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Dimokritos Villa III, a homestay experience

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Aggeliana, Rethymno, Crete
  • Church of Agios Yiorgos
    7 min drive
  • Limni Beach
    15 min drive
  • Sfagia Beach
    16 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    62 min drive

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About the area

Mylopotamos

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Church of Agios Yiorgos and Geropotamos Beach. .This family-friendly villa is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Spilies Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Sfagia Beach.

What's nearby

  • Spilies Beach - 11 min drive
  • Rethimno Kart - 14 min drive
  • Sfagia Beach - 16 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave - 16 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melidoni Cave - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Panormo Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Creta Panorama - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Ilios - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Euphoria Pool Bar - ‬9 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.

Dimokritos Villa III, a homestay experience

The Private Luxury Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla.

Dimokritos Villas is a complex of six Villas, beautifully appointed in the Cretan country side, offering magnificent views of the surrounding area, the nearby hills, as well as the sea at the horizon.

Dimokritos Villas are just 3 km away from the picturesque settlement and the sandy, organised beaches of Geropotamos, ideal for family holidays! Also, a selection of cafes, tavernas, gift shops, mini markets and ATM machine are available in Panormo. Also, for those who enjoy hiking there is a country path of 1,5 km leading to Panormos, but it’s advisable to cross it only by day!

Layout
Dimokritos Villa III is a 100 m2 Villa, consisted of two levels, which can accommodate up to 8 guests in it’s 3 bedrooms. The Villa is tastefully decorated with furniture of modern design, chosen carefully in order to make your self-catered vacation as easy and comfortable as possible!

Ground Floor
As you enter the Villa you will find yourselves in a lovely open-plan space, featuring the living room with an open fireplace and two cosy sofas, where two guests can be accommodated. The fully equipped kitchen with a dining area is right next to the living room, so the whole family can spend some time together, while relaxing or preparing your meals! Both the living room and kitchen areas offer direct access to the shaded veranda, swimming pool and lawn covered terrace. Additionally, one of the Villa’s bedrooms, boosting a double, is located on the ground floor, along with a family bathroom with a shower.


First Floor
A few steps above, the remaining two bedrooms of Dimokritos Villa III can be found, each one with two single beds. In one of the bedrooms the two beds can also be used as a double bed. All bedrooms and the living room are air-conditioned and are airy and sunny all day long. Both bedrooms open up to a large veranda equipped with patio furniture, overlooking the pool terrace and enjoying amazing sunset views. Finally, a family bathroom with bathtub is also located on this floor.

Exterior
Moving outdoors, a magnificent 200m2 outdoor area welcomes you and invites you to to indulge in the summer breeze, hot sun and enjoy the pleasures of summer, under the clear blue skies! The private swimming pool 1.5 meters deep has a special compartment for kids 0.4 meters deep and it is 35m2 in total and it’s equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, so you can spend as many hours as you wish out in the open! Additionally, the outdoor BBQ facilities and the dining and sitting area, will tempt you to try your cooking skills and al fresco dining! To make things even better, our young guests will love the large lawn covered area with a garden swing, keeping them busy and happy!

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the Villa.
- Quality bath and pool towels, linens, covers and blankets provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days.
- Pool and garden cleaning every four days.
- Baby cot and high chair available upon request.
- Pets could be considered with prior notice.
- Free parking space at the Villa premises.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a 42’ flat screen TV with satellite reception, DVD player, a dishwasher, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, microwave, french coffee maker, washing machine, hair dryer, iron and iron board. Cooking utensils and first aid kit also provided.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)

EOT Registration Number: 1041Κ91003231101
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Location Overview
Dimokritos Villas are located close to the village of Aggeliana, 5 minutes away by car, where guests can find a super markets taverna a cafe as well as a bakery. The sandy beaches of Geropotamos are just 5 minutes away from the villa by car.

Also Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, just 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
Mini market, Cafe & Bakery: Aggeliana village, 3 km
Geropotamos Beach & Taverna: 3 km
Rethymno Port & Town: 20 km
Heraklion International Airport: 63,4 km
Chania International Airport: 87,5 km
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool. This villa also features concierge services, barbecue grills, and babysitting service.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets allowed upon request- Pet Agreement required

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: 8
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 1041Κ91003231101

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Dimokritos Villa III, a homestay experience Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing stay. Outside space was perfect
The outside space was perfect, we used the pool and Bbq most days. The beds were firm and comfortable but we like firm matresses. The downstairs bathroom which is for the double room was disappointing. Not a luxury bathroom that you would expect from a 3 bed villa. The kitchen and lounge was basic but had everything needed. Location is very peaceful but when we booked originally the listing said there was a taverna on site but this had closed which meant a 20 - 30 minute drive to go out for dinner. Car is essential for this villa. Overall though we had an amazing relaxing holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slightly Disappointing
Lovely spacious accommodation in a great location with beautiful views, however slightly let down by facilities in Villa, found beds to be very uncomfortable (very firm) impacting on our sleep, fixtures and fittings budget for a luxury Villa and quite minimal. Unfortunately would not stay again due to beds, overall did not live up to our expectations
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our family
Valia and her family personally welcomed us to their home and checked in to see if we needed anything. The house is roomy, beautiful and spotless. Unfortunately, there is so much to do and see on the wondrous island we were hardly ever there. Valia and her family represent the people of Crete with warmth and care that we found all over the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter t.

