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Stone Built villa in the Nature With Spacious Gardens!

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Pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete
  • Agios Frangiskos Church
    9 min drive
  • University of Crete
    9 min drive
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden
    10 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    68 min drive

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About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Rethymnon Court House and Valide Sultana Mosque. .This family-friendly villa is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from University of Crete and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Great Gate.
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What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 9 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 10 min drive
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 10 min drive
  • Rimondi Fountain - 11 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ζαμπια - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zampia Taverna - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Πρίμα Πλώρα - ‬7 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.

Stone Built villa in the Nature With Spacious Gardens!


Villa Caneva is a 120 sq.m. stone built villa, located on a hill surrounded by trees next to the village of Prines. Only 10 minutes away from Rethymno town and the beach this renovated villa was formerly an old traditional aqueduct built in the 1950s! It offers total privacy in a relaxing village. The villa can accommodate 6 guests in its 3 bedrooms and up to 8 if needed.



Indoor Layout
On the ground floor, youll discover a spacious living room area complemented by an indoor dining table, fireplace and TV. Adjacent to this, a fully equipped kitchen awaits your culinary endeavors, while a convenient bathroom with a shower completes this level. The kitchen conveniently connects to the barbecue area and garden, making outdoor dining a breeze.


Venturing to the first floor, youll find three inviting bedrooms and another well-appointed bathroom with a shower. Two of these bedrooms feature plush king-size beds (1.60 x 2.00) and open up to A charming veranda, while the third bedroom is home to a bunk bed with two connected single beds. All bedrooms are thoughtfully air-conditioned, and the stone walls of the house help maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. The spacious veranda is equipped with an additional seating area, enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding area and overlooking the pool.


Outdoor area
The outdoor area of Villa Caneva is beautifully landscaped and surrounded by trees and lush flower gardens, offering privacy and seclusion. The facilities of the outdoor area include:
- A private swimming pool with ladder access. An outdoor shower, sun beds and umbrellas for relaxation by the pool are available at the pool terrace.
- Fully equipped barbecue area with charcoal grill for outdoor cooking and an outdoor dining table for al fresco dining.
- Ample lawn covered space for children to play.
- Parking space inside the villa premises.
- The whole property is fenced for added security and has a gated entrance.


INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

The Villa is located in the picturesque village of Prines. From the villa you can walk to the local tavernas in Prines. Additionally in Prines there is a mini market, a butcher and a gas station. The rest of the amenities such as larger supermarkets, bakery, pharmacy etc are in the next village over, called Atsipopoulo.

Staying in Prines village will give you the advantage of both countryside life and being less than 10 min away from Rethymno town by car. The village itself is beautiful, flourishing with flora and olive groves.

The nearest beach is Koubes beach which is approximately 5 km away at the entrance of Rethymno town. This bustling town with its long sandy beach and its numerous amenities is only a 10 minutes drive (7.5 km). An alternative option is the quieter sandy beach of Episkopi village approximately 10 km away on the road to Chania.

Due to the location of the villa, you also have the advantage of easily visiting the South coast where you can find some of Cretes truly amazing natural beaches such as "Schinaria", "Damnoni", "Triopetra", "Agios Pavlos" and Preveli. The distance to the South coast is about 45 minutes from the villa by car. Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.
-Closest beach: 5.4 km Koubes Beach (unorganised) 7.5 km Rethymno Beach (organised)

-Mini market: 550 m

-Super market: 2.3 km

-Bakery: 1.6 km

-Butcher: 2.5 km

-Fresh fish: 5.7 km

-Pharmacy: 1.9 km

-Tavern or restaurant: 550 m (You have many more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away)

-Heraklion Airport: 89 km

-Chania Airport: 65 km


Villa Caneva is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K10003016601 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".

