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Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance

Escape to a tranquil haven where you can lounge by the pool or soak up breathtaking views across the countryside from your own private balcony.

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 26300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance

The Private Amazing Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla. The license number of the Greek National Tourism Organization is 1041Κ113Κ2692201

Bright, stylish Villa with easy indoor and outdoor living, a lovely, vast garden a spa whirlpool (not heated) and a private swimming pool. The stunning Villa Elaida boasts a wonderful position with grand views of the countryside, close to the sandy beach and small town Panormo (5min driving), classified as one of the most beautiful seaside locations in Rethymno and with many delightful villages to discover nearby. The Villa can accommodate up to 26 guests and is located within 200 metres from the centre of Perama town, where you will find big super markets, pharmacies, banks, taverns and all essentials for your daily needs!

Exterior
The property enjoys a superb location with wonderful views of the countryside. There are 2000 sq. m. of grounds. There are three terraces, a covered one off the living area with views of the pool area, ideal for outdoor meals, a second off the kitchen overlooking the orchards and a third on the other side of the kitchen in a garden shaded by trees. Within one hectare of land, the property has a spacious well-established garden with lawns and planted with olive trees. There is a beautiful, large, private pool (10X5 meters and 1,40 m deep), also featuring a children’s pool of 10 m2 and 0,60 m deep, as well as a non heated spa whirlpool. There are a lot of sun beds around the swimming pool where you can enjoy your sunbathing or sit by the pool late at the afternoon and relax while feeling the refreshing summer breeze on you. You can also find among the trees next to the pool area a children’s playground, a basketball and volleyball court, a ping pong table and a pool table while enjoying the beautiful views across the countryside.

Interior
The interior has been beautifully decorated and furnished with much attention to detail in a contemporary style well suited to its provincial setting. The rooms in the main house are distributed over two floors.

Ground Floor
When entering the house there is a large living room where you can enjoy some moments of relaxation while watching TV. There is also a dining area where you can enjoy your meal with your family and a fully equipped modern kitchen, as well as a family bathroom. Furthermore, there are three spacious bedrooms in the ground floor, each one covering 25 m2 and featuring its own ensuite bathroom and having a single sofa bed. Additionally, guests can access one more bedroom on the ground floor, which has its own private access and direct access to the garden, also equipped with its own en suite bathroom. Last but not least, it also provides a kitchenette and a living room where a sofa bed can open to a double bed, ready to welcome you for a comfortable stay!

Upper Floor
On the first floor, the remaining four, suite-type bedrooms of Villa Elaida are located, where guests can have their privacy and enjoy the comfort that they can offer. Each one has a separate bedroom with a double bed, its own small kitchenette, living room with a double sofa bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. One of the suites also has an additional single sofa bed. All bedrooms can easily accommodate four guests and have balcony access that offer wonderful views of the surrounding area, ideal for watching the sunset with your loved ones!

**Bonus
For the wellness lovers a rejuvenating sauna awaits to welcome you.

Property Notes:
-All in-house electronics are available, including a dishwasher, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, microwave, french coffee maker, washing machine, hair dryer, TV with satellite reception, CD and DVD players.
-Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
-Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
-Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the Villa.
-Bed linen, bathroom towels, and pool towels are provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice per week.
-Ping Pong table & Pool table available.
-Playstation 4 Console
-Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Baby cot and high chair available upon request.
- Free parking is available on site.
-24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.

Villa Elaida is located in Perama town which is within 5 minutes walking distance to everything that you might need like shops, bakery, grocery store, butcher’s, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, ATM machines, pharmacies, gas stations and post office.
Location Overview.
Also Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, 10 minutes away by car and well known for its sandy beaches. The two main beaches are Limanaki and Limni. Both of them are sandy with clear blue water and ideal for kids, as they are shallow and well protected from winds. The beaches are organised and equipped with sun beds & umbrellas. Water sports are also available. The harbour beach in front of the village is the port of the area, where the boats tie up, this beach is unorganised.
The village has all the facilities and amenities one would need : well-stocked mini-markets, post office, pharmacy, a doctor’s office, a butcher's shop, bakery (hot, fresh bread every morning from 9 am), various gift shops and traditional seaside shops at very reasonable prices.
Further, there is a good selection of cafes and excellent traditional tavernas, overlooking the harbour and the sea, which offer a warm welcome and a beautiful setting to enjoy some traditional Cretan food, fish as well as international dishes.
Panormo has regular bus itineraries every 30 minutes that connects Heraklion and Chania cities.
Distances to Important Locations.
Super Market & Restaurants: 200 meters
Panormos Beach: 6 Kms
Rethymno Port & Town: 25 Kms
Heraklion International Airport, 67 Kms
Chania International Airport, 96.5 Kms
*Car Rental is recommended to explore the hidden gems of Rethymno

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 8 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 26
Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required.
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
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 1041Κ113K2692201

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

About the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 6 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave - 8 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 15 min drive
  • Rethimno Kart - 17 min drive
  • Eleutherna - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melidoni Cave - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panormo Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Creta Panorama - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Posto Panormo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Reptisland, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sfagia Beach and Limni Beach. Melidoni Cave and Church of Agios Yiorgos are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Elaida Villa, Spacious, ideal for big groups, 50m2 pool, Shops walking distance Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alethia H.

