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Stone Built villa in the Nature With Spacious Gardens!
Family-friendly villa in Rethymno
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m
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Rethymno, Crete
- Place, University of Crete8 min drive
- Place, Rethymnon Town Hall10 min drive
- Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port11 min drive
- Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)71 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2 - On the first floor
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Stone Built villa in the Nature With Spacious Gardens!
Villa Caneva is a 120 sq.m. stone built villa, located on a hill surrounded by trees next to the village of Prines. Only 10 minutes away from Rethymno town and the beach this renovated villa was formerly an old traditional aqueduct built in the 1950s! It offers total privacy in a relaxing village. The villa can accommodate 6 guests in its 3 bedrooms and up to 8 if needed.
Indoor Layout
On the ground floor, youll discover a spacious living room area complemented by an indoor dining table, fireplace and TV. Adjacent to this, a fully equipped kitchen awaits your culinary endeavors, while a convenient bathroom with a shower completes this level. The kitchen conveniently connects to the barbecue area and garden, making outdoor dining a breeze.
Venturing to the first floor, youll find three inviting bedrooms and another well-appointed bathroom with a shower. Two of these bedrooms feature plush king-size beds (1.60 x 2.00) and open up to A charming veranda, while the third bedroom is home to a bunk bed with two connected single beds. All bedrooms are thoughtfully air-conditioned, and the stone walls of the house help maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. The spacious veranda is equipped with an additional seating area, enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding area and overlooking the pool.
Outdoor area
The outdoor area of Villa Caneva is beautifully landscaped and surrounded by trees and lush flower gardens, offering privacy and seclusion. The facilities of the outdoor area include:
- A private swimming pool with ladder access. An outdoor shower, sun beds and umbrellas for relaxation by the pool are available at the pool terrace.
- Fully equipped barbecue area with charcoal grill for outdoor cooking and an outdoor dining table for al fresco dining.
- Ample lawn covered space for children to play.
- Parking space inside the villa premises.
- The whole property is fenced for added security and has a gated entrance.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA
The Villa is located in the picturesque village of Prines. From the villa you can walk to the local tavernas in Prines. Additionally in Prines there is a mini market, a butcher and a gas station. The rest of the amenities such as larger supermarkets, bakery, pharmacy etc are in the next village over, called Atsipopoulo.
Staying in Prines village will give you the advantage of both countryside life and being less than 10 min away from Rethymno town by car. The village itself is beautiful, flourishing with flora and olive groves.
The nearest beach is Koubes beach which is approximately 5 km away at the entrance of Rethymno town. This bustling town with its long sandy beach and its numerous amenities is only a 10 minutes drive (7.5 km). An alternative option is the quieter sandy beach of Episkopi village approximately 10 km away on the road to Chania.
Due to the location of the villa, you also have the advantage of easily visiting the South coast where you can find some of Cretes truly amazing natural beaches such as "Schinaria", "Damnoni", "Triopetra", "Agios Pavlos" and Preveli. The distance to the South coast is about 45 minutes from the villa by car. Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.
-Closest beach: 5.4 km Koubes Beach (unorganised) 7.5 km Rethymno Beach (organised)
-Mini market: 550 m
-Super market: 2.3 km
-Bakery: 1.6 km
-Butcher: 2.5 km
-Fresh fish: 5.7 km
-Pharmacy: 1.9 km
-Tavern or restaurant: 550 m (You have many more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away)
-Heraklion Airport: 89 km
-Chania Airport: 65 km
Villa Caneva is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K10003016601 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041K10003016601
Property # 1353789
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 required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Rethymno
Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Gate and Fortezza Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Rethymno, Crete
What's nearby
- University of Crete - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
- Rethymnon Town Hall - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
- Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
- Rethymnon Cathedral - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
- Rethymnon Venetian Port - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fisalida - 6 min drive
- Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - 3 min drive
- το γλυκό μου - 9 min drive
- Bikakis street food & café - 8 min drive
- To Stsvrodromi Restaurant - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kostas Vasilakis
Etouri Vacation Rental Management, founded in 2012 by Kostas Vasilakis, manages over 290 handpicked villas across Crete and is expanding into other premier Greek destinations such as Porto Heli and Athens. Our commitment to strict villa quality control and exceptional service earned us awards for excellence in vacation rentals and concierge services in both 2024 and 2025. Let us help you create lifelong memories in Greece!
What makes this property unique
The unique benefits of Villa Caneva are:
MANAGED BY ETOURI which means:
- We organised the villa down to every detail and check it annually.
- Quick booking process and support in every step of your holidays.
- A personal holiday advisor at your disposal for holiday organisation (free concierge service before and during stay).
- Assistance in booking services and excursions
-Pre arrival service with detailed information of the area of the villa.
FUTHERMORE,
- Spacious fenced outdoor areas surrounded by trees and nature.
- Great location, a feeling of privacy without actually being too far from anything. Only 300 m from the village of Prines with its cafe, taverns and a mini market, 5 minutes away from Atsipopoulo an even larger village with numerous amenities and 10 minutes from Rethymno and the beach!
- Ideal for families with children because of the outdoor layout. Children will have plenty of fenced space to play without being near to the pool.
- Its stone construction means that the house is always cool maintaining the same temperature.
Languages:
English, Greek
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