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Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Museum of Ancient Eleutherna, Eleutherna, and Sacred Monastery of Arkadi. Rethimno Kart and Reptisland are also within 9 mi (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 18, 2024

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Very relaxing stay in a quiet and beautiful place

We very much enjoyed the stay in this beautiful house. The house provides a lot of space and we enjoyed the pool a lot. The owner familiy provided us a very nice welcome with freshly cooked food and a filled fridge. This was very convenient, since we (2 adults + 2 kids) arrived late in the evening. Some Some very nice sight seeing

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Jul 1, 2024

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Perfect trip

The property was stunning, plenty of room for everyone , spotlessly clean and a good location with fantastic views. The host was fantastic and his Mum even cooked us a home made meal on our first night which was both unexpected and greatly appreciated. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Aug 2, 2023

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Amazing Villa

This is a beautiful villa, very modern and perfect for a family holiday. The pool isn’t too deep and is the same depth throughout so perfect for children. The views from the villa are stunning and we would recommend staying in this villa. The owner is also lovely and very helpful if you need anything.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 26, 2024

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Fantastic holiday villa

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Villa Gaia. The villa was clean and spacious with fantastic outside space. It was in a quiet, rural location however was still convenient for local restaurants, supermarkets and the beach and there were many things to do within an hour’s drive (including the airport). Zacharias was a generous and kind host. He insisted on meeting us at the villa despite us not arriving until after midnight. I would highly recommend a stay here.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florent M.

Nov 3, 2024

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Magnifique séjour hors saison !

Nous avons passé une magnifique semaine chez Zacharias ; la maison était formidable et idéalement placée pour visiter les deux cotés de l'île. Quiétude totale dans sur le hauteurs de la Crète, mais assez proche toute fois des plages et des commerces. Et que dire de notre hôte qui nous aura accueilli avec un diner 100% préparé maison, tout ce qu'il faut pour le 1er petit déjeuner, et nous aura même offert un petit souvenir au moment du départ. Bref : une réussite totale ; merci Zacharias.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinna S.

Sep 23, 2024

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Wunderschöner Aufenthalt

Wir waren Anfang September 2024 in der Ferienunterkunft und es hat uns so gut gefallen. Alles war sauber, sehr schönes Haus in einer ruhigen Lage mit Blick aufs Meer und abends sieht man die wunderschönen Sonnenuntergänge. Wir kamen erst spät abends dort an, aber selbst um 10 Uhr abends war der Gastgeber persönlich vor Ort, hat uns alles gezeigt und erklärt und hat uns sogar mit selbst gebackenen Abendessen seiner Mutter überrascht. Auch für unseren Sohn gab es Spielsachen vor Ort und der Pool war für ihn - und uns - natürlich ein Highlight. Der Gastgeber war immer freundlich und nett und man konnte Ihn jederzeit erreichen. Vielen Dank für die tolle Zeit vor Ort - gerne wieder :-)

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens P.

Sep 2, 2024

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Super Aufenthalt

Wir hatten zehn super Tage im Haus Gaia! Ein geräumiges Haus, schöne, funktionelle Zimmer, die 2 Bäder sind etwas klein, aber für uns ausreichend. In der Küche ist alles vorhanden, auch Spülmaschine und Waschmaschine, was für uns immer sehr wichtig ist. Saftpresse für frischen Orangensaft. Der Pool sehr sauber, regelmäßig gereinigt. Das Grundstück fast un einsehbar, mit einem herrlichen Fernblick und Meerblick, liegt nur knapp 15 Minuten vom Strand entfernt, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es jede Menge in 15 Minuten Entfernung. Zwei tolle Tavernen in der jeweils 1 km Abstand, da kann man locker hin laufen in einem kleinen Abend Spaziergang. Man braucht natürlich ein Auto, hat da einen super Ausgangspunkt für viele Unternehmungen, Schluchten, kleine buchten und Strände und vieles mehr. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Die nächst größere Stadt, Rethymnon ist nur 20 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt, auch wunderbar zum bummeln oder einkehren in „Old Town“. Der Gastgeber, Zacharias, äußerst freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir waren zu sechst in dem Haus, wir Eltern mit drei Töchtern 14,20 und 24, eine mit Freund.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amine L.

