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Shaded seating areas for relaxed outdoor moments.
Pool
Children's area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Rethimno Kart
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Arkadi Monastery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 - Ground, en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - Ground, en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Full Privacy, 100m2 Outdoor Pool, Indoor heated Pool, Sea View!


Villa Daphne is a villa that offers total privacy, numerous facilities, private indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym equipment, toys and numerous dining and siting areas. At the same time, it is conveniently located very close to the beach and all kinds of shops!


Located in a 4,000 sq. m. high fenced olive grove, Villa Daphne is a 350 sq. m. accommodation consisting of two floors.


The villa can comfortably accommodate 10 guests in beds, with space for up to 12 across its five spacious bedrooms. This exceptional villa offers complete privacy both indoors and outdoors, surrounded by the beauty of nature, yet conveniently located near the beach and a variety of shops.


Indoors


First floor


The open-plan first floor is accessed through the main entrance where you will find a living room with an open fireplace, a cozy sitting area with large sofas, and a dining table. The living room also features, a 40 HDTV, a PlayStation 4, and a Nintendo Wii, to enjoy all the fun! Through its large glass doors, the room offers lovely sea views and direct access to the garden and pool, after descending a few stairs. Adjacent to the dining area, the fully equipped kitchen makes sure that you have all that is needed to prepare your homemade meals. The living room opens up to a large veranda, equipped with patio furnishing, providing additional seating areas overlooking the sea and the pool, an ideal place to watch the sunset and relax.


Bedroom 1: This master bedroom features a King size bed (1,80 x 2,00), a self-controlled A/C, a closet, safe and direct access to a shared balcony


Bedroom 2: This bedroom features two twin-size beds (0,90 x 2,00) that may be converted into a King size bed (1,80 x 2,00) upon request, a self-controlled A/C, a closet, and direct access to a shared balcony


Finally, there is a family bathroom with a bathtub, a WC, and a laundry room with a washing machine and a tumble dryer on this level.


Ground Level


A family bathroom with a bathtub can be found on this floor, providing independence and privacy to large groups when required.


The remaining three bedrooms of the Villa can be found on this level.


Bedroom 3: This bedroom features a Queen size bed (1,60 x 2,00), a self-controlled A/C, a closet, a TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower


Bedroom 4: This bedroom features a Queen bed (1,60 x 2,00), a self-controlled A/C, and a TV.


Bedroom 5: This bedroom features two twin-size beds (0,90 x 2,00) that may be converted into a King size bed (1,80 x 2,00) upon request, and an ensuite bathroom with a stand-up shower. This bedroom also features a self-controlled A/C and a closet.


Last but not least, the ground floor boasts an indoor, 15 sq. m. swimming pool (minimum-maximum depth: 0.6 m - 1 m), which also functions as a Jacuzzi and can be heated free of charge upon request.

Outdoors


The terrace of Villa Daphne offers a variety of amenities which include:


- A private, ecological, 100 sq. m. swimming pool (0,4 - 1,7 m. deep) equipped with sun beds and umbrellas for your comfort.


- Barbecue facilities and an outdoor dining table under the shade of the pergola give you ample opportunity to try al fresco dining, while an extra shaded seating area and a gazebo are also available.


- On the other side of the pool, is a lawn-covered area with a playground and toys under the olive trees, for your little ones to enjoy all the fun.


- On a covered part of the ground floor veranda, by the pool, is an air hockey, and mini football table, as well as gym equipment including a bicycle, weights, and an exercise bench.


- The whole area is fenced and secured with an alarm system offering our guests safety and privacy!


- Shaded parking space for 3 cars.


- The villa harnesses the power of photovoltaics to seamlessly integrate green energy and sustainable living into its design.



INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

The Villa is located in Sfakaki, just a short drive away from Rethymno. Villa Daphne has an amazing location for unforgettable holidays!

Simultaneously the villa is only 1.5 km away from the beach, living areas and Sfakaki market. Also found at a distance of 5 km are the well known tourist resorts "Platanias" and "Adelianos Kampos" where you can find supplies, amenities, services and entertainment! Finally the city of Rethymno is 10 minutes (12 km) away by car!