Family stay at Villa Elaida.
Stunning property in a beautiful location. Had all we could need for a family stay with an infant. Managers were prompt to respond to questions and requests and owner very accommodating. Especially grateful for support when Dad became ill. There is just a couple of tiny signs of wear and tear on the building but no issues affecting our stay which was very comfortable and enjoyable. Can highly recommend the private chef linked with the villa. We had a family meal to try local cuisine. One of the best meals ever had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teoman Fadil D.

Perfect Visit
Very very friendly service and a beautiful villa! We would defiantly recommend this place for a group vacation. Thanks to the good staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Fantastic property
The host was fantastic covered every possible request. Property is better than expected photographs don’t do it justice . We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Great stay in Crete
An excellent villa could not fault it and the owners were lovely
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joy r.

Heaven on earth in crete
The villa far exceeded our expectations, the standard of finish inside and outside was excellent. We had an amazing week with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Wonderful stay
Excellent villa, with everything you would need. Spotlessly clean and excellent pool area. Property manager Valia was Very accommodating during the run up to the holiday and responded promptly to all queries and questions. Great time had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Fabulous place
The Pictures do not do the house justice rooms are so spacious four of them are like small apartments . Yiannis The owner could not be more welcoming and generous.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Brilliant
Top class.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Incredible Vacation Getaway
Elaida Villa surpassed our expectations in so many ways! We were two families, total of 16 adults, staying for 7 nights, and we had the best time. The villa had everything we needed, was beautiful inside and out, the beds were comfortable, and we had so many fun activities to do. The property manager was accessible for any questions we had. Highly recommend this villa for a large group stay :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

darren c.

We were a group of 14. We loved the property it met all our needs and the property manager was great
A large group involving three families and the grown up family. The property had everything. The out door space was superb especially the basketball and volleyball. The place was immaculate and the pool was cleaned daily.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sverker B.

Excellent house and house
The house is excellent: Eight really nice bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Pool area is really nice and we used the basketball/volleyball court a lot. The hosts were really responsive and super helpful and helped out with arranging transports and other things. Five star experience. The village is perhaps not that interesting but has some nice cafes, supermarkets and butchers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Excellent property
We really enjoyed our family holiday here. The property, the grounds and the pool were lovely. The cleaners were very helpful even with limited English, they accidentally took some pyjamas with the bedding, but returned them promptly (and laundered). Toiletries were generously provided for every bathroom. We would recommend it to any large group.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Moira B.

Stunning Villa
Booked this villa for a long awaited family holiday of 12 adults and 4 children. The villa was amazing, very modern and spacious and spotlessly clean. There was a lovely welcome basket on our arrival and a warm greeting from the owners. We spent most of the day around the pool and using the many leisure facilities available. The loveliest villa we have ever stayed in and everyone enjoyed a fabulous holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

An incredible villa with incredible hosts
We recently stayed with 3 other families - there were 19 of us - 8 adults and 11 kids... The villa was perfect! Spacious, clean, amazing facilities for all ages and a beautiful pool. I cannot recommend this villa more highly and the hosts were great to... very helpful and kind. You will need hire cars to get to beaches etc. also to super markets. We had an amazing week - thanks for everything...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley T.

Great week away in a beautiful villa for 16 people
Stunning villa and photos don't do it justice in terms of scale & size. Everything is perfectly thought through for large groups and families. Owner was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. I would recommend either a hire car or a good relationship with a transport company to get around as places of interest are a little further out. There is though a supermarket, bakeries and a great grill restaurant within walking distance. One other observation is that the pool surface is in places quite rough and therefore we had a couple of cuts amongst the group when playing water games etc but overall the whole group of 16 had a wonderful holiday at Villa Elaida. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes Á.

Beautiful Villa with everything you need
We stayed 14 people for one week in the villa, from the age of 10 to 68. We had a wonderful time and the Villa is beautifully renovated with plenty of room and activities for all ages to enjoy themselves. WE specifically liked the outdoor area with the big pool and a lot of room to cook and eat family dinner. We also tried the pizza oven which was a huge success. Overall this is an exceptional villa which is very well equipped with lot of space and room for everybody. Thank you so much for a lovely week and we will defiantly return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Perfect family Villa
We stayed as a large group of separate families with children ranging aged 1 -11. We received a warm welcome and helpful tour of the villa which was cleaned to a very high standard and well kept. The space was amazing with plenty of shaded areas to relax in. The town was walking distance and we enjoyed local meats and fish every evening. The contact for the villa was easily contactable and quickly responsive when we had queries. We had a fabulous holiday and hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

Beautiful
I cannot recommend this villa enough, exactly like the photos and so perfect in every way! We throughly enjoyed ourselves and couldn’t have asked for more! All requests answered in good time and were very kind. The Villa is in a secluded location, however the taxi company recommended by the owners was amazing and a great help throughout our holiday. My only advice would be that the pool table needs replacing as it’s not in great condition, however this was a great addition to the Villa and did not effect us at all. Thank you to you all for looking after us and we hope to return to Elaida or one of your other properties soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viviane Marie P.