Sep 2, 2023

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Maison et hôte au top

Zacharias le propriétaire de la maison est d une gentillesse extraordinaire, nous avons passé un excellent sejour, et l accueil a ete exceptionnel. Ce sont des qualités qui sont devenues de plus en plus rare et nous avons ete ravis d avoir choisi ce lieu et cette maison pour notre sejour .bravo a zacharias 👍👍

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cecile M.

Nov 5, 2022

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Splendide ! Villa Gaia une valeure sûre !

Maison idéalement placée pour visiter l'ile. La maison de Zacharias est extrêmement confortable avec un équipement complet pour toute la famille. On s y sent très bien. Tout y est et si vous avez besoin de quoi que ce soit vous pouvez compter sur Zacharias. Il est au petit soins pour vous. La maison est décorée avec grand soin, "comme dans les magazines" . Elle est très lumineuse en journée. Les lumières extérieures et intérieures illuminent la maison le soir. L'hygiene est impeccable. Maison adaptée pour personne à mobilité réduite. mon papa est resté au rez de chaussée dans la chambre du bas. Il a fait le tour exterieur de la maison car adaptée pour le fauteuil. La climatisation est dans toutes les pièces si besoin. Les pièces sont vastes. Plusieurs terrasses à l étage permettent de se poser et d admirer le paysage mer et montagne. L'accueil de Zacharias est exemplaire. Gentillesse , douces attentions sont au rendez-vous. Sa maman nous a cuisiné de bons plats pour notre arrivée. Bref,aucune hésitation vous faites le bon choix en réservant la villa gaia.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland M.

Oct 20, 2022

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Herbsturlaub mit Familie

Das Haus war genau wie beschrieben und hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Da wir erst spätabends angekommen sind, war ein leckeres Essen zur Begrüßung für uns bereit gestellt!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie P., lieu-dit Keric Bian 29560 Atrgol

Sep 19, 2022

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Très bon accueil. Gentillesse et générosité des propriétaires.

Qualité de la location exceptionnelle. Endroit calme et reposant.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Aug 11, 2022

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Lovely stay and exceptional hosts

We were a party of two families, four adults and four teenage children. The property is around 20 minutes from the coast and cars are a must but this was perfect for us as we prefer to stay in quieter areas. The pool is great and would be ideal for younger children too as it is not too deep and all one level. The villa is modern but traditionally furnished and well equipped. The beds are quite firm which was fine for most of us, but one has a bad back and found the bed too hard. However the hosts went above and beyond and sourced a mattress topper for us. Zacharias and his family are wonderful hosts, very welcoming and happy to help with any questions. On arrival they had prepared a delicious meal for us and a homemade cake . It was very special and we wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Jul 27, 2022

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Ein unvergesslicher grandioser Aufenthalt ❤️

Wir wurden freundlich mit einem leckeren Abendessen empfangen. Das Haus war einfach perfekt! Sauber, modern eingerichtet, mit liebevollen kleinen Details. Jedes Zimmer lädt zum Verweilen ein. Der Außenbereich und der Pool waren herrlich. Jeden Abend konnten wir einen zauberhaften Sonnenuntergang genießen. Unsere Gastgeber waren freundlich und sehr aufmerksam. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt! Wir kommen sehr gern wieder!!!! Familie Schulte und Korbmacher ❤️

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arne S.

