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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Balcony
Private pool
Waterpark access
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Electric vehicle charging point
Explore the area
Rethymno, Crete
Limni Beach
Place, Limni Beach
2 min walk
Sfagia Beach
Place, Sfagia Beach
2 min walk
Church of Agios Yiorgos
Place, Church of Agios Yiorgos
3 min walk
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
70 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
First Floor Ensuite Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
First floor en-suite bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Ground Floor Ensuite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Second Floor Ensuite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
WC
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Premium Beachfront Villa With Private Pool & Panoramic Sea Views From Any Angle
Villa Contessa is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K10003272501 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Being only a stone-throw away from the sandy beach, the villa offers premium holiday experience and services to our guests. Enjoy tranquillity, comfort and luxuriousness in this exquisite and unique villa.Being only a stone-throw away from the sandy beach, the villa offers a premium holiday experience and services to our guests. Enjoy tranquillity, comfort, and luxuriousness in this exquisite and unique villa.
Furnished in a combination of stylish and luxurious touches, the villa offer a perfect layout to maximize both space and views. Offering a quick access to Panormo beach, it can accommodate 8 people in beds and up to 10 if necessary.
- Indoor layout -
Entering the villa on the ground floor, there is a spacious open plan area consisting of a living room area with a sofa, satellite 50" HDTV, Playstation 4, a dining area and a fully equipped authentic kitchen with top quality fixtures and appliances. From the living room area, you have direct access to a veranda which offers exceptional panoramic views of the Cretan sea and the nearby beach. There is also a toilet located on the same floor.
Ground floor hosts a bedroom with a king bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. The bed can be transformed to be 2 single beds if needed.
Reaching the first floor through a staircase or an elevator, there are 2 bedrooms with a king bed, sitting area and en-suite bathroom. One of the en-suite bathroom has shower and the other one has shower and Jacuzzi.
Reaching the second floor (loft) through the staircase or the elevator, there is a bedroom with 2 single beds which also can be transformed to be a double bed if needed. All the bedrooms offer views to the sea from any angle, HDTV, mini bar fridge, air-condition, closet, and access to outdoor area or balconies. Additionally, all the floors are connected by the elevator which offers the perfect holiday layout in order to maximize comfort. All bedrooms have a mini-fridge.
- Outdoor area -
The beautifully landscaped outdoor area offers a variety of facilities and spots for relaxation.
More specifically our outdoor facilities include:
- A swimming pool.
- Gas barbecue
- Dining table for 8 people next to the pool.
- A variety of furnished spots (with sun beds, umbrellas, tables and chairs) for relaxing in the veranda and balconies around the villa - A VOLVO car charger
**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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About the area
Panormos
Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is on the waterfront. Eleutherna and Rethymnon Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rethimno Kart and Horse Park Rethymno. Travelling with kids? Consider Reptisland and Paleontological Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
Is Premium Beachfront Villa With Private Pool & Panoramic Sea Views From Any Angle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Premium Beachfront Villa With Private Pool & Panoramic Sea Views From Any Angle?
As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premium Beachfront Villa With Private Pool & Panoramic Sea Views From Any Angle on 1 July 2026 start from NZ$1,604, 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.
How much is parking at Premium Beachfront Villa With Private Pool & Panoramic Sea Views From Any Angle?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Premium Beachfront Villa With Private Pool & Panoramic Sea Views From Any Angle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Premium Beachfront Villa With Private Pool & Panoramic Sea Views From Any Angle?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Premium Beachfront Villa With Private Pool & Panoramic Sea Views From Any Angle located?
This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Limni Beach and Sfagia Beach. Church of Agios Yiorgos is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Really enjoyed our stay, the house was exactly as described, and the location was amazing, overlooking one of the public beaches of Panormo and and easy walk to everything in town.
Beautiful and clean villa in a great location. There was fantastic communication from start to finish and everyone we met was lovely. Highly recommend!
The villa was wonderful and everything that it promised to be. Christina was very welcoming and kept the villa clean and tidy throughout our stay. April was an ideal time to stay as the village cafes and restaurants were all open, it was warm and sunny but not busy. Highly recommended for families or groups for a wonderful stay in Crete.