The location gives you the advantage of quiet and private holidays engulfed in Cretan nature but close to everything!

Please see below where the closest ones can be found.

-Closest beach: 1.4 km (Sfakaki Beach)

-Mini market: 1.5 km

-Super market: 2 km

-Bakery: 1.9 km

-Butcher: 2 km

-Fresh fish: 2.5 km

-Pharmacy: 1.9 km

-Tavern or restaurant: 1.5 km (You have many more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away)

-Heraklion Airport: 73 km

-Chania Airport: 78 km


**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

Property manager

Kostas Vasilakis
Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041Κ10002989201

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

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Arkadi Monastery and Great Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanes Beach and Spilies Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Rethimno Kart and Paleontological Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Platanes Beach - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Arkadi Monastery - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paprica - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paraplous - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Kechagias - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Full Privacy, 100m2 Outdoor Pool, Indoor heated Pool, Sea View! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Full Privacy, 100m2 Outdoor Pool, Indoor heated Pool, Sea View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Full Privacy, 100m2 Outdoor Pool, Indoor heated Pool, Sea View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Full Privacy, 100m2 Outdoor Pool, Indoor heated Pool, Sea View!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Full Privacy, 100m2 Outdoor Pool, Indoor heated Pool, Sea View! located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rethimno Kart and Platanes Beach. Spilies Beach and Geropotamos Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Daphne - August 2024
Just completed a 10 day family vacation to Villa Daphne. Fabulous villa, great pool and surrounding games area with activities for all ages (our ages ranged from 11 to 75). Our stay benefited from hiring a car. Owner Markos could not have been any nicer or more generous and his interaction with us during our stay could not have been any better. Together with the etouri concierge team they provided excellent guidance, recommendations and assistance both before and during our vacation. We cannot thank them all enough for making this a wonderful stay in Rethymnon. We hope to return!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karem L.

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Perfect social setting
As a mixed group of 8 friends around 30 years old, we wanted somewhere remote enough yet a short drive away from amenities and with an environment to socialise, eat and drink. Firstly, as a host, Markos and the etouri concierge team are outstanding at dealing with absolutely any request and are super easy to communicate with and responsive at almost any time, you feel more looked after by them than if you were in a hotel. The location is great, remote so you can feel comfortable playing music without being conscious of disturbing others and similarly you will not be disturbed there. It’s around 15 minutes drive to get to most places (supermarkets, butchers, beach, restaurants, bars etc.). The inside of the villa is well suited to hosting groups, but the best part is without doubt the outdoor area. It’s social without being cramped for a large group, has a coal bbq station (everything you need to get it going were provided by the host and even cleaned when the villa was during our stay), there are outdoor games around the centrepiece pool (salt rather than a chlorine system), a portable speaker was provided and if that wasn’t all you’ll probably see the best sunset of your life right there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anders L.

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Outstanding villa with a view to die for.
Best vacation ever. Fantastic house with a pool perfect for both the grown-ups and the kids. Super service from Markos and his team. A perfect combination of privacy and close to the pulse of Rethymnon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh S.

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Wow! You will not be disappointed!
Where do we start. We had the most incredible experience from initial contact, to booking, to arrival and then leaving. Sofia greeted us on arrival and told us everything we needed to know about the property. Markos then greeted us on the Monday and Thursday to manage the cleaning process and then the Saturday for our departure. The cleaning and maintenance team were incredible. Markos and Sofia were incredibly hospitable with no end of special treats! Nothing was too much trouble. The property management team provided exceptional service helping us with taxis. The villa is impeccably presented and absolutely perfect for families. We were a family of 10 across 4 couples (8 adults and 2 children under 2). The pool was one of the cleanest we have seen and the outdoor area is exactly as it looks in the pictures. The attention to detail is insane and we literally wouldn't change a thing about the villa and the service we received. The only issue with the location is that you can't really walk anywhere so a car is really essential but then it is totally worth it for the views and the most beautiful sunsets! Thank you so much for making us so welcome and giving us a holiday to remember.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

