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Modern Countryside Villa with Private pool, spectacular view, peaceful location

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The facade of Villa Aphrodite
The swimming pool at night
Dining in the balcony
The living room with the fireplace
The dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • University of Crete
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fortezza Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Countryside Villa with Private pool, spectacular view, peaceful location

A most attractive 3 bedroomed villa, situated in some 2 acres of unspoilt countryside, just 6km inland from Rethymno. Villa Aphrodite is a separate and isolated villa surrounded by old olive groves, oak trees and is reached via a winding country lane and then a long private drive. The living area of the villa is on one level and the interiors are simple, fresh and modern in style. The interior of the villa is open plan with pretty matching sofas, satellite TV, DVD, a Playstation 3, dining table and a well-equipped kitchen. There are three bathrooms (one is en suite in the main bedroom and it is suitable for people with special needs).There is also a third bathroom which is equipped with a Shower/WC. The entrance has pretty flower beds, twin patios and comfortable garden furniture. The garden is suitable for young kids since there is a small playground. There is ample outside dining area for those meals al-fresco and the brick build barbecue compliments this area. Stone steps lead down into the gardens, to a 40sqm swimming pool with children's pool and the raised pool terraces are equipped with sunbeds and sun umbrellas. The villa was renovated in 2015 and it is suitable for people with special needs.
There are a few local shops and tavernas in Prines where you can enjoy traditional meals. A car is essential.

Changeover day is flexible. The villa must be vacated by 11:30 am on departure day but can be flexible if available. Arrivals at 4pm.

Property manager

Stella Sofoulaki
Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041Κ123K2584301

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area. Port of Rethymnon and Rethymnon Venetian Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Georgioupolis Beach and Municipal Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 10 min drive - 8.3 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Countryside Villa with Private pool, spectacular view, peaceful location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Modern Countryside Villa with Private pool, spectacular view, peaceful location?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Modern Countryside Villa with Private pool, spectacular view, peaceful location located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Crete, Paleontological Museum, and Petres Beach. Episkopi Beach and Blue Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb!
We couldnt have had a better experience! Stella and her fabulous family went over and above to make sure we had a great time, from making sure basic supplies were in the property (which were really appreciated after travelling for many hours and arriving very late), to helping us find a wheelchair accessibile restaurant and making a reservation for us, small gifts and considerate cleaning mid week! Thank you, we'll be back!cleaning late), t
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay!
We are a small family of 5 from Sevenoaks in the UK. Aphrodite is a lovely private villa on a large plot with great views, clean rooms and great pool. Stella and family were excellent hosts (lovely Muzaka and other provisions!). A mid-week clean of villa was also unexpected treat. We liked the table tennis, pool and swing sofa. The pool was just warm enough for us (we came at the end of May). Nice sunsets. Car hire essential as it is a 5 min drive up a gravel road. LIDL was about 10 mins drive. Restaurants in Rethymno were great (we parked at the Venetian port for 3.5 euros). Thank you Stella and family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above and beyond
From start to finish this holiday rates as one of our best. The communication between the owners and our selves was second to none We had a late flight and when we arrived at 11pm there was a hot meal of Mousaka waiting for us which smelled and tasted absolutely delicious thank you Roula. The Villa is a traditional Greek style home and is well equipped with everything we needed to make our stay perfect. The BBQ area was brilliant, however the local restaurants were extremely excellent value for amazing Cretan dishes with lovely staff which made eating out a joy. The villa was cleaned three times during our stay of two weeks and the pool was cleaned every day. It is a family run Villa by Stella, Roula, George and Demitri who were all lovely people Will definitely stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F., Paddock Wood, Tonbridge UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Villa
When we were looking for a property in this area we picked Villa Aphrodite based on the reviews so it's only fair to leave ours. Everything about our stay was amazing. We were a group of 6, 5 adults and an older teen. The property suited us well and had super outdoor space with a great view. There is a good sized BBQ area which was perfect for the evenings. Communication with Stella was excellent and we met her brother George a couple of times who couldn't have been more helpful. The villa is amazingly clean and even though we were only there for a week it was cleaned halfway through. The family couldn't have been any friendlier or more helpful and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay here. I can't finish without mentioning the wonderful moussake on arrival - thank you so much Roula. Hope to stay here again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great hospitalitty, great rurrounding
We came in the morning. The host was waiting for us to welcome us and the fridge was filled . Moussaka made by host was there for the evening. The house has plenty of room. On every sleeping room is a terras. You can sit in the shadow if you want. The house was so clean and halfway the week the whole house was cleaned and when we opened the fridge in the evening there where some delicious sweets. We stayed with a little child from 1 and a things what is necceseraly for him was there. Beautifull swimmingpool( everyday cleaned). When we can we come back there. Thank you hosts for this lovely week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts and amazing Villa
Having previously done hotel holidays I was slightly nervous about booking a villa instead. I shouldn’t have been. Villa Aphrodite is amazing, it was so clean and all the little touches were lovely. The outside space was also amazing and plenty of space for the family group. The small children's play area was also a huge benefit when travelling with a toddler. They had laid the rooms out perfectly for the requirements for our group. The Hosts were amazing and so helpful from booking through to helping book a restaurant and taxis as I couldn’t get through. Any questions were answered and nothing was too much trouble for them. The moussaka they had made for us when we arrived was delicious. We did walk down to the local town one night for dinner, this took about 20-25 minutes (with children). Not an easy walk back up but manageable and could have got a taxi. Definitely try out Gallera restaurant mentioned in the welcome details. It is a drive away (about 20minutes in car) and was amazing and delicious. But ultimately the Villa was amazing and the hosts even more so. The visitors book echo’s our comments and is full for notes from happy guests. We would not hesitate to recommend this Villa to everyone and hope that one day we may be able to return Thank you Stella and all your family for helping make our family holiday amazing xxx
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christoph T.

