Villa Ani is a traditional stone house about 600 years old, renovated and furnished in details, located in the village of Ageliana in Crete. Villa Ani covers 160m2 and consists of two levels, with 3 bedrooms. As you enter you will see the living room in your right hand, which is decorated with traditional furniture and antique items. Also, stone walls, energetic chimney, wooden ceilings and marble floors create a unique environment, making you feel right at home. In your left hand, is the fully equipped kitchen! Both living rooms and kitchens offer direct access to the courtyard and BBQ facilities, as well as the covered terrace with pool and lawn. Near the kitchen, one of the bedrooms is located, raising 2 single beds. Last but not least, a bathroom with a shower can also be found on this level. The first floor is organized in two bedrooms, each with access to its own balcony and a toilet. Wonderful private pool, 30 m2, stands out in 350 m2 outdoor spaces of Villa Ani. The pool is 1.30 m deep and is surrounded by soft lawn, where children can play all day! The pool terrace is equipped with luxury sun beds, parasols, an outdoor shower and an outdoor toilet. Moreover, the sandy beaches and the picturesque town of Panormos are just a drive away from the Villa, providing a variety of restaurants and shops!
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Property Registration Number 1111645
Property # 3720173vb
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About the area
Mylopotamos
Mylopotamos is home to this villa. Eleutherna and Great Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sfagia Beach and Limni Beach. Reptisland and Rethimno Kart are also worth visiting.
Does Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle?
As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle on 9 October 2026 start from NZ$405, 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 Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ani Villa, authentic Cretan lifestyle located?
Situated in Mylopotamos, this villa is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Church of Agios Yiorgos and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sfagia Beach. Limni Beach and Reptisland are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a woderful Holiday. The Villa was clean with a unique style. The Host gave us a hearty Welcome and assisted us at any time.
We enjoyed it very much!
Timo K.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2023
Dear Timo, thank you very much for taking the time to recommend our villa to other travellers. It is fantastic for us to hear that you appreciated our warm welcome & have cherished such a wonderful stay. Hopefully we will have the chance to welcome you again for your next holiday break in Greece! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
This is a wonderful Villa with immaculate furnishings and fantastic pool and outdoor area. We as a family stayed for a week and found that the Villa was as good if not better than the photos. It is situated within a small village, but does have a small supermarket and a cafe which is open everyday. A bigger town Perama is only a short drive away (5-6 mins - car hire is recommended) and this has 4 larger supermarkets. The host Arber and cleaning lady Eleni were very friendly and helpful and are always available if you need to contact them. Would highly recommend this Villa.
Roy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Dear Roy, thank you for your wonderful review & we are truly happy that you enjoyed a relaxing family holiday break & our villa left nothing to be desired for a perfect stay. It means the world to us that you cherished the location of the villa & that our hospitality stood out to you. We would love to welcome you back with us at any time. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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10/10 Excellent
Candy B.
23 August 2018
Villa Ani - magnificent
Villa Ani was impeccable- everything was wonderful. Pool cool, interiors finished to extremely high standards. The owner, Roland, thought of everything and was a lovely man. We arrived late and a delicious pasticcio was ready, cooked by his wife and raki was offered to toast our arrival- yammas. The location in the village of Angeliana is great for exploring this undiscovered part of Crete. No real reservations except if there was a better taverna in the village that we could have walked to - but thoroughly recommended
Candy B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Dear Candy, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
The property is just stunning! Gorgeous, spacious and the online pictures are very accurate. Beautiful pool in a very small village.
There's a supermarket ( fresh baked bread and everything you need ) just 30 seconds away and a cafe also round the corner. You'll need a car if you want to see the local sights and get to the beach etc.
Highly recommended for families who want to stay in an authentic, quiet village away from tourist trap.
2 small points - 1) The wifi is poor ( you cant stream shows ) 2) We could have done with a house manual ( instructions / guidance ).
Thanks!
Bims G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Dear Bims, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers. We are thrilled that you loved your holiday experience with us and our bespoke villa. Your lovely comments really mean a lot to us as we take pride taking exceptional care of you as our guests. Thank you once again and we hope to welcome you back soon in Greece. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
The villa is stunning, just as it looks in the photos if not better. The villa was incredibly clean, no expense has been spared at the build and upkeep of this property.
The wifi wasn’t great, and for the most part we had to use our data which was a little frustrating. We had a few issues with the water but the owner reacted immediate sorted it out for us.
My only comment was that it is more remote than perhaps the write up suggests - you really do need to go out of the village for any real shops or tavernas. However the local village and countryside is beautiful and the people so incredibly friendly. I’d most definitely recommend a visit!
Kellie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Dear Kellie, we thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We always strive to offer a holiday experience of great value, and appreciate your feedback. The issue with the water occurred due to the local municipality performing some works, which is now resolved. Thank you once again for choosing our villa for your recent holidays and we hope to welcome you back in Greece in the near future!
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10/10 Excellent
Lee D.
21 November 2018
Perfection
We were completely overwhelmed by this Villa, and by the welcome we received from Mr Roland. We only stayed for 7 nights... I wish we’d stayed for much longer.