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Outstanding villa
We have been lucky enough to have stayed in some lovely villas around the world but the Villa Daphne is truly outstanding. We were a family group aged 2 to 65. The villa was perfect for all of us. It is immaculately clean. Furthermore it is cleaned every few days. This includes the house, the towels, the bedding, the whole outside area right down to changing the covers on the outside furniture. Any queries, Markos, the owner will respond within minutes. Markos comes every few days to oversee the cleaning and to personally clean the pool and outside areas. We were left an amazing welcome food package. Throughout our stay Markos brought some delicious treats. The kitchen is well stocked. A real treat was being supplied with thick soft towels. The house has so much for every age group. The outside pool is such a good size. Room for all. Our family made a great deal of use of the indoor pool, partly as it was warm when they woke up early in the morning and partly when it was too hot for them outside. A real bonus. The outdoor dining /bbq area is well kitted out and perfect for family meals. The views were spectacular particularly the sunsets. We found many perfect eating places near the villa and in Rethymno. The food , the service and the people were lovely. We recommend hiring a car also useful for visiting the plentiful excellent local supermarkets. An all round excellent villa. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rav A.

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The perfect multi-generation stay!
It's hard to know where to start here. There are so many incredibly positive things to say. Booking: The coordination in booking was seamless, instant responses and detailed answers throughout. Location: Whilst down a bumpy road up hills, it is totally worth it for the simply stunning views and privacy! You need a car or taxi to get around. The Villa: I mean it has everything you could possibly want. Whilst the inside is stunning, and has all the amenities you want, the outside space is what it is all about. Kids and adults alike had things to entertain them, swimming pool, table tennis, air hockey, sun loungers, BBQ and beautiful sunsets/sunrises! The Host: There are not many people on earth as kind and as generous as Markos. His hospitality knows no bounds, super attentive, friendly and just a great human. The Concierge Service: Etouri were the icing on the very large delicious cake! I want them in my life always. Nothing was too much trouble for any one of us. From taxi bookings to restaurant bookings if you need anything they are just a message or a call away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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The most amazing Villa
The Villa was stunning from start to finish. Communication before and during was outstanding. Upon arriving, we were wowed by the villa, no expense spared and perfectly maintained. For a group of 9 people it had everything we needed from cooking equipment to sun loungers. We all loved our week here which had the most amazing views of the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great family villa
This is the perfect villa for a Crete stay. Ideal for families, large outdoor pool and indoor pool plus plenty of well looked after activities to entertain the kids. Gorgeous sunset views and very well equipped kitchen for cooking (including bbq). Great location for beaches (Bali is great!), shops and restaurants (not far from Rethymno - which is fab too). Villa owner very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable with great advice for what to do/ where to go. Provided us with great local produce for our stay - check out his shop in Rethymno too - Moka - (wish he'd open one in the UK!)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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Absolutely Outstanding !!!!
We have been renting villas across Europe for over 20 years. This was the best by far – simply outstanding!! The villa facilities, especially the outdoor space, were just perfect. Proper sunbeds, games and spacious private gardens. The pool is huge and the salt water filtration so much better than the usual chlorine cleaning. There is a shady spot for any time of the day. It was hard to tear ourselves away to explore the area. The view of the sunset in the evening was just breath-taking. The villa interior has everything you would need for a group of any size. There is a good local supermarket 2 minutes drive away and many good restaurants within a 10 minute drive a - special mention for Paraplous right by the sea with brilliant service and excellent food. Markos, the villa owner, was the perfect host. Kind, generous and helpful beyond any reasonable expectation. He is obviously very proud of Villa Daphne, as he should be, and wanted everything to be perfect. It was spotlessly maintained twice a week by Markos and his team. Markos was ever helpful with suggestions on where to eat, places to visit, and on every visit bearing gifts from his shop in the old town. Who could ask for more ? Etouri's concierge service was an added bonus. Booking restaurants and taxis for an evening out and answering any query or request very promptly and keeping in touch from booking to leaving at the end of our stay. First class communication. Absolutely recommend this villa - you won't
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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Great House - Great Host - Great Town
We had a great vacation in this wonderful house! This was our first time to Greece, and choosing this house to stay at in Crete was a great choice. Marcus is the best host we've ever encountered: great communication, extremely helpful and responsive, organized and dedicated to helping during your entire stay. He greeted us at the house with a gift basket and a few food items to get us through our day - which meant we could get right in the pool and relax. The house layout worked very well with room to spread out and two new bathrooms downstairs. (There are now 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms downstairs.) The kitchen is fully stocked so you can cook anything you want. Great supply of linens and towels for all. The outdoor space and the pool are amazing! Honestly it was hard to leave and go explore when the house was so great. But Rethymno is a lovely old town with lots of charm, shopping and great restaurants. We rented a car which I feel is a must, but you can take short walks to the market and cafe if you like. I really liked this location, lots to do a short ride away if you want to really explore. We will definitely go back to Crete - and this house! The people are very friendly, the weather is divine, and the landscape is stunning. Most everyone we encountered spoke English and the concierge service that comes with the house made everything easy from renting a car to booking a restaurant. This house and location get a 10-out-of-10 from us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a perfect stay!
Just a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue K., Kent, England

