[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Butterfly, a historical villa with pool & hot tub! Villa in Rethymno with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103928700/103928613/4a6bd439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103928700/103928613/2eb0b37d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103928700/103928613/35d8ca6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103928700/103928613/9476fac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103928700/103928613/166612b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a mountain slope in Crete, Villa Butterfly offers an authentic getaway with luxurious touches. Unwind by the private pool, hot tub or playground while taking in the majestic views of Armeni village and mountains. With its elegant blend of traditional Cretan architecture and bohemian artistry, this villa's unique aesthetic creates an atmosphere that will leave you feeling euphoric. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Pool - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Butterfly, a historical villa with pool & hot tub! Immerse yourself in Cretan summer at this charmful villa. An once abandoned 1905 family house has been completely transformed in '23 to an impressive stone-built villa with all amenities that the modern guest seeks.Private pool,hot tub,BBQ&playground,it has all it takes for a luxurious yet authentic experience! It's terracotta color & island aesthetic blend perfectly with Crete’s rich nature giving the illusion that is emerging from the earth,offering mountain views and stunning golden sunsets. Combining traditional Cretan architecture with boho artistic elements in an elegant way this villa, aims to provoke the senses and create a feeling of euphoria and positive aura from the first minute you step in it. Afterall it's name "Butterfly" refers to summer, beauty and carefreeness of a colorful butterfly. Built on the slope of a mountain right above Armeni village, this house is uniquely set up in two levels of 150sqm in total, offering vast views from above for an ideal getaway. Indoors: As you enter the main gate of the premises, you will walk a few stairs to get to the villa’s raised patio where the main door of the house is located. The ground floor is an open floor plan with a living room and a fully equipped kitchen (fridge with freezer ,stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, espresso machine, sandwich press, full cutlery and glassware). The kitchen also includes a dining table and air-conditioning. Decorated with colorful touches, the first living room consists of two couches, a middle table and a beautiful wooden drawer for storage. On the ground floor next to the living room there is also a bathroom with a big overhead shower with glass doors. To get to the first floor you can use the inside staircase with railings that go up all the way to the ceiling, situated right next to the kitchen. Alternatively, you may use the entrance to the first floor which can be found on the big balcony overlooking Armeni village and Cretan mountains. Here you will find a second living room furnished with a comfortable corner sofa and a 52 inches smart satellite TV. Situated on this floor are also the three bedrooms, two double and one twin bedroom. With direct access to the balcony, the first of the double bedrooms includes an open wardrobe, a dresser and a TV (not satellite). The twin bedroom, consists of two single beds, a wardrobe, drawer, bookcase and a small desk. Last but not least, the master bedroom consists of double bed and a built-in sofa bed within a charming dome where the third guest can sleep or be used as a seating area. The room also has a wardrobe, dresser, AC and ensuite W/C and has immediate access to the children's playground in the back patio. Moreover, on this floor, there is a full bathroom with a bathtub and a washing machine. Outdoors: Overlooking the trees and stunning nature of Armeni Village is the multi-leveled outdoors space of Villa Butterfly. As you enter the premises, you will immediately see the pool area, decorated beautifully with puffed sunbeds and chairs, wooden sunbeds and a shaded seating area constructed with stone walls and furnished with a sofa, middle table and plants. The pool has a size of 25sqm (1.35 deep) and is gorgeous both in the morning and at night when it is elegantly lit. In the pool area there is also a modern shower, ensuring that you will have an easy and fun time swimming at the pool. Walking up a few stairs, you get to the raised patio where the main entrance to the house is. Here you can enjoy the BBQ and gather at the dining table for an al -fresco meal, or relax in the built-in seat to read your book! Go up another level and relish in the fabulous stone built heated jacuzzi (can be also used as a children pool), designed and decorated so as to offer seating space as well. Last but not least , go around the corner and rejoice with your little ones in the villa’s newly created playground! \*Please note that the maximum temperature the hot tub can reach is 23° C. What’s provided: \- Welcome basket is included. \- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once a week. \- Pool and garden cleaning once a week. \- Baby cot and high chair and other equipment available upon request. \- Air-conditioning in all bedrooms, living room and kitchen. \- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa. \- 24h/7days concierge service included. \- Free Parking space inside the Villa premises. \- 5% discount coupon in car rentaldt All areas are completely private. No shared spaces. Additional Services Upon Request with extra charge: Local woman as a maid to prepare traditional meals for you, Private Chef, Bar Services, Massage, Boat Trips, Yacht hire, Car rental, Airport transfer, Pastry Cook, Tour guide, Activities and bus excursions, diving course to discover the beautiful cretan sea, unforgetable safari to explore picturesque villages along with the cretan hospitality and the relaxing nature, excursions to visit Spinaloga, Samaria Gorge, yacht or small boat hire to party / swim / fish in the crystal clear Cretan sea, one day cruise to visit Santorini or one day boat ride to discover the unreachable beaches on the southern part of Crete ie Loutro, Marmara etc, Additional cleaning and linen changes, Doctor on Call, Organizing and planning a special event (wedding, birthday, anniversary, etc.) and much more! All guests are expected to check in after 15.00 and check out by 10.00. We are happy to arrange an early check in or a late check out if we know in advance and if next/previous guests' schedule allows us to arrange that. Guests are responsible to ensure that the property is left in a reasonable condition of cleanliness and in the same condition of repair as upon arrival. The number of guest should not exceed the number referred at the rental agreement. We do not hold any responsibility for the extra people. While all pools are built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organization, parents have full responsibility for supervising their children. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to use the pool or hot tub at any time without adult supervision. Diving is also prohibited. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34026100/34026083/b4edffcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Offering Panoramic sea Views, in a Walking Distance Away From a Sandy Beach Rethymno - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=34026083&PinnedHotelID=34026083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32032500/32032482/9a112ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family villa Myrtia with heated pool, 2 minutes walking to local amenities Rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=32032482&PinnedHotelID=32032482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Checkin 15:00-23:00 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 1343143 ### 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 ### Property is also known as 456596 ## About the area Located in Rethymno, this villa is in the mountains. Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi and Great Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Preveli Beach and Municipal Garden. Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart are also worth visiting. [Visit our Rethymno travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno.dx182119) [View more Villas in Rethymno](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno-Villas.d182119-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.30143%2C24.46155&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_xVJ52TtJ184vphsDa9QEk_SjwU=) Armeni, Crete ### What's nearby - University of Crete - 12 min drive - 8.4 km - Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 12 min drive - 8.4 km - Fortezza Castle - 13 min drive - 9.1 km - Rethymnon Venetian Port - 13 min drive - 9.1 km - Rimondi Fountain - 14 min drive - 9.5 km ### Getting around - Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 79 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬16 min drive - ‪Taverna Bambakas - ‬19 min drive - ‪Taverna Alekos - ‬6 min walk - ‪Πρίμα Πλώρα (Prima Plora) - ‬14 min drive - ‪Cantina Banana - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Butterfly, a historical villa with pool & hot tub! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Butterfly, a historical villa with pool & hot tub!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Butterfly, a historical villa with pool & hot tub!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Butterfly, a historical villa with pool & hot tub! located? > Situated in the mountains, this villa is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Late Minoan Cemetery at Armenoi and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Crete and Municipal Garden. Rethymnon Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Cathedral are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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