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Stay in the heart of Old town - Street view from our balcony
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Relay over the city of Rethymno
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Rimondi Fountain
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fortezza Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

WC

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Heart of The Town


Housed in a historic building in the centre of Rethymnos Old Town, Loggia Home is a fully renovated house originally built in the early 20th century which seamlessly blends the old with the new with an eclectic mix of modern fixtures and appliances, wooden ceilings and generous amounts of natural light.

Take advantage of the location and explore the historical district of Rethymno old town, discover the unique day and night life of the area and at the same time be only a few minutes walking distance from the most famous beach in central Crete, the long sandy beach of Rethymno.

The 105 sq. m house is located in the heart of the old town of Rethymno which is one of the most convenient location in the town, being within walking distances to everything. It can accommodate 4 people in beds and up to 6 people if it is necessary.The two additional guests can be comfortably accommodated on the sofa bed in the living room or on a folding bed.

Indoor layout

Entering the main gate and enter the house on the ground floor, there is a staircase which leads to the first floor. Reaching the first floor, there is an open plan area consisting of living room, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with top quality fixtures and appliances. The living room area contains a large sofa, a 40" satellite HDTV with Netflix possibility and a desk. Additionally this area opens to a balcony with a coffee table and chairs. There is also a bathroom with bath and shower and a washing machine on the same floor.

Reaching to the second floor through a staircase, there is a hall that has a small fridge which offers an additional comfort to the guests. Two bedrooms are located on the second floor, one of the bedroom has a king size bed and the other one has 2 single bed which also can be transformed to be a double one if needed. Both rooms have 32" HDTV, air-conditioning and a closet. Additionally a toilet is found on the same floor.

Rooftop terrace

The rooftop terrace is fully furnished and equipped and you can seamlessly enjoy your meals and drinks, the panoramic views of the old town, the Neratze mosque and the mountain of Psiloritis.

More specifically our rooftop terrace include:

- Fully equipped area with gas barbecue

- Sun beds and umbrella
- Dining table

The apartment is located at the heart of the Old Town of Rethymno, within walking distance to the long sandy beach of Rethymno, which is organised and offers many beach bars.

Also within walking distance, you have access to all daily amenities (pharmacy, bank), many restaurants, cafes, bakery, fish monger, butcher, grocery stores and super markets.

Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.

-Closest beach: 1 km (Rethymno beach)

-Mini market: 190 meters

-Super market: 190 meters

-Bakery: 350 meters

-Butcher: 650 meters

-Fresh fish: 350 meters

-Pharmacy: 190 meters

-Tavern or restaurant: 130 meters (There are many choices of taverns and restaurants around Loggia Home)

-Chania Airport: 67 km

-Heraklion Airport: 88 km


Loggia Home is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K13003275401 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".


**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR2 per night from April to October and EUR0.5 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

Property manager

Kostas Vasilakis
Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 is not permitted

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 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 1041Κ13003275401

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Centre for Byzantine Art and Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rimondi Fountain - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rethymnon Lighthouse - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Italian Job - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Passepartou - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Achinos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cul de sac - Rethymno - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galero Cafe - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heart of The Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Heart of The Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Heart of The Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Heart of The Town located?

This family-friendly Rethymno holiday home is located in the historical district, steps away from Venetian Loggia, Centre for Byzantine Art and Museum of Contemporary Art. Rimondi Fountain and Neratze Mosque and Minaret are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in the centre of town

The property was clean, smart and presented to a very high standard. The owner and managing agent were very attentive and were genuinely keen to ensure that our stay was the best that it could be. We made great use of the roof terrace and front balcony when the sun was out and when the clouds came the perfect location of the property meant that shopping, bars and restaurants were very close at hand. All in all we had a great time in Rythamno.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Volker W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

In the center of a night disco

The house is a very nice and spacious two storey building in the touristic center of Rethymno, reasonably well equipped with all what you need and a nice terrace on the roof - and sure in lively district with many people during the whole day passing by below a small balcony - so far so good and expected. What was not expected and hardly foreseeable : after 10-11 pm some of the local restaurants turned into open air disco at a fascinating high decibel level competing with different music concepts - so if you are appalled by such scenario and like loud music in the night it may be a great place to be - otherwise it may become stupid after some days. Do not know how people living around this area all the time can bear this...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Staffordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prime location in the heart of Rethymno

Good communication with the property managers, they also organised our transfer taxis, and a reservation at a beach resort which was great. The property itself is lovely, clean and everything you could need for your stay. We didn't use the cooker preferring to eat out, so we only used the kettle and toaster, but there was even a toastie machine in the cupboard. We loved the balcony on the main living space for watching the busy street below. It became our morning spot to watch the sun rise with coffee and toast and of an evening with a glass of wine watching the street buzz with people milling about. Beds are comfy and plenty of storage for your clothes. There was even bottled water and Raki, along with fresh fruit, in the fridge. Location is absolutely spot on, right in the middle of old town, shops, bars, restaurants all right there on your doorstep with the harbour literally a couple of minutes walk away. The private roof terrace was a great spot to relax in the sun, it was so quiet and peaceful up there! Sunloungers, table and chairs and bbq all available to use on the roof. We found the house a little tricky to find from where the taxi dropped us but once I had a landmark I called them and the lady came out to meet us where we waited. Would highly recommend and in fact I've just shared the details with a friend which I think speaks volumes about our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stadtleben

Wir waren mit unseren 2 Kindern, 7 und 14 Jahre alt, als Familie bei Eleni. Das Haus ist super ausgestattet, die Betten sehr bequem. Der Kontakt zur Agentur und Eleni war toll. Wir haben auch tolle Tipps bekommen, welche Ausflüge und welche Tavernen wir besuchen sollen. Wir waren das erste Mal i auf kreta und kommen bestimmt wieder.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wochenende

Schönes Haus …gut für zwei Pärchen oder 4 Personen…in einer lebhaften Straße mit schöner Dachterrasse…kurze Wege zu allem in Rethymno…sehr fürsorgliche Betrruung!! f
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

Nice modern house, great location, very friendly owner
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ICW I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in centre of old town

If you are looking for a property with everything “on the doorstep”, then this is for you. Restaurants, tavernas and shops are all immediately available, as it is right in the heart of the charming old town. The harbour is only a few minutes’ walk, and can be seen from the roof terrace. The property is well maintained, and the family and management company, Etouri, could not be more helpful. The choice of balconies and sunny roof terrace, with 360 degree views, are the icing on the cake. This was our second visit, and once again we were sorry to leave.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mittendrin und doch in relativer Ruhe

Ich will nicht ein weiteres Mal alle bereits genannten Vorzüge dieser angenehmen Unterkunft wiederholen, aber gern alle bestätigen. Sowohl die Hausbesitzer als auch die Agentur Etouri haben uns wunderbar betreut und liebevoll Kontakt gehalten. Wir haben auf Empfehlung der Agentur ein Auto von Best Cars gemietet und waren auch über deren Betreuung und Angebot mehr als erfreut. Wer entspannte Tage in Rhetymno verbringen möchte ist hier bestens aufgehoben. Restaurants, Geschäfte und Kultur findet man in unmittelbarer Umgebung. Auch zum Meer und Hafen ist es nur ein Katzensprung. Wer seine Mittouristen mal ein wenig hinter sich lassen möchte, sollte die wirklich schöne Altstadt mal verlassen und sich ein bisschen durch das andere Rhetymno treiben lassen. Wir hatten 9 schöne Tage, in denen wir die große Dachterasse gern genutzt haben und im echt bequemen Bett sehr gut geschlafen haben. Das allerdings erst ab Mitternacht, da bis dahin auf beiden Seiten des Hauses für musikalische Unterhaltung gesorgt wird. Aber das war uns vorher klar und machte unseren Aufenthalt keinen Deut schlechter. Wir empfehlen die Villa uneingeschränkt!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ursula T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Stadthaus mitten in der Altstadt

Wir haben es genossen mitten in der Altstadt zu sein. Das Haus ist hochwertig eingerichtet, es ist alles da. Besonders schön war das Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house in perfect location

After 4 months of working from home, a fortnight in Loggia Home was exactly what we needed. The property couldn’t be more central, surrounded by excellent places to eat and shop. It is a beautiful house with great facilities, especially the roof terrace and balconies (if you can cope with the spiral staircase up to the roof - worth the shaky knees in my case!). The bedrooms are spacious with plenty storage and the living space and kitchen very comfortable. The management company is attentive if you need anything and the owner is lovely! We’ve never felt so welcome. Rethymno is a great place for a holiday, particularly if like us you don’t drive. Look forward to returning one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phantastisch !

