Title: Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views - 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 # Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views Family-friendly villa in Rethymno ## Photo gallery for Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views ![A heated pool - Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33416000/33415904/d2a870d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, internet - Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33416000/33415904/ed3dcfbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33416000/33415904/a423cdaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player - Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33416000/33415904/5abe2e37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views (Rethymno)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33416000/33415904/f6735cac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Villa Althaea, where a cozy living area with an open fireplace and satellite TV invites relaxation. Unwind by the private pool or enjoy sea views from the balcony of Bedroom 1\. Savor local flavors at nearby tavernas, explore Rethymno's old town, and experience Cretan hospitality. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - 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. ### Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views Villa Althaea is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation & managed by "etouri vacation rental management". Villa Althaea is a cozy countryside retreat spanning three levels and 145 m2, comfortably accommodating six guests in three bedrooms. Indoor Area Ground Floor: \- Open-plan living and kitchen area with an open fireplace, satellite TV, DVD player, and PlayStation 3. \- Direct access to the pool terrace. \- Fully equipped kitchen with high-quality fixtures and appliances. First Floor: \- Bedroom 1: Queen Size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), self-controlled A/C, TV, and private balcony with sea and surrounding area views. \- Bedroom 2: Double bed (1.50 x 2.00 m), self-controlled A/C, and TV. \- Bathroom with a shower cabin and hydromassage column. Lower Floor: \- Bedroom 3: Two single beds (0.90 x 2.00 m) that can be joined into a double, a sofa bed, boudoir, TV, and direct outdoor access to the backyard with a sitting area and ping pong table. \- Bathroom with a bathtub. Outdoor Area \- Private 30 m2 swimming pool (1.00-1.60 m deep) with an outdoor shower, sunbeds, and a comfortable sitting area. The pool can be heated upon request (extra charge). \- Beautifully landscaped garden with cypresses, jasmines, rosemaries, lavenders, laurels, althaeas, roses, and other local Cretan flowers and herbs. \- Charcoal BBQ facilities with a shaded outdoor dining area. \- Private, shaded parking space. Villa Althaea is located right along the national road, offering easy access to nearby destinations. \*\*Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check in. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Heated pool - Table tennis - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - 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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 1041Κ91002989901 ### 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 Full Privacy Close to Amenities 30 m2 Pool Wonderful sea Views! Full Privacy Amenities 30 m2 Pool Wonderful sea Views Villa Full Privacy Amenities 30 m2 Pool Wonderful sea Views Rethymno Full Privacy Amenities 30 m2 Pool Wonderful sea Views Villa Full Privacy Amenities 30 m2 Pool Wonderful sea Views Rethymno 168 Full Privacy Close to Amenities 30 m2 Pool Wonderful sea Views! ## About the area Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rethimno Kart and Horse Park Rethymno are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Platanes Beach and Blue Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Paleontological Museum and Reptisland. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. [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%7C35.35155%2C24.59020&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7exm87OmKIGhyfTXyMXqycjvcJM=) Rethymno, Crete ### What's nearby - Rethimno Kart 6 min drive \- 5.0 km - Platanes Beach 6 min drive \- 5.7 km - Horse Park Rethymno 9 min drive \- 8.8 km - Arkadi Monastery 10 min drive \- 8.7 km - Town Beach 10 min drive \- 10.7 km ### Getting around - Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) 81 min drive ### Restaurants - Taverna "Calamies 6 min drive - Levantes 6 min drive - Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali) 6 min drive - Σπίτι του Πολιού (Poliou House) 4 min drive - Romeo&Juliet Meze Bar 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views have a pool? ### Is Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views? ### What time is check-out at Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views? ### Where is Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Surrounded by Nature | Pool, Ping Pong & Views 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 24 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pippa Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house itself was lovely, clean, well-equipped, lovely outside spaces with lots of options to sit and relax. The pool was great, we paid extra to have it heated and the whole family were in and out all week. Location was good, you need a car but there’s plenty to do in the area. Biggest bonus though was Eva and her incredible hosting, we arrived in the evening after a delayed flight to a beautiful home cooked meal, homemade cake and ann incredibly well stocked fridge. So completely beyond anything I’ve seen from a host before. She also provided a wealth of recommendations for places to eat, where to park, the best beaches to suit our young family. And even suggestions of what to do based on the weather. Thank you so much Eva for making our holiday super easy! ##### Pippa Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carsten W. