4 habitaciones2 baños7 personas300 metros cuadrados
Servicios principales
Alberca
Cocina
Lavadora
Wifi gratuito
Aire acondicionado
Espacio al aire libre
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Información de la propiedad
Levantes Luxury Home - Nature Inspired, Pool & BBQ
Nestled among olive groves and lush gardens just a short drive from Rethymno Town, this Home provides privacy, space, and elegance in a tranquil setting. Blending contemporary comforts with artistic flair, the Villa is perfect for families and groups seeking a well-appointed base to explore the Cretan gems, while still being close to the sea. With a Private Pool, 2 Living Areas, BBQ Facilities, 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms, the home is a true invitation to laid-back luxury and Cretan authenticity.
The Private Luxury Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The private retreat has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla.
Introducing Levantes Luxury Home Sitting peacefully in the picturesque village of Prines, this thoughtfully curated Home has been lovingly decorated by its owner—an experienced interior designer who has also worked in London—infusing the space with creative expression, bespoke details, and harmonious elegance. Levantes Luxury Home is a sanctuary where indoor luxury and lush outdoor living come together seamlessly. Whether basking by the private pool or enjoying a slow breakfast with views of the surrounding gardens, this home delivers a unique and memorable Cretan experience.
The village setting offers a wonderful opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature, while nearby amenities and tavernas ensure convenience and local flavour. The historic centre of Rethymno and the coast are just a short drive away, making it easy to combine rural charm with seaside fun.
External Living | Private Pool, BBQ & Outdoor Dining The generous 1,500m² outdoor area of Levantes Luxury Home is designed to encourage rest and reconnection with nature. The private pool (7.5x3m, 1.25m depth, non-heated) is surrounded by comfy loungers and parasols, offering the ideal sun-soaked relaxation spot. The pergola-shaded dining area beside the pool, complete with charcoal BBQ, invites you to indulge in authentic alfresco meals using local ingredients. An additional outdoor seating nook is ideal for morning coffee or sunset drinks, while children can roam freely across the expansive lawn and gardens. Private parking is available within the grounds, adding to your peace of mind.
Internal Living | Beds & Baths Elegant, airy and sunlit throughout, the interiors of this single-level 300m² Home are filled with curated details and creature comforts. With two separate living rooms and a fully equipped kitchen nestled between, the home offers both social connection and privacy—perfect for multigenerational stays or groups of friends. The tasteful furnishings, soft tones, and hand-picked artwork elevate the atmosphere, while high-quality textiles and thoughtful design ensure true comfort. The Home comfortably accommodates up to 7 guests across 4 beautifully appointed bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Main Living Room with large windows, bamboo furnishings, direct pool access, 42”smart TV • Second Living Room with leather armchairs, classic décor, fireplace, and garden-view balcony • Fully Equipped Kitchen with indoor dining space, located between both living areas • Master Bedroom with Queen Size bed (1.60x2.00), walk-in closet, 32” TV, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and double sinks • Bedroom with Queen Size bed (1.60x2.00) • Twin Bedroom with two single beds (0.90x2.00), convertible into a King Size bed (1.80x2.00) • Bedroom with Semi-Double bed (1.20x2.00) • Shared Bathroom with bathtub.
Your Home Stay Includes Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner • Housekeeping service with fresh towels and linen changes every four days (included for stays of 6 nights and above) • Pool and garden maintenance twice per week • Baby Cot and High Chair available upon request.
Practicalities Free private parking within the villa grounds • Property is equipped with: Smart TV 42’’ with satellite reception (HDMI output available), Bluetooth dock, Fridge with freezer, Electric stove & oven, Espresso & Filter coffee makers, Kettle, Toaster, Sandwich Maker, Juice Maker, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Hair Dryer, Iron & Ironing board, First Aid Kit, Safety Box, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detectors.