Bereits bei der Buchung fiel die hohe Professionalität der Agentur auf. Alles wurde sehr schnell bearbeitet, Fragen wurden umfassend beantwortet und man wurde immer über die Abläufe informiert. Das Objekt stimmt mit den Bildern und der Beschreibung 100 %ig überein. Die Unterstützung vor Ort war erstklassig, das Objekt äusserst gepflegt und sauber. Die Lage ist einfach nur grossartig, man befindet sich mitten in dem venezianischen Viertel der Altstadt mit wunderbaren Tavernen und Läden. Besonders die Unterstützung von Alexandros möchte ich erwähnen: ein sehr lieber Mensch, dem das Wohl der Gäste am Herzen liegt. Ihm nochmals vielen Dank für die schönen Stunden ! Insgesamt ist die Wohnung sehr zu empfehlen. Sobald es wieder nach Kreta geht, werden wir versuchen, sie wieder zu bekommen. etouri, Kostas, Robert sowie Alexandros einen herzlichen Dank für einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian B., Ware

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rethimno Apartment

Good location in the old town, well equipped and unusually for a town apartment good outside facilities. The management company and the owner were both helpful. Overall a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All information on property was accurate.

From start to finish Booking process & communication was excellent, all emails answered promptly. Any concerns were answered and all information on property was accurate. We had a lovely stay at the Loggia home. Check in was helpful & friendly & anymore information on house or resort was only a phone call away. Home was lovely & would totally recommend this property to anyone wanting a central location. We had other members of our family staying in town & found Rethymno a lovely town to stay within. The park & ride scooters were awesome to get around in over resort. We did go to the Baja beach club quite a few times & loved the vibe there. Also the beach where you don’t pay for sun beds, only drinks & food is very good, such lovely people running that so totally recommend. This is signposted along front so look out for it. Thanks ever so much for letting us rent your gorgeous home and would certainly return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Wohnung

Super Wohnung in perfekter Lage direkt im Zentrum
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All we could ask for, and a perfect location

The accommodation was wonderful, the location perfect, and the host was great. Alexandro, who owns the property with his Mom Eva, met us at the property, gave us a great tour of everything, and showed us true hospitality and friendship. Our timing was perfect, as we were invited to a family/friend get together that evening with genuinely nice people, local food and drink, and lovely music - a true highlight of our trip. The accommodation itself was all and more than we needed.....room for four easily, clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. Staff from Etouri contacted us twice during our visit to make sure all was as expected. Only good things to say! No negatives! We'll surely be back to Rethymno, and we'll be staying again at Loggia Home if it is available!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein toller Aufenthalt

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Wohnung ist toll. Der Ort romantisch und voller schöner Details. Vielen Dank an unsere Gastgeber Alexandros und Mr. Eva. Wir haben uns sehr sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Wir planen ein Wiedersehen im kommenden Jahr. M+E
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Aslin D.

easy going short break

The property was better equipped than any previous rentals. This trip we did not want to bother with a car or cooking. We wanted an interesting city center where we could walk out the door and eat. Loggia Home did just that . However, while the roof terrace was fun and very private , anyone with vertigo would not like the spiral steps to it. In a town center one expects a little noise and it was OK exept for Saturday night where the street did not go quiet till 3 am and this was in May!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Amazing location, no detail forgotte

Alex and the etouri team was amazing! We came here with our 3 year old daughter and everything was perfect! There were beach towels, sand toys and the perfect beach recommendations from Alex to make our stay memorable. The house is fully stocked, even has stair guards for kids trying to climb down the stairs, plastic dishes/silverware, and highchair. We travel international very frequently and the beds are the MOST comfortable beds i have found in Europe so far. I love them! Alex even stocked the fridge with eggs and veggies as well as raki for our arrival. Everything, including supermarket and AMAZING restaurants, were within walking distance. I can’t say enough wonderful things about our stay! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jens H.

