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Mithonies Villa, a nature inspiring retreat - Walking distance to shops

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Mithonies Villa, a picture-perfect escape!
Tranquility unfold at the 45m2 pool area.
Sit back and relax in this rural homestay.
The verdant gardens at Mithonies Villa.
This Villa marries Cretan style with theatrical flourishes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rethymno, Rethymno
  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Melidoni Cave
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Arkadi Monastery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

First Floor Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ground Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mithonies Villa, a nature inspiring retreat - Walking distance to shops

An Overview of the Impeccable Retreat
Twisting blooms clambering around windows, an orchard bountiful with fruit and nuts and a Zen garden for mindful mornings of meditation; the grounds in which Mithonies Villa so peacefully sits are a hidden slice of Eden just outside of Margarites Village. With country-luxe charm, this self-catering house offers true liberation from the fetter of fast-paced city living.

Like a scene from a delicate watercolour painting, this home near Rethymno is encircled by ancient trees and positioned right upon Margarites Gorge - intoxicating in its splendour from the moment you push open the gates. Established gardens wrap around the charming house like green velvet ribbons; its white walls and stone-clad exterior hinting at the warm, rustic-luxe interiors to come. Here is a place where summers are best spent sunbathing beside your private pool, or cooling off in the shade of the trees.

Ancient history flows through out, but recent restorations undertaken by the owners have brought it right up to the modern day, making this self-catering home a character-filled family retreat that is utterly wholesome in every way.

Live like a local, discovering the best hidden gems, walks and attractions during your holiday in Mithonies Villa with an insider’s perspective. Margarites village is within walking distance from the villa, is very peaceful and quiet and the locals are very welcoming. The area is suitable for hiking, offering some beautiful routes, mountain biking, off-road driving and walks in the nature. Carob and oak trees, some of 100 years of age, can also be seen in the area, leaving you with awe about nature’s greatness!

External Living | Pool & BBQ
This captivating home is embellished with a 48m2 private swimming pool, featuring a special children’s pool compartment (0,60 meters deep), and a shaded outdoor dinning area. Grown-ups can lounge to their sun loungers before idling back for al fresco barbecues (BBQ facilities & sink) under sunset skies. The property lays in 2.000 m2 outdoor area, with 100m2 lawn covered area and spectacular countryside views. An ideal holiday escape for those who seek ultimate privacy and summery living. Additionally, the Villa offers several private spots, ideal for those who enjoy naturism!

Internal Living | Bedrooms & Bathrooms
A home which celebrates the simple but beautiful things in life, local craftmanship and materials can be found throughout while humble, handmade patchwork bring nostalgic comfort to summer mornings bundled up in bed.

Lounge at the impeccable ground floor lounge room with direct access to the pool terrace and watch the sunset lazily on the horizon before curling up on the sofa with a paperback. The Villa boasts three wonderful bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in real beds. Two additional guests can be accommodated on the living room sofas, or one guest can sleep on a single sofa bed located on the ground floor. The maximum capacity is 8 guests.

The first bedroom of the Villa is located on the ground floor, featuring one queen size bed (1,60x2,00) along with a baby crib lightened with natural light from the window and direct access to the pool terrace. Additionally, the first bathroom sits on this floor, featuring a walk-in overhead rainfall shower with cabin

The further two bedrooms of the Villa are located on the first floor, the first bedroom features a queen size bed (1,60x2,00) with access to a balcony. The second bedroom features two single beds (0.90x2.00) lightened with natural light from the windows. The bedrooms are effortlessly and elegantly furnished promising a blissful night's sleep after the day's busy adventures. There is a shared bathroom on the first floor featuring a walk in shower, for those who wish to relax after a long day of exploration!

A lovely living room and a comfortable dining area, featuring a great sofa for the whole family and a built-in contemporary fireplace! Double doors open out onto a large veranda with patio furniture and wonderful views of the landscape! Next to the dining area, the fully-equipped kitchen, with a smaller, more rustic-like dining table can also be found on the first floor.
Ground Floor | small Lounge Area | Double bedroom with Queen Size bed (1,60x2,00), bathroom with walk in shower, 32’ smart TV. All of the ground floor offer direct access to the pool, BBQ and terrace .

Upper Floor | Bedroom with two single beds (0,90x2,00), Double bedroom with Queen Size bed (1,60x2,00), Bathroom with walk in shower • Comfy living room area with 45’ TV • fully equipped kitchen and a dining area.

For Relaxation
Oh, baby it’s a wild world, but within the confines of this self-catering Villa all is quiet, all is still. Spend summer evenings whipping up al fresco culinary masterpieces in the outdoor dining area & take a refreshing dip into the pool. Let Mithonies Villa seduce you into its wonderland of nature.

