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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden
    20 min walk
  • Agios Frangiskos Church
    20 min walk
  • Marine Life Museum
    3 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    61 min drive

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About the area

Rethymno

A stay at this villa places you in the heart of Rethymno, within a 5-minute drive of Rethymnon Court House and Great Gate. .This beach villa is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Valide Sultana Mosque and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Agios Frangiskos Church.
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What's nearby

  • Fortezza Castle - 2 min drive
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 3 min drive
  • Rimondi Fountain - 3 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 3 min drive
  • University of Crete - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunset - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Κήπος του Αλή Βαφή - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Espera Luxury Beach Front Residence, Private Pool & Walking to All Amenities

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.

The enviable location of Espera Beach Front Luxury Residence, is a gift, lying right on a sandy beach, at the quiet edge of the charming town of Rethymno. This charming holiday beach Villa boasts dramatic, unobstructed views of the Northern Cretan Sea, as well as the beach, the Fortezza Fortress and Rethymno bay.

Furthermore, the Villa’s position offers an exceptional combination of beauty and practical appeal, as it is just ten minutes walking to the Old City centre and all the relevant historic sites. Additionally, super markets, cafes, beach bars, bus station, pharmacy, banks and all other kinds of amenities are easily reached on foot or by bike, giving you the chance of having a totally car free holiday!

Layout
Espera Residence is well suited both as a couple's coastal retreat or a family’s self-catered getaway! Besides the fact that the Residence is fully equipped, completely and elegantly reconstructed and refurbished with the finest touches of the best private homes, it also encaptures the simplicity of water, light and air in all its grandeur. The Residence can accommodate up to 6 guests in its three spacious bedrooms.

Interior
The interior layout of Espera Beach Front Residence works beautifully. All set on the ground floor, the 145 m2 Villa is very convenient for families with small children or older people. Entering, the Villa features a modern, open-plan area where the living room area and the fully equipped kitchen are located. Double doors lead directly to the private pool and terrace. Some steps further you will find the elegantly decorated bedrooms, bedecked in fine linens and cloud-soft pillows to ensure a blissful night's sleep. There are also two modern bathrooms, one of them featuring a bath tub and the other one with a shower cabin, providing the perfect space to pamper yourself after a long day at the beach and sea!

Exterior
Multiple broad and tall double doors functioning as portals inviting you to move seamlessly in and out. Lead through the wooden front gate and you are quite literally right on the beach, dig your toes in the sand and enjoy a wonderful seaside break. The 100 m2 outside area is a perfect haven in which to kick back and relax, whether it’s just the two of you enjoying a romantic escape or you’re sharing the space with family and friends. Allow your self to enjoy the stunning private swimming pool (6x3 meters and 1.2 meters deep), which is wonderfully lit at night, and relax at the grassy garden or sunny slate terrace to the sounds of the sea. Have a homemade meal with traditional local products and prepare it at the BBQ facilities available at the terrace. At the outside dinning area, under the shade of a white linen umbrella, enjoy an unforgettable al fresco supper experience. The front deck, which faces directly to the sea, has the best sunset views, perfect to enjoy the real Mediterranean feel. This is the perfect area from which to fully appreciate your spectacular setting!

Espera Beach Front Residence, is part of an iconic complex - Kimata BeachFront Retreats, which includes six independent holiday homes in total, each of them with separate facilities & private entrances. Kindly note that due to the design of the complex some of the areas may be overlooked. All homes feature their own reserved sun-beds at the beach located in-front of the complex.

Provided Services
-Taxi and Minivan private Transfers can be arranged from and to the airport of your choice, as well as for any other destination of your preference (with extra charge).
-Babysitting service can also be scheduled, either by hour or by the day.
-Luggage storage is available for our guests, in case of early arrival or late departure, free of charge.
-Dry cleaning service (with extra charge)
-Daily breakfast and Private chef menus can be provided upon request (with extra charge)
-Residence Pre stocking available upon request.

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes twice a week.
- Free parking space in the street besides the Villa and plenty of space for your bicycles!
- 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.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- All in-house electronics are available, including plasma TVs with satellite reception in all bedrooms and lining room, a washing machine, dishwasher, mp3/CD and DVD players, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, microwave, espresso machine, blender, vacuum cleaner, iron and iron board.
Check-in time after 16:00 pm. Check-out time before 11:00 am.

*Please kindly note that the beach profile changes seasonally due to the change in wave energy experienced during summer and winter months.

The position of Espera residence offers an exceptional combination of beauty and practical appeal. Espera residence is settled at the quiet edge of the charming Rethymno city, in ten minutes walking distance. All the relevant historic sites are easily reached on foot. The city of Rethymno is an ideal tourist destination for visitors who wish to explore the rich cultural heritage and the natural beauties of Crete. This well-organized city offers to visitors a variety of picturesque routes to follow and numerous historical monuments to visit.There is nothing that is inconvenient from here, super markets, cafes, beach bars, bus station(100 meters), pharmacy, banks….all reached on foot or by bike! Great for car free holidays!

