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In the charming village of Ageliana in Crete, Villa Ani offers a unique retreat. This 600-year-old stone house features traditional furniture, antique items, and marble floors that evoke a warm atmosphere. With direct access to the courtyard and BBQ facilities from both living rooms and kitchens, guests can unwind by the pool or explore nearby sandy beaches.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle

Villa Ani is a traditional stone house about 600 years old, renovated and furnished in details, located in the village of Ageliana in Crete. Villa Ani covers 160m2 and consists of two levels, with 3 bedrooms. As you enter you will see the living room in your right hand, which is decorated with traditional furniture and antique items. Also, stone walls, energetic chimney, wooden ceilings and marble floors create a unique environment, making you feel right at home. In your left hand, is the fully equipped kitchen! Both living rooms and kitchens offer direct access to the courtyard and BBQ facilities, as well as the covered terrace with pool and lawn. Near the kitchen, one of the bedrooms is located, raising 2 single beds. Last but not least, a bathroom with a shower can also be found on this level. The first floor is organized in two bedrooms, each with access to its own balcony and a toilet. Wonderful private pool, 30 m2, stands out in 350 m2 outdoor spaces of Villa Ani. The pool is 1.30 m deep and is surrounded by soft lawn, where children can play all day! The pool terrace is equipped with luxury sun beds, parasols, an outdoor shower and an outdoor toilet. Moreover, the sandy beaches and the picturesque town of Panormos are just a drive away from the Villa, providing a variety of restaurants and shops!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 1111645

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Mylopotamos is home to this villa. Eleutherna and Great Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sfagia Beach and Limni Beach. Reptisland and Rethimno Kart are also worth visiting. Visit our Mylopotamos travel guide
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Rethymno, Aggeliana

What's nearby

  • Church of Agios Yiorgos
    9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sfagia Beach
    10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Reptisland
    10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Limni Beach
    11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Melidoni Cave
    12 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gusto
    3 min drive
  • Serano Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Zeno Lobby Bar
    11 min drive
  • Bro Café
    11 min walk
  • Cafe Hausbrandt
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle located?

Situated in Mylopotamos, this villa is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Church of Agios Yiorgos and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sfagia Beach. Limni Beach and Reptisland are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timo K.

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

Wonderfull Villa! Friendly Host!

We had a woderful Holiday. The Villa was clean with a unique style. The Host gave us a hearty Welcome and assisted us at any time. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy W.

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Wonderful Villa

This is a wonderful Villa with immaculate furnishings and fantastic pool and outdoor area. We as a family stayed for a week and found that the Villa was as good if not better than the photos. It is situated within a small village, but does have a small supermarket and a cafe which is open everyday. A bigger town Perama is only a short drive away (5-6 mins - car hire is recommended) and this has 4 larger supermarkets. The host Arber and cleaning lady Eleni were very friendly and helpful and are always available if you need to contact them. Would highly recommend this Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellie C.

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Beautiful traditional villa

The villa is stunning, just as it looks in the photos if not better. The villa was incredibly clean, no expense has been spared at the build and upkeep of this property. The wifi wasn’t great, and for the most part we had to use our data which was a little frustrating. We had a few issues with the water but the owner reacted immediate sorted it out for us. My only comment was that it is more remote than perhaps the write up suggests - you really do need to go out of the village for any real shops or tavernas. However the local village and countryside is beautiful and the people so incredibly friendly. I’d most definitely recommend a visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

Villa Ani - magnificent

Villa Ani was impeccable- everything was wonderful. Pool cool, interiors finished to extremely high standards. The owner, Roland, thought of everything and was a lovely man. We arrived late and a delicious pasticcio was ready, cooked by his wife and raki was offered to toast our arrival- yammas. The location in the village of Angeliana is great for exploring this undiscovered part of Crete. No real reservations except if there was a better taverna in the village that we could have walked to - but thoroughly recommended
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bims G.