Mod Cons High-quality linens, bath & pool towels, bathrobes and slippers provided • Bathroom amenities available • Air-conditioning in all bedrooms and in one of the living room areas is included & serves for heating purposes also • Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa • Indoor area 300m² • Outdoor area 1,500m² • Charcoal BBQ & shaded outdoor dining area • Private swimming pool (7.5x3m) • Two distinct living areas • Game Console PlayStation 4 (also DVD/Blu-ray player) available upon request • Pets are not allowed • Events are not allowed • Pre stock service available upon request (additional service fee applies) • Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November) • 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
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Location Overview – Meet Prines Village
*TO SEE: The Villa is located in the peaceful village of Prines, where charming narrow streets, local cafés, and traditional tavernas offer an authentic Cretan experience. Stroll through the village or take a short drive to Atsipopoulo (2 km) for supermarkets, pharmacies, and additional shops.
*TO DINE: Prines is home to a handful of delightful tavernas offering traditional cuisine. Nearby Atsipopoulo also offers excellent dining options. For a livelier dining and cultural experience, head to Rethymno, just a 10-minute drive away, where you’ll find a blend of history, nightlife, and gastronomy.
*TO EXPLORE: Levantes Luxury Home is a perfect base for exploring the region—whether venturing into the mountains, visiting coastal gems like Episkopi or Gerani beaches, or discovering the vibrant town of Rethymno. From historic sights to nature walks and village hopping, the area is filled with opportunities for adventure and cultural immersion.
Out & About Nearest Café, Mini Market, Taverna & Bus Stop: 600 meters | 2 minutes walking Super Market, Pharmacy, Additional Shops (Atsipopoulo): 2 km | 5 minutes driving Gerani Beach: 4.3 km | 8 minutes driving Rethymno Town & Port: 9 km | 10–12 minutes driving Chania International Airport: 63.8 km | 1 hour driving Heraklion International Airport: 89.2 km | 1 hour 20 minutes driving
*Car Rental is essential for the explores, if wish to unravel the hidden gems of Crete, visit authentic villages, towns, unique sandy beach locations and we can gladly assist you with the arrangements.
Servicios de la propiedad
Playa
Playa en los alrededores
Camastros en la playa
Toallas de playa
Alberca/spa
Alberca al aire libre
Alberca privada
Masajes
Internet
Disponible en la villa: wifi gratis
Estacionamiento y transporte
Servicio de limusina o auto con chofer
Auto disponible
No se requiere auto
Estacionamiento en la propiedad
Cocina
Cafetera y tetera
Especias
Horno
Lavavajillas
Licuadora
Parrilla de estufa
Refrigerador
Tetera eléctrica
Toallas de papel
Tostadora
Vajilla y utensilios de cocina
Comidas
Desayuno disponible con cargo
Mesas
Servicio de chef
Habitaciones
4 habitaciones
Se proporcionan sábanas
Baño
2 baños
Jabón
Papel de baño
Se ofrecen toallas
Secadora de cabello
Shampoo
Tina o regadera
Áreas comunes para sentarse
Área de comedor independiente
Chimenea
Mesa
Sala de estar
Entretenimiento
Estéreo
Juegos
Libros
Reproductor de DVD
Smart TV con canales de cable/satelitales
Videojuegos
Espacios exteriores
Asador
Balcón
Jardín
Muebles de exterior
Lavandería
Lavadora
Lavandería
Para tu comodidad
Aire acondicionado
Calefacción
Mascotas
No se aceptan mascotas
Facilidades de acceso
Si tienes necesidades de acceso especial, comunícate con la propiedad utilizando los datos que figuran en la confirmación de la reservación.