Jul 17, 2022

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incredible Villa with super friendly host

The villa is as advertised. Everything you need and more is available in the villa. The pool is nice and you have an incredible view of the sunset. One thing that impressed me the most was the hospitality of the host. The host's mother cooked a whole meal for us (7 people!) free of charge because we arrived late in the afternoon and she was afraid we wouldn't have anything to eat. I have never experienced anything like that at a holiday destination. For my birthday, Mr. Zacharias even bought some sweets. Again, super friendly! He didn't have to do that. I appreciated that very much. I can only recommend the villa and Mr Zacharias. Cheers Arne

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO P.

May 1, 2022

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Fantastique et excellent

Un paradis sur l'île ! Des hôtes d'une gentillesse et d'une délicatesse exceptionnelles qui nous ont attendus et accueillis en pleine nuit avec le repas préparé et des cadeaux de bienvenue de leur production personnelle. La maison est magnifique, à l'image des photos, spacieuse, romantique où rien ne manque pour permettre de se sentir chez soi. La piscine est sans vis à vis et très agréable. Les conseils de visite, de restaurant prodigués par les propriétaires égalent leur générosité. Un merveilleux séjour qui nous laisse des étoiles plein les yeux. Merci à Zacharias et à toute sa famille pour leur confiance, leur gentillesse, leur disponibilité, leur sympathie. Claudine et Bruno et un couple d'amis, avril 2022

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Oct 6, 2021

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Fabulous Break

A beautiful late September week for 2 to recharge and our first post-Covid trip. Great weather and a very comfortable place to relax in. We mainly cooked for ourselves and the villa has most of what you need with supermarkets in Stavromenos 10 minutes back down the road. The wifi is fast enough that you won't notice any issues and Netflix and Amazon Prime are available on the Smart TV (you will need your own subscription though). Swimming pool was refreshing and the local cats very cute! The owner Zacharias was simply the best. An extremely tasty dinner was waiting for us on arrival and he dropped in with a couple of other treats during the week and was always available on the end of the phone to answer any queries. Thank you for all your help! If you need a rapid antigen test for return travel then numerous places are available in Rethymno and the process is simple at approx €25 per person. It felt so good to sit with a glass of Cretan wine and watch the superb sunset from the upper balcony and remember the joys of travelling. Highly recommended location, villa and owner! Just book it!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniele W.

Sep 24, 2021

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Belle villa située au calme avec un beau panorama non loin de la mer

Notre hôte, Zaccharia est très accueillant et nous a couvert de petits cadeaux locaux ! Merci à lui et sa mère ! Belle villa chaleureusement décorée. Tout est parfait !

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tobias F.

Aug 9, 2021

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Amazing Trip

We had a wonderful time, the house is amazing with a beautiful view. The host was the nicest person he brought ous ice and food and drinks. Everytime again. It was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sina M.

Sep 10, 2020

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Amazing vacation

We stayed at the villa for 6 days and cannot recommend it enough. Zacharias is a very friendly and pleasant person and an amazing host. We received a warm welcome, even though we arrived late at night. He had even written us a card, to congratulate us because we recently got married. He checked in with us several times while we were there. The villa is spacious, nicely decorated and very clean. The view is just wonderful and the surroundings are peaceful. We spent a lot of time by the pool, just enjoying the sun and the villa. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Oct 3, 2019

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AMAZING // MERVEILLEUX

The house is in accordance with the photos. Very welcome from Zacharias. She's a wonderful person with a huge heart. We had a great time and the house is very well located. We will be back with great pleasure.#GodBlessU La maison est conforme aux photos. Très bon accueil de la part de Zacharias. C’est une merveilleuse personne avec un énorme cœur. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et la maison est très bien située. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir. Que Dieu vous garde. Foncez les yeux fermés !!