Your Home Stay Includes
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner • Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week • Baby cot, (Chicco Next2Me), high chair, Changing Table, baby bathtub are available upon request • Pool and garden cleaning twice per week.

Practicalities
There is secure parking space inside the Villa’s premises for three cars • The property is well-equipped with Fridge with freezer, Electric stove & oven, Filter coffee machine, espresso Machine (capsules), Microwave, Kettle, Sandwich Maker, Toaster, Juice Maker, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron & Board, Hair dryer, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, and a fully equipped kitchen.

Mod Cons
High quality bath towels and pool towels are available • Bathroom amenities are available • Air-conditioning in all bedrooms is included & serves for heating purposes also • Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa • Bluetooth dock• Outdoor BBQ • Outside shaded dining area • Indoor area 160m2 • Outdoor area 2 acres • Private Pool 48m2 • 100m2 lawn covered area • children’s pool compartment • Outdoor Shower • Outdoor children Toys • Plastic (non-breakable) plates and cups • Mosquito nets • Pre stock service available upon request • 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included • Fire Extinguishers • Smoke Detectors • First Aid Kit • Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November).

Location Overview :
Mithonies Villa is located in the picturesque 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 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 and you offers a variety of shops and daily amenities, such as a bakery, grocery store, butcher’s, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, ATM machines, pharmacies, gas stations and post office.

Also Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, 10 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
Nearest Local Cafe/restauran/ Mini Market: 300 meters (5 minutes walking)
Super Market: Perama village 5,5km (10 minutes driving)
Panormos Beach: 5,5km (10 minutes driving)
Rethymno Port & Town: 25km (25 minutes driving)
Heraklion International Airport: 60km (55 minutes driving)
Chania International Airport: 92km (80 minutes driving)

Car rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
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
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Children

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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed only outdoors.
Climate Resilience Fee A €15/night/villa tax (subject to change) isn’t included in booking prices. It must be paid in euros at check-in to your Host.


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: 30
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 1247301

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Mylopotamos

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Paleontological Museum and Wooden Sculptures Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Reptisland and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Rethymno, Rethymno

What's nearby

  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Eleutherna - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Melidoni Cave - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Arkadi Monastery - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Rethimno Kart - 20 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Mithonies Villa, a nature inspiring retreat - Walking distance to shops have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mithonies Villa, a nature inspiring retreat - Walking distance to shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mithonies Villa, a nature inspiring retreat - Walking distance to shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mithonies Villa, a nature inspiring retreat - Walking distance to shops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mithonies Villa, a nature inspiring retreat - Walking distance to shops 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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Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful villa in idyllic location

The villa was lovely, inside and out, with a beautiful garden, pool and views to the sea. The location, peaceful and private but on the edge of a village was also perfect as shops and tavernas were right on the doorstep, within easy walking distance. Generally the villa was well equipped and some essentials were provided on arrival and the host(s) were helpful and responsive. Overall we loved it and would definitely return to this villa. Only a few very minor issues, the main living area does not have air conditioning so we found it a bit too warm to use in the evenings. We also had a bit of a challenge finding the property initially, we were evidently supposed to meet a lady in the village centre to guide us and call ahead of arrival, but I didn’t manage to locate any of those details within the booking info or arrival instructions. Fortunately we met her by chance as we drove through the village for the second time! The access to the villa is through narrow village streets and, although it was actually fine, we found this a bit disconcerting at first, having a guide was therefore helpful although it would have been good to know a bit more detail in advance. Though we had a jeep and managed fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice villa

Enjoyed our stay , could benefit from some wardrobe space downstairs as there was nowhere to hang clothes and the microwave didn’t work.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

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

Live like a local, discovering the best hidden gems, walks and attractions during your holiday in Mithonies Villa with an insider’s perspective. Margarites village is within walking distance from the villa, is very peaceful and quiet and the locals are very welcoming. The area is suitable for hiking, offering some beautiful routes, mountain biking, off-road driving and walks in the nature. Carob and oak trees, some of 100 years of age, can also be seen in the area, leaving you with awe about nature’s greatness!

What makes this property unique

Bespoke designed External Living spaces include:
-Totally private & Secluded
-2 acre outdoor area
-BBQ facilities
-47m2 Private Swimming pool
-Special Children’s pool compartment
-Shaded dining area
-Outdoor lawn covered area.
-Outdoor Shower
-Wonderful Country Side Views
_Walking distance to Margarites village!

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Greek

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests