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Ilys Home, Country Retreat! Walking distance to amenities

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Ilys Home invites you to enjoy the pleasures of summer under the clear blue sky
Sophisticated pool surroundings .
Amazing views.
Beautifully lit at night, creating a magical, romantic ambience!
Ilys Home will invite you to enjoy the pleasures of summer.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Margarites, Rethymno
  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
    7 min drive
  • Eleutherna
    9 min drive
  • Reptisland
    12 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    69 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

First Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ground Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Ground Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ground Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Ilys Home, Country Retreat! Walking distance to amenities

The Private Authentic Retreat, 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.

For a unique escape like no other, whisk the party away to this unique holiday home. Wether you crave a romantic adventure where the fresh air will cleanse the mind and ease the soul, or an indulgent family luxury escape amidst inspiring interiors.. Ilys Home will be your ideal holiday home.

Providing comforts and unique touches, will ensure a stay less ordinary. Offering an idyllic escape, Ilys Home is creatively designed with relaxation in mind.

Nestled in the idyllic location of the picturesque village of Margarites, the Villa offers the perfect location to enjoy a relaxing stay, as well as its unique position makes it perfect for a self catering holiday. A perfect retreat for falling in love again and again.

This luxurious self-catering Villa blends original features with stylish interior design. Warm and welcoming, offers the perfect spot for long family holidays, reunions or romantic escapes. A real country retreat..

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The exquisitely designed interior of this self-catering home, boasts luxurious furnishings & gentle tones. Beautifully designed, with cool modernity to excite, will inspire and rejuvenate.

The first bedroom of the Villa, “Margarita” is located on the ground floor, featuring one double bed and direct access to the terrace and pool area. This bedroom also boasts a kitchenette area with fridge ,coffee maker and a sink, as well as a single sofa bed which can accommodate one more guest. Additionally, the bedroom boasts an en suite bathroom, featuring an overhead rainfall shower with cabin.

One more bedroom is there to welcome you on the same floor, “Kyriaki” featuring two single beds (that are joined to form a king size bed) as well as an en suite bathroom, featuring an overhead rainfall shower with cabin. This bedroom is lightened up with natural light from the windows and views of the terrace. Additionally, boasts a kitchenette area with fridge, coffee maker and a sink. One more guest can be accommodated on a single sofa bed, located in this bedroom.

The further two bedrooms of Ilys Home are located on the first floor, the former “Eleni”, features one double bed and direct access to a veranda with comfy sittings. What’s more, the last bedroom “Emmanouil”, also boasts one double bed and direct access to the veranda with comfy sittings.

The bedrooms are effortlessly and elegantly furnished promising a blissful night's sleep after the day's busy adventures. Additionally, one more bathroom is available on the first floor, featuring an overhead rainfall shower with cabin, for those who wish to relax after a long day of exploration!

Outside
Ilys Home’s outdoor area is embellished with a private swimming pool, also featuring a special children’s compartment (0,60 metres deep) for your outmost convenience. The pool terrace is equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, so you can relax all day long enjoying the Cretan sun! BBQ facilities are available (charcoal), offering a stylish al fresco space for enjoying an evening tipple as the sun sets over, in the lovely outdoor dining area, or your morning coffee, drinks and anything else you may wish.

For Relaxation
There is nothing better than waking up to the sound of birds singing. Sipping your coffee on the pool terrace while admiring the landscape is a great way to start the day.

Practicalities
There is free public parking space for 3 cars.
The property is well-equipped with all the mod cons; Fridge with freezer, Electric stove with oven, Nespresso machine (capsules) & Filter coffee machine, Microwave, Kettle, Washing Machine, Iron & Board, Hair dryer, Safety box, open plan kitchen!

Your Home Stay Includes
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
Baby cot and high chair available upon request.
Pool and garden cleaning once per week.

Mod Cons
High quality bath towels and pool towels are available.
Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.

Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa.
Stair Gate available upon request.
Smart Satellite TV 50’’ in the living room
The two bedrooms of the ground floor and one of the bedrooms of the first floor “Eleni” feature 32’’ TVs with satellite reception.
Playstation available upon request.
Outside shaded dining area

Outdoor BBQ facilities (charcoal)
Outdoor shower
Pre stock service available

24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
Pets allowed with prior notice.
Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

Ilys Home is located in the traditional village of Margarites where you can find almost everything you need . Within walking distance from the villa there is a good selection of cafes and traditional tavernas, as well as a mini market, bakery and a butcher’s shop. The picturesque settlement of Margarites is well known for its pottery, so souvenirs are a must, and the village, with its extraordinary architecture and lovely narrow winding streets, is well worth exploring.