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Aufenthalt total genossen! Alles wie beschrieben!
Wir haben uns während unseres 14tägigen Aufenthaltes sehr wohl gefühlt. Alles war wie im Inserat und auf den Bildern beschrieben. Die Kommunikation lief problemlos. Wir konnten die Wohnung am Anreisetag tatsächlich schon ab 11 Uhr nutzen. Es wurde einmal wöchentlich gründlich gereinigt, Bettwäsche und Handtücher ausgetauscht. Der Pool wurde täglich gereinigt. Zusätzlich haben wir mehrfach kleine Aufmerksamkeiten erhalten. Vielen Dank an Stella und deren Familie. Wir können die Villa Aphrodite nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal R.

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Super Aufenthalt
Das Haus ist schön gelegen auf dem Hügel vor Rethymno und bietet alles was das Herz begehrt. Bei Ankunft bekamen wir ein hausgemachtes Moussake und ahch sonst war die Gastgeberin super! Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcel M.

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Toller, entspannter Urlaub
Das Haus ist einfach schön. Unsere Gastgeberfamilie war überaus freundlich, immer für uns ansprechbar und hat sich sehr gekümmert. Toller Service!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariane P.

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Wundervoll
Wir hatten einen bezaubernden Aufenthalt in der Villa Aphrodite. Das Haus ist wirklich sehr hübsch. Stella und ihre Familie sind wirklich sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Es wurde in den 11 Tagen zweimal Grundgereinigt. Uns hat nichts gefehlt. Danke nochmal für alles.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Inge H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Großzüge schöne Villa mit Pool
Die Angaben von FeWo-direkt waren exakt und zutreffend. Die eingestellten Bilder entsprechen den tatsächlichen Gegebenheiten. Der Kontakt mit den Vermietern war problemlos und in jeder Beziehung sehr freundlich und äußerst zuvorkommend. Die sehr großzügige Villa war absolut sauber und gepflegt, es hat an nichts gefehlt. Die Übergabe bei An- und Abreise war vollkommen problemlos und sehr freundlich. Zwischenreinigung mit Wäschewechsel erfolgte nach Absprache. Die Vermieterin Stella war sehr freundlich und absolut zuvorkommend. Zusammen mit ihren Eltern und ihrem Bruder war ständig jemand erreichbar. Der Pool wurde mehrfach in den frühen Morgenstunden vom Vater oder Bruder gereinigt und gewartet. Trotz sehr herbstlichen Wetterbedingungen Mitte Oktober war der Aufenthalt sehr schön und empfehlenswert. Vielen Dank an die Gastgeber, die uns auch mit der Erstversorgung an Lebensmitteln bei der Anreise und einem leckeren Essen und Kuchen überrascht haben. Wir hatten die Villa mit 4 erwachsenen Personen gemietet.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Uwe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Fleckchen Erde zum erholen und Sonne tanken - Amazing Place
