Every year we do the same! An short stay vacation at Easter time.For 2025 we choose this awesome villa from Vaggelis and Pavlos.Everything was perfect!Iâm sure, it wasnât the last time!Thx again to both of them
We loved staying in this unique villa, nicely quiet and secluded. All the family had a great time and the kids especially loved the pool.
Lots of shaded areas if you want a break from the Crete heat.
Owners were very friendly and helpful and were available to us throughout the week with any issues.
Would recommend to anyone.
Everything about this villa was perfect. Location not far from the beaches and Rethymno, but remote in the hills, peaceful and idyllic. Vagilis and Pavlos were wonderful hosts, super-attentive and friendly, always responsive to any requests. The villa itself was quite unique stone house, which we loved, especially the outside space which was well designed with different areas and seemed like a mini oasis surrounded by palm trees and cacti, secluded and relaxing. Lovely views of the surrounding hills. And if you like cats, in the courtyard outside the villa, you will love it here!
This villa is magical. It had everything we needed for 2 weeks of relaxing and exploring. As temperatures are soaring across the med, the coolest place to be is by Vaggellis and Pavloâs pool! Such warm hosts- very kind and knowledgeable but totally unobtrusive. The garden is spectacular and we were lucky to see some rare cactus flowers in bloom. The location is a very quiet hamlet and a car is a must but itâs only a short drive from some fantastic places to eat, drink and enjoy. The villa itself is very comfortable and spacious. The best thing, being the total privacy of the pool and garden- our shy 7 year old couldnât swim 2 weeks ago and now sheâs a mermaid!
Thank you so much V and P, we would love to come back some day
The villa has a real wow factor with charismatic rooms that have been beautifully decorated and modernised. But it is the outdoor space that really impresses. The pool area is inviting but there is so much shade provided by the beautiful trees and shrubs that make the garden a real oasis. There is a lovely tranquility to the villa with the sounds of birds, sheep and chickens from the surrounding farmland. The courtyard to the front door is a magnet for the local cats and kittens which are adorable. The owners are cat lovers and feed the strays regularly. And so did we!! The owners are very friendly and helpful. You have to park your car in a car park area a short distance from the property which occasionally was full but we managed to find a space somewhere. A really enjoyable visit and weâd love to return.
Our family of 6 adults and 2 children aged 9 and 6 stayed at beautiful Villa Maria for 4 nights. I wish we had stayed longer. The traditional stone house has an unusual design, with two bedrooms on the upper level but accessed by different stairs. One bedroom on the living space level and one bedroom with 2 single beds on the opposite side of the pool/garden. The house was cool with many interesting art pieces. The courtyard garden is absolutely amazing! We all enjoyed sitting under the umbrella eating, drinking, relaxing and playing cards. Itâs a short drive to Rethymno shops, restaurants and the beach. Thank you Vaggelis and Pablo for your kindness. We all enjoyed our stay and meeting you both. I would definitely recommend Villa Maria to friends and family.
Es war wirklich wunderschön! Die Gastgeber waren super nett und die Unterkunft war perfekt. Wir haben die Tage sehr genossen und wÀren gerne noch lÀnger geblieben.
Unsere 2 Wochen waren sehr schön, das Ferienhaus war bis ins Detail geplant und mit Liebe angelegt. Die Besitzer waren immer vor Ort, wenn es Fragen gab. Die Anfahrt ist schnell gemerkt und die Lage ist Klasse.
We stayed for a fortnight at the beginning of July 2024, and can honestly say it was one of the best villas we have ever stayed in.
There is loads of space and everywhere is beautifully furnished and decorated, and clean. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was excellent and unobtrusive. A good and well appointed kitchen with a good sized fridge/freezer.
The pool was wonderful, with lots of lovely trees etc around to give a good mix of shade and sun. And the overall garden was great for lounging, eating, chilling. Great BBQ area too.
The hosts were so attentive and welcoming, but not in any way overbearing. We didn't see them unless we needed help, and they were incredibly helpful and answered our questions so quickly.
The hamlet location has stunning views and is lovely and quiet, but is only a 10 minute drive from the beach, shops, restaurants. And is only a 20 minute drive from Rethymno's brilliant old town (great for shopping and eating).
We would definitely recommend it and we are planning on returning! A first class experience.
This beautiful house was a highlight of our vacation in Crete! The hosts were extremely helpful and available, and the home impeccably maintained. We had a perfect time, and such enjoyable moments spent in the exquisite garden.
I highly recommend renting this property.
Wir hatten im Oktober eine sehr schöne Woche im Haus von Vaggelis und Pavlos! Das Haus liegt ein wenig abgelegen in Giannoudi - dort ist es sehr entspannt und ruhig⊠mit dem Auto ist man aber in wenigen Minuten im âTrubelâ bzw. am langen Strand von Rethymnon. Die National Road (fĂŒhrt nach Chania bzw. Heraklion) ist schnell erreichbar.
Das Haus ist liebevoll gestaltet und eingerichtet, der Garten wirklich ein Traum! đŽđŽđŽ
Vaggelis war jederzeit fĂŒr Fragen erreichbar und hatte bei kleinen Problemchen immer eine schnelle Lösung.
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt und gut erholt! Die beiden Vermieter sind sehr nett und man merkt, dass sie viel Herzblut in das Haus gesteckt haben!
FĂŒr eine Gruppe bis 6/8 Personen geeignet, aber wir haben es genossen, hier als Paar Urlaub zu machen!
Klare Empfehlung!
Wir waren mit 4 Personen vor Ort, das Ferienhaus mit dem tollen Innenhof und Pool hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Der Vermieter ist eine Seele von Mensch und immer hilfsbereit. Wir haben Die Zeit sehr genossen.
We hebben gekregen wat beloofd was via de website en zijn voor en tijdens het verblijf goed begeleid door Pavlos. De accommodatie is heel mooi maar straalt tegelijkertijd ook de Griekse oudheid uit.
Wonderfully quiet house in a very small hamlet yet very short drive from Rethymno and easy access to beaches, restaurants, shops etc. The secluded courtyard garden really shows the time and affection that must have been spent on it and was a truly great spot to relax. Our kids loved it and the fish pond in particular (which you could also peer into from the living room). Spacious house with an interesting layout. It worked well for us as a family of 4 with 2 smallish children but would also work for larger groups or 2 or 3 couples. Very friendly owner and very smooth and uncomplicated reception process. Very many thanks to Vangelis and Pavlos for a wonderful stay and we hope to be back again soon!