Furthermore, Perama town which is 10 minutes away by car ( approximately within 7 kilometre distance) and offers a variety of shops and daily amenities, such as a bakery, grocery store, butcher’s, fresh fish, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, ATM machines, pharmacies, gas stations and post office.

Finally Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, approximately 20 minutes away by car and well known for its sandy beaches. The two main beaches are Limanaki and Limni. Both of them are sandy with clear blue water and ideal for kids, as they are shallow and well protected from winds. The beaches are organised and equipped with sun beds & umbrellas. Water sports are also available. The harbour beach in front of the village is the port of the area, where the boats tie up, this beach is unorganised.

Out & About

Mini market (right next to the Villa)
Tavern & Cafe: 200 meters walking distance
Bakery: 500 meters walking distance
Panormos Beach: 14 km (20 minutes driving)
Rethymno Port & Town: 25 km (30 minutes driving)
Heraklion International Airport: 73,7 km (1 hour and 10 minutes driving)
Chania International Airport: 93,2 km ( 1 hour and 30 minutes driving)

Renting a car is recommended to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision of children is your responsibility.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet
Pets allowed upon request- Pet Agreement required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outdoors
*Accommodation cost Excludes: Resilience Tax €1,50 per villa per night. This is not included in the platform prices and shall be paid, upon check in.

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1095814

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mylopotamos

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Eleutherna and Arkadi Monastery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Melidoni Cave and Sfagia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Reptisland and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
Map
Margarites, Rethymno

What's nearby

  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 7 min drive
  • Eleutherna - 9 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave - 14 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 16 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melidoni Cave - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Panormo Beach - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ilys Home, Country Retreat! Walking distance to amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ilys Home, Country Retreat! Walking distance to amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ilys Home, Country Retreat! Walking distance to amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ilys Home, Country Retreat! Walking distance to amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ilys Home, Country Retreat! Walking distance to amenities located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Museum of Ancient Eleutherna, Reptisland and Sfagia Beach. Limni Beach and Melidoni Cave are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to celebrate and spend time with friends
The villa was perfect ,it had everything we needed and more ! Spacious , immaculate and loads of places to sit and relax working the outside space to enjoy the weather & surroundings ! We had some lovely meals in the beautiful village and many BBQs in the spacious outside area ! The communication before and during our stay was excellent ! Would 100% recommend this villa to people !
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian D., Hamburg

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Wundervolle Villa mit mega Ausstattung und toller Lage
Wir haben schon viele Villen/Fincas gemietet, aber diese hier übertraf alles bisher gesehenes. Eine absolute vollausstattung (Geschirrspülter, viele elektrische Kleingeräte (Sandwichmaker, Toaster, Kaffeemaschine etc.), Grill inkl.. Die Kommunikation in der gesamten Zeit ist top und bei Problemen wurde sofort gehandelt. Ein Einkaufsladen mit quasi allem was man für den Alltag braucht ist 15m Fußweg entfernt/grenzt quasi direkt am Grundstück an. Das nächstgelegene Restaurant ist 170m entfernt und das Essen dort ist fantastisch und preiswert. Die Gastfreundlichkeit ist beeindruckend (vom Vermieter:in, aber auch von den Menschen in dem kleinen Örtchen Margarites). Wir kommen wieder! Toll!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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Illys Home
Wonderful villa in delightful village with plenty of tavernas. Manolis the owner couldn’t have been more helpful and generous. Could have done with a pair of binoculars as the views were amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcel M.

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Great vacation home
We were more than satisfied with the house. We felt very comfortable and were also well looked after by Manolis. We would like to recommend the accommodation unreservedly. Thank you very much.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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Relaxing stay in a beautiful villa
Villa was impeccably clean had everything we needed. The pool was amazing and BBQ came in useful. The vilkage was friendly and we visted a different taverna every night. All in all this was a superb villa in a great location
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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Zollie Holiday
Just got home after 10day stay at Manolis villa in Margarites . From our transfer pick up to the villa everything was excellent . The villa is in a perfect location in Margarites . All amenities are at hand . Manolis meet us as we arrived and was there all week in his pottery shop next door for help & guidance on where to visit . The villa it self fantastic , spotlessly cleaning and well equipped , views to die for .We were a family of 6 adults & 2 young children , so the pool was essential . Especially with the fabulous weather we had . Our hire cars deliver to the villa on our second day of the holiday and collected from the villa . Less hassle at the airport . All the links provided by Think Villa . Pottery shops of Margarites are a must . Thank you so much for making our holiday so memorable .
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

REGINE B.

