Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach

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Located in a quiet area with unique outdoor areas with beautiful gardens!

Private pool in the beautiful garden with flowers, trees and herbs!

Private pool with sun beds and umbrellas

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Location
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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Gym

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Rethymno, Crete

University of Crete8 min drive
Fortezza Castle8 min drive
Rethymnon Venetian Port9 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (WC)

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Villa Elli is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K91002924801 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".

Nestling on a quiet lane in the village of Prines, Villa Elli is a superb rural hideaway, timber-built in traditional style. Set in an area of magnificent natural beauty, surrounded by gardens of pretty flower shrubs and fruit trees. It is more than a country cottage only minutes from the beach...

Villa Elli is ideal as a peaceful hideaway and combined with a car a perfect start point for any of your Cretan adventures. Prines village is at the center of Crete making it easy to visit the whole island. It also has easy access to all necessary points of interest like market, banks, hospital etc.

Villa Elli consists of a ground and upper ground floors along with a first floor in a form of an attic or loft. It can accommodate 6 people in beds and up to 8 if necessary.

- Interior Layout -

On the ground floor there is an open plan area with the living room, the dinning area and a fully equipped kitchen. The living room has a piano area and the fireplace. There is also an entertainment set with a flat screen satellite TV and a game console. The ground floor also has a WC with laundry facilities. From the living room and the dining area there is access to the veranda and the pool-garden area.

On the upper ground floor there are two double bedrooms both with a double bed, the main bathroom. Both rooms have their own veranda with sitting arrangement.

The loft is a third bedroom with two single beds, closet and a private balcony. A small area but with a unique romantic decoration and cosy arrangement.

- Outdoor area -

The outdoor area of Villa Elli is beautifully landscaped, filled with flowers and trees, create a peaceful and relaxing haven. Also, the facilities available ensure a pleasant stay and they include:
- A 20m2 private swimming pool with ladder access. The pool terrace is equipped with sun beds and umbrellas for your comfort.
- A portable charcoal grill is also available allowing you to experience al fresco dining.
- A dining table under the shaded veranda for al fresco dining, so you can enjoy outdoor cooking.
- Private parking area for 2 cars.
- The villa is completely fenced and has a gated entrance, offering privacy and tranquility to our guests.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

Villa Elli is situated outside the beautiful city of Rethymno, on the traditional village of Prines. where you can find some excellent taverns and a mini market!

Prines is 8 km away from Rethymno centre, only 4 km away from the sea and 2 km away from the village Atsipopoulo, a well known village which has grown up fast in last 10 years and now is actually a small town and a suburb of Rethymno town.

There is nothing that you cannot find in Atsipopoulo nowadays, as it has all kinds of shops, supermarkets, bakeries, many restaurants and services.

Staying in Prines village you have the advantage of staying in the country side and be only a few minutes away from big markets, shops and the beach!

The village itself is beautiful with many vegetations and olive tree forests. It is ideal for those who love nature, peace and quiet it can offer.

Finally the location is giving you the possibility to visit many sightseeing and beaches in the North or South Crete!

Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.

-Closest beach: Gerani Beach (unorganised beach) 3.5km and 8km to Petre and Rethymno Beaches

-Mini market: 850 meters

-Super market: 2.1 km

-Bakery: 1.9 km

-Butcher: 2.7 km

-Fresh fish: 6.5 km

-Pharmacy: 2.5 km

-Tavern or restaurant: 800 meters (You have many more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away)

-Heraklion Airport: 89 km

-Chania Airport: 64 km

**Starting 01/01/2024, a new tax "Climate Crisis Resilience Charge" was introduced, requiring a fee of EUR10/night from March to October and EUR4/night from November to February. The amount needs to be paid in cash or by card upon your arrival.

Property manager

Kostas Vasilakis

Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 1041Κ91002924801

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Fortezza Castle and Old Turkish Bath are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Georgioupolis Beach and St. Anthony Gorge. Travelling with kids? Consider Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

University of Crete - 8 min drive
Fortezza Castle - 8 min drive
Rethymnon Town Hall - 9 min drive
Rimondi Fountain - 9 min drive
Rethymnon Venetian Port - 9 min drive

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬8 min drive
‪Barrio - ‬8 min drive
‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬6 min drive
‪Cavo - ‬6 min drive
‪Staras - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Villa With Superb Garden and Total Quietness 3km Away From the Beach located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rethymnon Court House, Paleontological Museum, and Petres Beach. Episkopi Beach and Blue Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

1 Sept 2023

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

Great

Very good stay in this house. Matches the description perfectly

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franz-Josef S.