We arrived late on a Sunday night, at the end of the season, and were greeted personally by Mr.Roland.. He gave us a detailed tour of the villa, and explained all of the equipment / switches etc..
To cap it all, Roland had thoughtfully prepared a huge dish of pasticcio and kept it warm in the oven for our arrival.. We had been worried that we might not be able to get any food that late at night. The fridge & cupboards were stocked with some essentials - Milk, beer, wine, coffee, tea, bread etc.
The Villa itself is extremely well furnished. It’s luxurious, with modern facilities, while still retaining the rustic charm of the original Venetian architecture. There’s air-conditioning & heating in every room. The WiFi’s good. Even in October, the pool was warm enough to use (the kids were in it everyday).
Our visit was late in October, effectively the last week of the Season, so many of the facilities in the nearby towns of Panormas and Perama were closing for the season. The whole area had a wonderful “winding-down” feel.
The actual village of Anggeliana has a small supermarket, but you need to go (drive) further afield to find Restaurants and bars etc.
It’s a few kilometres in-land in a very agricultural area - Watch out for the local farmers driving their pick-up trucks like Formula-1 race cars :-)
The main “National” road is only about 10kms from the Villa, so day-trips further afield were easy. We visited Knossos, and Kournas Lake (twice - highly recommended).
In summary, this Villa was perfect for us (party of 5) - It’s furnished to a very high-standard... I just wish we’d stayed longer.
Lee D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Dear Lee, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Wir waren mit vier Erwachsenen auf Kreta. Arber ( der Gastgeber) hat mich schon im Vorwege per WhatsApp angeschrieben und Informationen über die Unterkunft und die Anreise zukommen lassen. Das war sehr hilfreich! Danke dafür.
Die Unterkunft selbst ist wie in der Anzeige beschrieben.
Ein ruhiger Hinterhof mit Pool und Sitzgelegenheiten lädt zum Verweilen und Baden ein. Drei Schlafzimer sorgen für ausreichend Platz. Die Unterkunft liegt etwas versteckt zwischen anderen Häusern und wirkt von außen sehr unscheinbar. Aber im Haus selbst fehlt es an nichts. Die Kommunikation mit Arber klappte jederzeit reibungslos und weil die Unterkunft am Folgetag unserer Abreise nicht vermietet war, konnten wir am Abreisetag sogar bis 15.00 bleiben, da unser Flug erst um 19.40 ging. Vielen Dank nochmal dafür!
Wir können die Unterkunft in jedem Fall nur weiterempfehlen und kommen bestimmt noch einmal wieder.
Wir waren zum zweiten Mal in dieser herrlichen Unterkunft und wieder sehr begeistert.
Katharina A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
Dear Katharina, thank you very much for choosing ThinkVilla again for your recent holidays. It was our great pleasure welcoming you back as our loyal guests! We endeavour to go above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay and would be thrilled hosting you soon again for your next holiday experience. Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Maison tres agreable
Le seul point a vraiment ameliorer est la vaisselle a mettre en plus grand nombre et plus varié
benedicte p.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Dear Benedicte, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our villa. We value our guests feedback as we strive to provide great holiday experiences. We would love to welcome you back soon. Travel Greetings, ThinkVilla Team
Das Objekt, die Lage und die Betreuung durch den Vermieter sind perfekt.
Michael H.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Dear Michael, we are grateful for your excellent rating. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to welcome you as our guests again, we would love to! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Hervorragend ausgestattetes Haus, liebevoll hergerichtet und sehr viel Platz im Innenraum, im Patio und im Garten. Leider war es für den Pool zu kalt.
Sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Vermieter.
Das nächste Mal kommen wir im Mai nach Kreta, dann können wir wirklich alles nutzen.
Bärbel R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
Dear Bärbel, we really appreciate your excellent rating & kind words. We would be so happy to welcome you back in the near future for another memorable stay in our villa - with hopefully lots of sunshine to enjoy! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
We had a fantastic stay at Villa Ani for 8 nights with our 2 five year old children. The villa was so clean and a great space for our stay. Eleni was fab and they even sorted a cake out for my partners birthday, which happened whilst we were there.
Quite noisy dogs nearby but not so noticeable after a while.
A great stay - we will be back!
Samantha D.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2022
Dear Samantha, we are very happy that you enjoyed a fantastic stay in our villa & hope that you had a wonderful birthday celebration as well! It was our pleasure to have you as our guests and we would love to welcome you again! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Schönes autentische kretisches Haus mitten in einen Dorf. Der Vermieter hat das Haus selber renoviert und man sieht es an vielen kleinen Details. Er war immer erreichbar und hat sofort bei Problemen geholfen. Bei Ankunft gab es frisches Obst und Gemüse. Wasser könnten man dank Filter aus dem Wasserhahn trinken. Das Haus wurde 2x mal die Woche gereinigt und auch die Bettenwäsche wurden gewechselt.