Die Villa liegt Abseits von allem Trubel, was besonders in der heutigen Zeit ein riesen Pluspunkt ist. Durch die Lage ist man den ganzen Tag von Sonne umgeben und kann die Urlaubszeit in der tollen Pool- und Gartenlandschaft genießen. Die Anlage ist im gesamten super gepflegt und bietet alles was man für den täglichen Bedarf benötigt. Stella ist ebenfalls eine wunderbare Gastgeberin, wir haben uns selten an einem Ort so gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Allein die kleine Überraschung bei unserer Ankunft hätten wir so nicht erwartet. An dieser Stelle nochmals vielen Dank für das leckere Moussaka!!! Wir waren für 10 Tage dort und waren am Abreisetage traurig, die Villa verlassen zu müssen. Wenn es sich einrichten lässt, kommen wir garantiert wieder!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simone G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hier stimmt alles
Fantastisches Haus in absoluter Alleinlage. Es fehlt an nichts. Der Kontakt zu den Vermietern war hervorragend und gleichzeitig sehr unaufdringlich. Der Pool und das ganze Haus waren sehr sauber. Wir machen seit 20 Jahren Urlaub in Ferienhäusern. Es gibt nur eine Bewetung: Perfekt. Vielen Dank und hoffentlich bis bald.

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Very quiet location about a mile outside of the nearest village with a small shop and a few food options. Walkable if you don't mind the hill on the way back. Owner was very attentive and eager to help. Villa was clean and nicely equipped. Also came with some useful food bits already (and a homemade meal on arrival - but let them know if you're vege!). Quick tip: If you're following a satnav, make sure it's taking you through Atsipopoulo and not vertically though Prines - especially when coming from the West.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katrin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr zu empfehlen...
tolle Ferienwohnung, beeindruckend auch die behindertengerechte Ausstattung, sauberer Pool, gemütliche Grillecke, Tischtennisplatte, und Fitnessgeräte nutzbar, supernette Vermieter-immer erreichbar, Ruhe und Erholung pur, kinderfreundlich, jederzeit wieder!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

michaela s.

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Traumhafte großzüge Villa mit tollen Ausblick.
Vermieter waren sehr sehr freundlich und entgegenkommend. Sofort wieder !!! Traumhafter Aufenthalt !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raimund F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Für Familien ideal
Der Empfang war sehr herzlich und man bekam gleich Tipps, was man alles in der Gegend erleben kann. Zu den Stränden oder der Stadt musst man nur ca. 10 Minuten fahren. Das Haus ist wie auf den Bildern und man dort richtig entspannen und genießen. Der Pool ist sehr sauber und wird täglich geputzt. Ideal ist das Kinderbecken. Die Betreuung ist super. Wir haben unseren 2 wöchigen Urlaub mit 2 Familien sehr genossen und das Haus ist nur zum empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feel like home
Right as we arrived we got a warm welcome from the whole family. The first impression from the property was amazing, in total clean, comfortable and well furnished like the kitchen. Some extras like a "welcome package", some nice surpises for the kids and local culinary specialities we discovered, "you cannot ask for more" to enjoy the holidays. And all of the family was there for us whenever something was needed. If you searching for a quied and spaciouly laid out place to spend your holiday, this is defintely a recommendation!

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi F.