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Best holiday ever!
Villa Daphne is a wonderful property for a holiday. The location, cleanliness and amazing host are all outstanding. We were a family group of 8 adults and all of us were overwhelmed by the villa and what an amazing, generous host Markos was. It was cleaned every 3 days, the pool was immaculate and Markos several times bought us goodies from his shop! With shops and tavernas within walking distance or short taxi ride we couldn’t have wanted anything more. Thank you Markos for a wonderful stay :) Sue, Richard and family
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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Villa Daphne
I only have praise for our recent trip to Crete. The booking process was straight forward and communication was great. The villa was everything portrayed on the site - it’s stunning. We were blown away - everything one needed was there already and if there was anything we needed to know, ask or request Markos was always available. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again. Great views, great facilities, great times . Thank you Markos and Etouri.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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What a week
We had the most wonderful stay at Villa Daphne! The Villa was nothing less than exceptional. Our host was extremely helpful and welcoming, leaving us a lovely hamper when we arrived, he went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. The amenities were second to none, we especially enjoyed the salt water pool, games, and incredible BBQ - there is truly something for everyone there. With its stunning location and beautiful views from the roof- the local town of Rethmyno is only a short taxi away- super easy to book through the villa. A highlight was a nearby restaurant by foot, providing the most delicious food and stunning traditional Greek entertainment. It is difficult to put into words how breathtaking the villa was, we would return in a heartbeat and were so sad to leave after a fantastic week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yves Karl W.

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Ausgeglichene wunderbare Ferienerholung
Es hat alles organisatorisch bestens funktioniert. Tolle Location wunderbare Insel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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Beautiful relaxing Villa
This is a beautiful villa with amazing sunsets. Great location near to Rethymos which is a taxi ride away. The villa owners and managers provide an excellent personal service .We were a group of 8 adults who came back refreshed and happy .We would highly recommend a stay here. Our favourite villa so far. Thank you Villa Daphne .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tobias S.

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It was a pleasure for us,every day,in this beautiful place.Villa Daphne is really perfect!
We can only say:IT WAS PERFECT!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Henrik B.

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DEN PERFEKTE SOMMERFERIE
Fantastisk hus med et perfekt uteområde og et vertskap med en suveren holdning til service! Utsikten er magisk. Solnedgangen fra terrassen er en drøm. Vi var her 11 stk på familietur og både voksne og unge storkoste seg. Mulighetene i området er mange og klimaet om sommeren er optimalt med rundt 30 grader og litt vind. Kommer gjerne tilbake hit. Anbefales virkelig!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

