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Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa

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Pool
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa

Aisling villa is located in the village of Chamalevri, away from the bustle of the tourist areas but still within 15 mins travelling time if you wish to visit. Hamalevri boasts a local Kafeneon called Romeo and Juliet Meze Bar, serving a wide range of good food all day. There is a small shop in the next village Asteri (5 min walk)where you can get the essentials. Asteri also boasts a museum Taverna and a kafenion (greek pub). Outside living is part of the experience on Crete and we have a 9m x 4m private pool and sun bathing areas with a number of sun loungers and umbrellas. Beside the pool is a covered pergola with associated barbecue area which has an additional small gas cooker to meet all cooking requirements.
We have lemon trees growing in the garden and it is something else to pick a fresh lemon for your gin and tonic.
Aisling Villa is surrounded by beautiful views and walks

Property manager

Carol Ewings

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 2440309

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

Property is also known as

Air-conditioned Villa Gardens Solely use Guests Aisling Villa

About the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Spilies Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Platanes Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Town Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 13 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paprica - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paraplous - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Rethimno Kart and within 6 miles (10 km) of Platanes Beach and Spilies Beach. Geropotamos Beach and Horse Park Rethymno are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Air-Conditioned Villa with Private Pool and Gardens Solely for the use of Guests of Aisling Villa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A spacious villa in a peaceful location
Set in a rural village location, this spacious villa was just right for us. The furnishings and equipment are not new but they all work and are not shabby. We felt at home and spent most of our two weeks in and around the villa. Richard, the owners agent, introduced himself and he was really helpful and friendly.. We would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B., Hertfordshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing spot
Aisling Villa was just as advertised, Carol was very helpful before arrival and Richard gave us a warm welcome. The villa is kept spotless as well as the pool and outside areas. We would recommend a stay here, it was difficult to drag ourselves away.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 9 days at Aisling Villa
We really enjoyed our time at Aisling Villa. The house is very comfortable and the private garden and pool are delightful. The "welcome" wine and food was very generous and much appreciated. Proximity to Romeo & Juliet Fusion was a real plus: we had several dinners there. The location in central Crete is convenient for exploring the entire island. We would certainly recommed Aisling Villa for others planning to holiday in Crete. In terms of minor improvements: 1. The dishwasher did not clean things especially well. Its dish trays are rusting, and one suspects its days are numbered. Washing dishes by hand is discouraged in the owner's notes, so guests must rely on the dishwasher. 2. Lack of hot water for morning showers was a disappointment - especially when we had 4 people in the villa. There is mention of a booster switch in the notes, but a little more explanation would be welcome, e.g. how long does the booster take to warm water for 4 showers? 3. We met Richard on the day we arrived, and he quickly replaced the non-functional toaster on our 2nd day. However, on our 8th day we tried to contact him (leaving both voice and text messages), but there was no response. We did eventually sort out the issues ourselves, but the lack of response over a 48 hour period was a bit disconcerting.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Aisling Villa
We have just returned from Hamelevri and had a lovely holiday at Aisling Villa. The property is completely private and the gardens and pool area are far nicer than the photographs show. It was quite difficult to find in the dark and we were really glad of Carols detailed directions as we couldn’t get a GPS signal when we landed. The welcome pack was really good far more than we expected. The Villa was comfortable and clean and well equipped, we found Richard was very helpful during our stay ( the pool guy).. It is a little tucked away so a car was a must for us, and we were able to visit a few places along the coast and even drove through the mountains to Spili and Plakia on the other coast. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope we will be able to visit again. Thanks Carol
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Late summer in Crete
Property was ideal for us as a couple. Possibly a little "cosy" if 4 adults were there all the time. Quite well equipped, although would benefit from some updating of the furniture in the main living room and some more cutlery to save on the dishwasher. It needs to be stated on the website that the entry to the lane is not suitable for a laden hire car as it is very uneven and we managed to "bottom" the car, on reading the info at the villa it advises that all passengers should get out of the car at the end of the lane - a bit late to read this after arrival! We also thought that some of the greenery around the villa would benefit from a good cutting back as it seemed to be harbouring a lot of biting insects and would also open up the view across the valley. Having said all this we had a lovely 2 weeks, the weather was amazing and we would definitely consider a return visit to this property.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway
A lovely villa in a private garden with all facilities and amenities and everything else a walk and/or car ride away.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place for lovely and quiet holiday
If you want to have a good and quiet time but not far away from lively Rethymno you have to go! Lovely house just a few minutes driving to the village. Very private with a big pool. Kitchen equipment for all the cooking needs. Great communication with the owner before and during the stay. We hope to get back next year. Thank you Carol 🌴
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property. Everything from booking to leaving was spot on.
We would like to thank carol for all the directions and were to go and see/eat. The villa is fantastic and we are seriously looking to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