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

Greece Family Stay

The property is just stunning! Gorgeous, spacious and the online pictures are very accurate. Beautiful pool in a very small village. There's a supermarket ( fresh baked bread and everything you need ) just 30 seconds away and a cafe also round the corner. You'll need a car if you want to see the local sights and get to the beach etc. Highly recommended for families who want to stay in an authentic, quiet village away from tourist trap. 2 small points - 1) The wifi is poor ( you cant stream shows ) 2) We could have done with a house manual ( instructions / guidance ). Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

Perfection

We were completely overwhelmed by this Villa, and by the welcome we received from Mr Roland. We only stayed for 7 nights... I wish we’d stayed for much longer. We arrived late on a Sunday night, at the end of the season, and were greeted personally by Mr.Roland.. He gave us a detailed tour of the villa, and explained all of the equipment / switches etc.. To cap it all, Roland had thoughtfully prepared a huge dish of pasticcio and kept it warm in the oven for our arrival.. We had been worried that we might not be able to get any food that late at night. The fridge & cupboards were stocked with some essentials - Milk, beer, wine, coffee, tea, bread etc. The Villa itself is extremely well furnished. It’s luxurious, with modern facilities, while still retaining the rustic charm of the original Venetian architecture. There’s air-conditioning & heating in every room. The WiFi’s good. Even in October, the pool was warm enough to use (the kids were in it everyday). Our visit was late in October, effectively the last week of the Season, so many of the facilities in the nearby towns of Panormas and Perama were closing for the season. The whole area had a wonderful “winding-down” feel. The actual village of Anggeliana has a small supermarket, but you need to go (drive) further afield to find Restaurants and bars etc. It’s a few kilometres in-land in a very agricultural area - Watch out for the local farmers driving their pick-up trucks like Formula-1 race cars :-) The main “National” road is only about 10kms from the Villa, so day-trips further afield were easy. We visited Knossos, and Kournas Lake (twice - highly recommended). In summary, this Villa was perfect for us (party of 5) - It’s furnished to a very high-standard... I just wish we’d stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranko P.

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

Tolle Unterkunft mit sagenhaftem Gastgeber

Wir waren mit vier Erwachsenen auf Kreta. Arber ( der Gastgeber) hat mich schon im Vorwege per WhatsApp angeschrieben und Informationen über die Unterkunft und die Anreise zukommen lassen. Das war sehr hilfreich! Danke dafür. Die Unterkunft selbst ist wie in der Anzeige beschrieben. Ein ruhiger Hinterhof mit Pool und Sitzgelegenheiten lädt zum Verweilen und Baden ein. Drei Schlafzimer sorgen für ausreichend Platz. Die Unterkunft liegt etwas versteckt zwischen anderen Häusern und wirkt von außen sehr unscheinbar. Aber im Haus selbst fehlt es an nichts. Die Kommunikation mit Arber klappte jederzeit reibungslos und weil die Unterkunft am Folgetag unserer Abreise nicht vermietet war, konnten wir am Abreisetag sogar bis 15.00 bleiben, da unser Flug erst um 19.40 ging. Vielen Dank nochmal dafür! Wir können die Unterkunft in jedem Fall nur weiterempfehlen und kommen bestimmt noch einmal wieder.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katharina A.

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K. Adam

Wir waren zum zweiten Mal in dieser herrlichen Unterkunft und wieder sehr begeistert.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H.

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Ein wunderschönes Ferienhaus

Es war ein rund um gelungener Urlaub☀️🏝️👍
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

benedicte p.

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Cretan holidays

Maison tres agreable Le seul point a vraiment ameliorer est la vaisselle a mettre en plus grand nombre et plus varié
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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Alles Top!

Das Objekt, die Lage und die Betreuung durch den Vermieter sind perfekt.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bärbel R.

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Wunderbares Haus in ruhiger Umgebun

Hervorragend ausgestattetes Haus, liebevoll hergerichtet und sehr viel Platz im Innenraum, im Patio und im Garten. Leider war es für den Pool zu kalt. Sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Vermieter. Das nächste Mal kommen wir im Mai nach Kreta, dann können wir wirklich alles nutzen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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Excellent stay - fab villa!

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Ani for 8 nights with our 2 five year old children. The villa was so clean and a great space for our stay. Eleni was fab and they even sorted a cake out for my partners birthday, which happened whilst we were there. Quite noisy dogs nearby but not so noticeable after a while. A great stay - we will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

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Tolles Haus in der Nähe von Rethymnon

Schönes autentische kretisches Haus mitten in einen Dorf. Der Vermieter hat das Haus selber renoviert und man sieht es an vielen kleinen Details. Er war immer erreichbar und hat sofort bei Problemen geholfen. Bei Ankunft gab es frisches Obst und Gemüse. Wasser könnten man dank Filter aus dem Wasserhahn trinken. Das Haus wurde 2x mal die Woche gereinigt und auch die Bettenwäsche wurden gewechselt. Wir können dieses Objekt nur weiterempfehlen. Ein Auto ist allerdings notwendig. Danke an die Putzfrau und dem Besitzer Roland....wenn wir nach Kreta zurück kommen dann gerne wieder zu dir. Liebe Grüße Jeanette & Kai und der Hund Kurt
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane j.

