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Relaxing with sea views from Villa Athena dining area

Dining on the terrace by the pool with sea views

Lounge with TV, X-box, sliding doors leading to veranda, pool and sea views

Al fresco dining on the bamboo covered verandah, next to the pool with sea view

Lounge with desk, console, fireplace, sliding doors to veranda & private pool

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Panormos, Crete

Limni Beach9 min walk
Spilies Beach11 min drive
Melidoni Cave14 min drive
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)54 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Villa Athena lived up to all our expectations. The views of the sea, pool, and location made our trip memorable and the ...

carol v.

Sep 20, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Shower room 1

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

Shower room 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa with sea views and private heated pool

Villa Athena is a beautiful 3 bed detached Villa, with a private heated swimming pool set in private grounds with stunning sea views.

The Villa is tastefully furnished, with a large open plan, double height kitchen, living and dining room area. The three bedrooms and two bathrooms are located away from the open plan lounge/kitchen area, which affords privacy for guests who wish to lie in and for those who prefer to watch the spectacular sunrises without fear of disturbing others.

There are three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. Two bedrooms have a double bed and dressing table. The third bedroom is furnished with two single beds that can also be arranged as a double bed.

The accommodation offers all modern comforts, including air conditioning throughout, WiFi, flat-screen TV; Xbox. There us ample tableware and kitchen utensils to accommodate 8 guests comfortably. In the milder months there is also underfloor heating throughout.

There is a 6 seat kitchen table plus a large 8 seater dining table on the veranda overlooking the sea and pool, and a further 6 seat dining table by the outdoorperfect for alfresco dining, followed by a refreshing dip!

There are various seated lounge areas in the garden and verandas situated just outside each bedroom, which provide private or sociable time for guests. Each bedroom has access to a veranda with seating to enjoy the sea or pool views.

The private pool is situated to take advantage of the beautiful sea views and the glorious sunsets. The large alfresco dining table underneath the bamboo veranda sits adjacent to it, alongside a comfy outdoor lounge seating, perfectly suited for drinks and an alfresco lunch or dinner before or after a swim.
The large wrap-around garden area also has a built in charcoal bbq, and further seated dining to enjoy your barbecued meal. With ample sun loungers situated around the private pool for sun worshipiers.
The private pool uses a salt water chlorination system and is heated for guests which prefer to travel during the mild weather season in Crete, where the sun still shines but may not be warm enough to heat the pool by itself.

There is also a large communal swimming pool in the complex which consists of three inter-linked round pools (two full depth and one for children) along with a small separate pool for toddlers/babies. Which is a more sociable area to strike up conversation and make new friends.

A lovely family Villa from which to enjoy the beauty of the traditional fishing village of Panormos and to explore Crete.

AM Code 00000172965

Property manager

Tom Roberts and Despina Roberts

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Washer

Air conditioning

Microwave

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

Cot, high chair. Communal child & baby pool

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 not indicated whether 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 00000172965

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panormos

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is on the beach. Paleontological Museum and Centre for Byzantine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Reptisland and Rethimno Kart. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Panormos, Crete

What's nearby

Limni Beach - 9 min walk
Sfagia Beach - 13 min walk
Spilies Beach - 11 min drive
Rethimno Kart - 13 min drive
Melidoni Cave - 14 min drive

Getting around

Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Iberostar Creta Panorama - ‬6 min drive
‪Melidoni Cave - ‬15 min drive
‪Cafe Ciao - ‬7 min drive
‪Zeno Lobby Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa with sea views and private heated pool have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa with sea views and private heated pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa with sea views and private heated pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa with sea views and private heated pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 bath detached Villa with sea views and private heated pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mylopotamos villa is within a 15-minute walk of Limni Beach, Sfagia Beach and Church of Agios Yiorgos. Geropotamos Beach and Spilies Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

27 June 2024

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

Beautiful Panormo Villa

This was our 3rd visit to Panormo and the lovely Seafront 2 properties, We treated ourselves to a stay at Villa Athena and were not disappointed. Easy communications with owners and quick replies to any questions we had, even supplied some milk, water and a lovely bottle of wine. Would highly recommend, location is an easy 20 min walk to Panormo, where there are restaurants galore, supermarkets and bakery, its centrally located for exploring Crete.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol v.

20 Sept 2023

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

Amazing views.

