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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool

Knossos Estate Villa Ariadni is a wonderful private villa with 7 spacious bedrooms. Sunset-sunrise and panoramic view towards the Mediterranean Sea, the nearby gorge, the town of Rethymnon and the medieval Venetian Castle.

You will be renting our private villa of 300m2, on a private 2.500 m2 plot, with 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, surrounded by a garden with a large private pool, children`s pool, playground, bbq, lawn, flowers and exotic trees!

The ideal solution for groups of friends, families with children, or anyone seeking a private escape desiring even special services such as massage, breakfast included in price, private chef and unique events.

The rich culture and the hospitality customs are part of the Cretan tradition. We will welcome you in a family atmosphere, introduce you to our facilities, and assist you in anything you need, in order to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Special services: Breakfast included in price, Private chef, Wedding planning, Events allowed, Massage.

We are licensed and approved by the Greek Tourism Organization No.MHTE:1041 K 12 3K 03494 00

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Property Registration Number 1266744
Property # 11171258
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

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. 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 power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Rethymno

What's nearby

  • University of Crete - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Municipal Garden - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rethimno Kart - 12 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bankery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪λεσχη αξιωματικων ρεθυμνου - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skrik | The Good Hood Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nodi - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KNOSSOS ESTATE, VILLA ARIADNI, Lux villa, panoramic sea view, gardens and pool located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

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

Fantastisch!

The house is beautiful as on the pictures! Lina was very friendly and the breakfast and dinner were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Dear Monique, it was great having you as our guests and that you loved your stay so much. We hope meeting you again in the near future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Perfect place for families

We stayed one week at Knossos Estate and it was perfect! The villa is very large we had 12 people in our group and it fitted all of us with no problems. The view is amazing and Rethymnon is a great town and has fantastic restaurants. Thank you, for making our stay so memorable, we would love to come back one day! 
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your holiday in Rethymno as well as your stay at Knossos Estate. I would like to thank you for booking our villa and I really hope to meet you again in the near future. I am sending you my warmest greetings from our sunny island, Crete. Kindly Nikolaos
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Great communication before and during stay

House was as expected. All clean, all organized. Communication was great and breakfast very good every day
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2023
Thank you for this great review! It was a pleasure having you as our guests! Hope to hosting you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! Communication with both the owner and the villa manager, Lina, was brilliant from start to finish. Lina was amazing—she organised taxis, arranged a delicious meal at the villa, and gave us great tips on local restaurants and beaches. She was always so quick to reply and nothing was ever too much trouble.The villa itself had everything we needed and plenty of space for our big family group—13 adults, our nearly two-year-old granddaughter, and other family popping in to visit. The views from up on the hillside were stunning, looking out over the sea, harbour, and old town of Rethymno.The weather was a bit up and down while we were there, so a heated pool would have been a lovely bonus—but we know it’s usually perfect for cooling off in the sunshine! We were there to celebrate our son’s wedding, and it honestly couldn’t have been a better place for such a special family week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

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

5 stars

A beautiful villa which was a treat to stay informed our family of 8 adults and 5 small children. Nothing was too much trouble including providing 5 cots and 2 highchairs. Breakfasts were great and we had a Greek meal provided by Lina the housekeeper for my sons 40th birthday including a cake. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2022
Dear Lynne, thank you for your great review! It is a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to meeting you again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

Excellent property

We have had an amazing holiday at this villa. The property was perfect for our family of 12. Lina was great and so helpful she contacted us every day to see if we needed anything. The breakfast every morning was fabulous and we arranged a meal one night cooked by Lina which was amazing. She provided everything setting of the table and fabulous food. If there was one negative I would say we couldn’t walk anywhere outside the villa but we found a taxi firm which took us into the town at night for meals drinks or shopping and it worked out 5 euros per person return which was fabulous. I would really recommend this villa for any large family and we are looking at returning in the future xx thank you so much for our wonderful holiday Lina xx
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you so much for this great review! It was a pleasure having you as our guests! Hope to hosting you all again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loz H.

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

Fabulous - best Villa yet!

We were a family party ranging from 3 months to 75 years old. We all agreed that this was the best Villa we've stayed in yet as a family! Our highlights were the pool, the playground and the gardens. There are two well stocked kitchens and fridges and we used the bbq on multiple occasions. It was cleaned for us and the bins were taken out daily/garden arranged each morning. It's these little touches that we loved. Breakfast was fab!!! Lots of choice and delicious. Special shout out to Lina for the top communication and hospitality. She arranged masseuses to come to the house (recommend the deep tissue!) booked taxis and recommended (and booked) a restaurant which was perfect! Nothing was too much trouble. Special mention to Lina for her cooking too. We had three course meals cooked by her on two nights which made it feel like such a treat. Particularly as we had little ones sleeping so couldn't really go out. Food was amazing! Loved it all but can recommend the moussaka, Cretan risks, meatballs, lamb, potatoes were to die for etc etc. Don't miss the chocolate cake... No negatives but the a/c rules were tricky to navigate for the children who went to bed early.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
Dear Lorraine, thank you so much for your amazing review! It was a great pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to hosting you again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Régine P.