We absolutely LOVED our stay at Contessa Del Mare. The property is breathtakingly beautiful, pristine and close to everything. Mrs. Christina was a wonderful, welcoming host. The property also has a concierge service, which we used for recommendations for local tavernas and beaches. This was our first time in Greece, and we are so glad we chose this property for all of its amenities, its hosts and the location. Would highly recommend, and would love to return!
The Villa was even nicer than the pictures. Very clean, everything Modern, great view of the ocean. Pool was good size and clean. Excellent location. Very short walk to the beach and stores and restaurants. Christina was very attentive to our needs. If we needed her, she was there within 15 minutes. Highly recommend staying here if it is available. Would definitely come back.
5 + stars
What a wonderful stay we had in Crete. The villa location was perfect with easy access to the beach, restaurants and local shops. Christina was very welcoming and gave us a personal tour of the property. The concierge who helps with the property was absolutely 5-Star as well! They assisted and arranged everything we wanted to do, from fishing, private boat charter, rental car, restaurants and the best of the local flair. The villa was very spacious and perfectly described. The amenities, swimming pool, and balconies were a great bonus as well. Some of the best sunsets I have ever seen. We very much enjoyed our time at the Villa Contessa Del Mare and we look forward to coming back again. Definitely will recommend to family and friends. 5-Star all the way!!!!!
Eine tipptop Villa mit 4 separaten apartements, vor allem der Master Bedroom sehr beeindruckend! Perfekte Lage, nur einblase Schritte zum Strand und ein unglaublicher Ausblick von jeder Ecke des Hauses. Viele Tavernen und Bars, Supermärkte, auch die Tauchbasis nur wenige Schritte entfernt. Unser Mietauto haben wir eigentlich nicht gebraucht. Rethymno ist nur 15 Minuten mit dem Taxi entfernt. Der Ort Panormos ist mehr als sehenswert.Die Hausbesitzer und die Agentur stehen rund um die Uhr zur Verfügung und sind superfreundlich.
Vi var veldig fornøyd med villaen og med byen. Utrolig deilig å ha få meter både til stranden og til veldig hyggelige restauranter. God kommunikasjon med verten hele veien.
Hier passt einfach alles. Die Lage ist einfach top, direkt neben der Villa sind 2 Sandstrände, der nächste Supermarkt ist 50m entfernt. In der Nähe des Supermarkts gibt es ein paar Tavernen, eine Bar, es fehlt nichts.
Zu guter letzt sei noch die Betreuung durch die Agentur und durch die Eigentümerin Christina hervorzuheben!!
Es war eingeschlafen toll!!!
What a fabulous location overlooking the sea. Cool breeze and beautiful sunsets.
Surrounded by great cafes and restaurants - two nice beaches.
Hosted by a very attentive team Kostas and Elidia
Highly Recommended
Perfekt beliggenhed, fantastiske faciliteter, en uforglemmelig uge.
Vi kan varmt anbefale Villa Contessa del Mare, hvor Christina tager varmt imod hele familien og sørger for, vi får den bedste start på den skønneste uge.
Huset og omgivelserne er lige præcis så fantastisk som billederne lover!
Tak til Christina og familie - samt til Kostas og hele teamet ved Etouri for at gøre vores ferie endnu bedre!
6 adults and 2 children stayed at the Contessa for a week. The villa was spacious, clean, well decorated, and outfitted; the views are spectacular. The elevator for our senior citizen was a big help. Mrs. Christina was warm, welcoming, and helpful. She found a lot of children's pool toys and furniture for us. Etouri staff were always available to assist us by answering questions about the villa and even arranged a wonderful yachting experience for us. It is so convenient to be able to direct dial them on the dedicated line. We didn't realize that we were going to be located in the village of Panormo and it was so convenient to have shops, markets, and restaurants just a couple of blocks away. The supermarket is very well stocked. It's difficult to suggest anything to improve the property, but it would be helpful to have some appliance manuals for Americans who aren't familiar with European controls. Street parking can be a bit tricky when you have multiple vehicles because there aren't dedicated spots for the villa. But there is a dirt lot in front of the villa that can be used. The Contessa is a wonderful property and I highly recommend it.
A group of 6 friends stayed at Villa Contessa for a week. We were sorry that our stay was so short.
It’s position overlooking the sea was fabulous. Good location for restaurants, bars and easy access to the two local Beaches.
Spacious bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. Home from home.
We loved having our lunch or evening drinks on the patio before heading out to dinner - just a perfect setting.
Alle bisherigen Bewertungen sind ehrlich und nicht übertrieben. Was sollen wir uns wiederholen, es ist ein tolles Haus mit 4 eigenen Einheiten Schlafen/Bad. Somit hat jeder auch noch eine gewisse Privatsphäre. Prädikat: „Sehr Empfehlenswert“.
From the initial contact with Kostas and the team of holiday advisors at Etouri who booked our taxis for arrival and departure to booking a catamaran that left from Panormos to contacting the owner who bought some groceries for our arrival the whole process was seamless. The management team was excellent.
We arrived at the villa through Cretan Taxi Service, also excellent.
Christina met us at the house at 10:30 at night. It was spotless top to bottom and had everything we needed including a fancy elevator to get suitcases up to the second and third floor. The groceries were all there so we could relax. The 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms were all large with views. The bottom floor bedroom is a bit smaller but has sliding glass doors right out onto the pool deck. No complaints from anyone!
When we woke to the view it was spectacular. It’s true the beach is right down below and it has a taverna so drinks and food are available. Beach chairs are to rent.
The town is a block or so away where you will find a grocery store open late at night in June, several- outdoor restaurants with a view of the harbor, and a few tourist shops for browsing. It is small but we found plenty to do - and we also took day trips and we were always happy to come back to the clean pool overlooking the ocean.
Everything was high quality and the beds were very comfortable.
Will I stay anywhere else next time.? Nope.
We all loved it. You can walk to everything in this small town. We also bought an excellent cake from the bakery! I have rented houses all over and this was certainly one of the very best. Tell Christina Hello from Sara!
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10/10 Excellent
marlou v.
28 May 2019
Prachtig
26-05-2019
We, 6 adults from the Netherlands stayed in this villa from 15-27 may and we loved it. The owner, Christina is warm, helpfull and welcomed us very welcoming. Etouri Holiday advisor Centre was very generous with advice, answering our questions and solving our problems.
Special thanks to Robert.
When one of us had to leave earlier due private circumstances, we quickly received help, sympathy and afterwards was informed if her return trip went well.
We liked the villa and the village.
We loved the people of Panormos and the food.
We enjoyed our trips to Rethimnon and Heraklion and the private safari to the south of Kreta.
It was very nice to stay here.
marlou v.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
7 October 2018
Wonderful
Villa Contessa in Panormos is wonderful. Our group of 6 adults really enjoyed our stay for a week in Crete. Seeing the sunrise in the morning was beautiful; and sunsets at night. Each bedroom has an outside patio and en-suite bathroom. The kitchen is small, but well equipped. The villa’s owner, Miss Christina, takes great pride in her villa and she really cares about guests enjoying their stay. It was a true home away from home for us. Excellent location and we loved walking down to the beach/ocean and into the village to the stores and taverns/restaurants. We rented a van for the week, which allowed us to drive to Chania, Heraklion etc. Some activities we did during our week in Crete: hiked the Samaria Gorge; strolled around Chania; did a Foodies Tour in Heraklion (Viator); and made a day trip to Santorini (also booked through Viator). The holiday advisor was very helpful in getting our hike arranged. Etouri Property Management did a great job from the time of booking the rental and throughout our stay as well as following up after we departed. We ordered groceries in advance and they were stocked in the villa for our arrival. Nicely done. Additionally, we had a local chef prepare a private dinner at the villa one evening (Chef Stelios of Petite Fleur). That was delicious and our group agreed it was a highlight during our trip. Wonderful experience. We would definitely recommend this villa to any group visiting Crete and wanting a comfortable “home away from home”.