31 Oct 2022

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Es war sehr schön

Ein sehr schönes Objekt. Etwas ausserhalb aber alles war sehr gut zu erreichen. Sehr freundliche und zuvorkommende Vermieter. Sehr hilfsbereit aber auch sehr zurückhaltend. Das Haus war sehr liebevoll vorbereitet. Danke dafür. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

26 Aug 2022

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

Lovely holiday

Villa was as expected, great location ( must have a car) with a great garden space and everything we needed. Elli lives nearby and was wonderful! She left us in private yet regularly left us some of her fruit and veg, as well as some great stuffed peppers :) Thanks Elli! Cleaners came every three days which was much appreciated too. Pool was small but fabulous, especially since we had a 5 year old with us. It wasn’t too deep which meant he learned to swim there too. Luckily, we love cats as there are lots of them :) It was also useful having an Etouri rep on the other end of the phone- quite useful when one of our party broke their ankle and we needed doctors. Etouri also booked us into the Baja beach club on our last day and we didn’t have to pay a penny so thank you guys! Two lovely tavernas and two small supermarkets within 10mn walk from villa too which meant we could have a nice meal without worrying about driving. Fab villa,people and holiday!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David V.

19 June 2022

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An excellent villa and fantastic garden

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Elli. We were welcomed by Elli, the pleasant lady who lived next door. The house was comfortable and very well provisioned and the garden was exceptional, always a delight to relax in before and after our various trips out. We are very happy to recommend this villa.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

16 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful holiday

We had a lovely holiday at Villa Elli. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 11 year old, 8 year old & 3 year old) and the Villa was perfect for us. When we arrived Elli’s daughter was there to greet us and show us around the villa. The villa is just as described. It was clean (they cleaned the villa for us 3 times during our 2 week stay), and had everything we needed. There are 3 tavernas which are a 10 minute walk away (which are all excellent), and a small supermarket to get basic bits. Elli the villa owner lives behind the villa and was a lovely lady. She brought us fresh vegetables from her garden and cooked us a lovely lunch. She even bought the kids some animal toys to play with. If there was a problem with the villa then she sorted it very quickly. You do need to hire a car to get around (or get a taxi). The main town of Rethymno is a 10 minute drive away, which has the beaches and a wide selection of shops and restaurants. The management company were also very good and WhatsApp’ed me most days to check if we were ok or needed anything. They booked us into the Baja Beach a club one day which was a great day out with complementary drinks. They provided us with recommended medical centres to get our Covid tests we needed to get home. We will definitely come to stay at Villa Elli again. It was a very relaxing holiday for us and provided everything we needed.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tinneke G.

31 Aug 2020

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

Perfect stay in Greece

We have spent a wonderful week in Villa Eli. The house is very well maintained and looks exactly as in the pictures. we also had the feeling, they take the COVID-19 measures very serious. Everything was perfectly clean, disinfection spray, masks and gloves are provided in the house! Cleaning service once a week was really nice to have included. It is perfect to spend some time with the family or with friends. Great porch and terrace to spend your evenings on... The kitchen is fully equipped and even if something is not working correctly, it is replaced within 24 hours. We were really amazed by the level of service offered, contact with Stella was very easy going, we received a lot of good tips and things to do and for every question we always got a quick answer. The location near Prines close to Rethymno is something we really enjoyed. There are enough really nice restaurants nearby and if you want to visit the city you are there in under 15 minutes. You definitely need a car if you are staying at Villa Eli, and it is better if you like cats as there are quite a few of them around. We would 100% recommend staying here. For us it was the first time in Greece, but thanks to this wonderful stay it will not be the last.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul b.

1 Aug 2020

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Great holiday in great villa

Villa Elli is the prettiest villa we have ever seen. The garden is full of flowers, palm trees, cacti and shrubs. The veranda is so welcoming and the villa is well equipped and comfortable. A quick walk to the village centre and there are 3 tavernas, all good, a shop and pharmacy along with a snack bar. A great base to explore Crete or just laze by the pool.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

steven S., Phoenix, Arizona USA

1 Nov 2019

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TERRIFIC

Very well equipped home, nice neighborhood, very attendant property manager and owner. No negatives.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

TINA S.