Although, if you insist on renting a car, you can park it in the street beside the houses. Gratefully, there is plenty of space for your bicycles. Part of the hip new Rethymno is going by bike—with skirts and high hills if you please.

Distances to Important Locations
Super Market & Restaurants: 300 meters
Rethymno Port: 2.5 Kms
Chania International Airport: 65.8 Kms
Heraklion International Airport: 86.4 Kms
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities 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.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and luggage storage.

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkelling 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: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
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 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: 6
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 1337963

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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Espera Luxury Beach Front Residence Walking All Amenities Villa
Espera Luxury Beach Front Residence Walking All Amenities

Espera Luxury Beach Front Residence, Private Pool & Walking to All Amenities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philippa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beachside apartment
We loved our week at Villa Espera and wished it had been longer. The villa is really a ground floor apartment but with the exclusive use of the garden and pool and with direct access to the beach. It is spacious and well equipped with comfortable beds and a/c if needed. The outside space is just perfect with lots of different sitting spaces and lovely views to the fort of Rethymno. Location is great with shops and restaurants close by and you can walk to the town. It is a busy urban area but you don’t really feel it in the villa or garden. The staff who look after the property are absolutely lovely and do a great job. A fantastic choice - we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful holiday
A stunning villa in a stunning location. With direct access to the very quiet beach (beach shoes are a must), the villa is the perfect retreat for a truly relaxing holiday. Marianna and her team keep the villa absolutely spotless and it is very well equipped with everything you will need. Nothing is too much trouble for the team who organised a number of excursions for us. The air conditioning is a godsend at night. Whilst the beach is super quiet, the nearby restaurants can get busy and reservations are a must. The range of food is extensive and prices are higher than in Rethymno itself. It is an easy walk (or short taxi ride) to Rethymno where exploring the old town and tavernas is a must. Thoroughly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views in the spacious apartment
Our stay at Crete was wonderful! The view of the apartment is amazing and the host is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vill
The villa was beautiful. Spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen, and the bedrooms were lovely. The beach was a few steps away from the back garden and was warm enough for a daily swim. The pool was slightly warmer and ideal for floating on a lilo. Marianna was the perfect host. We loved our holiday here at Espera and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a holiday here
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Perfection on the beach
I can’t say enough good things about this place. It’s literally on the beach and it has a pool. What more can you say. There were five of us and we rented a car. We were able to drive into town each night park in a car park for about 2 eu And walk around have dinner etc. But you could also walk into town and there are several restaurants that are within a 2 to 3 minute walk. The location is unbelievable. You really don’t need a car if you don’t wanna explore the island. We enjoyed exploring the island and spending time in old town Our hostess Marianne is great. There is wine and other snacks there when you arrive. She is very helpful and made arrival simply perfect. I believe we will be back. Just be careful and make sure you watch the red flag on the beach. If it’s out do not go in the water. We learned that the currents are so strong they will literally kill you. So don’t go in if the red flags out. This is not an issue because you can sit on the beach and I’ll see you’ve got your pool right there. Great great experience don’t look anymore stay here Lisa P New York
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Amazing location!
We had a wonderful 2 week holiday staying at Espera villa, the location on the beach and view is just wonderful. Marianna the host was ever so welcoming with lots of helpful suggestions and booking restaurants and taxis for us. The front of the property is on a busy road, but it doesn’t disturb you and when you are by the pool you don’t notice the traffic. It’s great to be on the beach but also walking distance from so many shops and amazing restaurants. The best of both! Old town is very charming and we rented a car for a few days to explore the area. So much to do and see. A very memorable holiday and we came home very well rested! Many thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neoklis K.

Wonderful property walking distance from restaurants and amenities yet in a private secluded setting
An oasis on the middle of the most beautiful town of Crete
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick M., Cheltenham, Glos

Lovely villa, everything we needed and a very welcoming owner!
We stayed for one week in May 2018. We arrived late evening, but Marianne the owner was there to welcome us with some essential groceries and a lovely welcome basket of local delicacies. A very nice touch. The entrance is via a busy road, but once you are in the villa, this is not a problem. In fact it is useful as you're near some local shops and restaurants. The interior is very spacious and the quality of the furnishings, beds, etc are all very good. Outside is a lovely pool area, with a small lawn, a built in BBQ, table and chairs, etc It's about 20 minutes walk into the old town. You can get a taxi back for fixed price of 5 Euros All in all a lovely place to relax and enjoy the weather
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Fabulous
Great villa, amazing welcome basket and local service.. . Marianna was incredibly friendly and helpful. Walking distance of everything. A bit of road noise but, location more than makes up for this.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Amanda Sneddon