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nicely furnished with a great pool. We enjoyed our stay at Villa Athenaea. Great location, pool, AC in bedrooms. Hosts provided extensive starter pack of groceries and several rounds of baked goods. Private. ##### Carsten W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn R. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs Eva was a prefect host. The villa was lovely and beautiful views. Pool was large and great fun. Had a fantastic holiday which we shared with a wide age range. Everyone happy and enjoyed themselves. Eva was very kind thoughtful. ##### Carolyn R. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen D. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pure bliss Villa Althaea was perfect, very clean, had everything and more you could possibly need. Loved the extra touches including a homemade lunch and cake left by the owner of the property welcoming us to Greece. So nice to have our very own private pool. Very sad to leave this beautiful villa. Only 1 restaurant within walking distance, so took a taxi to the beautiful Rethymno old town where there was loads of great restaurants and bars. ##### Karen D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine C. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa near Loutra The property was spacious, clean and well equipped. The beds were comfortable and the linen was cotton. The outside area is very well equipped and there are several shady places to sit. The pool was clean and a perfect t temperature. Towels were provide for both the beach and the pool which is very helpful When travelling light. Communication between Etouri and the owner were was excellent. We were contacted regularly to see if we needed anything and Eva the owner went out of her way to make suggestions for day trips and restaurants. They could not have been more helpful. ##### Catherine C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky D. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Villa - superb holiday base Arrived at Villa Friday evening, and greeted by hostess Eva who gave us a tour of property and had left us a meal and a bottle wine which was gratefully received as our outbound flight had been delayed. The Villa has stunning views of the countryside down to the coast. It is fully equipped with all that you need for a great vacation. During our stay Eva kept in touch and ensured we had all we needed, she gave us tips on restaurants and places to visit. The pool was amazing and was cleaned during our 7 day stay. We would definitely recommend the Villa. To fully make the most of stay and easily explore island I would recommend hiring a car. Although Rethymno town is a short taxi trip away - we paid €20 e/w ##### Ricky D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dahoud H. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eva made our trip AMAZING!!! The villa exceeded expectations! It was very clean when we arrived, and was cleaned multiple times during our stay (fast, efficient and friendly cleaning staff). It was very private and secluded. The rooms were very comfortable and homey. The best part of this Villa truly is the host we had, Eva. Eva is the definition of perfection! She was beyond accommodating, super sweet and friendly, saying she went above and beyond would be an understatement. Eva insured we felt at home and like family from the moment we walked in, all the way through our stay, and sent us off as a loving family member would. I would 100% pick this place again next time I visit. Thank you Eva! ##### Dahoud H. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie D. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect Our first villa booking and extremely pleased we chose Villa Althea, Eva the owner was fantastic and very informative. We stayed for two weeks 30/07/23 to 13/08/23\. The villa was cleaned on Tuesdays and Fridays including the pool. The property is modern airy and an extremely good size over 3 floors. With aircon in bedrooms. Everything you need is there a dishwasher, washing machine, iron, fridge freezer, bbq, table tennis table sun beds, list goes on. Eva treated us to may Greek cakes etc wont list as we were really surprised and I wouldn't want to spoil your surprises when you book. I say when as you won't be disappointed. You will need to hire a car though which you can park behind an electronic gate in the grounds:) The villa even has wifi netflix and prime so overall home from home :). There is a main road next to the property which occasionally produced road noise but not worth worrying about, we had a fabulous time. ##### Melanie D. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine E. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect host, beautiful property and views We stayed for a week - 2 teens, 2 65+ and 1 adult at Villa Althaea in Loutra, a 10 minute drive from Rethymno. The listing is very accurate. 2 bedrooms (incl master) and a shower room on the first floor, kitchen/diner and lounge on ground floor and downstairs large twin room with bathroom. Ping pong table also outside on lower floor. Covered parking and secure gates made you feel very secure and private. The villa was appointed with everything we needed, including shampoo and shower gels, towels for pool and bath. The communication with Etouri the villa company was first class - immediately after reserving and until checkout. They also offer an excellent complimentary concierge service and made us restaurant reservations etc. In addition, the villa owner Eva was so welcoming. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. She welcomed us personally at the villa and had made homemade lasagna for our dinner, stocked the fridge with wine, milk, bread, butter and even ice creams in the freezer! During the week the pool and cleaning service came - fast and efficient and very friendly. Eva supervised again and even bought us more treats! And then she checked us out and was flexible with the time of our departure. We’ve never experienced such attention and service at any villa we’ve visited previously. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and stay again. The restaurant up the road deserves a mention - food is great and very reasonable, service friendly, portions huge. ##### Katherine E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ritchie W. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### 12 fantastic days Wonderful break in a fantastic villa. Huge thanks to host Eva who was amazing and could not have been any more welcoming. Would highly recommend to anyone! ##### Ritchie W. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion M. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay The house was perfect for a family of four. Very well equiped ( my son loved the Xbox). The pool and court were perfect to chill and the house is very well placed to visit the region. But what we enjoyed the most was the welcome from Eva : she was the most perfect host we ever had! She prepared a meal for the day we arrived, the fridge was full of good things to eat and she gave us a lot of tips to visit ! Encore un grand merci pour cette superbe semaine dans cette belle maison ##### Marion M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. Sep 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The lovely Villa Althea Our flight was delayed so we arrived very late but the owner Eva was there to great us and totally welcoming. We do 3-5 villa holidays every year but have never known such amazing hospitality. The villa was perfect for the 2 of us especially the privacy around the pool for the all over tan. The view, the facilities, the accommodation, the fabulous shower upstairs, we loved the all. We also enjoyed the taverna just along the road. Thank you Eva and Kostas for making it a holiday to remember. My only word of caution is don’t book a jet ski safari unless you are sure it will be calm. We booked one in advance and it was very rough, a nightmare! But we really loved it all. David and Mark ##### David M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon L. Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Villa and lovely host This is the second time we have stayed at a villa in Rethymno with the Etouri service and we would definitely do so again. The villa itself was exactly as listed, beautifully presented with everything needed and a great size for a family of 4 / 5\. We spent hours by the pool and in the outdoor space relaxing and enjoying the fantastic sea views, and very quickly felt at home as all the rooms are very comfortable and well equipped. It is a little out of town which gave it a more relaxing feel and a car is preferable (and easily parked in the secure car port) but there were regular buses and a taxis can be easily arranged. There is also a lovely taverna about 5 mins walk away with a beautiful terrace, good value menu and a family feel. Eva the owner was the perfect host, making us feel at home from the outset with delicious homemade food awaiting us for our arrival and a well stocked fridge. She had great tips and was very responsive to any issues or questions throughout our stay and her farewell was as kind as her welcome. The Etouri concierge service provided the usual excellent service and were equally responsive and professional from booking to departure, giving that extra sense of security. If you’re looking for a lovely villa in central northern Crete to relax in, which comes with great service from the owner and the added peace of mind of a first class travel service, you will struggle to find a better one. ##### Jon L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn G. Aug 18, 2015 #### Peaceful villa in the hills above Rethymno We really enjoyed our 2 weeks at Althaea Villa. The villa was situated a short distance up into the hills above Rethymno but it was only a 20 minute drive to the beach or cheap parking at the marina with easy access to a number of restaurants. The villa had everything we needed and we particularly enjoyed the pool (always a very pleasant 30-33C) and outside terrace area which linked into the living room and kitchen area on the middle floor. Our teenage son particularly enjoyed having the twin bedroom on the lower ground floor all to himself separate from the 2 other bedrooms on the top floor. The table tennis table outside on the lower ground floor was a very nice extra distraction on those occasions relaxing in the pool was too passive for some. The owners were just an email or phone call away and always very happy to answer any queries we had. On arrival (late at night) the fridge was stocked with essentials and there were some much enjoyed treats in the freezer too! One can easily drive to Heraklion in 60-90 minutes where you can visit the city centre, or head out of town to nearby attractions such as the ruins at Knossos, Watercity or Acqua Plus water parks, Labyrinth maze and mini golf etc. In the other direction it is only a 60 minute drive to Chania or you can head south to Phaistos ruins. For those that enjoy a drive through the countryside and are looking for something cool, then a visit to the Sfendoni caves is well worth it. There are also things to do much closer to the villa such as visit to the monastery at Arkadi or walk around the Fortezza Castle in Rethymno. ##### Kathryn G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sybille M. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tolles Haus ! An alles wurde gedacht! Wir fühlten uns von der ersten Minute an sehr willkommen. Die Übergabe war herzlich. Bei unserer Ankunft wartete sogar ein leckeres Essen und vieles mehr auf uns. Nach einer langen Reise und frühes Aufstehen, unbezahlbar. Wir waren sehr dankbar. Das Haus war für uns perfekt. Es wurde an so vieles gedacht. Die Vermieterin fragte immer nach, ob was fehlte. Sie war immer erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit und gab sehr gute Tips für Ausflüge und Restaurants. Unser Urlaub war wunderschön! Wir werden gerne wieder kommen! ##### Sybille M. Stayed 9 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Magnus B. Nov 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Easy and relaxing ##### Magnus B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen C. Aug 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa, exceeded expectations The villa was amazing. The owner, Eva, is very welcoming and so generous (never had home made lasagne and cake on arrival before!). The outside area is perfect - many places to sit and enjoy the lovely sea view and beautiful sunsets, perfect pool and a ping pong table. Lots of lovely little details in the villa that make all the difference. The villa is also very well situated only 15/20 minutes to beautiful Rethymno, 1h to Heraklion and only 40 minutes to Preveli beach. We will definitely be back. ##### Stephen C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walter J. Jul 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tolles Haus mit Pool Wir haben den Aufenthalt in vollen Zügen genossen. Der Empfang von Eva war äusserst herzlich. Sogar Lebensmittel waren schon da sodass wir bereits den ersten Tag voll geniessen konnten! Das Haus ist geräumig, ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht und sehr schön gelegen. Der Aussenbereich ist sehr gross und der Pool ist einfach der Wahnsinn! Zwei Mal die Woche wurde das Haus gereinigt - toller Service! Das Internet ist schnell genug um zu Streamen. Hinter dem Haus ist eine weitere Villa. Trotzdem fühlt man sich als wäre man alleine inmitten der schönen Natur Kretas - es ist sehr ruhig. Eva hat uns mit vielen Tipps bzgl. Restaurants und Stränden versorgt. So haben wir bereits am ersten Badetag unseren Traumstrand gefunden: Bali, ca. 25 Autominuten entfernt. Danke nochmals für den tollen Urlaub. Wir konnten uns sehr gut erholen und die Insel erkunden! ##### Walter J. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Adresse à connaître Villa très agréable Accueil plus que chaleureux Cadeaux de bienvenue, spécialités locales à l’arrivee Super adresse ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas A. Aug 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Urlaub Villa Althaea Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung, sehr sauber, toller Pool, Meerblick. Ansprechpartnerin sehr zuvorkommend und extrem bemüht, dass die Gäste einen schönen Aufenthalt haben. Besser geht nicht! ##### Andreas A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will W. Aug 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful villa and perfect host Villa Althaea lived up to all our expectations. Beautiful location, secluded and not overlooked. Easy to get to Rethymno within a few minutes. Lovely pool and plenty of space and areas of shade throughout the day. Villa had all the facilities you would expect and was a home away from home for the four of us. Must mention that etouri were very helpful and I can't say enough good things about, Eva, the wonderful owner of the villa. She was an amazing host. So helpful and generous to us. A wonderful holiday. ##### Will W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela Š. Jun 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay! In August 2019, my family and I visited Crete for the first time. We had a great stay. I love outdoors and this place made me want to be outside all day! Hanging by the pool, having dinners outside. Pool was great. My 8 year old had so much fun. We adults did two. Eva the host - was wonderful, 10 of 10 superior customer service! I travelled from Canada with my daughter to meet my parents here, and I was the first one to arrive. After a long journey, I came there, with full fridge, homemade lasagna and ice cream for my girl! Oh, let's not forget the vine! Just wonderful welcome. I felt save and good being there. That evening, we needed to test the pool and it was great, my daughter had endless energy and excited about this place!! I hope to be back in 2021 so hopefully this is place I get to stay again. Thank you Eva!!! ##### Michaela Š. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fany P. Sep 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon séjour près de Réthymnon Nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans la villa Althaea qui dispose de tout le confort possible et d’une vue imprenable sur les hauteurs de Réthymnon. Le seul bémol est son emplacement en bord de route mais cela n’a en aucun cas nuit à notre tranquillité (prévoyez éventuellement des boules Quies la nuit pour les plus sensibles au bruit). La propriétaire est vraiment adorable, aux petits soins et disponible. Ses conseils se sont avérés très précieux. Nous gardons de magnifiques souvenirs de notre séjour et n’avons qu’un seul regret : avoir dû rentrer ! ##### Fany P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Jul 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Villa We have been on many villas over the years and would fully recommend this one The owner is a delight so helpful The villa is clean the pool was fantastic The location was great with views over the sea Restaurants around which are less expensive than in town A car is a must This is one of the best villas we have stayed and we will be back ##### John D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### HOURCADE P. Jul 31, 2015 #### très bel accueil ! une semaine dans une villa très accueillante ! très bien équipée propriétaire charmante et attentionnée piscine délicieuse beau cadre, calme, vraiment très agréable les enfants se sont amusés, les adultes ont pu se reposer ! un très beau séjour Patrick ##### HOURCADE P.