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Truly Exceptional Villa
My partner and I stayed for a week in Villa Daphne at the end of October. The property is stunning, even better than in the pictures. It's modern, very spacious, spotlessly clean, and has everything you could possibly need for a great holiday. The villa is very peaceful and totally private, with a large wall all-round and an electric gate to the drive. The last minute of the drive to the villa is off-road, but its very easy in a car or on foot and is thoughtfully signposted all the way. The views to the sea and maintains are really wonderful and the sunsets are stunning. The main pool is huge and being saltwater doesn't make everything smell. The indoor pool, which we paid to have heated, was very nice in the evenings, although it's only about 2-3ft deep, so adults can't really swim in it, even at the slightly deeper end where the water jets are. The bedrooms are all large sized, with lots of storage and are tastefully decorated. The kitchen has everything under the sun, and there's a separate laundry room with a washer and dryer. The only negatives I could comment on would be . . . 1. The Wifi was really slow due to it coming through the satellite. It does work, but only about 2-4mbs, which I imagine would not be great for big groups with lots of devices. 2. Like most villas we have visited, the TV is mainly German with just a couple of British TV channels. These are just minor niggles though, which did not spoil our holiday in any way. The villa owner Markos is a lovely guy and did bring us lovely gifts throughout our stay. He was very helpful at all times whenever we needed him. Kostas and the booking team were also great and could not be faulted in any way. We also took advantage of their hire car recommendation and found that to be excellent too. As others have, we visited Rethymno (15 min drive - taxi 20 euros), which was had a quaint old town, lots of history and shops, and a few trendy bars. We also tried Romeo & Juliet restaurant and enjoyed the food there greatly. Overall, we had an amazing time at the villa and would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to visit Crete. Thank you very much to everyone involved!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa in great location
We have just returned from this beautiful villa having stayed for 10 nights as an extended family of 8 adults and 1 baby. We were met at the villa by Markos who explained everything we needed to know about the villa and the area. Throughout our stay Markos proved to be the most friendly and attentive host and nothing was too much trouble. The villa was cleaned three times and Markos would come along at the same time bearing gifts of delicious cakes and pastries! The one issue we had with the dishwasher was sorted the same morning and we were provided with several phone numbers in case of any problems. The villa itself sits in its own tranquil Olive grove. Several times I just stood and listened to the complete silence, broken only by an occasional dog barking or the peal of the nearby Monastery bell! It is spacious, spotlessly clean and has everything you need for your stay. The pool is amazing with many quality and comfortable seating areas surrounding it. The views from the roof terrace are spectacular, looking down to the coast one way and inland to the villages and mountains the other. Although we hired cars, several times we walked over to the nearby village where we had a fabulous meal at "Romeo & Juliet". The food was great and the owners were super friendly. Also in the village was Poulis House where they host Greek dancing nights on a Thursday in high season. This was a fun night in very pretty surroundings and the dancers encourage you to join in if you wish. It is about a 15 minute drive down to the pretty town of Rethymno or an hour along the coast to Chania. Two beaches we loved nearby were Sirokos Beach (on the Chania Road) a section of the long beach where the beach bar owns the parasols and sunbeds in front. Such friendly and accommodating owners who told us to bring the beds up under the trees and let us take the Little Tykes plastic car from the playground to the beach for our 16 month old to play in. Another great find was "Spillies Beach", a lesser known beach down a track. Great for snorkelling with a pleasant beach bar for meals and drinks. All in all, a wonderful holiday in this spectacular villa on the very special and friendly island of Crete. We'd love to go back and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Villa Daphne to anyone. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

S F.

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magnifique piscine
Villa magnifique, au milieu des oliviers, rien ne manque, très propre. La piscine est immense, au top!. Il faut une voiture pour rejoindre les plus belles plages, celle qui est proche de la maison est sans intérêt. Marco est aux petits soins avec les locataires (Thanks a lot Marco).
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike K.

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Luxeriöse Villa für traumhafte und unvergessliche Urlaubstage
Wir (2 Familien mit ingesamt 11 Personen) haben in der Villa Daphne Anfang Juni zwölf wunderschöne und sehr entpannte Ferientage verbracht. Von Beginn an durch den sehr herzlichen Empfang des Eigentümers Markos bis zum Tag der Abreise haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt und jeden Tag unseres Urlaubs genossen. Die Villa lässt keine Wünsche offen und wir haben sie so vorgefunden, wie sie auf den Fotos dargestellt ist. Sie ist sehr sauber und perfekt und hochwertig ausgestattet . Jeden 3. Tag findet eine Komplettreinigung und ein Tausch der Handtücher statt. Den Tag bei einer Tasse Kaffee auf der Terrasse mit einem unbeschreiblich schönen Ausblick auf das Meer zu beginnen und abends bei einem Glas Wein die traumhaften Sonnenuntergänge zu bewundern - was will man mehr? Durch die etwas abgelegene Lage der Villa hatten wir absolute Privatsphäre und konnten bis nachts den herrlichen Pool nutzen. Dieses Unterkunft war ein absoluter Glücksgriff für uns und beim Anschauen der Fotos bekommt man sofort wieder "Fernweh". Herzlichen Dank an Markos und Kostas für die perfekten Urlaubstage .
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Graham