J Nanista N.

Relaxing, wonderful holiday!
Lovely clean and well equipped property. The owners had very kindly provided many provisions, bottles of water, milk, eggs, bread, feta cheese, a bottle of red wine and more, it was very much appreciated as we arrived very late at night! Information about the local shops and restaurants/bars was great and within walking distance. Highly recommend the local restaurants. The pool was cleaned regularly. A Lovely holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmel T.

Amazing property!
We’ve truly had an amazing stay at Aisling. The house was comfortable and spacious enough for our party of six. Really well equipped and all appliances in working order. Pool towels also provided which I have found lacking from previous properties. Wasn’t expecting air con in the bedrooms so an added bonus in the August heat! The different seating areas around the garden were stunning. Local bars were both great especially when you fancy leaving the car at home and having a drink with your meal! Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend. Thank you Carol and John.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Lovely villa, well-equipped and secluded
We had a great time. The villa was well-equipped with a lovely pool side and outside eating area. There are a couple of nice places to eat within walking distance. We wanted a car-free holiday and it worked very well. The local taxi company was very helpful on the occasion we wanted to venture elsewhere. Although there are other properties around, the villa feels very secluded and the perfect place for a restful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

ORLA P.

A lovely private family home , equipped with everything a family could want for a great holiday .
Aishling villa was peaceful, totally private and picturesque. Each room has individual air con units ( very helpful ) lots of books , games , information leaflets and folder about surrounding amenities. The pool is a perfect dept for anyone with children ( 4.5 ft at deep end ) Steve regularly checks and cleans pool and surroundings . The kitchen is well equipped and when we arrived all the necessary food stuffs were in place to start us off which was appreciated . The owners Carol and John were great to deal with . It’s far enough away from all the bustle of a big city but ten min by car takes you into all the action of Rethymno. One suggestion , if you have hired a car leave it parked on the road at the top of the drive because the driveway is very steep and can catch the underside of the car . You will need a car if your coming here but with so many places to visit it’s well worth it . The beaches on this side of the island are beautiful but I would say make sure you have swim footwear for the kiddies as they are mostly pebble beaches .Had a great holiday, we would thouraghly recommend this house and area of Crete . Thank you to our lovely hosts , your home is everything we could have wanted for a great family holiday . Best wishes the Purcell family x
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Relaxing home from home retreat
The photos do not do justice to this lovely holiday home. Spacious and comfortable. Delightful garden and lovely pool. Peaceful surroundings with wonderful views from the village. Two great restaurants just a short walk away were an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre W., Reading