Toll ausgestattet Wohnung im Herzen von Rethymnon

Die Wohnung ist bestens ausgestattet und für 4 Personen ideal geeignet. Alle Zimmer sind mit Klimanlage ausgestattet und die Betten sind sehr komfortabel. Alles ist perfekt und lässt keine Wünsche offen. 3 Balkone laden zum perfekten Entspannen ein. Das Grillen und Sitzen Abends auf der Dachterrasse haben wir besonders genossen. Die zentrale Lage mitten in der Stadt lädt zum Bummeln ein und viele Tavernen sind in kürzester Entfernung zu Fuß zu erreichen, Am Standstrand ist man in 15min zu Fuß. Das etouri Team um Kostas hat uns tolle Empfehlungen bzgl. Autovermietung und Ausflugsmöglichkeiten gegeben. Die Besitzerin der Villa Mrs. Eva und ihre Familie ist sehr freundlich und sorgt sich besetns um ihre Gäste. Wir können die Wohnung sehr empfehlen.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ICW I.

Excellent apartment ideal for old town exploration

The apartment couldn't be more centrally located in Rethymno old town to take advantage of the many local tavernas and shops. The narrow historic streets and alleyways are literally on the doorstep and the harbour is only two minutes walk away. The whole building appears to have been refurbished very recently and the owners have clearly made a significant investment in doing so. The real highlights are the balconies - street view to front to enjoy the local atmosphere and private to rear, for peace and shade. There is a separate roof terrace which provides private sunbathing and outdoor dining - a huge bonus for such a central location. Perhaps not ideal for younger children and, due to the location, there is no parking at the door, however free or cheap parking is nearby. The owners and their agents could not have done more to help us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vibeke L., Danish

Fantastic apartment and great value

We loved the apartment in the Old town of Rethymnon and Eva and her family made us feel very welcome. The apartment was very well equipped and tastefully decorated. All you could possibly ask for was there. Even though the apartment was in in the center of town there was no street noise during the night time. There are 3 balconies and private roof top terrace to the apartment. We would definitely stay there again.

About the host

Hosted by Kostas Vasilakis

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My name is Kostas Vasilakis and I have studied marketing and business management. Already being an owner of two successful villas and co-owner of designgraphic.gr, a well known web development company in Greece, I started to manage other vacation rentals in 2012.
I have the full management of all the vacation rentals that I represent, knowing everything about them and the areas in which they are located.
My aim is to help the homeowners to manage their vacation properties to their full advantage and guests to relax and have the finest holiday experience with 24/7 service providing advice and information for all their concerns throughout their stay.
Let me be your personal advisor for your holidays and lets start organising your trip in Crete together!
My company which called "etouri" is located in 271 Arkadiou Str. Rethymno, Crete and is approved by the Greek Tourist Organisation with license number: 1041E60000318101

What makes this property unique


The unique benefits of Loggia Home are:
MANAGED BY ETOURI which means:

- We organised the villa down to every detail and check it annually.
- Quick booking process and support in every step of your holidays.
- A personal holiday advisor at your disposal for holiday organisation (free concierge service before and during stay).
- Assistance in booking services and excursions.
- Pre arrival service with detailed information of the area of the villa.
FUTHERMORE,

- Staying in the centre of the Old Town of Rethymno is a unique experience! It offers the opportunity to stay in a historical district which you can explore road by road and always find something that worth to see and discover. At the same time staying in the old town means that you will be next to any kind of shops, restaurants, bars, cafeterias, nightclubs and the beach. Everything can be reached on foot with a plenty of choices and it is not necessary to rent cars if you stay in.

- Feel the freedom of staying in your own house but also take advantage of the "hotel style services" that we can offer if you want or need them.

- It is well equipped and organised with all the facilities to ensure and comfortable and high quality stay.

- The fully equipped rooftop terrace with barbecue and sun beds!

- Holiday advisor call centre is available exclusively to our guests. It has a landline connection which you can call anytime for any problem, question or just seeking our advice.

- The hospitality of the owner and his family who will be on hand with helpful advice and information whenever it is needed. The owners have a wide knowledge of the island and will be only to willing to suggest places of interest and routes to get there.

Languages:

English, Greek

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