Paradise in Prines
We had a wonderful time in Crete and truly enjoyed our stay at Villa Aphrodite! We have rented many houses but Stella and her family were by far the best hosts we have encountered! Their gracious giving of Cretan food which were delicious the house was well equipped with food to get us started and the house itself was comfortable and immaculate! We can’t say enough good things about our stay . It was truly paradise!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Conor M.

Wonderful Villa, even better hosts!
My wife, daughter and I have just returned from a fabulous stay at Villa Aphrodite. Our flight from Dublin to Chania arrived late meaning we didn’t get to the Villa until midnight. Waiting for us on the kitchen table was home made moussaka, fresh bread and Easter treats. The fridge was also stocked with wine, beer, water and milk. Throughout the stay Stella and her family were the most wonderful of hosts. On a rare cloudy day our daughter was brought a new cuddly toy and doll to play with. On Easter Sunday one of the most important days in the Greek Family calendar the family came out of their way to bring some of their traditional roast lamb. They could not do more to make our stay anymore memorable. The Villa itself is a sanctuary. Located high in the village of Prines, you feel a world away from the hustle of day to day life. We had the most relaxing stay and since our return we having been telling all our family and friends about are most relaxing and enjoyable family holiday. We will be back in the near future! Many Thanks to Stella and her family
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James M.

A fantastic and amazing villa
I would recommend this villa to anyone thinking of booking it! We arrived to a wonderful homemade Moussaka which was delicious and was looked after so well by Stella and her family. They were never intrusive but on hand to make sure anything that was required was there for us. The villa itself is beautiful, spotlessly clean and set out in such fantastic grounds. We were looking forward to a well deserved break and I feel like we got more than we expected from booking Villa Aphrodite. Amazing memories. Thank you Stella & Family
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

N d.

A perfect place to spend hollidays in Crete
Privacy, quietness, comfort, beautifull surroundings, great view, very nice swimming pool. The house is very well located to discover and enjoy what Crete has to offer visitors during their hollidays. The very friendly family, owning the house, prepared us a nice welcome and made sure that everything was impeccable during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

leza O.

A Fantastic Week in the Sun!
What a lovely villa! We had a very enjoyable week in this beautiful villa which really is a home away from home as its so perfectly equipped with everthing that you could possibly need for your stay! Our hosts, Stella and her wonderful family were extremely hospitable during our stay and the lovely welcome treats of mousakka, fruit, veg, milk etc were extremely helpful when we arrived at the villa after midnight!! The outside space is just fantastic and I dont think we cooked inside once the whole week making full use of the bbq area. The gardens are great and as we had young children they did lots of exploring! The pool area was the gem for us, as we spent all of our time there! All day sunshine, gazing up at the blue skies with the occassional fly by of the many eagles that live nearby. Stunning views from the villa and we enjoyed many sunsets out in the garden. We were quite sad to leave our little bit of paradise at the end of the stay. I would highly recommend this villa and would love to return again in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Simply Amazing!
What a beautiful and relaxing holiday! We took our 15 month old on his first holiday and stayed in this wonderful, spacious, elegant villa. It has everything you could possibly need; large living area with tv and access to back balcony for those lazy evenings, large comfortable bedrooms, private areas, large clean pool and children's pool - which our son loved! Amazing views from both front facing patios (which made a lovely background in the evening for food and drinks!), large garden area and we made use of the BBQs on a couple of nights too! The villa is situated close to amenities including a number of lovely bakeries, coffee shops and a wonderful restaurant (Giannikos Taverna) and its only a short drive to the hustle and bustle of the town (Rethymno) We definitely couldn't recommend this villa and the owners more - what a wonderful family - they are so tentative (even down to the ice creams in the freezer and lovely toilertries) We can't wait to stay here again next summer!!

About the host

Hosted by Stella Sofoulaki

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I am an English teacher and the manager of two villas - Villa Artemis and Villa Aphrodite- in Prines village (Rethymno). Me and my family have run this business since 2003. We do our best to make our guests feel at home and satisfy their needs. All of us try hard to make our guests' holidays unforgettable!

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English, Greek

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