Wir können dieses Objekt nur weiterempfehlen. Ein Auto ist allerdings notwendig. Danke an die Putzfrau und dem Besitzer Roland....wenn wir nach Kreta zurück kommen dann gerne wieder zu dir. Liebe Grüße Jeanette & Kai und der Hund Kurt
Jeanette S.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2022
Dear Jeanette, thank you so much for taking the time to wire such a wonderful review! We are truly happy that you enjoyed a lovely stay, and we cannot wait to welcome back on your next trip to Crete. Big hug for Kurt & we hope to see you again soon. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Gorgeous villa with everything you need. Thank you Roland, an exceptional build!
jane j.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2022
Dear Jane, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers. We are thrilled that you loved your holiday experience with us and our bespoke villa. Your lovely comments really mean a lot to us as we take pride taking exceptional care of you as our guests. Thank you once again and we hope to welcome you back soon in Greece. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Excellent property, great pool. Everything we needed was there. Roland met us on arrival and explained everything about the property and provided some great ideas for places to eat etc. property was very clean on arrival and cleaned during stay with fresh towels etc. overall a great stay . Only point to note is bed in main bedroom is very comfortable but a bit noisy at times, sure it would be fine with a bit of tightening. Really enjoyed our stay and would return and happily recommend
richard w.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2022
Dear Richard, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers. We are thrilled that you loved your holiday experience with us and our bespoke villa. Your lovely comments really mean a lot to us as we take pride taking exceptional care of you as our guests. Rest assured that we will review the bed tightening you mentioned also. Thank you once again and we hope to welcome you back soon in Greece. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
We spent 2 weeks at Villa Ani in 2018 & would have returned sooner if not for the pandemic. It’s a beautiful villa and the pool and garden are well looked after. The local area is beautiful with easy access to the coast and lovely hill villages.
Candy B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
Dear Candy, thank you very much for choosing ThinkVilla again for your recent holidays. It was our great pleasure welcoming you back as our loyal guests! We endeavour to go above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay and would be thrilled hosting you soon again for your next holiday experience at Ani Villa. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Sehr gepflegte und saubere Villa. Wir waren mit zwei Familien dort 4 Erwachsene und 3 Kinder (3-5Jahre). Auch mit kleinen Kindern sehr zu empfehlen. Der Pool lässt sich durch ein Törchen vom Hof abtrennen. Sehr schönes und einheimischen Dorf.
Diana O.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2022
Dear Diana, thank you very much for sharing your lovely review. We are overjoyed hearing that our villa offering made your stay so memorable, and will definitely pass on your lovely comments. We hope having the pleasure welcoming you back soon. Please feel free to personally contact us any time, we would be delighted hearing from you. Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team
Amazing property beautifully presented with everything you could need. The village was quite quiet at this time of year, if you like to eat out, you’ll need to drive. Great support and friendly welcome from Rowland, Arber and the family
andrew L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Dear Andrew, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Initially booked prior to Covid and as a result of restrictions it was 3 years before we finally got there thanks to the patients and help of the company.
A lovely and quiet location. The local people were extremely friendly and made us feel welcomed. There is a lovely coffee shop literally 2 minutes walk and we were always made to feel welcomed.
The villa is ideally located and easy routes into Rethymno and the Venetian Harbour which is about half hour drive.
Closer is the stunning village of Margaritai, with its amazing views to the sea from Teverna Mantalos and wonderful ceramic shops which is only a 10 minute drive.
The property is stunning and spacious, making it an ideal place to unwind.
Ian S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Dear Ian, thank you very much for sharing your lovely review. We were so excited to finally welcome you this April for your long awaited holiday break. We are delighted that the villa has been the ideal retreat for you to unwind & we would love to welcome you back in Greece for your next vacations! Travel Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Lovely house in the heart of a small traditional village near the coast.
This house dates from Venetian times and has been completely renovated by the owner 5 years ago. Air con throughout, good outside space and blissful pool. Walking distance to shops and a family run Taverna with delicious food. Only 20 mins to the coast with water sports and free sunbeads. Had a great time!
Alfred N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2021
Dear Alfred, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It would be our pleasure to have the chance to welcome you back for your next holiday experience in Greece! Travel regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Wir waren insgesamt sehr zufrieden. Es erwartete uns ein sehr freundlicher Gastgeber, welcher uns viele Tipps und Anregungen gab. Das Haus wurde aller 3 Tage gründlich gereinigt, der Handtuchwechsel war mit eingeschlossen. Die Kinder haben den Pool sehr genossen. Obwohl es im Ort einen Supermarkt, ein Café und ein einfaches Gyrosrestaurant gibt, braucht man unbedingt ein Mietauto. Es lohnen sich Fahrten in die Umgebung. Fahrtzeit bis zum Meer, je nach Strand ca. 20-25 Minuten.
Uwe B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Dear Uwe, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und waren begeistert von diesem perfekt hergerichteten alten kretischen Haus. Hier wurde an alles gedacht. Der Pool hat ein perfekte Größe. Ein Innenhof mit Grillplatz und Brotofen war unser tgl Essplatz. Frisches Brot und alles andere im Supermarkt nur 1 min entfernt in einem typischen Dorf frei von Touristen.
Im Dorf direkt eine einfache Taverne mit super leckern Gyros und Souvlaki (2 min), ein Café (modern) gibt es auch,
Katja D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2021
Dear Katja, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.