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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete Island
  • Place, Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Municipal Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

1

1 King Bed

2

1 King Bed

3

1 King Bed

4

1 King Bed

5

2 Single Beds

6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

6 bathrooms

1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

5

Toilet · Shower only

6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool

Villa Pasifai is part of the Knossos Estate Villas resort.

It is an absolutely private villa with its own private 100m2 pool, garden , playground and barbeque.

You can enjoy your holiday in privacy and luxury, but in a cosy and friendly atmosphere at the same time.

You can relax by the pool or anywhere in the peaceful outdoor area of the villa having unobstructed panoramic views of Rethymno and the sea, while the kids can have fun in the wonderful playground of the villa or the separate section (children's) pool.

The villa is suitable for large groups and families with young kids.

The house consists of two floors being very spacious and able to accommodate 16 guests. There are seven bedrooms (four with double beds and three with twin beds). There are six bathrooms in total, two of them en-suite, two kitchens (one on each floor) and dining areas as well as a living area on the ground floor.

The house disposes of three baby beds and high chairs for young kids and of one bathroom suitable for guests with special needs.

It is also wheelchair accessible.

The villa is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible and tastefully decorated to create a warm atmosphere.

special services: massage, breakfast included in price, private chef, events allowed, wedding planning.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1266744

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

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Museum of Wooden Sculptures and Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Rethymno, Crete Island

What's nearby

  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rethymnon Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skrik | The Good Hood Spot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ovelos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bankery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪το γλυκό μου - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Μεζεδοπωλείο Αστέρας - Asteras - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool on 5 April 2026 start from NZ$685, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA PASIFAI, a luxurious private villa with endless pool located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rethymnon Court House, Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden. Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon and Centre for Byzantine Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Communication

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Location

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was spacious and had great facilities, two kitchens and the pool was really great. The playground area was perfect for the 4 young kiddies and we had a couple of BBQ's which were very enjoyable. Lina was a fantastic help and always available and ready to help, make bookings etc. A truly relaxed and enjoyable holiday is a truly ideal villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Steph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villa for large parties

A lovely villa. We loved the space inside and outside. The pool was lovely too although there was a dust storm while we were there which meant we couldn’t use it for a few days. We really liked the play area and ping pong table. The host Lina and her team were professional and prompt with any requests we had too. Overall a lovely place to spend quality time with family and friends.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing villa !!!!

What a fantastic place - so beautiful All facilities excellent, breakfast very day lovely !!! Lina the villa manager was amazing and so helpful!!! Can’t thank her and staff enough!!! Love to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

We’ve had such a great time! And the communication was perfect! A few night we’ve had dinner at the Villa. Lina cooked delicious Greek food for us! Also the breakfast at the stay was delicious! we really had a wonderful time with the family!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Group Stay

We were three families meeting in Crete and stayed together at the home. We all fit and had a wonderful time. It was suitable for all ages and the pool was big (but to cold when we were there in April). Lina the property manager was very attentive and cooked us some amazing meals! Overall it was a great place for us all to stay and spend time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LLOYD G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable Holiday at Knossos Estate Villas

As a destination for our family (12) get together from Melbourne London and LA it was the perfect location. The setting was great with a beautiful large pool and surroundings backed up by very good and helpful staff particularly Lina. Overall a wonderful experience enjoyed by all and we would thoroughly recommend this venue. Lloyd
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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Tim Mason

Had a fabulous family holiday, Villa was very comfortable and safe. Lina our host was incredible, nothing was to much trouble and she really looked after us all including cooking us a beautiful meal probably the best Moussaka on the Island. Arranged birthday cake which was lovely Thanks Lina for making our stay truly wonderful
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colin P.

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Fantastic Property

3 families (6 adults and 7 kids) stayed here for one week. Great house, very well maintained and Lina is a fabulous host. Brilliant pool and games area and house well kitted out. Given location, would definitely recommend having a car for trips to town/beach/supermarket etc. Lovely touch providing breakfast every morning and extra (paid for) meals were tasty and good value. All in all, very good.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

birgit f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice Vila with super facilities for all ages!

The house and all the surroundings facilities are amazing and in super conditions! We were a family from age 10 months to 75 including teenagers, everyone enjoyed the stay! The staff has extra ordinary good service and was very helpful and flexible. If you stay in this villa we would definitely recommend to rent a car, you will need it for groceries, going to the city center, beach etc. Vila Pasafai gets the best recommendations from us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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Fantastic getaway

We had a fabulous time with friends and family at the wonderful villa. The rooms/space and pool was perfect to accommodate 15 of us. The BBQ area was lovely, especially watching the sun go down on the the beautiful Crete horizon. Lina was on hand to provide the best support throughout our stay and helped with local restaurant bookings. She and the other staff were brilliant. Nothing was ever a problem. We would definitely recommend this villa to others and we'll consider a revisit in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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Family week away

We had an excellent stay at the villa for one week in August. Nothing was too much trouble for Lina and the team. The villa is incredibly clean and well equipped. 14 family members stayed ranging in ages from 1 to 75. The children in our party really enjoyed the slide and swings. We also took advantage of Lina’s evening meals on two evenings and the food was fantastic. We would definitely recommend and would revisit. A car is a must for this villa
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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Outstanding family gathering- beautifully supported by Lina at every step of the way.

