Our Villa Athene was built from natural stone and is modern and comfortably furnished. It is equipped with every luxury.
The very spacious villa with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is suitable for 8 people + a small child.
It is surrounded by olive groves and offers a fantastic view of the sea, the mountains and the green landscape.
The villa has a size of approx. 320 square meters and stands on a plot of over 4,000 square meters. The hot water is heated with solar elements and it is equipped with a photovoltaic system to generate electricity.
To heat up the pool a little, you can cover the pool with a solar film or book the pool heater.
On the ground floor is the entrance area, which leads into the living room. There is also a bedroom with 2 box spring beds (90 cm x 2 m) (they can also be connected to form a double bed) as well as a bathroom with shower and a service room with washing machine.
From the living room you can reach the large dining area with an adjoining open kitchen via three steps. From here you go to the approx. 30 square meter terrace where you can have a leisurely breakfast.
The living room leads to the spacious terraces.
On the upper floor there are three spacious bedrooms with double beds and each with an en-suite bathroom.
The largest bedroom, with around 30 square meters, has an open bathroom with shower and bathtub, as well as a separate toilet with bidet. The double bed is 2x2 m. From here you have access to the shaded roof terrace of over 30 square meters, which only belongs to this bedroom. There is a large open-air shower with hot and cold water. This means you can enjoy the view of the Mediterranean while showering. You can relax on the two loungers.
The second bedroom also has a double bed measuring 1.80 x 2 m and a bathroom with shower. This bedroom has a balcony.
The third bedroom also has a double bed 1.80 x 2 m and has a bathroom with shower. There is a balcony and a roof terrace with wonderful views of the countryside and the sea.
All bedrooms and the living room of course have satellite TV and DVD.
In front of the living room there is a large shaded terrace equipped with comfortable furniture. The covered outdoor area has a large dining area.
You also have access to the large brick barbecue with sink and a gas grill. The whirlpool is also located here.
A few steps take you to the spacious pool terrace. The pool is approx. 11 x 4.50 m and can be heated in the cooler seasons. Pool heating is not included in the price. Price on request. In the pool area there is also a pool deck with a large brick sofa and a large outdoor shower with cold and hot water.
Here you can unwind and unwind! The villa is equipped with 8 comfortable loungers, double lounger and hammock. Large parasols and shaded terraces provide shade.
A table tennis table offers fun for young and old.
For our little guests there is again a playground with a sandpit and swing.
The villa combines fantastic views, tranquility and a central location. It is located on the edge of the village and so you can also walk into the village. It is just 400 m to the traditional tavern “the polio house”, which is very well known in Crete, where you can enjoy traditional Cretan cuisine under the shady mulberry trees.
There are further taverns in the surrounding villages and in Skaletta, which is just 2 km away. Here you can also eat right by the sea. Rethymnon, with its small streets, cafes, restaurants and bars, is only about 15 minutes away.
The nearest beach is approx. 2 km away.
Villa Athene is also ideal for staying in the colder seasons.
It has underfloor heating via a heat pump throughout the house.
**07.11. - 30.04. the prices are without electricity! Electricity is charged extra based on consumption. Price on request.
The pool is not in operation from December to the end of March.
In the winter prices, from November 7th. The final cleaning is included in the price until the end of April. Intermediate cleaning is not included during this time, but can be arranged and will then be charged additionally.
The length of stay from December 1st. until 31.03. is at least 28 nights.
From 01.05. - 06.11. All additional costs are included in the rental price.
Check-in time is 2:00 p.m., check-out time is 10:00 a.m. Early check-in and late check-out can be booked if available.
From 2024 there will be an innovation for tourism:
An eco-tax has been introduced for all guests since January 1, 2024. This is staggered by category and season.
The fee from March 1st to October 31st is €10/night per villa. For the months of November to February 28th the fee is 4.00 euros/night.
The amount must be transferred 4 weeks before arrival directly to the landlord's account, who will pay it to the Greek tax office.
The official rental permit from the Greek authorities EOT: 1041K91003019201