Propiedad de un solo nivel
No se permite fumar en la propiedad
Nota del anfitrión: Smoking only allowed outdoors
Servicios e instalaciones
Caja de seguridad
Plancha y tabla de planchar
Servicio de entrega de comida
Servicio de limpieza limitado
Servicios de concierge
Aspectos destacados de la ubicación
Cerca de la bahía
Cerca de un centro comercial outlet
Cerca de un hospital
Cerca de un spa de salud/belleza
Cerca de una marina
Cerca del mar
En el campo
En la montaña
En un poblado
Actividades
Clases de cocina
Alpinismo en los alrededores
Buceo en los alrededores
Ciclismo de montaña en los alrededores
Exploración de cuevas en los alrededores
Golf en los alrededores
Kayak en los alrededores
Lugar para nadar en los alrededores
Navegación en lancha en los alrededores
Observación de aves en los alrededores
Parasailing en los alrededores
Parque temático en los alrededores
Paseos a caballo en los alrededores
Paseos en moto de agua en los alrededores
Paseos en trineo en los alrededores
Paseos en velero en los alrededores
Pesca en los alrededores
Rafting en los alrededores
Senderos para caminar o andar en bicicleta en los alrededores
Ski acuático en los alrededores
Snorkel en los alrededores
Surf o boogie board en los alrededores
Tours ecológicos en los alrededores
Tours por bodegas de vino en los alrededores
Tubing acuático en los alrededores
Windsurf en los alrededores
Características de seguridad
No se reportó un detector de monóxido de carbono (el anfitrión no especificó si la propiedad cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono, por lo que se recomienda llevar un detector portátil)
Detector de humo (el anfitrión indicó que la propiedad cuenta con un detector de humo)
Botiquín de primeros auxilios
Extintor de incendios
Cerradura de alta seguridad
Descripción general
Al menos el 80% de los alimentos son de origen local
Recibirás un correo electrónico del anfitrión con las instrucciones para hacer el check-in y el check-out.
La información proporcionada por la propiedad podría estar traducida con herramientas de traducción automática.
Mascotas
No se aceptan mascotas
Niños y camas adicionales
Los niños son bienvenidos.
Nota del anfitrión: Supervision of children is your responsibility.
Eventos
No se permiten eventos
Fumar
No se permite fumar
Smoking only allowed outdoors
Información importante
Información importante
Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
Ideal para estancias largas
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cerradura de alta seguridad
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Vrbo, nuestro sitio asociado, administra este hospedaje. Recibirás un correo suyo con un enlace a tu cuenta de Vrbo, donde podrás cambiar o cancelar tu reservación.
Número de registro de propiedad: 1289441
Avisos importantes
De acuerdo con las leyes nacionales, esta propiedad no acepta pagos en efectivo que superen los GBP 500. Para obtener más detalles, comunícate con la propiedad usando la información de contacto que aparece en la confirmación de la reservación.
No se necesita un auto para acceder a este hospedaje.
Información de la zona
esta villa se encuentra en el área de Prines en Rétino, en el campo y cerca de la playa. Gran Puerta y Castillo de Fortezza son lugares emblemáticos locales, y algunos de los puntos de interés del área incluyen Museo Paleontológico y Circuito de karting Rethimno Kart. En la zona, puedes practicar actividades como paseos en jet ski y kayaks, o disfrutar del aire libre mientras haces paseos a pie o ciclismo en senderos y exploración de cuevas. Visita nuestra guía de Rétino
La Canea (CHQ - Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 62 min en auto
Restaurantes
To Stsvrodromi Restaurant
A 5 min en auto
Taverna Alekos
A 14 min en auto
λεσχη αξιωματικων ρεθυμνου
A 10 min en auto
Nodi
A 6 min en auto
Πρίμα Πλώρα (Prima Plora)
A 8 min en auto
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Hay alberca en Levantes Luxury Home - Nature Inspired, Pool & BBQ?
Sí, la propiedad cuenta con alberca al aire libre.
¿Levantes Luxury Home - Nature Inspired, Pool & BBQ acepta mascotas?
No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.
¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en Levantes Luxury Home - Nature Inspired, Pool & BBQ?
Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.
¿A qué hora es el check-in en Levantes Luxury Home - Nature Inspired, Pool & BBQ?
Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.
¿A qué hora es el check-out en Levantes Luxury Home - Nature Inspired, Pool & BBQ?
El check-out es a las 10:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Levantes Luxury Home - Nature Inspired, Pool & BBQ?
En junto al mar, esta villa para familias se encuentra a 10 km (6 mi) de Universidad de Creta, Museo Paleontológico y Playa Azul. Town Beach y Playa Petres también se encuentran a 10 km (6 mi).
Opiniones de Levantes Luxury Home - Nature Inspired, Pool & BBQ
Opiniones
Excepcional
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10 - Excelente
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2 - Terrible
0
10
Limpieza
9.0
Ubicación
10
Condiciones de la propiedad
Opiniones
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Ann W.
11 may. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Better than advertised. Very comfortable home with all the amenities.
Excellent!
Ann W.