**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kostas Vasilakis

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking 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

General

  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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 1041K10003016601

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

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Stone Built villa in the Nature With Spacious Gardens! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent all round. We really enjoyed our stay
Everything really nice and as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious villa
We have a had a wonderful week in the villa, great facilities with everything you need. Good location and added bonus of a midweek clean and courtesy pass at Baja beach club. We will miss it and the visiting cats. Thank you Eleni and Etouri.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay at Villa Caneva
Just returned from our stay here. We were warmly welcomed by Eleni the owner who showed us around the stunning villa, the villa itself is beautifully renovated-rustic from the outside with the most gorgeous patio/eating areas and lovely inside with all mod cons and everything you would need for a very comfortable stay. I was slightly concerned about not having air con downstairs ( it is in all bedrooms) but honestly it’s not needed as the walls are so thick it keeps the area cool.We spent most of of time around the pool area which is set in beautiful gardens and has a great outdoor kitchen too. The villa is a short walk away from 3 Tavernas and we enjoyed several meals at all of them and highly recommend each one. Honestly this is the perfect place to just get away from it all and Crete is just so beautiful. Teens and adults all had a fab holiday and we will definitely come back. My daughter loved the 2 friendly “villa” cats who she named leni and Larry ☺️ They made her holiday. Don’t hesitate to book this villa ,it is exactly like the photos and the reviews say it all. 10/10 .
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P., Cheddar

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful Villa.
We initially selected this villa purely on the basis of the photographs and description and it certainly did not disappoint! The place is fabulous, lovely grounds, great private pool, plenty of space to relax and eat outside, great BBQ and a lovely first floor balcony/terrace to sit in the evenings. Internally the villa is tastefully furnished, spacious and spotlessly clean. The owner, Elene, contacted us on a few occasions via email to make sure that everything was to our liking and to see if anything was required. The villa is equipped with everything you need and the housekeeper a pool maintenance man visit every three days. Just a gentle 10 minute stroll to the centre of Prines there are a couple of very friendly tavernas and Rethynmo is only a 15 minute drive away. All this made for a perfect holiday and we'll certainly be returning. Thank you Elene (and Etouri of course!) John & Mandy, Cheddar, England.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa - wonderfully restored with big pool
From the moment your pull up outside the villa does not disappoint! Beautiful inside and out, it was clean, modern and well furnished. The owner was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa Caneva
Beautiful property in a great location... walking distance to a charming village, Prines, with excellent Taverna's, coffee shop, small grocery and even a pharmacy (they seem to be everywhere!). We enjoyed the pool...coming home in late afternoon and cooling down in the pool was a real pleasure. Property was very comfortable...nice beds, great air conditioning in each of the bedrooms, lots of outdoor seating and tables for eating...and a unique and beautiful restoration of a stone structure with spacious gardens. In addition, every time we returned we were greeted by two of the cutest little dogs (we worried the whole time about who fed them but they were obviously well cared for and happy). Recommend taking advantage of local walks especially evening walks through farms and village. We were enjoyed being greeted every morning by an array of roosters and sounds of farm animals. This is definitely a rural setting. We loved it and would return given the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

peter c.

Wonderful family holiday
This cottage was a real find, the communication as mentioned before is extremely reassuring, both from the owner and the agent, we really felt confident from the moment we booked, The cottage itself is fantastic, spacious inside and so much space for is all outside, equipped with everything we required it ticked every box. The pool as mentioned is large and a superb feature with loungers around the side, you feel very secure in letting the children play around with the garden fenced and electric gated at the driveway entrance You do need a car if you're staying here, the cottage is very easy to find with signs for the villa when you enter Prines, the nearest shops are a few minutes drive away where you can get necessities, and 5-10 minutes drive is a supermarket to stock up, A perfect base for exploring this area of Crete, Rethymnon and lake kournas, Which is beautiful ! Having stayed in Crete several times before, the vote from us and the children is that this cottage is now definitely a must for booking for next year ! A wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jakob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wohnen in der Villa Caneva
Alles super sauber! Die Ferienwohnung war top ausgestattet und der Grill war richtig gut! Sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

daniel s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply the best
Perfect location - worth every Euro!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henning B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Klasse Urlaub
Sind heute erst zurückgekommen. Es war ein tolles Haus, stilvoll eingerichtet. Nur zu empfehlen!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard I., Eugendorf, Österreich