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Spectacular villa
Myself & my family stayed at this superb villa, Markos the owner is very accommodating & goes above & beyond to make sure your stay at the villa & holiday is fantastic. Would highly recommend this to any type of family or group.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

jon e.

simply perfect
first time staying in a villa as usually go to large hotels, safe to say it will not be the last, everything was perfect from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. we travelled as a large group of 12 and any apprehensions about the villa not being big enough were eradicated the moment we arrived and saw the size of this place!!! difficult to put into words how nice this villa and surrounding area is but i been all over the world and this place ticks all the boxes! cannot wait to go back and cannot recommend this villa enough

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

A truly special villa, a delight to stay in.
We have stayed in many villa's around the Mediterranean and this was without doubt the best. The villa was spotless and thoroughly cleaned twice during our one week stay. The pool was fabulous. The furniture around the pool and outdoor dining were high quality and was where we spent most of our time. The bedding and towels spotless. The beds extremely comfortable and the air conditioning in all rooms meant for really good nights rest. The villa is very peaceful and quiet but relatively close to all amenities. Markos was very friendly welcoming and very attentive to our needs. Do trust his recommendations for restaurants. He brings some very special touches during the stay but to tell would spoil the surprise. I can't recommend this villa highly enough. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed. Thank you so much Markos for a wonderful holiday.

About the host

Hosted by Kostas Vasilakis

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My name is Kostas Vasilakis and I have studied marketing and business management. Already being an owner of two successful villas and co-owner of designgraphic.gr, a well known web development company in Greece, I started to manage other vacation rentals in 2012.
I have the full management of all the vacation rentals that I represent, knowing everything about them and the areas in which they are located.
My aim is to help the homeowners to manage their vacation properties to their full advantage and guests to relax and have the finest holiday experience with 24/7 service providing advice and information for all their concerns throughout their stay.
Let me be your personal advisor for your holidays and lets start organising your trip in Crete together!
My company which called "etouri" is located in 271 Arkadiou Str. Rethymno, Crete and is approved by the Greek Tourist Organisation with license number: 1041E60000318101

What makes this property unique


The unique benefits of Villa Daphne are:
MANAGED BY ETOURI which means:
- We organised the villa down to every detail and check it annually.
- Quick booking process and support in every step of your holidays.
- A personal holiday advisor at your disposal for holiday organisation (free concierge service before and during stay). - Assistance in booking services and excursions.
- Pre arrival service with detailed information of the area of the villa.
FUTHERMORE,
Staying in villa Daphne you will have advantages that only a few villas can offer you around Crete!
- Luxury in every detail in a fully functional house!
- Total privacy in both the indoor and outdoor areas as the villa is located in a 4,000 sq. m. highly fenced olive grove.
- Surrounded by nature! The closest neighbouring house is almost 500m away.
- Close to the beach! Less than 1.5 km from the sandy beach of Sfakaki.
- Close to residential areas where you can find everything! Sfakaki market is about 1 km away while Platanias and Adelianos Kampos are approximately 5 km away.
- Close to the Traditional village Pagkalochori just 500 m walking distance.
- Sea and sunset views!
- A large outdoor 100 sq. m. swimming pool and a 15 sq. m. indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi!
- One kitchen on each floor allowing privacy amongst your own group and making each floor more independent.
- A playroom for teenagers and young children.
- A garden-park for children.
- A variety of indoor and outdoor facilities! The house provides everything for the relaxation and comfort of 10 people.
- Several extra services on request.
- Hospitality! The owners will be on hand to help and give you any advice required.

Languages:

English, Greek

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