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Une semaine en famille tres agréable
Très bon accueil, le petit village de Margarites est superbe, les habitants sont très courtois et la maison est très bien conçue et tres jolie. Tout etait là pour passer un sejour agreable.Bravo. A refaire.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avril M.

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Mrs Avril Munford
Absolutely lovely villa, inside and out, a week wasn’t long enough. The village is also lovely with tavernas serving local cuisine. Simple food but all very good and very reasonable. Think villas and Mandolis who welcomed us were amazing. Everything was made very easy and we would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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Eine gelungene Reise mit toller Finca
Wir waren zu dritt dort. Der Empfang war herzlich und es wurden sogar ein Obstkorb, Kekse, Wein, Bier und Olivenöl als Willkommensgeschenk hingestellt. Die Finca war sehr sauber und alles war gepflegt. Es gab nichts was wir vermissten. Auch Margarites selbst ist ein tolles Töpferdorf mit sehr freundlichen und herzlichen Menschen. Wir hatten eine tolle Woche und würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. Vielen Dank für diese schöne Woche!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina S.

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Beautiful villa
We all loved our stay at the amazing villa in Margarites. The villa is clean, comfortable and equipped with everything that you could need for your stay. The pool area is fabulous with an amazing BBQ and plenty of seating and shade. Manolis is the perfect host and owns the shop next door should you need anything. We loved the village of Margarites… small, excellent tavernas and the people of the village are genuinely so pleased to have you to stay with Riki being offered at every opportunity! We hired a car and explored the island but were pleased to come back to the tranquil traditional village, even the younger ones in our party. If you book the beautiful villa in such a wonderful setting you definitely won’t be disappointed. We will hope to return next year.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

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Super toll.
Einzigartig, familienfreundlich, herzlich. Toller Gastgeber, sehr saubere und extrem gut ausgestattete Villa.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita Counsell

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Wonderful relaxing holiday
We stayed for 10 days and couldn't fault this fantastic villa . Everything we needed was available in the villa and the rooms were amazing , with excellent amenities. It was made even better by having the supermarket next door and tavernas just a short walk away. We relaxed and enjoyed the pool , did a couple of bbqs and played volleyball every day ! .We also made a trip to Bali beach - just 30 mins in a taxi . Wonderful views of the gorge and beautiful sunsets . A fantastic holiday and would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rainer H., Rees, Germany

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Perfekt für den Urlaub mit Freunden oder Familie
Alles ist genau so wie beschrieben und auf den Fotos zu sehen. Unser Urlaub war perfekt. Sowohl Haus, Zimmer und Pool waren perfekt. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter mehr als Freundlich und zuvorkommend!! Die Tavernen im Ort waren super lecker und mega freundlich. Note 1 ist absolut berechtigt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dirk H.