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

Super séjour en Crète.

Nous avons reçu un super accueil de la part de Lina et de toute l’équipe. Les petits déjeuners et les repas organisés par Lina ont été appréciés par toute la famille, du plus petit au plus grand.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2022
Dear Regine, thank you so much for your great review. Hope to hosting you again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Egon S.

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

Den bereits abgegebenen sehr guten Bewertungen kann ich mich nur anschließen. Super Haus, super Serv

Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2022
Dear Egon, thank you for your great review! It was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope to meeting you all again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Toller Urlaub

Sehr schönes Haus mit großer Gartenanlage und schönen Pool. Super geeignet für Familien mit Kindern. Ruhige Lage, tolle Aussicht und nur 10 Autominuten vom Stadtzentrum entfernt. Unsere Ansprechpartnerin Lina war sehr nett und hat uns in allen Belangen unterstützt. Sehr schöne Villa, schöner Urlaubsort und kann ich nur weiterempfehlen.👍👏
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2022
Dear Michael thank you for your great review! It is a pleasure that you enjoyed your stay so much. Hope to meeting you again soon in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Fantastic Villa!

This is a fantastic villa in a great location. It was spacious, well equipped and close to local amenities. We absolutely loved the pool especially during the evenings when the lights came on and the outdoor kitchen BBQ area was used every night. The sunsets were superb and the views were stunning. The villa was cleaned thoroughly mid week with fresh bedding and towels provided. Breakfast every morning wasn’t expected and was delicious. It was delivered at 9am and consisted of pastries, fruit, eggs, cereal, bread and jam. It was different every day and we thoroughly enjoyed it. A special mention must go to our host Lina who was attentive without being intrusive. She advised and booked all of our activities and ensured our stay was of the highest standard! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2022
Dear Helen, thank you for your great review. It was a pleasure having you all as our guests. Looking forward to meeting you all again in the near future.
Verified

8/10 Good

victoria b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villa

Really enjoyed our stay. Lina was brilliant and her food was delicious! Was a hard kitchen to cook in with lack of utensils / colander and rubbish knives. The yummy breaksfasts were very welcomed each morning . Beds pretty hard - mixed thoughts with the adults!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Dear Victoria, thank you for your great review. We are really happy you enjoyed your stay so much. I am sorry that the mattresses did not meet your needs, even though they were anatomical and brand new. As for the kitchen, I will be happy if you send me a personal email mentioning in detail the improvements that can be made, so that in case you visit us again in the future you will not have the same issues. It was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope meeting you all again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Adrian villa stay

We have just returned from the villa last week , the villa itself is really lovely / clean and is just as it is in the pictures. Breakfast was included in the price and was really nice and plenty to go around all 12 of us. One evening we stayed in for food, this was excellent and all freshly cooked , would highly recommend. Lina was very helpful and friendly and also helped arrange a day out for us , she was there in person or on the Phone to answer any questions or give advise Wound highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Dear Joanne, it was a pleasure having you as our guests. We are delighted that you loved your stay so much. Looking forward to meeting you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben Ove L.

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

Two relaxing and fun weeks in Crete

We were three families travelling together, with 7 children ranging from 2 to 11 in age. We had rented cars so we had the possibility to go places. Stongly recommoned to rent cars. Lina, the host, gave good advices for where to go and dont go. The house, pool and garden maintenace, cleaning, included breakfast and the one dinner we ordered was all very good! It is worth mentioning that the doors to the bedrooms needs to be closed in order to run the AC, which can be a bit annoying when putting the youngest kids to bed. We fixed this with attacing magnets to door sensor. We had some days with strong winds from NW, it was good to go to Bali Beach area or Lake Kournas on these days. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Dear Ben, thanks for this great review. I am really glad tou enjoyed your stay so much. It was a pleasure having you as our guests. Hope meeting you all again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiewa N.

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

Ganz große Empfehlung von Herzen

Wir waren im Juni 2022 mit 16 Erwachsenen in der Villa und hatten eine unvergessliche Zeit. Wenn wir könnten, würden wir 10 Sterne vergeben, es war alles perfekt! Die Kommunikation hat einwandfrei geklappt, wir hatten immer einen Ansprechpartner vor Ort - die Managerin des Hauses kam jeden Tag vorbei, um zu schauen, ob wir noch etwas benötigen. Jeder Wunsch wurde uns erfüllt, ob mehr Handtücher, ein Extra Toaster oder mehr Besteck. Das Frühstück war jeden Tag sehr gut und wurde genauso gebracht, wie wir es wollten. Der Gärtner hat sich regelmäßig liebevoll um die Außenanlage gekümmert und zwei Damen um das Innere des Hauses. Von der Managerin und Ihrem Mann haben wir ein wundervolles Dinner bekommen, welches wir zusammen mit ihr erstellt haben. Es wurde in die Villa gebracht und hat fantastisch geschmeckt. Das würden wir jedem empfehlen! Vor dem Haus ist genug Platz für 4 Autos, man hat sich stets sicher in der Villa gefühlt und konnte abends ruhigen Gewissens die Musik lauter drehen. Wir würden jeder Zeit wiederkommen, es war ein wundervolles Haus mit wundervollen Gastgebern.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Dear Hiewa, we are really thankful for your great review! It was a pleasure having you as our guests and hope to meeting you all again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