Everything was as promised
We have just returned from a lovely relaxing stay at Aisling villa in Chamalevri. The villa was clean, fresh and quite private. There was a welcome pack of food in the fridge and a bottle of wine on the table. Any equipment we used, washing machine, dishwasher etc was well maintained and there was plenty of washing powder/tablets available to use. The cupboards were well stocked with tea/coffee/sugar/olive oil and plenty more. The local taverna was a two minute walk away where Yanni and Matthew were very very friendly hosts. One thing I would stress is take note of Carol's warning about removing any passengers and heavy luggage before you turn into the lane to the villa, there is a big bump on the way in. I would not hesitate in recommending this villa for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Lo vely villa. Good quality with air con and a wall mounted bug zapper! Great swimming pool
The villa has everything needed and is well laid out. Comfortable and relaxing. Owners provided a welcome pack. There is a choice of ceiling fans and/or Air con and has a built in bug zapper The swimming pool is lovely and clean (it was even cleaned half way through our one week stay! ) with a choice of seating and loungers for sun or shade. Just up the road is a great Mezze bar serving high quality and good value food and drink. Highly recommend this villa. Also recommend having a car with sat nav if you like to explore further afield or are travelling to the villa at night. (We had a late flight) Owners directions include pictures but of course it doesn't look the same in the dark!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

This villa has everything, no really it does!
Pleasant little villa, georgous pool and grounds in a sleepy little village. Its not to far from everything but you do need a car. Carol the owner has the wonderful idea of letting people leave surplus things rather than having the cleaners throw away and as a result there isnt anything weird or wonderful that you cannot find in this villa. Keep this going for others guys! Wifi is now available for a small charge and is very fast. Local restaurants are a dream come true of friendly people and wonderful food. Butterfly's, lizards & birds and other flaura and fauna make the gardens wonderful to be in. 100% recommended
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Lovely quiet villa with its own pool
In a quiet village but with a great meze bar up the road and a supermarket within walking distance but just a short drive to the sea. Had everything we wanted and the welcome pack was a really nice touch. Would definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Britta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach schön!
Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit in der Villa und der Region Rethymnon. Alles hat prima gepasst; das Haus, der Garten, der Pool und die Betreuung vor Ort und mit den Eigentümern war phantastisch. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hébergement excellent
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romuald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour parfait dans une villa très bien équipée et idéalement située
Nous avions séjourné dans cette villa en 2023 nous y sommes revenus en 2024 et nous avons d’ores et déjà réservé pour 2025 … repos, soleil et bons restaurants aux alentours La détente totale
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romuald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique endroit
La villa est très bien équipée et la situation géographique est idéale. Tout était conforme à la description et nous recommandons cette location sans hésiter
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe villa
Villa tres propre, grande, avec ventilateur et clim, tous le nécessaire de cuisine la grande classe! Les photos donnent pas aussi bien qu en vrai et super piscine, un grand merci a Richard Super arrangeant on a même pu rester jusqu en fin de journée Merci pour tout, a refaire
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaus auf Kreta
Wir waren mit zwei Erwachsenen und drei Kindern (3, 5, 7) für eine Woche in der Aisling Villa und haben uns alle sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus hat eine sehr gute Aufteilung mit 2 Schlafzimmern, 2 Bädern und einem großen Wohn-, Koch-, Essbereich. Vollfunktionsfähige Klimaanlagen in jedem Raum, gute Ausstattung und sehr sauber und gepflegt. Der Garten ist traumhaft angelegt mit Palmen, Hibiskus, Kakteen, viiieel Oleander und natürlich dem großen und sehr gepflegten Pool (ca alle zwei Tage kam jemand früh um ihn zu pflegen). Haus und Garten bieten eine tolle Privatsphäre, bei Fragen oder Problemen ist immer jemand ansprechbar. Mit dem Auto ist man in wenigen Minuten am Strand und bei Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Auch das nur 2 Gehminuten entfernte Romeo&Juliet Fusion Cuisine hat uns sehr gefallen und wir haben uns überall sehr willkommen gefühlt. Bei einem weiteren Kretaurlaub würden wir auf jeden Fall versuchen, wieder in der Aisling Villa unterzukommen. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Holger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Lifestyle
Relaxed and quiet time
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRED P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme et proximité
Une semaine reposante dans cette propriété dotée d'une grande piscine très agréable lors de ces grosses chaleurs. Bien située, on peut se rendre rapidement sur la route des sites de visite. Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021