Liked: Cleanliness
First crete holiday
Great 5vstars, except for Sat Nav instructions lead you into fields abd untarnished roads, they need updating and dont use Best Cars at airport their vehicle was poorly maintained and underpowered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Villa!
Beautiful location, wonderfull place to enjoy and relax!

10/10 Excellent

jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Reccomend this villa
The correspondence was superb right from the start and during the stay. Villa was immaculate and comfortable with everything you need. The pool was lovely. We were sent directions to the villa and told not to follow the GPS, but after a late flight we followed the GPS ..... Dont do this, the road is horrendous, go the extra distance . Everyone in crete was very friendly. We have had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

DANIEL L.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2019
Clean and well presented property . The management and the caretaker of the property are excellent ,very friendly and helpfull .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Really lovely villa, the owners were ever so kind and accommodating, came baring food when we arrived which was lovely and greatfully received. Is rather rural so definitely need a car but is close to quite a few different great areas to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dafydd D., Wellington

Wonderfully relaxing holiday
A wonderful relaxing two week holiday with excellent Cretan hospitality. Emmanuel and Popi were so very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us including fabulous food and wine during the stay. It’s got everything you need for a relaxing holiday and only 10 mins or so from Panormos which has a number good of restaurants. There is heaps to see and do locally but you will need a car to get out and about. Thoroughly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

perfect house totally recommend !
We had a wonderful stay here , house has everything you could ever need and it was very clean and comfortable You do need a sat nav to find it and it was lovely to be met on arrival with a table full of greek food after a long day travelling ... many thanks to popi , manuel and family for all their wonderful hospitality and treats . We wouldnt hesitate to recommend this villa to friends and would stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Doreen M.

FABULOUS, QUIET, EVERYTHING YOU WANT
The villa and surroundings are really beautiful. Poppi and Emanuel are really generous and helpful. It is about 15mins drive from Reythmno and I would suggest you drive until the shell garage is on your left and turn right. You need a car to stay here. One of our best holidays ever really relaxing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Lovely new villa
You definitely need your satnav to find the villa. Mine unfortunately couldn't pinpoint the villa and after asking a few locals we were led there by a local in their van! It really isn't signposted and while we were close a few times it wasn't obvious that the villa was down a dusty track however once we arrived we were very pleased. Our housekeeper Mrs Popi greeted us and on entering fresh fruit, wine and Raki were laid out for us! A really nice touch and very welcome after travelling. The villa itself was excellent. One of three developments but very well equipped. Everything was new and I noticed that the cooker hood had its protective plastic still on! Everything worked perfectly. Well equipped kitchen, big TV in the lounge (but don't expect much in English), WiFi was usable however I think this was shared so depends on what the neighbours are doing, all aircon worked well, the bedrooms were well equipped with lots of storage and hairdryers available. The pool while not massive was great and was cleaned pretty much everyday. Midweek we had a towel and linen change to freshen things up and while we had a couple of lights fail they were rectified immediately. Its not too far from a beach however Rethymno the closest town was a short drive with loads to do. A car is essential from this villa, its too far out for public transport unless you like a very good walk in the heat. Supermarkets can be found in within a 10 minute drive and seem to provide fresh produce and treats. We had a lady who maintained the plants who regularly dropped in fresh fruit and veg which was nice. Our host also dropped in treats and even one evening a typical Greek style meal which was very nice and really went one step further than expected. There is so much to do in the area, just go and explore, look out for the brown signs and enjoy. You must try the Segway tour in Rethymno as apart from it being fun it shows you much more about the town and its history. We also did the Jeep Safari over the island which was a great day out along with Spinalonga Island and much more. I'd highly recommend this villa. As regular villa users it must be the best we have ever had!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

