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Luxury villa on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea 1,5 km to beach-pet friendly

Luxury villa on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea 1,5 km to beach-pet friendly

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Overview of Luxury villa on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea 1,5 km to beach-pet friendly

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete
  • Popular LocationRethimno Kart6 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethymnon Venetian Port11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlatanes Beach13 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury villa on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea 1,5 km to beach-pet friendly

Weelchair accessible

Traditional cosy-style villa built inJune 2011 this Villa has been created as “home away from home”. Villa Kivotos is just 7 km from the Venetian town of Rethymnon, therefore providing the perfect blend of country and city. 120 sqm allows for villa Kivotos to be well laid out offering kitchen/dinner open plan lounge with balcony doors five feet long and with a romantic veranda overlooking the Aegean Sea, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

An air of tranquillity has been created by the use of natural materials in the building and decoration of this villa. The swimming pool and flower garden are set in an unspoilt natural environment providing a setting of complete relaxation. Kivotos Villa is unique in that it offers a fully alarmed swimming pool to ensure the safety of our younger guests. Also in the hope that your holiday is completely relaxing, a babysitting can be arranged and with the owners living nearby, your holiday is guaranteed to be unforgettable.

Changeover day
Changeover day can be flexible. The Villa will be available on the day of arrival from 4pm.
We would be grateful if the villa is vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure. Should there be no following booking a later time can be arranged.

Accommodation
Bedrooms: Master bedroom is situated on the ground floor with a double bed. Another double bedroom is situated in the same floor with two single beds.
In the mezzanine floor (basement) is situated a suite with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning with no extra cost.
Bathrooms: On the ground floor is one bathroom with a luxury shower,wash basin & toilet fully equipped for the wheel chair users.
The second bathroom is equipped with a wash basin,a toilet and a Jacuzzi .
Kitchen: Modern wooden kitchen fully equipped offering ,cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster and a dinning table with four chairs and stools.
Living Room : The living room with his balcony door of five feet long is the”must “ of this villa . It is also equipped with air conditioning, a flat screen satellite TV, DVD player & Hi Fi .

Accessibility
Villa Kivotos is designed and equipped also for the disabled and handicapped.
Two bedrooms are in the ground floor, all the doors are opening to an extend of one meter, one bathroom is fully equipped for the weel chair user & access ramps are used in the garden and to the pool to ensure the safety of our guests.
The access road to the property level is smooth
Corridor and doors are wide enough for a wheelchair . A wheelchair user can access to all the main areas of the property
2 bedrooms are on the ground floor. Main sockets, light switches and alarm cords are easily reach from a seated position.
The shower has a 'wheel-in' level access and there is a fold-down shower seat.Taps and grab rails are reachable from a seated position. There is enough space to safely move from a wheelchair to a toilet seat

Cleaning /towels/linen/maid service :
Villa Kivotos provides all linen and towels, even for the pool. The property is cleaned once per week (for a stay of one week and twice per week for a stay of two weeks and more) with a complete change of linen and towels. Additional cleaning and change of linen can be arranged at an extra cost.
Notes on accommodation
At no extra cost the villa comes with full air-conditioning and Wi-Fi connection and all baby equipment (2 cot, 2 high chair ) hopefully providing the most comfortable & enjoyable holiday in an unforgettable environment. Also a complementary basket will be waiting for you upon arrival.
Amenities/ Facilities provided
Hob, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, iron/ironing board, satellite TV, TV, internet access, air conditioning –heating, ,cot, high chair, barbecue, private pool.
Organic cultivation
In the garden of Kivotos Villa we cultivate vegetables with organic methods. Guests can pick up tomatoes, cucumber, aubergines, pepers and aromatic herbes etc for cooking

Outside
Within the pool area is a barbecue and sun loungers. Pool towels are provided. The swimming pool 8m x 4m is private to the residence of Villa Kivotos and is cleaned daily.
No diving is permitted.
The garden is home to some traditional plants to the Mediterranean and parking is provided in the private and secured area of the Villa..

