Title: Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete ## Photo gallery for Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete ![Outdoor pool - Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete (Viran Episkopi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672000/34671970/ba8f979d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete (Viran Episkopi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672000/34671970/b566ee7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete (Viran Episkopi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672000/34671970/92db264e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete (Viran Episkopi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672000/34671970/6d5b6841.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete (Viran Episkopi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34680000/34672000/34671970/47854409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a private, enclosed land plot near Rethymno, Villa Elena offers ample space for families to unwind. The villa's interior boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and a large open-plan living area, while the exterior features a luscious garden with BBQ facilities and separate children’s pool. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete Villa Elena is a very spacious family-friendly villa, in a private, enclosed and not overlooked land plot. Its interior includes 4 spacious bedrooms that can comfortably sleep up to 8 adults, a very large open plan living-dining-kitchen area with ample sitting for all our guests and two bathrooms. The exterior area's luscious garden, private swimming pool with separate children's pool and adjacent BBQ, will be the perfect surroundings for you to enjoy a rejuvenating holiday in Crete! Villa Elena is located 14 kilometres east of Rethymno, on the outskirts of Viran Episkopi, a quiet village built around the old diocese of 'Agrion' which had been established in the area during the Venetian occupation of Crete. Its central location along the island and its proximity to the north National Highway (2,5kms away) make it the ideal accommodation for excursions the west, east, north and south parts of Crete! The villa is 180sq.m. large, has a 45sq.m. private swimming pool with separate children’s pool and is surrounded by a rich, beautiful garden within a 14.000sq.m. private olive grove. The first floor main entrance leads into a large open plan dining room/lounge furnished with period furniture, an adjacent sitting room with comfortable sitting, followed by a fully equipped built-in kitchen with a large dining table. There is also a spacious bathroom with shower/WC. A wooden staircase leads to the second floor which has four bedrooms, all of them with air-conditioning and a spacious bathroom with bathtub/WC. Two of the bedrooms have queen-size double beds and two have twin beds. A baby cot is available on request. The balconies spanning around both floors offer you breathtaking, panoramic views towards the mountains of Psiloritis and Lefka Ori and the surrounding landscape. The nearest taverns can be found at 300m distance in Viran Episkopi, whereas the sandy beach and nearest super-markets are in Stavromenos just 2,5 Kms away. In the small town of Perama 10 Kms away, there are super-markets, banks and ATMs, the post office, taverns and a large variety of shops. Interesting nearby outings can be made to the traditional village of Margarites, the historical monastery of Arkadi, the ancient ruins and the museum of old Eleftherna. Due to the quiet setting, a car would be considered essential to explore the immediate area and the island in general. Villa Elena is bonded to the 'Greek National Tourism Organisation', thus ensuring the quality & security of your vacation. G.N.T.O. No: 1041K122K2739501 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone - 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 - Children's pool - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10630000/10624000/10623973/817afd0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Semiramis Village Hersonissos - 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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 1041Κ122K2739501 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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 Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eleutherna and Arkadi Monastery. 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/biking trails and cave exploring nearby. [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%7C35.36948%2C24.61893&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t_7hT4ZSYGv8BmMeV_UacFuBje0=) Viran Episkopi, Κρήτη ### What's nearby - Rethimno Kart 7 min drive \- 7.6 km - Platanes Beach 7 min drive \- 8.4 km - Spilies Beach 10 min drive \- 8.8 km - Horse Park Rethymno 10 min drive \- 11.8 km - Town Beach 12 min drive \- 13.7 km ### Getting around - Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) 74 min drive ### Restaurants - Bro Café 6 min drive - Taverna "Calamies 7 min drive - Cafe Ciao 7 min drive - Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali) 6 min drive - Σπίτι του Πολιού (Poliou House) 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete have a pool? ### Is Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete? ### What time