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

Beautiful villa

Gorgeous villa with everything you need. Thank you Roland, an exceptional build!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard w.

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Great Villa

Excellent property, great pool. Everything we needed was there. Roland met us on arrival and explained everything about the property and provided some great ideas for places to eat etc. property was very clean on arrival and cleaned during stay with fresh towels etc. overall a great stay . Only point to note is bed in main bedroom is very comfortable but a bit noisy at times, sure it would be fine with a bit of tightening. Really enjoyed our stay and would return and happily recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

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Outstanding return to Villa Ani

We spent 2 weeks at Villa Ani in 2018 & would have returned sooner if not for the pandemic. It’s a beautiful villa and the pool and garden are well looked after. The local area is beautiful with easy access to the coast and lovely hill villages.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

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Wundervolle Unterkunft, sehr zu Empfehlen

Sehr gepflegte und saubere Villa. Wir waren mit zwei Familien dort 4 Erwachsene und 3 Kinder (3-5Jahre). Auch mit kleinen Kindern sehr zu empfehlen. Der Pool lässt sich durch ein Törchen vom Hof abtrennen. Sehr schönes und einheimischen Dorf.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew L.

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Angeliana April 22

Amazing property beautifully presented with everything you could need. The village was quite quiet at this time of year, if you like to eat out, you’ll need to drive. Great support and friendly welcome from Rowland, Arber and the family
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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Peaceful and relaxing.

Initially booked prior to Covid and as a result of restrictions it was 3 years before we finally got there thanks to the patients and help of the company. A lovely and quiet location. The local people were extremely friendly and made us feel welcomed. There is a lovely coffee shop literally 2 minutes walk and we were always made to feel welcomed. The villa is ideally located and easy routes into Rethymno and the Venetian Harbour which is about half hour drive. Closer is the stunning village of Margaritai, with its amazing views to the sea from Teverna Mantalos and wonderful ceramic shops which is only a 10 minute drive. The property is stunning and spacious, making it an ideal place to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joachim K.

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Tolles Ferienhaus, kritische Jahreszeit

Das Ferienhaus und der Vermieter waren toll, leider war das Wetter sehr schlecht wodurch man leider wenig unternehmen konnte.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Knut R.

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Sehr schönes Objekt

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und betreut. Der Service war perfekt. Sehr schönes Objekt mit allem, was das Herz im Urlaub begehrt.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred N.

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Lovely house in the heart of a small traditional village near the coast.

This house dates from Venetian times and has been completely renovated by the owner 5 years ago. Air con throughout, good outside space and blissful pool. Walking distance to shops and a family run Taverna with delicious food. Only 20 mins to the coast with water sports and free sunbeads. Had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uwe B.

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Empfehlenswerte Villa

Wir waren insgesamt sehr zufrieden. Es erwartete uns ein sehr freundlicher Gastgeber, welcher uns viele Tipps und Anregungen gab. Das Haus wurde aller 3 Tage gründlich gereinigt, der Handtuchwechsel war mit eingeschlossen. Die Kinder haben den Pool sehr genossen. Obwohl es im Ort einen Supermarkt, ein Café und ein einfaches Gyrosrestaurant gibt, braucht man unbedingt ein Mietauto. Es lohnen sich Fahrten in die Umgebung. Fahrtzeit bis zum Meer, je nach Strand ca. 20-25 Minuten.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katja D.

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Charmantes Haus in einem kleinen Dorf

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und waren begeistert von diesem perfekt hergerichteten alten kretischen Haus. Hier wurde an alles gedacht. Der Pool hat ein perfekte Größe. Ein Innenhof mit Grillplatz und Brotofen war unser tgl Essplatz. Frisches Brot und alles andere im Supermarkt nur 1 min entfernt in einem typischen Dorf frei von Touristen. Im Dorf direkt eine einfache Taverne mit super leckern Gyros und Souvlaki (2 min), ein Café (modern) gibt es auch,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021