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Einfach Traumhaft
14 super schöne Tage verlebt, es ist ein super schönes romantisches Dorf und liebenswerte Menschen .. wir haben uns wie Zuhause gefühlt die Unterkunft ist wunderschön gewesen und für alle gab es ein Plätzchen zum entspannen… Pool super …Grillplatz klasse wir haben uns in der Nachbarschaft ein frisches Lamm besorgt und gespeist wie die Griechischen. Die Einkaufsmöglichkeit direkt daneben ist Klasse und auch dort gab es eine gastfreundliche Atmosphäre mit vielen lachenden Gesichtern. Wir kommen definitiv wieder … Vielen Dank für diese wundervollen Tage und ein Jamas auf euch !!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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Perfect!
This was our first family holiday abroad and it did not disappoint. The villa is gorgeous and is equipped with everything you could need. The beds were comfy and the villa was lovely and clean. A special mention and thanks go to Manolis the owner of the property for who nothing was too much trouble - he went above and beyond to help with anything we needed. We can’t recommend this villa highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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Great property with a fantastic host.
We tried very hard to think how this property could be better and failed to come up with anything. Outside lovely views over the swimming pool, sun pretty much all day but apart from umbrellas, there is the BBQ slatted shade and full shade for those who want it. Similar views from the kitchen and outside 1st floor dining area; there is also a smaller terrace to sit and watch the sunsets. Kitchen well equipped, Nespresso machine but also filter coffee machine, kettle. toaster, dishwasher. There was salt, pepper, tea, some coffee pods, olive oil, honey, water which really is helpful as was Maonolis' welcome bottle of wine too. Lots of cutlery & crockery even sets in the bedrooms at least 2 of which have mini fridges for cold water or anything else!! Beds comfortable, linen and towels changed each week. Showers good, hot water plentiful. Manolis was a great host easy to get in touch with for anything and very helpful all-round. I could go on and on but you will have to stay in a lot of properties to find a better one with a better host than Manolis.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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Wonderful Villa
We had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous villa. It is located in the village of Margarites which is renowned for it's pottery. There are a few taverna's/restaurants within walking distance, all serving good local food. If you want to travel further afield a car is recommended. The villa was exactly as described. The pool was fantastic and the view amazing. There is a supermarket next door and another one at the bottom of the hill where you can get everything you need. There is also a bakery and butchers a short walk away. Manolis, the owner, contacted us on our arrival in Greece and was there to greet us at the villa. His business is just next door and he is on hand if needed. We would highly recommend this villa for a quiet, relaxing stay
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edgar B., Düren

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Empfehlenswert!!!
Wir sind mit 9 Erwachsenen und einem Kleinkind (9 Monate alt) dort gewesen. Die Villa ist in einem sehr schön gelegenem Ort in mitten von Olivenfeldern und Wäldern und mit einigen schönen Töpfereien, wo man tolle Sachen sehen und erwerben kann. Direkt nebenan gibt es einen Supermarkt mit einer vielfältigen Auswahl, in dem man alles bekommt, was man so während dem Aufenthalt braucht und sollte mal was fehlen gibt es im mächsten Ort, ca. 10 min. Autofahrt entfernt, einen größeren Supermarkt der eine etwas größere Auswahl hat. Wir haben die Villa, wie auf den Bildern abegebildet angetroffen. Die Villa ist super ausgestattet. In der Küche gibt es viele Geräte, so dass es nichts gibt, das man nicht machen könnte. Von der Terrasse aus kann man sogar das Meer in der Ferne sehen. Der Service war echt super. Die Villa war sehr sauber und samstags kommen Putzfrauen, die die Villa saugen, die Hand-, Dusch- und Badetücher und die Bettwäsche wechseln. Täglich wird der Poll gesäubert. In dem Ort gibt es schöne Souvenirgeschäfte und gute Tavernen, die gut zu Fuß erreichbar sind. Gerade in der Zeit, als wir da waren gab es leider ein Problem mit der Wasserversorgung in dem gesamten Ort, wo die Vermieter nichts für konnten, es gab für einige Tage nur für wenige Stunden fließendes Wasser, aber die Vermieter haben sich sehr fürsorglich um uns gekümmert und uns alles nötige zur Verfügung gestellt, was wir benötigten und haben uns immer wieder auf dem Laufenden gehalten, wie der aktuelle Stand ist und wann das Problem behoben ist. Man hat sich sehr wohl gefühlt, egal in welcher Situation. Es war eine wunderschöne Zeit die wir dort erleben durften, wir können die Villa nur weiter empfehlen und werden unbedingt wieder kommen.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

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Awesome property and location
If you want to rent a villa and immerse yourself in the day to day of the local population in a small village that has bakery groceries and 4 tavernas within 3-7 minute walk this is the place. Manolis is the owner and terrific host. He owns the pottery adjacent to the house. There is a beach a 20 minute drive. Our son and his 2 children were in the pool everyday. 4 bedrooms 3 of which have their own ensuite and lots of areas to sit outside. This property made our 12 day stay truly exceptional. Thanks to Valia and her team for quick turnaround in communication and thanks to the owner Manolis. The property is only 2 years old.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack A.