8 Sept 2019

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Beautiful greek villa

The Villa is a beautiful green oasis, full of trees and pot plants with a nice pool, which make the place really special. The house has a nice Greek vibe and lots of space around the house. Great dinning area is also in the terrace outside and every room has its own little balcony if you need some privacy. You do need a car to move around, but we also do recommend the car rental because it is easier to move around the Island and visit the best beaches the Island has to offer. Cat lovers will love the company of spoiled cats that are walking around the property. The communication with the host and the manager is nice and easy. We had the best Greek lady host who has a beautiful heart and we really felt like at home in Villa Elli. So, we definitely recommend this house if you are looking for a nice Greek experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karsten W., Chemnitz

13 Aug 2019

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2 Wochen auf der wunderschönen Insel

Wir verbrachten 2 erholsame Wochen in der liebevoll gestalteten Villa Elli. Alles ist sehr gepflegt und von einem wunderschönen Garten umgeben. Mit dem Auto ist man in in max. 20 min an den schönen Stränden der Nordküste, zur Südküste sind es etwa 40 min. Zu Fuß nächsten erreicht man schnell die nächsten Tavernen und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Die Inhaberin wohnt gleich nebenan und ist bei Fragen oder Problemen schnell zur Stelle. Auch die Betreung durch die Agentur war hervorragend. Als kleiner Hinweis: die Straße direkt am Grundstück wird gern als Abkürzung genutzt und ist daher doch etwas mehr befahren , als erwartet ! ... und man sollte Katzen mögen ;) Alles in allem aber eine klare Empfehlung !

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

adam d.

6 Aug 2019

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Beautiful and comfortable, easy drive to many beaches and nature walks

Elli and the etouri team were fantastic. Communication leading up to arrival was timely, clear, and helpful. We arrived to a delicious meal prepared by Elli for 3 adults and 6 children, with leftovers. Thank you! The villa grounds are peaceful and beautiful, well kept. There was always a comfortable breeze. We enjoyed multiple sandy beaches with 10-20 minute drive, also drive to a wonderful southern beach 45 mins, and visited some museums (60 mins). Multiple grocery stores were close by, although need a car. We also very much enjoyed the day at the “beach club” arranges by the etouri team. Again, thank you! Note for those with allergies: there were tame cats on the property, which necessitated we close some of the doors during meal time. Our hosts were very accommodating and we are grateful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johannes S.

23 July 2019

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Beautiful villaat a nice location

We stayed in Villa Elli for two weeks with our two adult sons and the girlfriend of one of them. The villa is a very spacious traditional greek house with a very beautiful garden and swimming pool. The area is quiet and the location is excellent as starting point for numerous trips. When we arrived the fridge was already filled with some drinks, fruits and feta. The owner Elli is very friendly and cooked a delicious cake for us. A very nice place to eat is Giannikos Taverna in Prines. The owner is friendly and has plenty of touristic advices.

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

5 July 2019

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Lovely villa, friendly reception

An absolutely lovely villa in a quiet, picturesque location. Miss Elli gave us a very warm welcome and made us feel totally at home. Thank you for a brilliant stay!

8/10 Good

Christiane M.

26 Oct 2018

Sehr schöne Villa, sehr netter und herzlicher Empfang

Wir verbrachten eine schöne Zeit in der Villa Elli. Die Mutter der Gastgeberin hat für uns griechisch gekocht, was super lecker war und uns sehr gefreut hat. Lediglich das Bett im zweiten Schlafzimmer mit 1,40 m Breite war uns zu klein.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rachel E., London

1 Sept 2018

Beautiful Villa Elli

We arrived at beautiful Villa Elli to a nice welcome by Ms Elli The Villa was well equipped with kitchen utensils etc.. and nicely furnished. Travelling with 4 children never easy but we were glad there was something for all of them, great pool, Xbox , toys for my 3 year old which she loved! Ms Elli cooked us a lovely vegeatable dish grown from her garden which was so kind of her. We enjoyed sitting by the pool and at sunset enjoying a bbq. We also had a beautiful beach 10 minutes away to watch amazing sunsets! And visited a fabulous taverna near by which was recommended by Etouri My family loved their stay here, one thing I would recommend is a shower curtain! Especially when children are staying but I do miss sitting in the beautiful garden ! I would recommend !

8/10 Good

Jesper T.

