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Maratho Villa is a wonderful countryside villa, located in the picturesque village of Xiro Horio just 2,5 km from Rethymno town, close to the beach and restaurants. Maratho Villa is a luxurious, ground floor villa of high quality standards, that consists of two independent buildings. Maratho Villa extends in 160 sq. m. proving comfortable accommodation for up to 10 guests in its two bedrooms and the lovely loft, situated in the garden! The Villa combines a mixture of traditional and modern residence style with rustic touches and provides total privacy and tranquility. Tastefully decorated, this villa can satisfy even the most demanding guests, providing all modern conveniences and amenities. The villa overlooks the surrounding area and small hills, offering a magnificent view to the trees and cretan clear blue sky.

Layout
Interior
Main Building
The open plan living room, tastefully and discreetly decorated features a fireplace and cozy sofas that open up and can accommodate one more guest! In this area you can relax and have fun watching your favourite movie on the DVD player or playing your favourite Playstation game on the 44’ flat-screen TV. Also this area provides direct access to the pool and the huge outside area that covers 1 acre and is just perfect for the younger guests to enjoy their time there. The fully equipped kitchen provides all the amenities ideal to prepare your homemade meals! Also a dining area where you can enjoy your homemade meals is next to the living room! Furthermore, there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds, that can be joined an form a King size bed if you wish! This bedroom also offers direct access to the outside areas and pool. Additionally a family bathroom with a bathtub can be found in this area!

Loft
Additionally in the garden you can find a loft (air conditioning included), built with the same philosophy and taste as the main building, that can accommodate 4 more guests in its romantic and pastel decorated bedroom featuring a double bed. Also the sofa in the living room can be transformed into a double bed! A flat screen TV can also be found there.The loft also provides a kitchenette next to the living room area. Another bathroom with shower can also be found!

Exterior
Externally, the villa is built with stone providing a classic, yet modern look. At the stone paved terrace, a wonderful private swimming pool (35 m2 and 1.10-1.80 deep) with hydro massage capacity, awaits you to offer a unique summer experience and total relaxation! A portable protective fence around the pool can be provided upon request. The pool area is equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, located in a huge space, full of trees, giving ample opportunity to enjoy the sun where it shines all summer long!

Additionally, next to the pool there is a wooden sauna room, where you can relax naturally, before entering the pool, as well as a comfortable siting area, below a shaded pergola!

Furthermore, on the other side of the pool, there’s even a private, two-seater, heated spa whirlpool tub for those who prefer to stay cool and under the shade at the same time! Spoil yourselves by using the 16 hydromassage jets, the 16 aeromassage led jets or enjoy a chromotherapy session while listening to the radio or your favourite music from your mp3 or mobile phone!

To make things even better, just besides the whirlpool there’s a lovely relaxing area, featuring a double bed! On top of that, a private mini golf court to practice your skills and have fun, while your kids are having fun at the playground area which can be found a few steps away! Swings, a slide, a ping pong table, children’ s toys, a garden swing, a hammock and even a pond with turtles will keep our young guests busy and extremely happy!

Finally, fully equipped BBQ facilities are available outdoors, along with a traditional oven and a dining area, in a great shaded area, giving you the chance to prepare your family meals and try for al fresco dining! Spend some quality time with your loved ones!

Property notes
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Quality towels, pool towels, linens, covers and blankets provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week.
- Pool and garden attendance once per week.
- Baby cot and high chair available upon request!
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the Villa.
- Free, parking space inside the villa premises.
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a top mount fridge with freezer, electric stove, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, microwave, french coffee maker, frappe coffee maker, washing machine, hair dryer, 44’ flat screen TV with satellite reception, DVD player, Playstation console, iron and iron board. Cooking utensils and first aid kit also provided!
- All doors and windows have mosquito screens.
- 24h/7 days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
Location Overview.
Villa Maratho is located in the wonderful village of Xiron Chorion, set just 5 minutes driving from Rethymno town and is an ideal holiday destination. The perfect place for those who want to escape city life and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Cretan countryside.
The village is located among olive trees and offers amazing countryside views, at an altitude of 100 meters. In the village within a few meters, on foot, there is a traditional cafe as well as a canteen.
The closest beach is Misiria, just 5 minutes away by car which is a sandy organised beach, ideal for families.
In Misiria and Perivolia, there are all the shops that you might need, such as super markets, tavernas, cafes, small shops and various other facilities.
Due to its ideal location, close to the lively town of Rethymno and from its sandy beaches, 7 minutes away by car,, Xiro Chorion is the perfect place to choose and offers plenty of choices and chances to experience moments that will be memorable to you!
Every corner of this area is worthy of exploration, following your interests; historic sites, charming villages and mountain trails. It is a living, breathing community!
Distances to Important Locations
Mini market, Tavern & Cafe: 800 meters
Rethymno Beach: 2 Km
Rethymno Port & Town: 4,5 Km
Heraklion International Airport: 80 Km
Chania International Airport: 72,5 Km