in Roussispiti. 10 minuten met de auto naar Rethymno (gezellige toeristische plaats met oud centrum.) Sanitair schoon, maar enigszins gedateerd, evenals fitness apparatuur. Erg leuke plek om te verblijven voor redelijke prijs!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018