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

Fabulous Stay with amazing sunset views

We stayed end of May 2022, 4 families. 8 adults and 6 children. Lina looked after us incredibly well and helped us with all of our needs. Breakfast every morning was incredible and we had Lina cater for us on our 1st night. Traditional Moussaka, Greek salad and meatballs and potatoes. It’s was amazing. The maid service worked incredibly hard also and were greatly appreciated. There is a bakery you can walk to that also serves lunch and dinner. Not a lot more around. You would need to get taxis into town or hire cars. We had a fantastic sunny week in a beautiful location and would definitely return. Thank you for looking after us so well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Dear Leigh, it was a pleasure having you as our guests. We are delighted that you loved your stay so much. Looking forward to meeting you again in the near future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerlinde B.

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

Familienferien auf Kreta

Leider wurde der Genuss des Aufenthaltes etwas gemindert da - durch tageweise schlechtes Wetter - die Solarpanäle auf dem Dach es nicht schafften, das Wasser der Dusche aufzuheizen. Mit kaltem Wasser zu duchsne nachdem man im kalten Pool war, war nicht wirklich ein Genuß-- sonst alles wunderbar!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2021
Dear Gerlinde, it was a pleasure having you as our guests and really glad you liked the place. Unfortunatelly, the weather conditions during your stay were not the best possible for use of the outdoor shower. Hope hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudio B.

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

Super

Tolles Haus, grossartiger Service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Bra service och fin villa,

Vårt gäng på 15 vuxna och en bebis fick en underbar vecka i huset! Huset motsvarade våra förväntningar och där fanns såväl barnmatstol och barnsäng åt vår bebis. Poolen var verkligt fin och ren, och kring den fanns solstolar som räckte och blev över åt hela vårt stora gäng. Vi fick ett varmt välkomnande med snacks och info om faciliteterna och servicen, och kände förtroende för personalen. En stor eloge vill vi ge åt frukstvärdinnorna som serverade god grekisk frukost varje morgon och städade så fint och bytte lakan och handdukar (hela 3 gånger under vår veckolånga vistelse). Vi kan verkligen rekommendera villan för andra som söker ett boende kring Rethymnon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Luxury stay and pampered like royalty

The Villa was incredibly beautiful and the service provided by the staff was 5 stars. Highly highly recommend Knossos Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janne F.

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

Flott hus med deilig uteområde

En gruppe på 13, fra 7 år til 70 koset seg max her en uke. Huset ligger et stykke fra sentrum/stranden, så bil er å anbefale. Vi ble tatt veldig godt hånd om å fikk servert frokost hver dag. Huset og uteområdet innfridde forventningene og vel så det :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal R.

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

A recommander sans restriction

Idéalement située et parfaitement équipée et entretenue, la maison remplît tous les critères d’une villa de luxe. Grande piscine maintenue tous les jours, chaises longues et linges de bain en suffisance, service quotidien du petit déjeuner ( offert), nettoyages réguliers, tout concourt à rendre votre séjour inoubliable. Nous y avons passé 10 jours qui nous ont paru trop courts, mais nous songeons déjà à y revenir. Très belle découverte.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

A much needed, relaxing holiday in the sun

When you see pictures of a holiday home you never think it can actually be that lovely......but Tria Monastiria definitely exceeded our expectations. The rooms were spacious and cleaned twice while we were there, sheets and towels changed. With 15 of us the dishwasher was well used with tablets provided. We certainly made use of the outdoor eating spaces and the kids made full use of the pool. Maria, the manager was on hand with tips about places to visit etc. What we hadn’t realised was that breakfast was included in the price, thus reducing our shopping costs and providing us with a leisurely start to each morning.....eggs, cereal, bread, cheese, ham, Greek yoghurt & honey, doughnuts, croissants and pastries. Initial concerns about a late flight and how to get the keys were solved once we knew that a call to Maria, once landed and she would greet us at any time. Just what we all needed. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

Knossos estate rethymnon

3 families shared this wonderful villa whilst visiting rethymno for my daughter's wedding. Cannot recommend highly enough. Interior is immaculate with enough space for everyone. However the star of the show is the outdoor area with stunning views of snow capped mountains on one side and old rethymno on the other. The pool and barbecue areas
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

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