Villa Kantifes, located between Crete's largest cities, is a serene retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway with family and friends. Unwind by the pool overlooking the sea view or relax on the spacious terrace with outdoor furniture and barbecue area.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area
💖 Why Guests Love Villa Kantifes • Sea View: panoramic views of the Cretan Sea and the coastline of Rethymno. • Privacy & Serenity: Surrounded by lush greenery and olive groves, ensuring a quiet, private holiday. • Private Pool: A 35sqm swimming pool with a shallow area for children. • Authentic Stone Design: A charming 120sqm stone-built residence that blends traditional Cretan style with modern comfort. • Outdoor: Large stone-paved terrace with a BBQ and plenty of space for kids to play.
🏡 Indulge in a serene escape at Villa Kantifes, an elegant stone-built sanctuary nestled on the hillsides of Kyrianna. Covering 120sqm of thoughtfully designed living space, this villa is the ultimate retreat for families or groups seeking both relaxation and comfort. Characterized by its timeless stone arches and rustic wooden ceilings, the home offers breathtaking, wide-open views, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the authentic Cretan countryside without sacrificing proximity to the sea.
🛋 Inside the Villa: Layout
Ground Floor: • Living Area: An open-plan lounge with comfortable sofas, a stone fireplace, and satellite TV. • Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances and a dining table for the whole group. • Bathroom 1: A bathroom with a shower.
First Floor: • Bedroom 1: A comfortable double bedroom equipped with A/C, a TV, a safe for your valuables, a wardrobe, and access to a private balcony. • Bedroom 2: A versatile bedroom with 3 single beds (which can be configured into one double and one single), A/C, and 2 private balconies for extra light and air. • Bathroom 2: A spacious bathroom featuring a jetted tub and a WC.
🌴 Outdoor Paradise • Private Pool: A 35sqm pool (depth 1.40m) with a shallow section for children. • BBQ Area: Traditional charcoal grill for preparing authentic Cretan meals. • Sun Terrace: Large stone-paved area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and an outdoor shower. • Dining Al Fresco: A shaded outdoor dining table where you can enjoy your meals while watching the sunset over the sea.
📍 Prime Location in Kyrianna Village Villa Kantifes is situated just outside the charming village of Kyrianna, providing the ultimate sense of freedom and quiet. You are just a short drive from the lively beaches of Rethymno`s north coast and the historical heart of the island.
Beach: 5,6 km (Sfakaki / Pigianos Kampos). Local Taverna: 1.7 km (In Kyrianna village). Supermarket / Bakery: 1.5 km. Rethymno City: 12 km (approx. 20 minutes drive).
🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips The villa’s central location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the best of Rethymno: Within 15–30 Minutes: • Arkadi Monastery: Only 8 km away, a historical monument of immense beauty and importance. • Ancient Eleutherna: Visit the impressive museum and the archaeological site of this ancient city. • Margarites Village: Famous for its traditional pottery workshops and picturesque streets.
Perfect Day Trips: • Rethymno Old Town (20 mins): Walk through the Venetian harbor, the narrow alleys, and the historic Fortezza fortress. • Kournas Lake (40 mins): Visit Crete`s only freshwater lake for a pedal boat ride and lunch by the water. • South Coast (1 hour): Explore the wild beauty of Preveli Beach with its palm forest or the clear waters of Plakias. • Knossos Palace (1 hour 10 mins): Discover the birthplace of Minoan civilization near Heraklion.
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To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.
🧳 Included Services •Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival. •Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days. •24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team. •Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.
🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost) •Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training. •Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals. •Pre-arrival shopping service •Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
A car is recommended for your transportation. We can organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after rental cars can be delivered at the property (extra charge). 1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date. But in any case if you wish to arrive earlier or depart later than the mentioned hours feel free to contact us and we will fulfill your request if the villa is available with no extra cost. If your arrival will be delayed, you must contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you fail to do so you may not be able to gain access to the Property. If you fail to arrive by midday on the day after the Arrival Date and you have not contacted us, we may treat the booking as having been cancelled by you.
