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Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through an archway.
An outdoor patio with a round wooden table, six wooden chairs, and a fruit plate.
A spacious living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are windows with curtains, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A garden with a stone bench, a small brick structure, and lush greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete, Greece
  • Place, Reptisland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Melidoni Cave
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Melidoni

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Melidoni Cave and Livadi Beach, while Wooden Sculptures Museum and Museum of El Greco are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Rethymno, Crete, Greece

What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melidoni Cave - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 41 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 41 min drive - 31.9 km
  • University of Crete - 44 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ταβέρνα Λιβάδι - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Boss - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cigar Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Elia Cafe Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Cafe Veranda - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment?

As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$2,097, 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 Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment located?

This family-friendly Mylopotamos villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Reptisland and Melidoni Cave. Livadi Beach and Church of Agios Yiorgos are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week at the villa melitta. It is as beautiful as the photos and description suggest and Christina and Chrysoula were such helpful and attentive hosts. We were a party of 8 adults and 3 children and the villa was perfect for all ages. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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the hosts we're great and left us a basket of treats when we arrived. they were available for any questions and suggested activities around. there is so much to see and do around this location and the house fit us perfectly. we'll gladly return again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous property in great location - flawless!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place!

We enjoyed our time at the Vila!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property, swimming pool fantastic Host were wonderful any thing we asked she answered and helped
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Villa with lovely garden

We really enjoyed our stay at the villa. It has all you need and our welcome was great. The little town is a 5 min walk away and has 2 nice restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely villa

Had a lovely stay with adults/teenagers in this great villa. The pool/outdoor area were fabulous. The villagers of Melodini were extremely welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful villa

Beautiful villa with a lovely garden and pool. The Melidoni village is also very interesting, with a good restaurant and interesting attractions (Reptile Park, Honey museum, Melidoni cave).
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peace and tranquility

A beatiful villa with a stunning backdrop. We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay and hope to return some day - thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Sarah Thank you very much for your time to write us a review and hope to see you again one time with your family in one of my villas! Regards Antonis Hatzidakis
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Had a lovely stay the villa is fantastic in a beautiful area, picking oranges each morning to make fresh juice is fabulous. We had very mixed weather (early April) but we're still just about able to use the pool would have been impossible if it wasn't heated (but equally it hasn't got a cover so doesn't expect it to get close to 25 degrees when it's only 15 air temp). Would definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay

This property was everything we could have imagined and hoped for. The property was clean and had everything we needed. The host was friendly and easy to contact. The local area is proper authentic Greece at its finest and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Couldn’t have been happier and would certainly go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and spacious villa in a very charming town! It’s clean and exactly as described. The hosts are extremely nice and willing to help with anything! The kids had plenty of space to play in the garden and the pool was large enough for all 12 of us! Thank you for making our family reunion unforgettable, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fuller family at Melita

Lovely villa. Bedrooms and bathrooms were great. Wonderful large pool with sunbeds and parasols. Kitchen had everything we needed and there was a large BBQ . Only small suggestion, would have been nice to have more information about where to go for supermarkets (Perama), restaurants (Panormo) and best beaches (worth the drive to the south coast).
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay

We had a great experience at this villa which ticked all the boxes. The pool, pool area, bbq area, grass areas are all perfect and the villa is sited just out of the village of Melidoni so whilst nice and quiet it was only a 5 minute wander to the centre of the village and it's amazing restaurant and chilled out small centre. The owners were very generous with their initial gifts and helpful with any needs but also allowed privacy for the party. This is certainly one villa we would want to come back and stay again at. Definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful private Villa with a wonderful view

The villa is really beautiful with wonderful views and a great pool! Communication was great. Our highlights were the pool, the BBQ and baking pizza and bread in the stone oven in the garden. The fresh figs, grapes and lemons from the garden were also delicious. The closest beach is about 15 mins drive from the Villa.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic villa

I cannot impress upon people how idillic this villa is. It is set near a very small village with peaceful, beautiful surroundings. The villa itself has all the amenities one would require, and the inside is is fabulous condition. There was a maid service twice a week and she did a marvelous job keeping the 5 star villa clean and today. Highly recommend this place for anyone planning a holiday to Crete.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely week in a paradise

Our family with 9 persons age 20 yrs to 76 yrs had a wonderful time in Villa Meltemi in the beginning of September 2024. We enjoyed our days in the garden, in the pool area and also had a BBQ night. Our son with special needs and using manual wheelchair loved the villa and the Garden, too and had no problems going around with a little assistance. The location is perfect for exploring the other parts of the island, too. We were very warmly welcomed and everything was smoothly organized by the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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2nd time visiting

This was our second trip to this villa and it didn't disappoint. We love the garden and pool, and enjoyed grilling and making pizza's in the outdoor oven. The village is also wonderful and part of why we came back. It is charming and authentic. There is plenty of space in the house, which is well stocked with everything you need. The hosts are super nice and attentive. The kitchen knives are due for sharpening - but everything else was great. Hope to come back again for a 3rd visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxury vacation in paradise