Stephanie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
3 October 2018
Wonderful! Villa Contessa
This was our home away from home for a week in early September 2018. The owner (Christina) met us on arrival. She is a nice person who wanted to be sure we were comfortable and happy while staying there. The groceries we requested were there when we arrived. The management company also put us in contact with a local chef (Chef Stelios of Petite Fleur), who came to the villa one evening and prepared for our group of 6 people a private 5-course meal. It was delicious! Location: the villa is beach-side; viewing the sunrise each morning, as well as evening sunsets, was spectacular. It is only a few blocks to local shops and restaurants nearby, in the cute village of Panormo. Inside the villa, the decor is well done. The bedrooms are spacious - each has a bathroom, nice touch. The main floor has a bedroom (the purple room) - it is conveniently located near the main living areas. There is also a half bathroom on the main level. Up one flight are two more bedrooms (the green room and the pink room). On the top floor is the last bedroom (blue room) with wrap-around outside patio. The lift (elevator) came in handy when we moved luggage - otherwise, we typically used the staircase. Pool: great to have it at the villa. We used it a few days during our stay. It is small, but functional. Parking: never an issue. In front of the house, around the corner on the street. Electronics: we had an issue with the tv - but Christina called and somebody came by to remedy it. Took us a while to adjust to the air conditioning - it shuts off in a room if you leave a door open (after a certain amount of time). This is an energy efficient system. We did eventually get the hang of it, though, we just had to remember to always keep the doors shut. As for keys/security - the house is well equipped electronically. We would recommend a programmable electronic key pad for access. (vs. actual keys). Keys can get lost - we did not lose our keys, but I can see how that might happen. Closing Summary: would we stay here again? Yes! It was really fabulous. The management company was great to work with (Etouri) and the owner (Christina) is a nice lady, who has tremendous pride in her villa. The village is charming and great to wander through. The ocean and beach are beautiful. We rented a van for our group (6 people) which helped us get around, since Crete is large island. Activities we did: Samaria Gorge hike; visited Chania; did a foodies tour in Heraklion. All recommended.
Stephanie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Elaine B.
4 September 2018
Exceeded our expectations in every way.
Lovely, spacious villa in a perfect location providing everything you could possibly need. Spotlessly clean, with quality furnishings and lots of personal touches making this holiday rental feel more like a home. Photos don’t really do it justice, however the pool is smaller than it appears, but it still provided a great place to cool off and endless fun. Would highly recommend and we would definitely return. Thank you to the owners and management company for first class service. We had a ball!
Elaine B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa P.
13 August 2018
Perfect week in a beautiful Villa.
We had a wonderful week at Villa Contessa. The Villa is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. We didn't arrive until 11.30pm but the owner Christina was there to greet us and show us around. Christina had left us a lovely welcome pack and had arranged our shopping for the first few days. She also brought us some delicious warm baked treats on Wednesday morning. Thank you Christina.
There are four really spacious en-suite rooms each with its own unique décor. The downstairs living area is compact but perfectly sufficient given we spent 90% of our time around the lovely pool area enjoying the spectacular view .
The villa is very well equipped with all you could need -hairdryers , bathrobes, slippers etc . All our bathrooms were well stocked with a lovely selection of toiletries. There is a PlayStation ,& board games. The kitchen has all the modern appliances you could possibly need.
The location of the Villa was also a big attraction for us as we didn't want to hire a car. There are two lovely small beaches within a 2 minute walk and the village of Panormo is also no more then a 2 minute walk away and has absolutely everything you need. Panormo is a charming village , offering an authentic experience, un-spoilt by mass tourism. It has a very relaxed and calm vibe that was exactly what I was looking for. There are plenty of family run restaurants offering wonderful food at very reasonable prices. The "Feta from the oven" at George and Georgia is a must !
Eleni who was our advisor from Etouri was so very, very helpful and I was amazed how responsive she was to any little query we had no mater what time of the day or night it was . Kostos was also extremely helpful when I was arranging the trip, answering my numerous questions with great patient and attentiveness.
If you are looking for luxury accommodation , in a charming village with impeccable services this is a must! I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Lisa P.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
K F.
17 July 2018
Absolute perfection.