Property manager

Eva Maravelaki

Languages

English, French, Greek

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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 not indicated whether 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 1041K91002919601

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanes Beach and Blue Beach, while Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 6 min drive
  • Horse Park Rethymno - 6 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 11 min drive
  • Fortezza Castle - 12 min drive
  • Platanes Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skypark - 5 min drive
  • Cafe Greco - 5 min drive
  • Taverna Vergina - 5 min drive
  • Upano - 5 min drive
  • Sky Park - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christophe C., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply the best
Fantastic house with a large swimming pool and a great garden. The location is perfect with a nice view on the sea and the sun all day long. Our hosts have been very nice. If you go to Rethymno, this is the perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa, perfect for familys and friends
This house has everything you need. We stayed in the villa for 11 nights, 4 adults and two children. Beautiful area in a hill that over looks the sea and the village of Platanes. A car is nessesary, in this calm and quiet area. Eva is just the best host, so helpfull and kind. The pool in the garden is amazing. Easy access to super markets and restaurants in Platanes, just a 10 min drive from the house. I really hope we can come back one day.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hubert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Kivotos Juli 2022
Unser Aufenthalt in der Villa Kivotos war perfekt und wird uns immer in Erinnerung bleiben ! Die Organisation über unsere Gastgeberin Eva hat problemlos funktioniert. Eva war eine hilfsbereite, jederzeit erreichbare und überaus liebenswerte Gastgeberin. Die Villa selbst bietet alle Voraussetzungen für einen schönen Urlaub auf Kreta. Wunderschöne Lage mit Meerblick, einen täglich gereinigten Pool, Garten mit Olivenbäumen, Grillmöglichkeit, geräumige Zimmer , große Terrasse, ideal auch für Familie mit Kindern, ganz einfach eine mehr als empfehlenswerte Destination. Wir werden wiederkommen !
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

robin n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An unforgettable stay
This villa is simply amazing! It is absolutely spotless and so well stocked with equipment, even small items such as dishwasher pads and toilet roll! Eva, the owner, also provided some local produce to make the holiday start smoothly. The villa is very spacious with high open beam ceilings and cool tile floors. Every window has a mosquito net, although there seem to be very few mosquitoes on Crete! The mid-week linen change and quick clean were a lovely touch. The views and the quietness are gorgeous and the pristine pool, tastefully lit up at night, makes an evening simply special. Eva is an experienced and very able owner who is always on hand for a chat if needed. Nothing was ever too much trouble and my children were always delighted to see her, especially when she brought round some desserts!! Crete is a beautiful and interesting island and villa Kivotos is the perfect place to stay. Recommend 100%.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thierry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe location
Belle maison parfaitement fonctionnelle et alignée avec l’annonce. Bonne localisation. Un merci particulier à Eva la propriétaire dont les attentions et la gentillesse n’ont pas leur pareil. Location chaudement recommandée.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Eva Maravelaki

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My name is Eva and I leave with my family near the villa. We love animals and named the villa 'Kivotos' (that means ark !)
I have study French literature, took also a diploma in Hotel management and worked many years in the promotion of the Cretan tourism. I was working for 10 years in an organic farm near the villa and from 2016
I manage a boutique hotel of the area. My husband is responsible for the maintenance of the hotel and the villa.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for the write spot for more than 3 years.We loved it immediately.
The place combines everything.
Peaceful with fantastic views, just 5 minute drive from the beach and near a village where you can found everything.(3 supermarket, pharmacy ,doctor, baker, many restaurants etc)

What makes this property unique

We choose to build in this hill because of the fantastic views and the micro-clima of the area .
The clima there isn't as humid as in other places of the island and also it's not very hot as it is up to a hill and even in August we are lucky to have most of the time a 'tiny' breeze. In fact the architect design the villa keeping all this in mind ...If you open the windows from the north and south part of the house you have a natural air condition ! We also build this house using natural materials of the area- wood and tiles
for the roof & stone and wood for the floor- providing a more natural insulation. .

Languages:

English, French, Greek
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