The villa was fabulous- 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms made everything effortless. The pool was even better- plenty of room for people to play together or spend time alone. Lina prepared a Cretan feast for us all- 15- for my birthday- and helped me plan an excursion to Knossos and an amazing dinner recommendation in Rethymno- she gave individual recommendations and local tips and made sure everyone had what they needed in the Villa and beyond. Simply outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atasha M.

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Excellent villa in Crete

Stayed at the villa for a week with 13 people. There was plenty of space for everybody, breakfast was made and brought to us every morning and delicious. Lina the property manager was amazing, she helped with everything we needed. I got married at the villa and Lina and her group decorated the pool area beautifully and served a delicious sit down dinner for that evening, it really took a lot of stress away from me to have it done by them. I couldn’t have asked for a better villa or property manager!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annika K.

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We did it again!

As we have had a perfect week last year, we booked immediatly after we came home. Although we had a few doubts if that fantastic week could be repeated, we weren't disappointed at all: Everything was perfect again! The breakfast service, Lina with her care taking, the gardener, the communication with Nikos,... Perhaps we should book for 2024 now! ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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Private but convenient

My wife, myself, and our families (14 total) stayed at this lovely home for 5 nights. Lina (property manager) was very accommodating and a good communicator. She made sure all of our needs were taken care of and made us all a delicious home cooked meal on our last night for a very reasonable sum. The property itself is very spacious with a great location convenient to Rethymno & the main east/west highway. The view of the ocean & city is fantastic from the property, and the pictures do not quite do justice to how great the scenery is.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Group trip - 6 adults and 4 under 7s

We spent 10 days at the villa and the stay delivered on all fronts. The villa was perfect for our group, with enough indoor and outdoor space for all of us to enjoy the trip. The pool is a great size and having an adjoining children's pool was perfect for the two under 3s on the trip.The location was great to explore Rethmyno and the surrounding areas whilst also being secluded enough to enjoy the stunning view. Lina the property manager (and her team) were fantastic, extremely helpful and responsive on all fronts. Lina provided us with 3 evening meals during our stay which were excellent, the food was restaurant quality but with the authentic home cooked feel/taste. We would absolutely recommend the villa (and Lina) to anyone looking for a villa holiday in Greece.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

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Wonderful Property

We visited Knossos Estates as a large family group in June. The villa was stunning with incredible views and had excellent facilities to keep the whole family entertained. Lina (the property manager) was incredibly attentive, nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend making use of the private chef which involves an amazing selection of home cooked Cretan dishes. We would recommend hiring a car for travelling around the island; there is a coffee shop and restaurant in walking distance, but you will need a car if you want to travel further afield. Overall we loved our stay and would recommend to any family/friends group. Thank you to Lina and team for making our stay very special.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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best holiday we have ever had

I am Chris we have 3 Children 6 Grandchildren and I decided it would be a good idea to take them all on a holiday together, I gave them a budget and they found this wonderful villa, there were 15 of us in total. The accommodation was fantastic, the staff were wonderful and the manager Lina could not have been more attentive, she made us feel at home immediately, nothing was to much trouble, on the last day she cooked us a wonderful evening meal. There was plenty for the kids to do, swings ,slide, roundabout and a huge swimming pool with an area for the youngest to play in. Would we go again and the answer is a BIG YES from everyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BERNARD R.

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Very nice villa

The villa is really impressing / very comfortable (each room has a bathroom assigned), huge swimming pool (we stayed most of our time around the pool!) and the vue is stunning. You absolutely need a car to go around as the surroundings are quite poor unfortunately. Lina is really charming and the morning breakfast she prepares every morning is really great. Above all, Lina and her husband could also organise a Greek barbecue dinner just for us that was absolutely great that we definitely recommend : it’s like private restaurant at home, in front of the sea ! Thanks for everything we had a wonderful time in the villa Pasifai we will certainly be back !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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Our expectations were exceeded

We stayed at the villa as a group of 13 friends and had a very good time. There was plenty of space for all of us in the house. The outside area is huge with an amazing view, a big pool as well as plenty of chairs/tables. We really loved the bbq and table tennis. Breakfast was great and a little different every day. The staff always brings it around 9am but are careful not to wake you in case you want to sleep longer. Lina, the property manager, checked in on us every day, making sure that we had everything we needed. She was always happy to help when we needed taxis, wanted to book a boat tour etc. It was a great stay and we would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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School Friends

Perfect accommodation with all mod cons for 7 school friends celebrating their 60th birthdays. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. Lina and her staff could not be more helpful, arranging taxis when we needed and always on hand for any other questions we had. We had a couple of BBQ's whilst there and not expecting it, but the coals etc. from the previous evening were all cleared for us. The breakfast each day was a bonus, if a bit the same each day with a couple of extra choices. Unfortunately we didn't try the evening meal offered but will do so if we visit again. Nothing to stop us coming back gain should the opportunity arrive and we have enough people to fill the place! Thanks again
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HILARY D.

