Villa Eleftherna offers accommodations in Elefterna, a 13-minute walk from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna and 16 miles from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa. With free Wifi, this 4-bedroom villa offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Villa Eleftherna can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Psiloritis National Park is 20 miles from the accommodation, while Arkadi Monastery is 4.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 42 miles from Villa Eleftherna.

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Property highlights

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Skiing

Windsurfing

Hot tub/Jacuzzi


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

External review score

This 9.9 score is from guests who booked this property on several other travel websites. It will be replaced by a Booking.com review score once this property receives its first review from guests on our site.

Managed by etouri vacation rental management

1 managed property

Company info

My name is Kostas Vasilakis and I have studied marketing and business management. Already being an owner of two successful villas and co-owner of a well known web development company in Greece, I started to manage other vacation rentals as well. I have the full management of all the vacation rentals that I represent, knowing everything about them and the areas in which they are located. My aim is to help the homeowners to manage their vacation properties to their full advantage and guests to relax and have the finest holiday experience with 24/7 concierge service providing advice and information for all their concerns throughout their stay. Let me be your personal advisor for your holidays and let’s start organising your trip in Crete together! My company is located in Rethymno, Crete and is approved by the Greek Tourist Organisation.

Property info

**Villa Eleftherna has been distinguished with the 2024 Tourism Awards Bronze for Traditional Villa of the Year** Villa Eleftherna is a superb rural hideaway, set in an area of magnificent natural beauty, located in the homonym picturesque village of Rethymno. Nestling on a quiet lane in the village, Villa Eleftherna is more than a country cottage or a holiday villa. Built on the highest spot of the village, it offers breathtaking views on the Cretan Sea, Mountain Psiloritis,and the whole area. Private but not remote, Villa Eleftherna is next to the village square, where you can find traditional taverns, cafes and a mini-market. The 190 m2, two-storey villa is stone-built in a traditional style and can accommodate 8 people in its 4 bedrooms and up to 10 if necessary. The Villa is decorated in a romantic, countryside style and classically furnished with wooden furniture and ceilings. Unique benefits of our villa: - The villa is built on a hill just outside of the village Eleftherna offering 100% privacy and amazing views! - It is just a “stones throw” away from one of the most historical areas in Crete, the archaeological site of Ancient Eleftherna.  - According to our previous guests (you can read the reviews), the villa has a perfect layout and  is equipped with everything you can imagine!  - Fenced and safe garden park for children!  - Swimming pool that can be isolated from young children. - You will love to relax under the natural tree shade! - Quiet and away from it all! - Traditional tavern and mini market just a few meters away! - Free bicycles and light hiking equipment. - If you enjoy country walks, my father who is an experienced member of Rethymno's climbing club would love to guide you or take you with him on organised excursions for free! - Finally you will realise what Cretan hospitality means on meeting my family and locals who live in the village nearby!

Neighborhood info

The Villa is located in Eleftherna village. Eleftherna is a village with life and it has some traditional cafeterias and a few taverns where they also offer nice breakfast and a mini market. The village of Eleftherna is well known because of the archaeological site and the newly built museum of Ancient Eleftherna. Please see below where the closest amenities can be found. -Closest beaches: 14 km Skaleta Beach and 17 km to Geropotamos Beach -Mini market: 700 meters -Bakery: 726 meters -Butcher: 12.5 km -Fresh fish: 12 km -Pharmacy: 13 km -Tavern or restaurant: 250 meters -Heraklion Airport: 75 km -Chania Airport: 90.6 km

Languages Spoken

Greek,English

Area info

Amenities of Villa Eleftherna

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Hairdryer
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Heated pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Snorkeling
      Off-site
    • Horseback riding
      Off-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Windsurfing
      Off-site
    • Skiing
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Concierge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • Greek
    • English

    House rules

    Villa Eleftherna takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of EUR 250 is required on arrival. That's about USD 271. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Cash is not accepted Villa Eleftherna accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The use of the pool heating system will cost additional per day (please note that the pool heating can be used upon advance request for the entire stay and it requires at least one week advance notice).

    Starting January 1, 2024, a new Greek tax was introduced which is called the “Climate Crisis Resilience Charge”, requiring a fee of €1.5 per night from March to October and €0.5 per night from November to February. The amount needs to be paid in cash or by card upon your arrival at the villa.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: 1041K91002923801

    FAQs about Villa Eleftherna

    • Yes, Villa Eleftherna is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Eleftherna on this page.

    • Villa Eleftherna offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Snorkeling
      • Windsurfing
      • Horseback riding
      • Swimming pool
      • Water sports facilities on site

    • Villa Eleftherna can accommodate this group size:

      • 10 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Eleftherna on this page.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Eleftherna on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Villa Eleftherna is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Villa Eleftherna is 800 feet from the center of Elefterna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Villa Eleftherna has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Villa Eleftherna may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.