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Exterior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Ancient Eleutherna7 min drive
  • Popular LocationArkadi Monastery9 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethimno Kart10 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)65 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View!

Villa Gaia Modern is a brand-new house built in 2018. The villa is suitable both for​ families and groups of people who want to have unforgettable​ vacations in Crete. It is situated in a quiet area in the village Skouloufia, 18km away from Rethymno. The villa is built in two floors layout. It has two yards, a barbecue area and a private parking. The house has four verandas overall, one of them in front of the pool, where the guests can relax and enjoy their food or drink along with the beautiful view to the sea and the town of Rethymno, but also to the countryside and the mountain Psiloritis. It is suitable for up to 8 people. There are four bedrooms, all with ​view to the sea.​ Two of the bedrooms have double​ beds and the other two have two twin beds each. All of the bedrooms have access to the verandas. There is also a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious​ dining and living room with fireplace and a smart Sat-TV. The house has two bathrooms, one of them equipped with a jacuzzi​. Around the villa, there are many villages with tavernas, mini markets, gas stations and pharmacies nearby, as well as many historical sightseeings like the Arcadi Monastery and the archaeological site and the museum of the Ancient Eleytherna. The nearest beach is only 6 km away from the villa and the city of Rethymno is only 18kms away.
The villa's licence number from the Hellenic Tourist Organization is
1041K122K2768301.

Property manager

Zacharias Katsirakis

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table on site
  • Water park on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,561 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1243270

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

Property is also known as

Spacious Modern Villa With Pool and Amazing View! Villa
Spacious Modern Villa With Pool and Amazing View! Skouloufia

About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Spilies Beach and Platanes Beach, while Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and cave exploring.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 7 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 9 min drive
  • Rethimno Kart - 10 min drive
  • Eleutherna - 11 min drive
  • Spilies Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Iberostar Creta Panorama - 14 min drive
  • Μάνταλος - 14 min drive
  • Cafe Ciao - 11 min drive
  • The Coffee Stop - 8 min drive
  • The Leaky Couldron - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious Modern Villa with Pool and Amazing View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

orla dunford

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Charming and peaceful villa with excellent host
We have just returned from an eleven night stay at the lovely Villa Gaia modern. Located in the quiet hills the Villa provides a peaceful sanctuary for relaxation where the only interruptions are the sound of crickets (or the laughter of my six year old twins as they play in the pool!). The villa itself is fairly isolated, making car hire essential. But the location has lovely views and provided a perfect base for exploring the island; it is not far from a range of archaeological and natural places of interest (Arkadi monestery, melidoni cave) and 10 minutes drive to a local supermarket. Only recently completed the Villa is modern with some traditional Greek touches. An immaculate outdoor space includes a good size pool and play area which is spacious and was perfect for our group of seven people. Facilities in the property were excellent with everything provided from a hairdryer and pool inflatables to a regular cleaning service (with fresh towels and bedding provided regularly during our stay). Our host , Zacharias was exceptional and genuinely cared that we had a great holiday. He provided a wonderful welcome basket full of basic groceries and Cretan delights (including homemade jam and wine) for our arrival and we were particularly thankful for the gifts of sour cherry compot and homemade pies during the stay. I highly recommend the villa and should we go back to Crete, we would definitely return to Villa Gaia modern.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Amazing villa, great holiday!!
We had a lovely 2 week stay at Villa Gaia Modern, it’s a fantastic villa which has just been finished (we were the first to stay there) and we couldn’t have asked for more from the villa itself and the owners who were great from the off and throughout our stay. They even brought around a homemade Greek lunch for us at the end of the first week, we had Moussaka with Greek salad and vanilla ice cream with a cherry compote, all homemade by the owner herself and using their own produce; was lovely, one of the best meals we had! The owner’s were brilliant and were in contact prior to our holiday to check our arrival time and to meet us at the villa and show us around. They genuinely seemed to want to make sure that we had a great stay and told us that we could phone or text anytime if we needed anything. They had also kindly left us a welcome basket filled with homemade cake and jam, coffee, biscuits and alcohol, and the fridge was stocked with water, beer, juice, fruit, ham, cheese, bread and butter - all the essentials. The villa itself was also really well equipped with everyday necessities such as washing up liquid, tea towels, toilet roll, foil, bin bags etc, even laundry detergent and fabric softener. The villa itself is just up in to the hills a little away from the hustle and bustle and is very peaceful, this does make a car essential but we would recommend this anyway to explore the many beaches and historical sites on the island. The villa is decorated to a very high standard and has obviously been styled with great care, it really is lovely. It has air conditioning in every room and some great views out from the villa. Also for those that are more security conscious there are electric shutters on all the windows in the villa, so whilst a very quiet and safe area, it just adds that extra peace of mind. The pool area was lovely and was really child friendly, very clean and the surrounding pool area is beautiful, again finished to a very high standard, with plenty of sun beds and umbrellas, its also very private as you’re not overlooked by anyone. There were two inflatables left for us which our daughter was really impressed with. There was also a small area with a child’s table and chairs and various outdoor games, which was a nice touch. Also there are lovely flowers / grounds to the rest of the villa which are very well kept. All in all a fantastic stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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