Perfect week vacation in marvellous house
Home again after a fantastic week in your beautiful house. We were a lot of people of all ages, which is why Villa Elaida was a really good choice - space for everyone, swimming pool for kids and adults, playgrounds for children and adults as well. Good large rooms with all facilities. The only thing I can mention, as we were a family of 22 members, is that the kitchen could include two dishwashers instead of one - just a note. Everyone had a party and we would love to come back - and considerations of repeating the success are near. Thanks for everything - it couldn't be better. Love Viviane
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery P.

Great Villa for our family get together
The Villa is ideal for large groups of people who want to stay together yet still have their own space. With four bedrooms upstairs and four downstairs we were able to accommodate the young children in our group downstairs which from a safety point of view was great. The villa has recently been refurbished which is good but some of the workmanship leaves a little bit to be desired. Walking distance to supermarkets and shops but very steep hill on the return journey. No beach or nightlife close by (if that’s what you want) so it’s taxis or rent a large minibus. The taxi company we used (part of the same family I think) were very good and ran us around everywhere. The hosts were very welcoming and more than happy to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Location
What an amazing villa
What a beautiful villa with absolutely everything you need! The villa is huge with each room a really good size. There were 24 of us in the villa and we were never on top of each other! All the play bits for the kids were great and the pool area was totally amazing. The host was absolutely amazing too as was George the cab man arranging every cab or one night a coach to get us to and from the villa for all 24 of us! One great bonus was having loads of take away information ranging from breakfast, cocktails, snacks and dinner with all paying cash on arrival. This was a bit of a life saver as it is a bit out the way of any good local taverns and the walk from the supermarket is tough as it is up hill all the way. We did find one super market that also delivered too. The area is not great and a little run down but this did not affect our holiday at all as the villa was totally luxury! One thing I would recommend is heading to Bali beach. The beach was gorgeous and the water sports were reasonably priced and so much fun. We also ate here on the last night and wished we found it earlier as it had a range of tavernas and the setting is second to none. It is only 15/20 mins from the villa but is worth the drive! The local town panormos is tiny and didnt really cater for big groups so you would need to book in advanced if you went here .Rethymno was about 25 mins away. This was so so so busy! Loads of shops but hundreds of people! But plenty of tavernas. We will 100% be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gerald David S.

Lovely Villa Dafnos - a comfortable stay in the beautiful Cretian countryside
A large property in a lovely spot close to the small town of Perama. Panormos is the closest sea side town with a number of pleasant restaurants and bars. The house was comfortable with a communal kitchen and lounge area with a dining area on the terrace. Some of the bedrooms were suites with bedroom, shower room and kitchenettte /lounge area. Some of the guests found the beds a little on the hard side but I found mine perfectly comfortable. One or two niggles such as no pool side shower even though advertised, no bicycles or boat (advertised) even though the villa is a little away from the sea. The pool was clean and safe. With large groups of people staying it would help if there was a larger kettle in the kitchen and a tea pot would have been useful to us tea drinkers. The kitchen was well equipped but all the saucepans tended to be large. A number of smaller pans would be a useful addition. A handbook of information would also be a useful addition. It could cover items such as wi fi codes and passwords, how to switch on boiler when there is no hot water, how to operate the tv and when the cleaners were coming in to change the bedding and towels.It could also include a section on places of interest to visit whether they be of historical significance or of s more sporting nature etc There also could be a section for guests own comments on places they had visited on the island, including restaurants, water parks etc. Our group had a wonderful time at Villa Dafnos and greatly enjoyed their stay. David Stanley
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bettina P.

Traumvilla
Wir haben hier unsere Hochzeit gefeiert. Es war einfach nur traumhaft. Die Villa ist einfach wunderschön, der Vermieter richtig nett und immer da, wenn man Hilfe brauchte. Wir wären gerne noch länger geblieben und kommen gerne wieder ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley T.

Great week away in a beautiful villa for 16 people
Stunning villa and photos don't do it justice in terms of scale & size. Everything is perfectly thought through for large groups and families. Owner was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. I would recommend either a hire car or a good relationship with a transport company to get around as places of interest are a little further out. There is though a supermarket, bakeries and a great grill restaurant within walking distance. One other observation is that the pool surface is in places quite rough and therefore we had a couple of cuts amongst the group when playing water games etc but overall the whole group of 16 had a wonderful holiday at Villa Elaida. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sammy L.

Sehr empfehlenswert!
Sehr schönes Objekt! Wir waren rundum zufrieden!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023