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Dafni Villa, Countryside views, walking distance to shops, close to the beach

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Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete
  • Popular LocationReptisland6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMelidoni Cave8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Ancient Eleutherna15 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)53 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dafni Villa, Countryside views, walking distance to shops, close to the beach

The Impeccable Retreat, is part of an Elite group of bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The retreat has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings. The license number of the Greek National Tourism Organization is : 1191842

Villa Dafni is a wonderful Villa, built with care and taste, where stone walls and wooden furniture take you back to the village way of life of Crete, while at the same time it provides all contemporary amenities that ensure you’ll have a comfortable and pleasant stay! Located at the small town of Perama Villa Dafni is within walking distance from a variety of shops & restaurants, which makes your every day needs very simple to fulfil! The lively city of Rethymno, as well as to most sightseeing spots and the highway leading to the amazing southern beaches and Heraklion town are also easily accessible, making Villa Dafni a great base for your holiday!

Layout
The Villa consists of 3 independent, split-level houses and its size and structure can accommodate up to 9 adults and 3 children and make it ideal for three couples, big families and groups of friends, as it offers privacy and seclusion when desired! The villa is totally private and all its outdoor areas are entirely at your disposal, to make the most of your stay!

Exterior
At the same time, all guests may enjoy the amazing private swimming pool 1.45 meters deep with a special children’s compartment 0.5 meters deep and the BBQ facilities and shaded outdoor dining area with stone benches, right next to it! The pool area and terrace is equipped with sun beds, umbrellas and clay pots with beautiful flowers and it also offers a wonderful view of the village and the surrounding area. You may spend your day by the pool, relaxing or sunbathing and then prepare and have your dinner al fresco, enjoying the starry sky and cool summer breeze! All three apartments have access to the stone paved pool terrace by descending a few steps. Additionally, an extra outside siting area exist in the corridor above the pool!

Interior
Each one of the houses features, on the ground floor, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area with a nice round table where you can have your homemade cooked meals along with your family. Living rooms are slightly different as one of them has a sofa, the other one has two sofas and the last one has two armchairs, but they all have a wonderful stone built fireplace where you can sit and enjoy the nice interior of the house and the blending of wood and stone that are combined in a way that creates a charming symbiosis and define its personality. Additionally, all of the houses have a bathroom with a wooden ceiling, two of them featuring a shower, while the last one has a magnificent round-shaped bathtub which you can fill if you wish and take a long and relaxing bath. Climbing to a lovely wooden stairs guests can find the house’s open space double bedroom (with no door) with a sitting area consisting of an armchair and a small table, which also has its own balcony with patio furniture, where you can sit and drink your coffee while enjoying the surrounding area view and countryside!

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Towels, pool towels, linens, covers and blankets provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice per week.
- Baby cot and high chair available.
- 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.
- Free Parking space inside the villa premises for 3-4 cars.
All in-house electronics are available, including flat-screen TVs with satellite reception, DVD player, large fridge with freezer, dishwasher in one of the houses, electric stove, kettle, cooking utensils, coffee maker and toaster.
A washing machine, iron and iron board are also available in a separate room located on the ground floor.
24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
Villa Dafni 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 ms
Panormos Beach: 6 Kms
Rethymno Port & Town: 25 Kms
Heraklion International Airport, 67 Kms
Chania International Airport, 96.5 Kms

Car rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

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
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Water park on site
  • 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 biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

  • Unit size: 1938 sq ft (180 sq m)

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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

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

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: 12
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 1191842

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

Villa Dafni Countryside Views Walking Distance Shops Beach
Dafni Countryside Views Walking Distance Shops Beach Rethymno
Villa Dafni Countryside Views Walking Distance Shops Beach
Dafni Countryside Views Walking Distance Shops Beach Rethymno

About the area

Mylopotamos

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Eleutherna and Arkadi Monastery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Reptisland and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cave exploring.

