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Traditional House With Pool And Great View!
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5126 sq m
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Rethymno, Crete/Greece
- Place, Museum of Ancient Eleutherna8 min drive
- Place, Rethimno Kart11 min drive
- Place, Platanes Beach11 min drive
- Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)80 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Traditional House With Pool And Great View!
Villa Gaia is a traditional stone built house, recently renovated (2008), located in a quiet area in the village Skouloufia, 18km away from Rethymno. The villa is built in one floor layout. On the exterior of the house, there is a big yard with a 25sqm swimming pool with sunchairs and umbrellas around it , a stone made barbecue and a garden. There is also a large veranda with a dining table covered by a pergola. The house has a spectacular view to the sea and the surrounding area, which the visitor can enjoy from the yard.
Ideally suitable for 5 people, there are three bedrooms in the Villa, all with view to the sea – one with double bed and terrace, one with semi-double bed and terrace and one with twin beds. A baby cot is also provided to the guests.
The house has a spacious dining and living room, traditionally decorated, with a fireplace and a smart satellite TV with a Blueray player and an open plan fully equipped kitchen. There is also one bathroom with W/C, and hydro massage bath.
All of the rooms are fully air conditioned. The combination of the air conditioning, the fireplace and the sun heating makes the house suitable for all the seasons of the year.
There are many villages with tavernas, mini markets and pharmacies nearby, as well as many historical sightseeing like the Arkadi monastery (8kms away) and the ancient Eleytherna (7kms away). The nearest beach is only 6 km away from the villa, in the village Stavromenos.
The villa's licence number from the Hellenic Tourist Organization is
1041K122K2768301.
Ideally suitable for 5 people, there are three bedrooms in the Villa, all with view to the sea – one with double bed and terrace, one with semi-double bed and terrace and one with twin beds. A baby cot is also provided to the guests.
The house has a spacious dining and living room, traditionally decorated, with a fireplace and a smart satellite TV with a Blueray player and an open plan fully equipped kitchen. There is also one bathroom with W/C, and hydro massage bath.
All of the rooms are fully air conditioned. The combination of the air conditioning, the fireplace and the sun heating makes the house suitable for all the seasons of the year.
There are many villages with tavernas, mini markets and pharmacies nearby, as well as many historical sightseeing like the Arkadi monastery (8kms away) and the ancient Eleytherna (7kms away). The nearest beach is only 6 km away from the villa, in the village Stavromenos.
The villa's licence number from the Hellenic Tourist Organization is
1041K122K2768301.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 1243270
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This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Rethymno
Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Spilies Beach and Platanes Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby.

Rethymno, Crete/Greece
What's nearby
- Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
- Rethimno Kart - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
- Platanes Beach - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
- Arkadi Monastery - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
- Sacred Monastery of Arkadi - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bro Café - 9 min drive
- Cafe Ciao - 10 min drive
- Serano Cafe - 13 min drive
- Café Prinaris - 13 min drive
- Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali) - 10 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christina C.
7 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very happy
Christina C.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria L.
28 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria L.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philipp O.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really wonderful place



Philipp O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon H.
9 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Sharon H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kamilla v.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house.
Kamilla v.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hildrun H.
7 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday home
Hildrun H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Magali E.
28 October 2016
Great house with warm welcome
Magali E.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick F.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Gaia
Patrick F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alan D.
28 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week in Crete
Alan D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Celiana C.
6 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience at Crete
Celiana C.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fiona G.
24 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic home from home
Fiona G.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katy N.
13 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Property
Katy N.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Len L.
3 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet, but warmly supported villa in the Rethymno hills
Len L.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Florian V.
14 September 2018
Nice stay in Crete
Florian V.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Konstantin M.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressive
Konstantin M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Silke S.
10 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Silke S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
J P.
20 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
J P.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stefan K.
27 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholung pur in einem TOP Ferienhaus
Stefan K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emanuel M.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Ferienhaus
Emanuel M.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole G.
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekter Urlaub
Nicole G.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Torsten R.
6 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein toller Aufenthalt
Torsten R.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra L.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Ferienhaus in ruhiger Lage
Sandra L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lea W.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Unterkunft
Lea W.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Britta S.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wounderfull view and exellent Services
Britta S.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Zacharias Katsirakis
What makes this property unique
The villa is built at the edge of a traditional village surrounded by olives, oaks and Cretan herbs.On the exterior of the villa there is a beautiful garden where is also the swimming pool which has a size of 25 sq m, with sun chairs and umbrellas around. Also a stone made barbecue and a nice veranda covered with a wooden pergola with beautiful views to the countryside The house is located in a very quiet place, which is still near the beach and the city of Rethymno, but also close to important sight seeings like the Arcadi Monastery and the ancient city of Eleytherna, and the museum of Ancient Eleytherna. Villa Gaia is ideal for families, couples and individuals who would like to feel the independence and the real Cretan village life.
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