Thanks to Ms Christina and all those who helped to make our stay at Villa Christina so wonderful. The villa is beautifully appointed, with 4 large bdms-all with ensuites, A/C, great closet space and amazing views. There is also a lift/elevator for any family members who may have difficulty with stairs. The villa is located in a lovely little fishing village, Panormos, approximately 50 minutes from the Heraklion airport. We rented a car at the airport following a recommendation from the villa management, and they were super friendly and easy to locate. The villa is located 50-100 metres from many of the village’s great tavernas, tourist shops, and a small supermarket. And if your eager for an early morning, you can stroll down to the dock/port and purchase fresh seafood. The balcony area is obviously the highlight of the house. The pool is lovely and well maintained. And the view over the ocean and beach below is absolutely stunning! The weather(July) was amazing as well. Approximately 30 Celsius (90F) everyday with not a cloud in the sky. Perfect! We, along with our 3 children, absolutely loved Villa Contessa and would happily recommend to all. Thanks so much Ms Christina and Co.
K F.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ketil O.
14 July 2018
WOW - that is what I call vacation!!!
Not only is the house wonderful, but the view is so amazingly breathtaking that people arrive at all hours to capture it on camera. And we get to see it everyday, all day:) This location is nothing short of perfect; the beach is a mere stones throw away, the lazy town has everything a tourist needs but still retains the local Cretan feeling.
The house is utterly beautiful with wonderfully themed rooms that are crisp and clean without giving one a hotel feeling. This wonderful house was a home away from home! Christina was very helpful, helping us with everything we thought we needed and then some. Christina is without doubt the Big Boss around here and when she is on the case you just know everything will work out.
Thank you so very much for a wonderful stay!!
Ketil O.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven P.
21 June 2018
Fantastic Villa in a Charming Village !
We chose this Holiday from the stunning photos on the website and when we arrived we were not disappointed. Sometimes photos can be made to look better than the real thing but this was certainly not the case here , if anything the villa was better in real life !! The owner Christina was extremely helpful as were all the Etouri staff and nothing was to much trouble to them. The villa was ideally located in Panormos which is a quaint fishing Village, with the beach (small but lovely & safe), Shops, restaurants, Tavernas & supermarkets within a short walking distance. We stayed for 7 days and did not leave the village. We had a very relaxing holiday in fantastic surroundings and would recommend to anyone
Steven P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
About the host
Hosted by Kostas Vasilakis
My name is Kostas Vasilakis and I have studied marketing and business management. Already being an owner of two successful villas and co-owner of designgraphic.gr, a well known web development company in Greece, I started to manage other vacation rentals in 2012. I have the full management of all the vacation rentals that I represent, knowing everything about them and the areas in which they are located. My aim is to help the homeowners to manage their vacation properties to their full advantage and guests to relax and have the finest holiday experience with 24/7 service providing advice and information for all their concerns throughout their stay. Let me be your personal advisor for your holidays and lets start organising your trip in Crete together! My company which called "etouri" is located in 271 Arkadiou Str. Rethymno, Crete and is approved by the Greek Tourist Organisation with license number: 1041E60000318101
What makes this property unique
The unique benefits of Villa Contessa 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, - Staying in a beachfront villa is a unique experience! The location offers you to be next to any kind of shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and the beach. Everything can be reached on foot with a plenty of choices and it is not necessary to rent cars if you stay in the villa area. - Only a stones throw away to the nearest organised sandy beach. We will provide beach equipment such as beach towel and bag. Also our WiFi internet connection is accessible from the beach. - Our beachfront location makes the villa to have a panoramic spectacular sea view which is a key feature of the house. The exceptional sunset spread in front of the villa will offer unforgettable memories! - Premium villa with high quality in all the details to ensure comfortable stay. - The villa has spacious bedrooms with king size beds, mini bar fridge and en-suite bathrooms and perfect holiday layout in order to maximise the comfort. Additionally all the floors are connected by elevator. - Facilities for children such as Playstation 4 with games. - Holiday advisor call centre is available exclusively to our guests. It has a landline connection which you can call anytime for any problem, question or just seeking our advice. - The hospitality of the owner and her family who will be on hand with helpful advice and information whenever it is needed. The owners have a wide knowledge of the island and will be only to willing to suggest places of interest and routes to get there.
Languages:
English, Greek
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