What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 6 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave - 8 min drive
  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 15 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 15 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Iberostar Creta Panorama - 12 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave - 8 min drive
  • Μάνταλος - 8 min drive
  • Zeno Lobby Bar - 11 min drive
  • Euphoria Pool Bar - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dafni Villa, Countryside views, walking distance to shops, close to the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dafni Villa, Countryside views, walking distance to shops, close to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dafni Villa, Countryside views, walking distance to shops, close to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dafni Villa, Countryside views, walking distance to shops, close to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dafni Villa, Countryside views, walking distance to shops, close to the beach located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.6 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Villa in bad location
We could not fault the villa or service at all. The villa looks exactly like the photos. It’s stunning. Unfortunately it’s near a noisy road and unattractive town (Perama), nearby dogs bark all night long, every night. We all needed to buy ear plugs to sleep. The nearest nice beach is 25 mins drive and to eat out you need to drive 30 mins to Rethymno, which is a gorgeous town. To drive to the dreamy, white sand beaches, they are between 1 hour 30 - 2 hours 30 away depending on which ones you visit. The villa is super premium but bring your own hairdryer. The ones in the bathroom aren’t powerful or hot. We had an amazing time but we spent way too much time in the car for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

craig c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Dafni
Wonderful Villa, perfect for 3 families with the layout of Villa. Modern yet still add some Cretan charm.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Property
Great people to rent from, extremely helpful. All photos & descriptions are accurate.. feeling completely relaxed & refreshed having stayed here with our family & made some great memories.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent peaceful stay
There were 2 families (4 adults and 3 children) during our stay. As we went during the pandemic it was perfect to have our own pool and villa. The hosts were very informative and on hand whenever needed. The villas were beautiful and the barbecue seating areas were perfect. We did need a car for grocery shopping and we did visit the local tavernas. Will definitely return, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa with beautiful pool!
Loved our stay at Villa Dafni. The separate accommodation with lots of space for us to also be together was perfect for us. Communication was smooth and efficient, the whole team were very friendly and helpful and the welcome pack blew us away! The beds are large and comfy with nice sheets which were changed midweek and there is lots of outdoor furniture from comfy sunlougers to furnished balconies and an incredible pool which we loved. The villa is secluded and tucked away on a hill overlooking a very local village which is a bit down at heel but the bar next to the great bakery and supermarket down at the bottom was excellent, the food very good and the service top notch. The benefits were that it was quiet and non-touristy yet a 20 minute drive from pretty beaches at Bali and half an hour from Rethymno. We all had a wonderful time, thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C., Hull, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa, our 2nd visit
A stunning villa comprised of 3 individual houses, unique & authentic. Clean & comfortable & a very good welcome pack. Definitely recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa and facilities
There were 8 of us in our family party for our two week holiday to Crete and Villa Dafni was the perfect set up for us. From the email support before we arrived through to the regular linen changes the carers for this complex are exceptionally good at looking after their guests. All the villas were presented beautifully and the pool and outside cooking and eating area is fantastic. The villa is situated in a small village which has everything you need and is just a short 10minute drive away from the lovely beach town of Panormo. We would highly recommended this villa and the location for larger families who are travelling together but also need their own living spaces.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sophie C.

Lovely stay
Beautiful pool area, and outside eating areas. Great shaded areas which are good for children etc. Fantastic BBQ. Very close to Perama, walking distance to shops. Perama is a little run down and not many nice restaurants but plenty of well stocked supermarkets. Villa's need updating; limited range of kitchen equipment. Overall we had a lovely time, and the layout of the properties is perfect for big families so they can have space and privacy as well as being together.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful villa with fantastic pool and outside areas
The villa was wonderful, had everything you would need. Each of the houses had a lovely welcome basket on arrival. It is a 5 minute walk in to town where there are a couple of nice tavernas serving good food. It was a perfect relaxing holiday and I would definitely recommend the villa to everyone. We hope to return ourselves one day’
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

Exactly as described and very clean.
A lovely set of 3 separate houses which are perfect for giving families with older children their own privacy. Couldn't fault the cleaning regime, towels, linen, mopping etc twice a week. You do need a car though and I wouldn't advise arriving late at night due to finding it. A handy tip is to enter the name of the larger villa near it into Google maps, Villa Elaida when in the town. Good BBQ area and pool chemicals checked on a regular basis. Would definitely return to the villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018