Beautiful Villa, Fantastic Location
Spent a week in the Espera Villa during the Oct week. The villa itself is fantastic, it was very well equipped with everything you needed to make your stay an enjoyable one. For us, the highlight was the location of the villa, right on the beach. We swam in the sea every day and it was lovely. The old town was around a 20min walk or around 4/5 stops on the bus. There is a bus stop within a short walking distance of the villa and cost €1.10 single. There was a mini market for supplies next to the villa and there were some good restaurants within a few hundred metres which sat overlooking the sea, which were really nice. Overall we had a lovely week. Casey-Sneddon Family
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

A great week!
We had a great stay at Espera Villa. Our host was very accommodating and generous, taking the time to meet us on arrival at the villa and showing us around. The villa was of a very high standard, clean and well equipped but the outside space is the highlight. A lovely outdoor dining area leading to a pool and seating right next the to beach with a wonderful sea view. The villa and pool were both cleaned during our stay and we were even provided with some welcome essentials. The villa is a 5 minute walk from three lovely restaurants overlooking a cove and there is a coffeeshop and bakery and a mini market for essentials within a few yards. The walk to old town is approximately 20-25mins. We would often walk in for dinner and get a taxi home at a cost of €5. There is a large supermarket called Synca about 15mins from the villa and it had everything we needed for the week and a bbq. Old town is lovely. Lots of nice restaurants and boutique shops. Overall we could not fault our stay and would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris barber

A beautiful villa in a wonderful position.
A beautiful villa in a wonderful position. Stayed here with the family. Two grandchildren aged 8 and 6 loved the pool and easy access to the beach. Close to restaurants and Rethymnon. Well equipped. Mariana made us feel very welcome. The only disappointment was that a week was not long enough. Beautiful place wonderful holiday. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nataly L.

A litte slice of Cretan paradise
We stayed at Villa Espera and had a really wonderful time. The location is second to none. Directly on the beach with great views onto the fortress and the cove. The sea on your doorstep. Great for swimming and even snorkelling. Your hosts Mariana and Lana will really look after you. They are simply brilliant! The villa is spacious and impeccably kept. Couldn't have asked for a better holiday. We d love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Wonderful week in a Fantastic Villa!!!
We have just returned from a great holiday in the Espera luxury villas in Rethymno Crete. From the lovely warm greeting we received from Marianna on our arrival to the care Lina took all week, nothing was too much trouble. There were 6 of us (adults) and we decided not to have a car, therefore we were really pleased to find numerous great tavernas within walking distance and when we did decide to explore Rethymno it was only 20 mins walk away or 5 mins in a taxi. Having the sea at the end of our garden and a great pool to cool down in meant we were loathe to leave the villa anyway!! Would love to go back and thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Beautiful villa, fantastic stay
From turning on the computer to find a holiday to dealing with Owners Direct booking our holiday was easy. Villa Espera was everything we wanted for our holiday. Marianna, the owner was a fantastic host and we were well looked after by Lina all week. The rooms were immaculate and the garden and pool spotless, we couldn't fault anything. We loved the idea of having a local Cretan meal cooked for us by Lina and she did not disappoint... her orange cake was fantastic!! The restaurants and car hire that were recommended by Marianna were all excellent as were the taxi company we used to and from the airport. We would definitely recommend Villa Espera to everyone.

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Superb beach front villa
We have just returned from a weeks holiday in this fantastic villa. There were six of us and the villa had ample space. The facilities are superb, we wanted for nothing. Pool is spotless and with beach access what more could you ask for. Marianna our host was amazing, nothing was too much trouble and the hamper she provided was much appreciated and unexpected. Many thanks to Valia too our booking agent, who couldn't have been more helpful. We all came home totally refreshed and hope to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Maria chiara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Everlasting memories. The place is beautiful, you don’t need
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bertil S., Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot, Perfect Villa
This villa was just right for us. The location close enough to Rethymnon to walk, directly on the beach - the space itself is light, modern, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Boek C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbares Haus in leider nicht perfekter Lage
Die Bilder dieses schönen Hauses entsprechen der Realität. Das Objekt ist groß, alles funktioniert gut und der Service mit Agentur, Eigentümerin und Reinigungskraft ist hervorragend. Das Haus ist sehr sauber, Garten und Strandbereich sind gepflegt. Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt. Einziger Wermutstropfen ist die sehr laute Hauptstraße, an der das Haus liegt. Der Lärm ist im Haus wenig aber am Pool deutlich und auch störend hörbar. Schade.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Durdana G., Potsdam, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Everything was fine- we can’t complain. The location is unbelievable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020