Villa Athena lived up to all our expectations. The views of the sea, pool, and location made our trip memorable and the villa was stocked with all our needs. The layout was perfect for families. Tom and Despina were quick to respond to all of our questions and inquires. Definitely recommend staying here to anyone looking for a Greek getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2023

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

Sea view home with private pool

Roomy home with private and community pools and gorgeous sea view very close to seaside. Large seating area around pool with grill. Kitchen with everything we needed to grill the evening we stayed in for dinner. Short easy walk from city center. Beds are quite firm which we adjusted to after the first night. Communication from host ahead of time was good with excellent directions.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lukas K.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great property

The property was everything we expected if not even better. The kitchen was equipped with everything you would need to cook meals for 8 people. The pool area within the property was also great, the pool was looked after daily by the property staff. The best thing avout the property was the AC which saved us on our trip. Every room had air conditioning so we couls sleep well at night

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

19 July 2023

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EXCELLENT

A fantastic place! Would love to visit the villa again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

8 Sept 2022

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Simply perfect!

First class house, first class view, perfect!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell Barradell B.

14 June 2022

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June time is so peaceful

Firstly what a super host/ owner. The details about the are exactly what you get. You get a good sea view with stunning sunsets. It’s decor is modern/ ikea style and everything worked. Aircon everywhere you need them. Great bonus are the electric shutters that help keep the villa cooler if you choose to. Equally there are fixed insect screens, not that that was an issue. Plenty of outdoor table seating, various sun beds plus comfy patio furniture of Sofa and chairs. Pool is maintained to a high standard and both the patio and pool was cleaned 3or 4 times in our two weeks there. Tv great- we linked up our iPad and watched a couple of movies. Locally there is a small shop and outdoor restaurant 2mins away. The little town is 15 min stroll with mainly 2 streets of mixed shops and plenty of restaurants that are fine. Tom will give you recommendations if you ask. We visited a couple and they were really good. There is a small shelf in the kitchen with batteries, sun creams and pain killers that people leave. People before had left oils, tins of food, tbags etc for the next person to use so might be worth looking before you go shopping especially for oil! We did eventually find extra bedding in a cupboard in one of the double rooms and some towels. There are no towels apart from the one we bought and left. Few bits under kitchen sink eg washing up Liquid and bin bags but just what has been left. There were toilet rolls but not sure if supplied or left there. Panormos is small and piece full. Rethymno- gorgeous town, is about 25 min drive but there are buses.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yonatan A.

21 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful villa

Wonderful villa, seaview as promised in the cute village of Panormo, very close to Rethimno. The villa is well equipped and highly maintained - perfect for family stay. The private pool is great and so are the complex ones. The owners are wonderful and do all to make the vacation perfect. We highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max F.

28 Aug 2021

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

Very good property in nice town

Very nice place, with good, well designed and decorated space and nice pool: the neighbourhood is still being built, but that isn’t visible from the property which looks down to the sea . Easy walking distance to lots of nice local restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

S H., LA

4 Oct 2019

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We Love Panormos!

The villa was beautiful and perfect for our family of 7! It is very clean, comfortable and well maintained. Thank you for sharing it with us! Panormos is a wonderful little village. As your neighbor told us "You picked the best village in all of Crete". The people are so friendly & welcoming & really made us feel part of the community. It has a very relaxed feeling & was the perfect base for our daily adventures. And the food in the local tavernas-Amazing! We fell in love with Crete and can't wait to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Buttery

28 Aug 2019

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Wonderful stay in a beautiful villa

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Athena. Everything was well thought out, tastefully decorated and extremely well equipped. Having the private pool was a massive bonus! The village is just beautiful with a very traditional feel. Great family run restaurants and bars with a very friendly touch. Amazing holiday would love to go back!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

13 Aug 2019

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Aug 19 Tom & Despinas

Completely surpassed our expectations, couldn’t fault the villa, outstanding with the most beautiful sunsets from the rear, adding the private pool has been a master stroke especially for families with young children. We were 2 families sharing so having the bunk beds in the children’s bedroom was a master stroke. The villa had the feel of 2 different villas with access to rear and front balconies. Loved panormos too, had nice quiet relaxed feel which was an added bonus on a large island, felt like we were on a smaller island. Tom couldn’t have been more helpful giving advice on places to go, nearest supermarkets etc. Would visit again in a heartbeat! Only 2 points of feedback 1) an outside light near the bbq would have been fab for those later evening cooks and 2) a table tennis table to left rear of property would have kept my 3 nephews entertained for a bit longer however these are very minor points and probably particular to us, the holiday was fantastic and was precisely what we were looking for, thanks again

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan S.