The villa was lovely, lots of room for a family
The downstairs bathroom needs a shower door but everything else was great, the pools great for young children as well as older children, the air conditioning was a god send, it gets very hot especially upstairs even with the stone walls and floor. You definitely need a car, but we really enjoyed our stay, Rethymon has lovely beaches and restaurants and only a 20 minute drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Ferienhaus in abgeschiedener Lage
Das Haus hat für uns als Gruppe mit 7 Personen genügend Raum gehabt. Der Außenbereich ist sehr schön, mit Pool (auch mit Becken für Kleinkinder), gepflegter Rasen und kleiner Garten. In der Nachbarschaft gibt es Schafe und Ziegen, was für Kinder auch ein kurzweiliger Ausflug ist. Uns hat es dort an nichts gefehlt und wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Haus.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöner Urlaub
Es hat an nichts gefehlt und es war ein wunderbarer Urlaub
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus für kleine Gruppen
Wir waren zwei Familien, die Ruhe und Erholung im Urlaub gesucht haben. Das etwas abgeschiedene Haus mit eigenem Pool, tollem Garten zum Ball spielen und Rückzugsmöglichkeiten für Pubertierende erfüllte diese Anforderungen voll und ganz. Es wirkte auf den Bildern etwas größer und neuer, aber das störte nicht. Wir hatten letztlich alles was wir brauchten und die Agentur war immer erreichbar. Unser Highlight war der Pool mit unterschiedlichen Wassertiefen mit Absperrungen, so dass auch die kleinsten mitplanschen konnten. Können das Haus empfehlen!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brigida V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastisch!
We hebben genoten van een heerlijke vakantie! Rustige landelijke locatie. Het huis was van alle gemakken voorzien en heerlijk om te verblijven bij het zwembad. Het ontbrak werkelijk aan niets wat ons betreft. Strand Spilies Beach en supermarkten in het dorp op 10 minuten afstand met de auto. Wij hadden er nog wel twee weken aan willen plakken!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannung pur
Wir haben in der Unterkunft mit zwei Familien (4 Erwachsene, 3 Kinder) gewohnt und können jene uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Die Gastgeber waren äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es lief alles sehr unkompliziert und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes und gepflegtes Haus mit toller Aussicht!
Schneller und einfacher CheckIn, sowie auch der CheckOut. Sauber, gepflegt und großartig ausgestattet mir allen Dingen die man braucht. Handtücher, Bettwäsche und alle Haudhaltsutensilien direkt vor Ort bei Ankunft bereit gestellt! Gerne wieder und Daumen hoch für diese traumhafte Objekt!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön und idyllisch
Wir hatten einen wundervollen Aufenthalt in der Dimokritos Villa. Alles ist genau so wie auf den Fotos vorzufinden! Die Nachbar Villen sind weit genug entfernt, man fühlt sich völlig frei und wohl. Der Besitzer kümmert sich sehr herzlich um alles. Die Küche war bestens ausgestattet, wir haben viel gekocht und nichts hat gefehlt. Letztlich sind der Pool, die Terrasse, beide Balkone und die Aussicht einfach ein Traum! Nichts ist besser, als so ein Pool nur für sich allein. Einzig die Anfahrt war für uns schwierig, da unser Navi uns immer wieder ins Nirgendwo geleitet hat. Es ist schon recht abgelegen, aber dafür wundervoll idyllisch! Im Zweifel gebt lieber folgendes benachbartes Haus in Google ein: „Oikos - your cretan House“. So haben wir es dann immer gut gefunden.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Urlaub!
Wir waren mit dem Ferienhaus und dem Grundstück sehr zufrieden. Alles war sauber und ordentlich. Zur Ankunft waren sogar ein kleines Frühstück und ausreichend Wasser im Kühlschrank. Die Ansprechpartner waren sehr nett und erfüllten unsere Wünsche sofort. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katrin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus mit netten Vermietern
Es war ein wundervoller Urlaub in den Dimokritos Villas! Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt! Es hat alles reibungslos geklappt und die Menschen waren sehr zuvorkommend und lieb! Wir werden gerne wiederkommen

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Ein schöner erholsamer Aufenthalt
Wir haben dort mit 2 Familien unseren Urlaub verbracht und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt . Vor allem der Blick auf das Meer ist sooo toll. Der Pool ist schön groß und sauber. Das Besitzerehepaar ist herrlich und steht einem immer mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Vielen Dank nochmal. Wir kommen gerne wieder:)
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

nathalie i.

excellentes vacances
Notre location était idéalement située ,au calme ,avec une vue imprenable tout en étant proche de réthymnon.La maison était spacieuse ,agréable ,la propreté irréprochable.L'accueil était parfait ,les personnes s'occupant de la location ont su être présents sans être envahissants.De petits cadeaux culinaires ont accompagnés notre arrivée ce qui était très appréciable .Bref un 20 sur 20 !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eva P.

A peaceful and refreshing place to stay
We decided to visit Crete because of its History and archaeological remains, but we travelled with children and we needed a house with swimmming pool not far from the main interesting places. Villa Demokritos was our choice... and it was perfect! The house was clean, luminous, modern and with all the basics we need. The wifi was perfect for everyone and the family responsible of the Villa was very kind indeed, They welcomed us with some food and fresh fruit from their property, and helped us with every single detail. We were in love with the places and we recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018