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- About The Experience
- Situated right in a village, this holiday villa in Crete is an excellent choice for a family vacation. Kids can have the freedom to explore on their own, and the whole family will enjoy the private swimming pool. This Crete villa rental is also just a few kilometers from the city of Rethymnon, one of the major hubs on the island. Explore all you want-- but if you don't want to stray far from this Greek island villa, you don't have to!
- Location Description
- This villa is located within the village of Atsipopoulo, almost in the center. Atsipopoulo has everything you could want: a pizzeria, bakery, tavernas, cafes, an ATM machine-- all within walking distance. Just a short drive away you will also find the city of Rethymnon, the capital of the province. Here you can find ferry connections to mainland Greece, as well as a unique and picturesque Old Town featuring narrow streets, Venetian palaces, and Turkish minarets. There are countless other sights to see in town, including a Venetian Fortezza (where an annual renaissance festival is held), the harbor, and a fine sandy beach-- the longest in Crete, stretching for several kilometers! You'll also enjoy the local tavernas, cafes, and restaurants. If you’re interested in the history of the island you can step into the Historical and Folk Art Museum for a taste of traditional Cretan ceramics, textiles, artifacts, jewelry, and clothing from across the centuries.
Rethymno and beach: 5 km
- Exterior Description
- This traditional-style villa has been constructed of stone and wood. It is located about 50 meters away from an identical villa (the properties border one another at the pools), but have been made private by a brick wall and bushes. This villa has its own private swimming pool (7m x 4m, 1.5m deep) and parking for three cars.
- Interior Description
- (150 m2)
Ground Floor: Entering in on the ground floor, you will find a large living area with a fireplace, sofa, and satellite TV. This room is open to the dining area and kitchen. The dining table has seating for six, while the kitchen is equipped with a microwave, toaster, dishwasher, cook-top, oven, and kettle. A corridor leads to two bedrooms. One has a 155 cm small queen-size bed while the second has two 90 cm single beds. They share a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub with handheld showerhead.
First Floor: From the ground level an internal wooden staircase leads up to two more bedrooms. One has a 155 cm small queen-size bed, while the second room has a sofa bed that can become either a 155 cm small queen-size bed or two single beds. These two rooms share a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub with handheld showerhead. This level also has access to a large terrace with great views.
- Features Description
- Available Amenities: Private swimming pool, air conditioning, satellite TV, CD player, DVD player, microwave, cook-top, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, hair dryer, washing machine, safe, portable crib.
Nearby Attractions: Atsipopoulo (pizzeria, bakery, tavernas, cafes, ATM machine), Rethymnon (ferries, Venetian Fortezza, beach, tavernas, cafes, restaurants, Historical and Folk Art Museum).
Please Note: There is an identical villa next door that can be rented under the name Villa Athena.
Features and Amenities
Location
Structure
Outside
- Outside Area - Private
- Swimming Pool
Entertainment
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Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
Comfort
General
- Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request
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Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
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Apr-01-2013 - May-01-2013
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| $2,291
$2,062 |
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May-01-2013 - Jun-01-2013
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$2,302 |
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Jun-01-2013 - Jul-01-2013
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| $2,835
$2,552 |
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Jul-01-2013 - Aug-01-2013
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| $2,963 |
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Aug-01-2013 - Sep-01-2013
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| $3,239 |
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Sep-01-2013 - Oct-01-2013
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$2,302 |
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Oct-01-2013 - Oct-31-2013
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$2,062 |
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For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.
Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
- Sun
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Mon
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Tue
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Wed
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Thu
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Fri
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Sat
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit by credit card authorization (Visa or Mastercard).
Other Notes
- Cook Services (If Available): must be arranged at least 2 months prior to arrival
- UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A CONTRACT FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
- Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Customer Ratings
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Based on 3 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
Wonderful.
Enjoyed Most:
Proximity to the private beach.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Dust from construction down the road.
Surrounding Area:
Absolutely stunning countryside.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Porto Heli
Tips or Restaurants:
Visit the two islands nearby, you'll love it!
Lisa , June, 2012
Overall:
We loved this villa.
Enjoyed Most:
This villa is very new but with an older look and feel to it so the best of both worlds. The pool area is great - and our family spent a lot of time in between our outings just hanging out - very relaxing. In addition, the grocery store is literally just outside the villa, so that is super convenient, and there is also a really great local bar-coffee house and internet bar just down the street that is really fun.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The kitchen is not very well appointed with cooking utensils. Literally no knives and such, so hard to prepare much of a meal.
Surrounding Area:
Love the village that it was in - all of the small shops you need including two tavernas with good food.
Nearby Events or Locales:
This villa is in the town, so it is walking distance.
Tips or Restaurants:
You have to have a car - and then do a lot of driving - there is so much to see in Crete - get out there and drive.
Scott, June, 2008
Overall:
Our experience met, and exceeded, our expectations. I would love to return. The people we met on Crete were some of the nicest and most hospitable I've met anywhere in the world. The owners of the Villa are certainly to be included in that statement.
Enjoyed Most:
We had a fabulous stay at Villa Artemis. It was very hot during our stay, but the AC was very adequate. We all, especially the kids in our group, loved the pool. The owners were delightful. They were accessible and helpful. They actually brought us traditional homemade food. They were very warm and kind. We would highly recommend this property.
Unpleasant Surprises:
I can't think of anything we didn't like about this property, or our experience there.
Surrounding Area:
The village was delightful. There was a grocery market almost next door. We enjoyed buying cheese, olives, bread, etc. Across the main street are smaller streets and alleys that were a treat to explore. We felt we'd gone back in time, and were guests in a very different place. We had unexpected interactions with some of the older people who live back there. This was a wonderful treat. We were struck by the unbelievable hospitality and graciousness of these people. It didn't matter that we often didn't share the same language. This was my favorite part of our experience.
Nearby Events or Locales:
This villa is conveniently located in the middle of this small village. There are markets, a bakery, tavernas, and a grill located very near. We didn't locate the pizzeria we'd read about, but that was no problem.
Tips or Restaurants:
We arrived mid day. We looked for a place to walk to for lunch, but didn't find things open at that time. We ended up going to the grocery store and buying bread, cheese, olives and fruit. This ended up being a wonderful meal. We enjoyed eating at the taverna, a few blocks away, and the grill. We were delighted when our server recognized and greeted us on the street the next day.
Directions:
We had a little trouble finding the villa. The directions we received to the village were fine. The meeting point could be a bit clearer, but the owner came and met us, so it was not a big problem. Part of our problem is that it can be very confusing to use cell phones in a different country. It took me several tries to get my calls to go through.
Check In Out:
They were very accommodating and helpful.
Teri, June, 2007