2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not enter the property or stay overnight in the property. Any kind of Party for more than the people staying in the property must be informed prior booking the villa, which in some cases it might not be accepted and if accepted extra charge might apply. In case you do so, we can refuse to hand over the Property to you, or can require you to leave. We will treat any of these circumstances as a cancelation of the booking by you and we shall be under no obligation to refund you for any fees already paid to us in those circumstances. Any refund will be at our sole discretion.
3. Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint it is important that action is taken as soon as possible. It is essential that you contact us if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. It is often extremely difficult (and sometimes impossible) for us to resolve difficulties properly unless we are promptly notified. In particular, complaints of a transient nature(example: electric power issues, warm water is out etc.) cannot possibly be investigated unless you will let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence. Also after staying in the property for 48 hours and we have not received any message or email from you about any broken facilities/amenities in the property, we will hold the guest responsible for any damages caused and must be paid or replaced by the guest on spot.
4. Smoking is Not allowed in the properties so we request all of our guests not to smoke in the properties but to smoke outside on the exterior areas such us by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios or terrace
5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linnen change is done every 3/4 days. In case you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.
6. Pool: The pool is not covered, built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organization EOT. Parents have full responsibility for supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 permitted the pool at any time without adult supervision. When using the pool, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk.
7. Fireplace: The fireplace is working with wood which will be provided.
8. Tenants agree to respect the property. In case of any damage that will be made, the tenants will have to pay the cost on the spot and before leaving the villa.
9. The owner agrees to provide a clean home, cleaned just before the arrival of tenants. Cleaning is done by us, changing towels and bed linen is included in the price.
10. The lead guest (the oldest member of the group) must be at least 21 years old.
11. Please respect the quiet hours from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM and from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Massage
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is allowed ONLY in the exterior areas
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Meal delivery service
Phone
Safe
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Do not forget to turn off the A/C units, the lights of the property as well as any elextrical device that you may have used.
Please leave the house in the same confition as you would like to find it when coming here.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: The villa is friendly and safe for children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed ONLY in the exterior 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 1080560
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 recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Rethymno, this villa is near a water park. Platanes Beach and Blue Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rethimno Kart and Paleontological Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
Does Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area located?
Set in Rethymno, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rethimno Kart, Platanes Beach and Blue Beach. Town Beach and Arkadi Monastery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Excellent accomodation - our expectations were fully fulfilled.
Kitchen with top equipment, bathrooms absolutely suitable for four persons, comfortable beds
wonderful pool with great view to the sea
Our host, Elena, was very generous and friendly.
In summary, we were very satisfied and can absolutely recommend this holiday house.
My husband and I stayed for a few days in Crete at the Villa and we had a very relaxing time! Elena was very responsive and able to answer many of our questions! The driveway is a little bit hard to find, but using Google maps satellite helps. There was also a cat that stayed around the Villa that was very affectionate and friendly. We fed the cat since it seemed very hungry, and we left some cat food for the next people to stay at the Villa!
Lovely Villa , situated up the hill from Rethymno.
The villa is exactly as displayed in the pictures. The pool was lovely with clear clean water. Elena the Host, was amazing. She waited for our late arrival and had left many items and treats in the house , not only on arrival but throughout the week. If you chose to stay here, maybe she will make you homemade Pastitio, like she did for us and it was delicious. She responds so quickly to any questions or requests and made us feel very welcome. Its a great location especially if you want to try out beaches on both sides of the island. Definitely wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this Villa.
Hier hat wirklich alles gepasst! Die Lage des Hauses, die Ausstattung, Pool … überall funktionierende Klimaanlage und eine tolle Gastgeberin, die uns mit Wein, Obst und Käse versorgt hat!
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit dort!