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A perfect holiday
From beginning to end this villa was everything we needed for our holiday. The villa itself was perfectly situated in beautiful rolling hills on the edge of a fantastic village that had all your basic needs including a number of tavernas, mini supermarkets and beautiful ceramic gift shops. The villa itself was very well looked after and had a wonderful finish to it, the pool was fantastic and had a picturesque backdrop and the various verandas gave you plenty of space to read, watch films and shelter from the sun (if required!) Manolis the owner of the villa deserves a special mention for his help navigating where we could get swabbed and local Covid protocol - Nothing was to much for him and he was extremely kind with his departing gift and knowledge of the area. It really is no exaggeration that our weeks stay at the villa was perfect and a fantastic setting to recharge and get some much needed rest after a hectic year. We will certainly be looking to return and can have no hesitation in recommending this vila to anyone considering it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pascal A.

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Great!
The house is great! The house was clean and big. Everything is better than we expected. We had a very good time at the house. The owner was very kind and helpful. We’d love to stay there again next time we come 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

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Beautiful villa in a cute mountain village
Beautiful villa in a cute mountain village with a stunning view and quite neighborhood. Everything was perfect from the rental of the villa, key pick-up and stay. The host was super friendly and helpful. The villa with pool was to our complete satisfaction.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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August 2020 Margarites
From the initial booking to the final day everything we could possibly have wanted was catered for. We had help with car hire and taxis and recommendations for tavernas and places to visit. During Covid year it was a very uncertain and potentially worrying time to be travelling abroad, but we need not have been concerned. The villa was spotless and the owner, Manolis, was extremely welcoming and ensured we were comfortable. The location was perfect and the view stunning. The local tavernas and villagers reminded us of Greece of old, absolutely perfect, traditional place, such a warm welcome from everyone. Margarites and Ilys Home Villa were a breath of fresh air for my family and myself in what has been a trying time for everyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kees d.

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Great holiday home
Ilys Home is one of those holiday homes that you wish you did not have to leave. It is clean, comfortable and spacious, and has everything you need, including a very friendly and helpful host. There are nice terraces and balconies at different sides of the house, so you can always either enjoy the shade or the sunshine. And, of course, the swimming pool is a great hit in the summer heat. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay, here, and highly recommend this lovely holiday home.

10/10 Excellent

Anett F.

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Perfekter Kreta Urlaub
Das Ferienhaus war der perfekte Ort für unsere Familie um uns zu erholen. Und tatsächlich genauso, wie wir es uns vorgestellt haben. Mit einem sehr netten und aufmerksamen Vermieter, der immer erreichbar war.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Valia Kokkinou

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ThinkVilla Bespoke Stays, is a Luxury Villa Rental Agency which was launched back in 2009, featuring a collection of 300+ Inspiring Retreats, for the Independently Minded. Our Curated Private Villas are in the most Iconic Greek Destinations (Crete, Santorini, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Skiathos), where each ThinkVilla Escape blends comfort & awe in equal measure.

ThinkVilla Team believes that surpassing expectation knows no bounds. Independent Minds who transform any stay from “so-so” to superb. We are a team of Hospitality Professionals (Nikki, George, Despina, Marianna, Nikos, Alexandros, Elia, Stelios) who together with our Managing Director - Maria Gkonta and our ThinkVilla CEO & Founder - Valia Kokkinou share the same passion : building, detail by detail, amazing holiday experiences for our guests all over Greece. Our dream team of on-the-ground experts is on hand 24/7 to ensure you book a better experience than you had in mind.

Our ThinkVilla brand reflects who we are at our core. Our standards for conscious travel, formalise our commitment as a business to sustainability. We embrace the distinctive, celebrate the unconventional and champion the one-of-a-kind. Seeking out Villas and experiences that have individual character, creativity and place our travellers at the heart of an environment. We promote cultural-environmental sensitivity, encouraging travellers to explore Greece with intention.

Small wonders await you, escape to a place where togetherness comes first. Enhance your stay with our Premium Family oriented service offering, designed with our youngest guests in mind.

We are looking forward to welcoming you soon in Greece!

*Please note that ThinkVilla is acting solely as a Booking Agent in the name & on behalf of the Property Owner, for the rental of the property.

Why they chose this property

Wether you crave a romantic adventure where the fresh air will cleanse the mind and ease the soul, or an indulgent family escape amidst inspiring interiors, the unique home blends original features with stylish country interior design. Warm and welcoming, offers the perfect spot for long family holidays, reunions or romantic escapes. A real country retreat..

What makes this property unique

This villa is ideal for families or group of friends.

-Private swimming pool
-BBQ facilites
-Outdoor shaded dining area
-Outdoor shower
-170m2 indoor area
-210m2 outdoor area
-walking distance to amenities

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Greek

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