11 July 2019

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Wonderful villa for a family holiday.

It was a pleasure dealing with Tom and Despina. Booking, payment, checkin and checkout very easy. A fabulous house with everything needed for a great family holiday. The pool is so nice, with a lovely view of fabulous sunsets. The area is great with everything within easy reach. Highly recommended. We hope we can return again soon.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Camilla J.

13 June 2019

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Amazing stay at the villa

We had the absolutely best stay at this Amazing Villa in Crete Panormos! The Villa was to a very high standard, beautifully decorated and it was incredibly clean and well maintained. The pool at the house was Amazing! The pebble beach just a few minutes from the Villa was Lovely. The villa had a great location. We could´nt ask for more. We would love to come back.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

20 May 2019

Fabulous family holiday in Crete

Beautiful villa - really clean and comfortable with everything that you could possibly need to have a fabulous holiday. The pool and outdoor shower were a big hit! I think we tried all the local restaurants with the Castle (5 minutes walk away) being our favourite. The village had everything we needed . All in all a perfect holiday. Thank you

Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P., TX

8 Apr 2019

Beautiful villa on the coast

Spotlessly clean, with a brand new pool in a modern complex. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

30 Aug 2018

Beautiful, very comfortable, spacious house. Stunning views and a real sense of privacy.

Everything about our stay went smoothly. Tom & Despina's indications were perfectly clear, we found the house cool, spotless and welcoming with the lovely touch of a bowl of fresh fruit. The house is very well designed for sharing with in effect separate night quarters for a family - a double room and the 4 single bed dormitory sharing a bathroom - separated from the other double bedroom and shower room and rest of the house by a door (great for siestas or different wake up times!). There are also several comfortable, entirely separate furnished outside spaces. The kitchen is fully equipped - we cooked every day and were never missing a utensil or dish. The house 'turns its back' on the shared pools (but is only a few footsteps away from them), which gives it an appreciable feeling of privacy. From the main garden patio, you can just about see one set of neighbours and they you, but barely. The main feeling is one of luxurious privacy! The sea views are stunning and restful. When the swallows swoop at sunset, it's glorious. The house is not quite as close to the sea and the view not quite as wide as I had expected (there are other houses to one side between the villa and the sea, so the view is not 180°) but it is nevertheless wide and wonderful. We thoroughly recommend the small pebble beach 5 minutes' walk from the house. Walk straight down towards the sea then turn right, keeping the sea on your left for 50m or so, there you'll find the stairs. It's very quiet and even if there are other people there, there's a sense of a shared secret - it was perfect for us and we took sea swims every day. Panormos village is charming, friendly and picturesque. We walked in most days and ate well in several different restaurants. Note: I recommend putting bath mats (supplied) out on the main garden patio - at the doors between the house and the patio; opposite, between the lawn and the patio; and at the side access to the patio, from near the air con unit. The floor tiles are not completely anti-slip and get slippery with wet feet or any water. All that remains is for me to thank Tom & Despina for renting us their beautiful Cretan home!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

20 Aug 2018

Everything you could need and great location

First time staying in panormo and at Tom’s villa and it was fabulous. We were 3adults and 2 children - plenty of space, enough plates, cups etc and had plastic for the kids! Games like uno and battleship were an unexpected surprise and we now have an 8yr old card shark in the making! The best touch most definitely is the nespresso machine - thank you although the cafe posto do a mean frappe! There was a tiny little pebble beach just down the road which was like having our private little cove and the pool which we visited every day and the surrounding area was kept clean and tidy. The village was lovely, we walked to the bakery every morning for bread, everyone so friendly and Maki’s was most definitely the best restaurant. The supermarket closest to the villa is great for Convenience but generally shops were cheaper in the village. The only thing missing were mosquito guards on the bathroom windows as you couldnt leave them open. Beware the sprinklers in the garden come on just before 5pm if you’re out sunbathing 😂 There is a large all inclusive hotel down the road which you don’t hear at all but it’s great because it means there are generally taxis close by if and when you need them.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Aug 2018

Stunning location and interior decor The local village is full of great places to eat with extremely

Local village full of great restraunts and friendly people Masses of local interest to explore from large Venetian towns to hilltop villages Beautiful beaches and day trips Looking forward to another visit as so much left undiscovered

Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 May 2018

Best holiday EVER

The property was to a very high standard, beautifully decorated and a great location. The villa was incredibly clean and well maintained, the gardens were beautiful and all outdoor seating areas were fabulous. I cannot fault our stay at all, it very much felt home from home. I would recommend this villa to all my friends and family, we are desperate to go and stay again. There was so much to do in the area, we walked into the local village every day where we had fabulous food and drinks. We hired quad bikes and did a safari through the mountains on them. We hired a car and explored a large part of the Island, doing our own excursions meant that we weren't tied to any trips. Driving was very easy out there, we had no issues at all. We had one of the best holidays to date, cant rave about it enough.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Oct 2017

Awesome

Beautiful place. Great location in small town between the two big cities of Crete. Weather didn't cooperate but it didn't slow us down. Plenty to see within hour drive from the condo. Condo was clean and comfortable with awesome views of the sea. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

KIM R., STAFFORD

26 Sept 2017

Relaxing!

This home is beautifully decorated, well looked after and an excellent place to relax. The shared pool is a welcome addition especially in the afternoon where you can cool down. The complex is very quiet and its a 10 minute stroll into the village. There are several small beaches close by where you can hire sun beds and umbrellas. The village has a few small supermarkets, bakery, butchers and local bars and restaurants. There are tours of the island available from several operators in the village too so it is possible to stay without a car. We had a very relaxing holiday and will definitely go back again.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

29 July 2017

Wonderful setting

Had a lovely family holiday here. Gorgeous views from the terrace. Villa very comfortable. Pool area lovely. Panormo is such a lovely village with a good beach and fab restaurants!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P., United Kingdom

25 July 2017

Perfect Getaway

Just spent an amazing week at Villa Athena with my family. The property is very modern and exceedingly spacious, with amazing views from the garden of the sea, the sunsets were absolutely stunning. The village is only a short walk away with a good selection of restaurants and shops and those seeking a traditional stay in a Cretan village should look no further! There wasn't a restaurant or bar offering sunday roasts or a full english breakfast.........perfect!! If you want a lively resort then I wouldn't recommend Panormos, it's the perfect getaway for relaxing. We will definitely be recommending this is friends and family and will definitely be returning for another holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., Bramhall, Cheshire, UK

6 Sept 2016

A fantastic villa in a great location!

Excellent standard of accomodation in a stunning setting. Super terrace overlooking the Med, where you can eat your breakfast and watch the sun go down. The pool area was fantastic, beautifully maintained and very conducive to getting to know your neighbours (without ever feeling crowded). The kids loved it as did we. Panormo is a charming fishing village with a harbour, a beach, numerous restaurants and shops and is only a 15 minute walk away. The beautiful Venetian town of Rethymno is only half an hour away and there is a gorgeous beach with restaurant at Episkopi. Both are well worth visiting. Lake Kournos (about 45 mins by car) was a particular hit with our three children who loved sliding from the pedalo we hired into the freshwater lake whilst we enjoyed the stunning scenery. Many thanks to Tom and Despina for sharing your holiday home with us and for taking the time to personally e-mail us a number of times to ensure that we enjoyed our stay as much as possible. We would certainly recommend this villa and look forward to hopefully returning in the not too distant future! Rachel &John Martin

About the host

Hosted by Tom Roberts and Despina Roberts

Hi - We're Tom and Despina. We have two children and live in London, United Kingdom. We purchased Villa Athena having rented and stayed at the Panorama Seafront Homes II on three previous occasions following an introduction by a friend. The development is perfect for children and adults to relax and there is a great mix of people from Europe and beyond including the UK, Netherlands, Norway and Greece. The nearby traditional village of Panormo is very tranquil with friendly people and great restaurants serving traditional dishes.

Why they chose this property

We love the friendly locals, the diversified amenities the local area provides and thoroughly enjoy our time in Panormo. We loved it so much that we wanted to have a base there that we could return to year after year and would provide adventures for our children as they grew.

What makes this property unique

Staying at Panorama Seafront Homes is very relaxing. The development is beautifully maintained and the communalist and private pool is cleaned and serviced regularly.

Panormo village is a 5-10 minute walk away and has lovely family run restaurants, bars and cafes where you can relax and chat over a glass of raki overlooking the harbour or the Phoenician architecture.

There's independent shops; supermarkets; Beauty salons and hairdressers also