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt ab der ersten Minute
Von der Buchung bis zur Ankunft war die Kommunikation mit der Agentur Etouri perfekt. Jede Anfrage wurde sofort zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit beantwortet. Ich bin Inhaber eines Reisebüros und so ein professionelles Service ist sehr erfreulich und herausragend! In der Villa Caneva angekommen wurden wir herzlich empfangen und Frau Eleni zeigte uns das Haus. Dieses wunderschöne Haus ist eine der bezauberndsten Unterkünfte, die wir bisher bewohnt haben. Charme, Komfort und Ausstattung, Sauberkeit und viel Liebe zum Detail ... es fehlte uns an nichts! Die Reinigung, das Poolservice und das Service während unseres Aufenthalts funktionierte ohne Störung. Wir wurden sogar einmal mit einer Süssen Überraschung sehr verwöhnt! Wir wünschen den Besitzern auch in Zukunft viele Gäste, die mit diesem wunderbaren Haus sorgsam umgehen! Irgendwann kommen wir bestimmt wieder. DANKE!!! Hildegard, Gery, Barbara und Joe
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle K., Bruxelles, Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness
Tout simplement parfait!
De merveilleuses vacances pour nous et les enfants dans une villa très confortable et rénovée avec beaucoup de goût. Un vrai paradis (les photos ne mentent pas)! Et idéalement située (10 min en voiture du centre de Rethymnon et de la route principale de l'île). Merci tout particulièrement à l'agence Etouri pour sa communication rapide et claire (en ces temps incertains de COVID -19) et sa disponibilité ; ce qui nous a permis de passer de magnifiques vacances !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dominik K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes und sauberes Cottage House
Wir haben das Haus angetroffen wie im Inserat beschrieben. Es ist innen und aussen wunderschön , sehr sauber und es fehlt an nichts. Für uns war die Lage ideal. Mit dem Auto ist man nach ein paar Dörfern auf der grossen Küstenstrasse und von dort schnell am Strand, in Rethymno usw. Zu Fuss ist man in knapp 10 Minuten im Dorf, wo es kleine Einkaufsläden und feinde Tavernen gibt. (Giannikos Taverna, oder auch das Veranta haben sehr gut gefallen.) Der Aufenthalt hat uns sehr gut gefallen und wir können das Haus benekenlos weiterempfehlen. Alles in allem hat es uns sehr gefallen und wir können das Haus
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumurlaub in der Villa Caneva
Liebes Team, wir haben unseren Urlaub mit 4 Erwachsenen in der Villa Caneva verbracht. Es war vom ersten Moment an Wohlfühlen und Erholung pur. Es hat alles geklappt, vom späten Check in, über Anfragen und Wünsche bei der Agentur Etouri, oder den Besitzern selbst, bis zum Ceck out. Wir hatten vorab aufgrund unserer späten Anreise, darum gebeten uns ein paar Lebensmittel und Getränke in den Kühlschrank zu legen. Unser Wunsch wurde problemlos erfüllt und nur der Kaufpreis der Ware berechnet. Die Agentur Etouri war sehr engagiert und hat sich regelmässig nach unserem Wohlergehen, oder Wünschen erkundigt. Anfragen zu Veranstaltungen, oder Ausflügen wurden umgehend beantwortet. Die Villa selbst war für uns der absolute Knaller und die Lage in ländlicher Umgebung fernab des Touristenwuhlings hat uns sehr sehr gut gefallen. Wir sagen ganz herzlich Danke für diesen rundum Sorglos Urlaub
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Klaus Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wieder daheim ? Back at (secret) home?
Wir sind nach 8 Monaten wieder nach Kreata zurückgekehrt und haben 10 fantastische Tage verbracht und das hatte vor allem mit dem gut ausgestatteten und wundervollen Haus zu tun. Zum Haus gehört auch die Besitzerin Eleni, die für alles sorgt, was man für einen unbeschwerten Urlaub braucht. Über die Besitzerin und das betreuende Etouri-Vacation-Rental-Management können vom Mietwagen bis zum Tauchlehrgang alle möglichen Events gebucht werden. Alles geht undkompliziert und unaufdringlich. Die Lage ist ideal. Südküste und Westkreta sind schnell erreichbar. Der Sandstrand westlich von Rethymnon ist in weniger als 10 Minuten erreichbar. Im Ort gibt es eine Ansammlung von sehr guten Tavernen, die zu den Besten der Region gehören. Die Unterkunft ist so wie beschrieben, die Einrichtung ist neu und geschmackvoll, die Anlage top-gepflegt. Die Besitzerin pflegt die Anlage eigenständig. Alle notwendigen elektrischen Geräte (....und noch mehr) sind vorhanden. Wir können die Region, den Ort, sowie die Unterkunft und das Etouri-Team uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019