27 Aug 2018

Skønt hus i landlige omgivelser

Det er et dejligt hus med fin plads til 5 personer. Skøn have og den sødeste vært. Vi fik endda serveret en god middag af havens grøntsager, som hun tilberedte på bedste vis til os. Lidt slidt hus - men rent og pænt. Tavernaen i Prines var bestemt også flere besøg værd.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

sarah g.

13 Aug 2018

Characterful villa on a beautiful island

I have booked many holiday houses in the past and have had access to a nice house and perhaps a welcome pack, but little more than that. The Villa Elli was different. The house is owned by Mrs Stella and her family who live in the house next door. We were welcomed on arrival and had a beautiful vegetarian (our preference) meal made for us in the middle of the week that lasted us for three evening meals! We arrived late at night and were able to request that some food was left in the kitchen for us to eat at breakfast the next day. The family were discrete but were there if we needed anything. The other unique thing about this holiday was the the support provided by etouri. The company provided information in the run up to the holiday about family-friendly activities that I specified we would be interested in. They were in contact during the holiday and booked a boat trip to Preveli for us and also arranged access to the fantastic Baja beach club. The holiday provided accommodation in a traditional Cretan home with the support of a welcoming family and the knowledge and efficiency of etouri which made the whole experience very easy. I travelled with my husband, three children (9, 7 and 2) and my mother. The villa had lots of toys and inflatables for the pool to keep everyone entertained. The kitchen was well appointed with plenty of utensils. The bathroom didn’t have an easy to access shower which was a bit of a challenge for my mum (who has had a double knee replacement) but otherwise the villa was fantastic and I highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

12 Aug 2018

Wonderful family vacation.

A wonderful villa. Great location to explore Crete, or stay put & enjoy the pool and amazing garden. House is very comfortable and well-equipped. Outdoor veranda is lovely spot for meals & reading. Owner is so kind & generous - brought over the most amazing food for us. I will dream of those zucchini fritters for the rest of my life. Booking & check in were so easy. Really appreciated the attention & help in booking outings. Cannot recommend this property enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., UK

6 June 2018

Excellent 12 day stay at Villa Elli

We were a family of 5 (including a 2 and a half year old) and we had a great time at the villa. As advertised it is a traditional villa with lots of character and superb gardens that the two year old loved investigating and going on a 'bear hunt'. We arrived to a welcome pack of food and drink and were made to feel welcome our whole stay by Elli who even cooked us a superb lunch of traditional Cretan stuffed vegetables which was the best meal we had throughout the holiday. We were able to eat out on the terrace every lunchtime and evening we were at the villa and loved BBQ-ing and preparing food. The pool was a great success with lots of learning to swim for the young one and splashing for the grown ups. The only difficulty we had was arranging the shower head from the mixer taps to not soak the bathroom so perhaps a longer hose and fixing to one of the walls will resolve that. Other than that minor inconvenience we loved the whole holiday and our trips into Rethymnon and along the coast to the superb beaches and the drive into the mountains. We would heartily recommend staying at Villa Elli for a quiet and peaceful Cretan holiday

Stayed 11 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roddy M.

25 Aug 2017

Superb Villa, Location and Service

The Villa was every bit as good as described and better. Kostas and his team were extremely helpful with Google Map directions to the Villa and also to recommended places and the owners were amazing and kind. They were on hand when we arrived, even though we got a fantastic welcome pack with basic provision and local wine and snacks, to make sure we had everything we needed but left us to ourselves but were on hand if required. The owners cooked us a lovely local home cooked meal and left it for us twice during our 2 week stay, together with fresh fruit and veg from their garden - they could not have been better. The gardens are just as lovely as in the pictures and the pool is actually much better than described. The village is less than a 5 minute stroll from Prines village centre which is lovely and has 3 fantastic local Tavernas all serving great local home cooked food as well as a fantastic well stocked local store. We spend many days around the pool at the Villa and in the village and were only a few minutes drive of some of the islands best beaches, many of them quiet even though it was peak season. Cannot speak highly enough of the owners and Kostas and his team who were always on hand if needed but you wouldn't know they were there if you didn't need them - there notes and recommendations before we arrived were so good that we did not need them when there. We had a fantastic time and would recommend this Villa to anyone who wants to experience the real Crete and relax, yet be close to some fantastic beaches and culture. Superb and highly recommended.

About the host

Hosted by Kostas Vasilakis

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 Elli 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.