We were a family of nine from the age of 11 to 76 years. We got a warm welcome and a tour in the house and garden. We were excited about the “Kiosk” on the ground? In Denmark it is a small shopping place 😜 It was a nice terrace with a pergola above - lovely. We will at any time recommend the house to larger families- and others who want a quiet vacation in luxury
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

The villa was exactly as advertised and exceeded our expectations. The owner and family were extremely welcoming and helpful, as was everyone we encountered in Meldoni village which was a short walk away. The facilities in the villa provided everything we needed. The barbecue area was a great social area as was the shaded outside terrace, with ample seating and bespoke tables. The swimming pools were absolute gems, loved by the children especially. The gardens were well maintained and the views of the surrounding area were spectacular. We loved our stay at the villa and hope we can return one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A brilliant venue for a family holiday

We had a brilliant week at Villa Melitta in early April. We were a group of 4 adults and 5 children from 4-9 and fitted perfectly in the house. The kids loved playing all round the gardens and would collect oranges to give us a neverending supply of delicious fresh juice. We paid to heat the pool which made it swimmable at this time of year (but still pretty chilly). We enjoyed a delicious BBQ with meat from one of the butchers in Parama. The villa is ideally located for lots of places to visit but one unexpected highlight was Reptisland which is right next door. The kids loved being shown and handling snakes and lizards - the owner was brilliant at sharing his knowledge and love of reptiles.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved Villa Melitta

Just returned from an amazing 2 week stay at Villa Melitta. Lovely welcome basket on arrival and friendly greeting from the owners. Facilities were perfect, beautiful outdoor space, lovely pool with separate kids pool. Lots of great areas to sit outside in garden with a large shaded area perfect to get out of the sun for lunch. We also made use of the bbq and wood fire pizza oven. Spacious indoors with 2 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite, and separate bathroom downstairs and 3 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite, and separate bathroom upstairs. We were a group of 2 families with young children (aged 5 and 2 x 18 months) and Antonis was really helpful with any questions prior to arrival and confirming use of cots, high chairs and stair gates etc. We would definitely recommend Villa Melitta.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks a lot for your nice review Mr Nick and very happy you enjoyed your stay at Villa Melitta ! Hope to have you soon back! Kind regards Antonis
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Magnifique maison et jardin, piscine chauffable( supplément), accueil très sympathique et généreux, un nettoyage en cours de semaine par l'hôte. Notre séjour fut très agréable avec des plages à proximité et des sites intéressants à découvrir.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wat een prachtig huis en prachtige plek! Je voelt je echt een prinses in je eigen kasteel. De inrichting is mooi, netjes en schoon. In de middle of nowhere maar op 5 minuten lopen is het gezellige dorpspleintje van Melidoni en kun je heerlijk uit eten, ontbijten of een boodschap doen. Het zwembad en de grote tuin zijn heerlijk met parasols, ligbedden en badlakens. Elke dag sinaasappelsap uit eigen tuin. Besef wel dat je buiten leeft, veel vogels die prachtig zingen, maar ook alle soorten insecten die om je heen vliegen en soms ook binnen zijn. Even spannend, maar geen overlast van gehad. Wel deet meenemen voor de muggen. En alles goed opruimen, anders zijn de mieren ook binnen. Niets kon ons vakantiegevoel verstoren, maar een paar kleine puntjes zijn er wel; horren zouden fijn zijn gezien alle insecten. Je kunt beter alles dicht laten en de airco gebruiken ipv de deuren of ramen open zetten ivm alle insecten en de vele katten die in de tuin lopen. Ook verbranden de buren elke dag afval en die lucht/rook komt binnen als je de ramen open hebt. De douchekop in de beneden badkamer hangt naar beneden. Op de pergola woont een kattennest. Kan de pergola niet dicht overdekt gemaakt worden, want dit is eigenlijk de enige plek waar je kunnen zitten? De poezen plassen door de pergola op de tafel en op je hoofd als je er toevallig zit. En elke dag moet je alles schoon maken. Kleine dingen die ons vakantiegevoel zeker niet konden verpesten, maar wel verbeterd kunnen worden! Supervilla!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wer einen entspannten Urlaub mit mehreren Personen in einer schönen Umgebung am Rande deines Dorfes mit einer wundervollen Taverne machen möchte, ist in der geräumige und geschmackvoll eingerichteten Villa Melitta mit dem traumhaften Garten bestens aufgehoben. Es war ein perfekter Urlaub, den wir dort mit 7 Personen verbracht haben. Wir wurden mit Blumen und einem Obstkorb sowie Öl, Honig, Aufschnitt, Brot und Wein begrüßt. Die Betten waren auch sehr bequem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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