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Oct 1, 2019

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Sehr erholsam und ruhig

Ganz netter und herzlicher Vermieter . Wir kamen sehr spät an und ich fand es so unglaublich nett, denn der Vermitter hatte für und Esssen vorbereitet. Das hatte ich noch nirgends erlebt und spiegelt einfach die Herzlichkeit und Gastfreundlichkeit wider, die uns auf Kreta entgegen gebracht wurde. Die Betten waren für mich etwas zu hart aber das ist Meckern auf hohem Niveau Alles in Allem war es ein schöner, super erholsamer Urlaub. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder. Danke Zacharias für den tollen Urlaub.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

orla dunford

Sep 2, 2019

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WONDERFUL PROPERTY :) would return in a heartbeat.

We had a fantastic stay in this wonderful property. Incredible! From start to finish we could not have asked for better hosts or better accommodation. Our flights were delayed and the host waited for us at the property to welcome us. And welcomed us with the most delicious food that his mom had cooked for us! what a start to the holiday!! We were 2 families holidaying together , 3 adults and 5 children age (17,14,6,4,4) and the villa was just ideal for us. 4 perfect bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and dining room/kitchen/lounge, 2 big upstairs terraces (great views of the countryside down to the sea) and ample outdoors space with seating areas dotted around, some in sun and some in shade, to relax in, read a book, enjoy your coffee, etc. Little play area for the children outside to keep them occupied. The pool was clean and enjoyably cool for the hot weather. the location was great, in the countryside so that we had peace and quiet, only the sounds of the sheep passing by, and as we had cars, was easily accessible for us, in face great as we could get to the main road (chania to heraklion) easily for our day trips.went to different beaches every morning and then spent the afternoon at he pool and out for dinner in the evening. could not have asked for nicer accommodation for our holiday. I give a 5 star rating as thats what it deserves and I would recommend this property (and the hosts) to everyone!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 26, 2019

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Awesome place - Spacious, comfortable, beautiful

My girlfriend and I stayed in the place for 2 weeks in summer of 2019 and absolutely loved it. It is a very large and modern villa, with lots of space and privacy for sunbathing and relaxation. The villa is located on a mountain, so we had a great view while eating breakfast and dinner on the balcony. Furthermore, the hosts were really outstanding. We received tons of food, gifts and love :-) Thank you for making this trip amazing for us!

Stayed 13 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Aug 15, 2019

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Excellent Villa and Host in a peaceful location

We can honestly say that our stay in the Villa surpassed all expectations. We were two families with 7 adults and it was a perfect size. We arrived in the early hours after a delayed flight and Zacharias and his father were there to greet us with wonderful basket of local produce, a fridge stocked with drinks and a home-cooked meal. This attention to our needs continued throughout the holiday with various food packages arriving over our two week stay. The ice creams were delicious as were his mothers home-cooked pies. The location is peaceful and a car is essential as the nearest shop is about 10 mins away. The views were incredible with gorgeous sunsets every night. The villa is well equipped with very efficient air conditioning. There is plenty of space indoors and out for everyone to feel relaxed. The pool area has sunbeds, recliners, parasols so shade and comfort is great. In terms of things to do, we recommend the Paraschakis Olive Oil producers, who offer a short tour and tasting. The Arkadi Monastery is both beautiful and fascinating. Local beaches are good but snorkelling is better in the South. We like Damnoni Beach in particular. Rethymon Old Town is great (park at the Marina). We also visited Chania, Knossos (opens at 8am get there early if it's hot) and Heraklion, all within just over an hour's drive. All in all, this was a fantastic holiday. In our many stays at various villas we've never experienced such generous hospitality. You will definitely enjoy a stay at this Villa.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Jul 27, 2019

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100% recommend

We've not used homeaway before so were a little apprehensive but Zacharias was super welcoming. His villa was amazing. Large, but not too large and an amazing pool. It was quiet and relaxing, about 20 mins from. Rythemno (btw - park on by the marina for a 10 min walk to the old town). Everything was perfect, kitchen fully equipped and multiple terraces to enjoy alfresco dining. We have to say that the hospitality was amazing - and we fully recommend coming to stay here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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