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8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Double Sofa Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Villa in Prines with Cretan Sea Views
Traditional Charm & Scenic Views
Almond Villa is a newly built home located in the western part of the traditional village of Prines, perched 200 meters above sea level. Built using traditional Cretan materials, the villa offers breathtaking views of the White Mountains, Cretan Sea, and wild oak forests from its windows and verandas—perfect for nature lovers and serenity seekers.
Culture, Nature & Outdoor Fun
Just 5 km from the historic town of Rethymno, Almond Villa offers the tranquility of the countryside combined with access to the vitality and history of the region. Explore Prines, a village that reflects Arabic, Venetian, and Ottoman influences. Enjoy cycling, hiking, mountaineering, or try horseback riding and water sports on the nearby beaches.
All-Year Comfort with Local Experiences
Whether you’re visiting ancient monasteries and gorges like Kourtaliotiko and Prassiano, or joining summer festivals with traditional music and dance, Almond Villa is your ideal year-round base. The property is available 12 months a year, with special winter rental rates, offering both comfort and a genuine Cretan experience.
Linen change 2 times per 7 nights included
Layout: Ground floor: (Living room(2x single sofa bed, TV(satellite), fireplace, DVD player), open kitchen(electric kettle, toaster, cooker(4 ring stoves, ceramic), oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer), bedroom(double bed(170 x 210 cm)), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet)) On the 1st floor: (bedroom(double bed, air conditioning, terrace), bedroom(2x single bed, air conditioning, terrace), bathroom(bathtub with shower, washbasin, toilet, washing machine)) coffee machine, bathtub or shower, steam shower, patio, heating(central), garden(private, fenced), garden furniture, sun loungers, BBQ, parking, deckchairs, parasol, swimming pool(private, 6 x 4 m.), bicycles available, children's bed, ironing board, iron, hairdryer
These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.:
Final Cleaning; Included
Pets; Not allowed; Not allowed; Not allowed; Max. 1; free of charge (Pets need to be mentioned during the booking process due to limited availability); Max. 1; € 50/Stay (Pets need to be mentioned during the booking process due to limited availability)
Bed linen; Present
Optional services that you can arrange on site:
Bath towels; Present
Kitchen linen; Present
Wifi; Free
Almond Villa is a newly built home located in the western part of the traditional village of Prines, perched 200 meters above sea level. Built using traditional Cretan materials, the villa offers breathtaking views of the White Mountains, Cretan Sea, and wild oak forests from its windows and verandas—perfect for nature lovers and serenity seekers.
Culture, Nature & Outdoor Fun
Just 5 km from the historic town of Rethymno, Almond Villa offers the tranquility of the countryside combined with access to the vitality and history of the region. Explore Prines, a village that reflects Arabic, Venetian, and Ottoman influences. Enjoy cycling, hiking, mountaineering, or try horseback riding and water sports on the nearby beaches.
All-Year Comfort with Local Experiences
Whether you’re visiting ancient monasteries and gorges like Kourtaliotiko and Prassiano, or joining summer festivals with traditional music and dance, Almond Villa is your ideal year-round base. The property is available 12 months a year, with special winter rental rates, offering both comfort and a genuine Cretan experience.
Linen change 2 times per 7 nights included
Layout: Ground floor: (Living room(2x single sofa bed, TV(satellite), fireplace, DVD player), open kitchen(electric kettle, toaster, cooker(4 ring stoves, ceramic), oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer), bedroom(double bed(170 x 210 cm)), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet)) On the 1st floor: (bedroom(double bed, air conditioning, terrace), bedroom(2x single bed, air conditioning, terrace), bathroom(bathtub with shower, washbasin, toilet, washing machine)) coffee machine, bathtub or shower, steam shower, patio, heating(central), garden(private, fenced), garden furniture, sun loungers, BBQ, parking, deckchairs, parasol, swimming pool(private, 6 x 4 m.), bicycles available, children's bed, ironing board, iron, hairdryer
These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.:
Final Cleaning; Included
Pets; Not allowed; Not allowed; Not allowed; Max. 1; free of charge (Pets need to be mentioned during the booking process due to limited availability); Max. 1; € 50/Stay (Pets need to be mentioned during the booking process due to limited availability)
Bed linen; Present
Optional services that you can arrange on site:
Bath towels; Present
Kitchen linen; Present
Wifi; Free
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
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 recommended 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden, while Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon and Erofili Theatre are cultural highlights. Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Prinès, Rethymno
What's nearby
- University of Crete - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
- Rethymnon Town Hall - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
- Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
- Rethymnon Cathedral - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
- Rethymnon Venetian Port - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Taverna Alekos - 15 min drive
- Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - 3 min drive
- klapsinos taverna - 11 min drive
- Cavo - 8 min drive
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Reviews
8.0
Very good
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This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
27 December 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Patrick H.
9 October 2024
Anfang Juli 2024 übernachteten wir im Ferienhaus „Villa Almond“. Wir vier hatte ...
Patrick H.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
27 March 2024
Quel bel endroit ! La décoration était charmante et traditionnelle, et nous avon ...
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6/10 Okay
21 August 2022
We had an amazing stay in villa Aloe. Very clean house and great pool. The owner ...
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