is check-out at Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete? ### Where is Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Elena - Private Holiday Villa with Swimming Pool near Rethymno, Crete Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic property, clean, above and beyond, everything you need at your fingertips. Very friendly hosts who couldn’t do enough to ensure you have a great holiday ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3d2f0bb6-b013-4948-a291-737ce4c4bcda-1759491645751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b7e1291b-3557-4e21-9d91-17d8b078b512-1759491645083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8d16fe0a-a1dc-4d41-b8df-4eb08d2052eb-1759491642721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ef403fe2-1d69-49d1-866e-43453956a036-1759491641154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karen W. Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eeva-Riitta T. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The villa matched all the descriptions and promises. It was well-equipped, with functioning air conditioning in the bedrooms and an excellent pool area. The location was ideal for holidaymakers traveling by car. Yiannis was a caring host who ensured everything met our wishes and needs. His mother, Maria, greeted us upon arrival and had prepared a delicious homemade meal as a welcome gesture. We were very satisfied with our accommodation and holiday at Villa Elena. ##### Eeva-Riitta T. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Villa Elena Our Host Yianni, was very professional, kind and super in making us welcomed, especially when it came to answering questions about the area/island. His mother Maria cooked a delicious welcome meal that was so great after arriving later than anticipated. The private pool was absolutely lovely to splash around in anytime of the day or night. We enjoyed our stayed and immensely…many thanks to Yianni ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron E. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super host, clean and useful pool area and liveable space! First have to mention the responsiveness and friendliness of Yiannis in welcoming us with a home-cooked meal and giving lots of tips, etc. Above and beyond expectations. The pool area is great for kids and clean, the grill works great, and you can even monitor the kids from one of the balconies. Kitchen is well-equipped (which is often not the case in these types of properties) and rooms are clean and comfortable. Rethymno is an easy 15-20min drive, and you have nice access to some of the mountain towns and hikes in Rethymnon as well. Recommended! ##### Ron E. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glory P., United Kingdom Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An absolute ideal tranquil home away from home. The property is stunning including the grounds , situated away from other busy amenities, but close enough to reach them. This is exactly what we were looking for, a break from the mundane but homely with all our family together. The property is kept clean and is beautifully decorated throughout. There pool was one of the highlights of our stay. Excellent facilities perfect for our group - really exceeded our expectations. Above all this the host Yiannis has been phenomenal from the time we booked, keeping timely communications to the time we left. His mother lavished us with an absolute tasty meal on the day we arrived and we will always be grateful for this as we were all tired and hungry from the journey. We were also graced by the visits of most adorable Bella - the dog - who belongs to Yiannis' lovely aunt who lives next door to the villa. We really enjoyed our stay to the full and wished we had a few more days to stay. We are so grateful to Yiannis for this amazing experience and for making it a family to family experience. Looking forward to our next stay and we highly recommend Yiannis and his gorgeous villa. ##### Glory P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria B. Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic The stay started with being greeted with a home cooked dinner of oven roasted chicken and vegetables with a yummy dessert. After just over 24 hours of traveling this was so appreciated and just what we needed to start the two weeks.The Villa is beautiful and the support from the owner and his family and friends for any issues was wonderful to know we had should we need it. The recommendation to use Yannis at SevenCar Rental was exactly the type of local knowledge that you need when you are visiting a new area. The villa is perfectly located for exploring the island whether you want to go East, West or South and the town of Rethymno is a perfect town for shopping, chilling or eating. There are several great restaurants within a short drive. The outdoor oven with a supply of wood is a great option for cooking for yourself.And no review would be complete without mentioning the 4 legged tourist ambassador that greats you every time you come back to your home from home - Bella was the perfect bundle of energy that bounced around to say hi and brought a bigger smile to our faces.Thank you Yannis for sharing your villa with us and we look forward to staying again. ##### Maria B. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart B. Jun 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much needed vacation Wonderful traditional Greek Villa set in a private location provided an ideal place for myself and family to relax and unwind after a busy 2023! Would highly recommend - thanks to Yiannis and his mum! (your welcome meal was fantastic!) ##### Stuart B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrea bascombe Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### crete villa wonderful time on this beautiful island, the house is coolant the weather was beautiful, everything you could want and more from a holiday villa, couldn't fault it wonderful place ##### andrea bascombe Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toby G., Malmesbury, UK Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday near Rethymno in early June Villa Elena is an impressive property that doesn't fail to deliver. Well laid out with ample room for our group of 4\. The kitchen equipment provided for all our needs with plenty of space, plates, glassware etc The bedrooms were of a good size with efficient air conditioning, storage and comfortable beds. Outside, a good sized pool kept immaculately clean adjacent to an excellent bbq and stone oven that we used. Maria provided us with a lovely stone baked roast chicken, lemon and potato dish and a traditional orange dessert. This was absolutely delicious. Overall we had a lovely holiday at Villa Elena with plenty of sights to see in the area. Should have spent another week here! ##### Toby G. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas F. Oct 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Toller Gastgeber, saubere Unterkunft, gut ausgestattete Küche, Pool auch kindgerecht, wegen Unterteilung. ##### Nicholas F. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roz C. Sep 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### A great holiday! Yiannis was a great host, happy to support with anything and to help make our stay enjoyable. We all thought the villa exceeded our expectations. We had everything we needed, pool and area & BBQ was fabulous, and the villa was very clean. We were a little disappointed there weren't any places to eat within walking distance - the local cafe snack bar is good for casual drink etc. However we had a hire car and able to head to beaches and explore local villages, aswel as further afield to Chania and Iraklion. Rethymno is about 15 minutes drive and a lively great town to visit. We love Crete anyway and this villa just topped our stay. Thanks Yiannis and family :-) ##### Roz C. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel A. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb Villa with Outstanding Hosts We were very fortunate to stay at the Villa Elena - a beautiful property, fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. The pool and pool area is absolutely fabulous, surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers, secluded, peaceful - incredible! The host, Yiannis, was amazing - warm, welcoming and very attentive, ensuring our stay was comfortable and that our time in Crete was enjoyable and the best it could be (it was!). On our arrival we found that dinner had been prepared for us (very welcome for tired travellers and absolutely delicious - thank you to Yiannis' Mum!) and Yiannis, although away on holiday himself, took time to video call to personally welcome us and make sure all was well. Cleaners and the Pool Man visited every couple of days during our stay and did a fabulous job. Towards the end of our stay a delicious homemade pudding arrived for us to enjoy (thanks again to Yiannis' mum ). We could not fault our stay. We had the very best of holidays in the Villa Elena and Crete - we did not want to leave! ##### Rachel A. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 1, 2018 #### An impressive looking and well-equipped villa with a very warm and welcoming owner The pool area is lovely, and the views from every level of the villa are beautiful. The local village has 2 very good tavernas just 5 minutes walk away from the villa, at which we had several excellent and very economical meals amongst a good crowd of friendly locals. Parking for our hire car was secure, and the surrounding area very rural. The villa was furnished in a characterful if somewhat quirky fashion, and the level of equipment was excellent. A particular feature of the villa was the very warm welcome we received, and the high standard of service support. The twice-weekly clean was always accompanied by some local food delicacy provided by the owner's mother. Overall, we had a great time during our stay at the villa. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eleftherios K. Jul 11, 2015 #### A stunning villa for private, relaxed holidays!! We spent our family holidays last April in this amazing villa, which was located in a quiet area, close to the city of Rethymno The house was extremely comfortable, and our children loved the large swimming pool! The garden was a piece of heaven and there was also a lovely barbecue available for us to use. The owners made us feel very welcome and comfortable, offering both useful advice for visiting interesting sightseeings and delicious homemade meals and local produce. Highly recommended place for private, relaxed family holidays. We will certainly visit Villa Elena again in the future! ##### Eleftherios K.