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Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Rethymnon, Crete
  • Agios Frangiskos Church
    9 min drive
  • University of Crete
    9 min drive
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden
    9 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    61 min drive

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About the area

Rethymno

At this villa, you'll be 5.2 km (3.3 mi) from University of Crete and 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Rethymnon Court House. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and villa features a private pool, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and Hot tub. Plus you'll find a garden and barbecues.

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Town Beach - 18 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunset - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city

House Zambia has a private swimming pool and a garden at the back of the traditional, newly built villa, which also contains a large terrace with a fully equipped kitchen and a barbecue (BBQ) grill. The high Cretan trees, vegetation and bamboo fences, shield the pool and garden's view completely from the neighbouring houses, providing complete privacy and beautiful green surroundings. Located in the quiet, traditional village of Prines in Rethymnon, Crete, House Zambia can accommodate 5+ people in its 2 spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, its fully equipped indoor kitchen and dining room and its comfortable living room with satellite TV.

Relax inside or besides the pool, read a book under the shadow of the big oak tree in the garden, or organize a barbecue (BBQ) with your family and friends with fresh local meat from the village's excellent shops. House Zambia is ideal for a quiet, private getaway with your significant other, your friends or your family.

The Bedrooms: House Zambia follows the traditional Cretan Greek village style with stone walls and traditional furniture, tablecloths, and ornaments. The house seamlessly combines traditional with modern elements to balance comfort and Cretan tradition in order to provide a memorable and authentic experience to all its guests.

House Zambia's master bedroom contains a double bed and its secondary bedroom contains one double and one single bed. Both rooms are air-conditioned - which is something you definitely need during the famously hot Greek days and nights. Both bedrooms are located on the upper floor which also houses the indoors bathroom which apart from the toilet and the bathtub contains a family-sized washing machine.

You don't have to worry about cleaning. House Zambia is professionally cleaned biweekly and all the towels and linen are changed.

The Garden: The garden not only provides a great relaxing and serene background scenery, but it also provides a cool shadow shelter for those famously hot Greek afternoons. House Zambia's garden is full of Cretan flowers, plants and trees but its centrepiece is the large, glorious Oak tree at the edge of the garden, surrounded by a stone pedestal. Under the oak tree you can find a small coffee table, ideal for a relaxing chess or backgammon game amidst the guaranteed summer breeze of the garden.

Overseeing the swimming pool and the garden is House Zambia's large terrace. The terrace houses a fully equipped kitchen with a Fridge and freezer, an electric Cooker and a Barbecue grill. You can organize a BBQ with family and friends with local, fresh Cretan meat you can buy directly from one of the village's butcher shops. The terrace also has a large dining table and is protected from the bright Greek midday sun with a tent.

Coming to House Zambia: The village is very easy to find and access by car, but we can also meet you at the center of Rethymnon, in front of the town hall, or on the highway intersection of Rethymnon on the Heraklion-Chania national road.

The village of Prines is less than 5 minutes from the aforementioned intersection, which is called 'Komvos Atsipopoulou'. You can take the exit towards the 'Atsipopoulo' location, which is clearly marked and follow the main road. Shortly you will be greeted by the village's name sign and arrive at Prines.

House Zambia itself is less than 100 meters from the village's central square, on the traditional narrow path that's perpendicular to the main road.

Property manager

Anastasia Georgali

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 00000445367

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Villa Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City
Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Rethymnon
Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City
Villa Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City
Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Rethymnon
Villa Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City
Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Rethymnon
Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city?

The closest beach to Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city is Town Beach (6.9 km).

Does Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city have a pool?

Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

What makes Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city.

Is there a private hot tub at Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city?

No, Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city?

No, pets are not allowed.

Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

El-Alami B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too short to fully enjoy
This villa not too far from rethymnon felt half way between a small town and a village, so we could enjoy the quietness of this narrow street and the convenience of the mini market and some nice tavernas. A 15 minutes drive from the sea and rethymnon. We enjoyed the swimming pool on the hot days, which were every day haha. The hosts are very friendly and serviceable, it was a pleasure to meet and exchange with them. The house is clean and has everything needed for the stay. We will come back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oleg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good villa
Villa is very good. Convenient location (in the middle of Crete, between Chania and Heraklion). Villa has everything for comfortable vacation. Owner is very nice and constantly in contact via WhatsApp.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday villa
Super friendly welcome from the home owners. Home made food on arrival which was a lovely surprise. Pool was cleaned daily and was perfect for the children to play in. Very comfortable base for travel all over the island. Right in the heart of the village of Prines but within 10 min drive of the bustling port of Rethymno. Fully equipped kitchen for the nights you want to stay home and cook. Loved our two stay. Thanks so much, Anastasia and Georgios for letting us stay in your wonderful home.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kerstin N.

Typisch kretisches Dörfchen, gastfreundlich
Sehr aufmerksame und liebe Vermieter, Haus im kretischen Styl mit viel Komfort, sehr schön,wunderschöner und immer sauberer Pool mit glasklarem Wasser .2 tes Badezimmer sehr klein und leider keine Ablagefläche,mein Vorschlag wären Regale an die Wand. Sehr schöne , große überdachte Terrasse mit Kühlschrank und Herdplatte,sehr gut funktionierende Klimaanlage im Schlafzimmer
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia g.

Trés bien
Nous avons passé 2 semaines dans cette maison, en Septembre, à 2 couples . Ce que nous avons beaucoup aimé, c'est la possibilité de vivre dehors avec des espaces ombragés et au soleil quelque soit le moment de la journée . Nous avons profité pleinement de la grande terrasse et de la piscine . la maison est confortable. L' accueil d 'Anastasia est très très chaleureux. Restaurant, chez Giannis sympa à proximité, cuisine familiale. Excellent séjour, très bonne adresse.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

frederic c., Pleumeleuc

Une adresse à ne pas manquer
Des propriétaires très accueillants, une villa magnifique, une piscine très agréable, tout cela a fait que nous avons fait un séjour qu'on n'oubliera jamais. C'est simple, nous voulons y revenir et nous reviendrons. Merci encore Anastasia et Georges et à bientôt.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016