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Amazing holiday

We booked our stay consisting of two families with our children and grandchildren. The villa was absolutely perfect, there was a second kitchen upstairs which was very useful with a second washing machine too! The area was very safe for the grandchildren and they absolutely loved the play area and equipment. Also having the children's section of the swimming pool was ideal. We used the barbecue which was really good including a sink and worktop next to it. Best of all was the Property Manager Lina. She was just so helpful contacting us before we arrived and whilst we were there. The breakfast each morning was such a nice touch and very delicious. Lina arranged for a masseur to come to the villa for four of our party, which they liked and found so relaxing We really enjoyed the chef evening, absolutely fantastic and such good value. Lina is a wonderful cook so much so we booked another evening, the food was just amazing. You do need a small car to go to nearby Lidl and some trips to Rethymo, which is really nice. Although taxis are really reasonable and easy to arrange. Would thoroughly recommend this villa and we would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

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Absolutely perfect - don’t hesitate!!!

Absolute perfection for myself and 14 members of my family. We were a large group of 13 adults and 2 children ages between 71 and 2 years. The villa is immaculately clean, well equipped, lots of space, beautiful pool and area, fantastic views and generally just a great place to spend time with your family or friends. The pool is large and the pool area is comfortable with lots of beds and all kept very clean. The highlight of our holiday was our fantastic Villa host, Lina. She was completely accommodating and helpful from the point that we booked. She was there to greet us on arrival so warm and welcoming but also left us to enjoy our holiday in peace. She was never far away if we needed anything, taxi, details etc Lina cooked for us on 3 evenings and we honestly wish we had arranged this for every night. It honestly was amazing. Everything fresh, tasty and authentically Cretan. The ingredients were of excellent quality and there always enough left over from dinner for lunch the next day. Lina’s husband made us a birthday cake for my brother’s birthday which was really delicious. My particular favourites were the Moussaka and Mille Feuille. We will definitely return here and wouldn’t even look at another villa for our next visit to Crete. Thank you Lina and team - we are missing Pasifai already
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki c.

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Great Villa in a great spot with amazing staff.

I am not sure where to start. The Villa was big, with enough space for all 12 of us and room to spare. It had everything we needed and if it didn’t the staff was there to help. The view was amazing. The pool was big. Plenty of chairs and tables for everyone. Breakfast was great. They changed it up a bit each day and if we needed something different they made sure we got it. Lina was checking in every day to make sure we had everything. We felt like we had our own concierge. She was helping us with food orders, Taxi, covid tests, trying to get us a boat etc. So many questions we had and she was always happy to help. We had a health scare with our daughter where she needed to see a doctor and ended up in the hospital for a few hours. Lina kept checking up on us every half hour or so. We ended up back at the villa at 2 am. She calmed my nerves since being in a hospital in a different country did make me very nervous. She even checked up on her, after we left the Villa, to make sure the antibiotics they gave her, worked. Can’t say enough good things about it. I am sure you’ll love it!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie E.

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A wonderful place to make amazing memories

From the first enquiry email we knew this was going to be the place for our family of 15 to spend precious time together. Our holiday was 15 months in the making and during that time we had lots of different questions we needed the answers to. Lina was so super responsive, knowledgeable and kind in her responses, she was patient too. We loved the villa, especially the outside space. The pool is huge, the amenities spot on, plenty of sunbeds, outdoor seating and enough table space to dine comfortably. We chose to have two dinners cooked for us, one on our arrival day and one midweek. The food was beautifully cooked, you could tell it was lovingly prepared by the way it was presented. There was plenty for all and even some for lunch the next day-amazing. We're so glad we booked the dinners, a real treat. Breakfast every day-wow, such a great way to start the day. Shopping, preparation, cooking and clearing up after 15 is time consuming - a massive bonus to have breakfast delivered. Lina called us taxis when we needed them, be aware that taxis to 'the square' were on average €15 which was more than we anticipated. In hindsight, we probably should've hired cars. Airport transfers were arranged for us by Lina and the driver was Fab too. We experienced many of the local restaurants, which we enjoyed immensely. From our youngest to the oldest and every age in between, we had a blast. Thank you Lina, we hope to see you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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