Se hospedó 5 noches en mayo de 2023
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Paul
4 sep. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, servicios, condiciones de la propiedad y comunicación
A great welcome from Poly, the owner, to help us relax and get into the holiday mood right from the beginning.
She was always on hand to help throughout our stay too. Thank you Poly!
You will definitely need a car, although it is only a short drive to all the villages and towns in the area for a nice taverna or aome shopping.
Numerous beaches - although our absolute favourite was Skinaria, about a 45 minute drive to the south - the journey alone is worth it through the mountains and gorge.
Paul
Se hospedó 14 noches en agosto de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Jim O.
11 oct. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Everything exceeded our expectations
My wife and I recently spent an incredible 5 days in Rethymno, and we couldn’t be happier with our stay at this villa! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The villa is spacious, beautifully designed, and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. The attention to detail was outstanding, and the high-quality finishes made it feel like a true home away from home.
The outdoor space was one of the highlights—the pool was crystal clear and very inviting (though if I had one small complaint, I would have loved it if the water were heated). The surrounding gardens added to the peaceful, relaxing vibe. We enjoyed leisurely breakfasts on the patio, soaking up the warmth of the morning sun preparing for our daily adventures (there is so much to do!).
Our host, Poly, was beyond fantastic. She was always available when we needed her, offering great recommendations for beaches and restaurants, while also respecting our privacy. You can really tell she’s passionate about making her guests feel comfortable and ensuring everything runs smoothly. The ThinkVillas team, especially Valia, made the booking process easy and was quick to assist when needed.
If there’s one thing we could change, it’s that our time here flew by too quickly! We left feeling refreshed and are already looking forward to returning. Highly recommend this villa to anyone seeking a peaceful and luxurious retreat!
Jim O.
Se hospedó 5 noches en septiembre de 2024
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Chantale L.
21 jun. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Unforgettable!
Staying in Rethymnon at Levantes Luxury Villa was the best decision we took! The villa is breathtaking! Mrs Poly the owner is a talented interior designer and the villa is decorated with great taste and is provided with ultimate comfort. The villa is nice and sparkly clean and smells of fresh coton. Beds are very comfortable, pool clean and refreshing and the surroundings are peaceful and quiet. The house is fully equipped with more equipment than you can think of! From its location we found it easy to access principal amenities as well as main unmissable Crete attractions. Every little detail was thought of to make us feel like kings and queens. Upon our arrival, Mrs Poly greeted us with warmth and great hospitality. She provided us with well appreciated tips and cues and helped us organize some of our activities and was spot on. This villa played a great part in the unforgettable feeling of our trip and I can’t stress enough how good a choice it was for us to stay there. It felt great to come home in this warm, beautiful and breathtaking villa after all of our outings. Crete is a dazzling and legendary place with heartwarming people and Levantes Luxury villa was no exception. We once again extend warm thanks to Mrs Poly for her exceptional hospitality and great generosity. This villa is no doubt your best choice in entire Crete! We would give it ten stars if it were possible.
Chantale L.
Se hospedó 15 noches en junio de 2023
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Andrea L.
20 ago. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación y veracidad del anuncio
Komfort abseits des Tourismus
Sehr schönes sauberes Haus mit Aussenanlage und Pool. Ausflüge mit dem Auto sehr gut möglich. Für Familien ideal.
Andrea L.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Cliente verificado
19 oct. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Perfekt
Insbesondere Polly die wahnsinnig nette Besitzerin, welche uns so viele gute Tips gegeben hat !!!
Wunderbar!
Cliente verificado
Se hospedó 8 noches en octubre de 2021
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Svetlana A.
25 ago. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Everything is amazing!
Poly! Thank you very much for your hospitality! Beautiful, comfortable villa with a nice garden! We will be happy to return next year!
Svetlana A.
Se hospedó 14 noches en agosto de 2021
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Ingrid H.
13 jun. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Villa levantes in Prines
Wir haben herrliche Ferientage hier in dieser schönen Villa erleben dürfen. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Mrs. Polly ist eine äußerst herzliche ‚Gastgeberin‘ deren Tipps wir gerne angenommen haben. Wichtig ist ein Mietwagen, um alle Orte leicht erreichen zu können.
Ingrid H.
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Heather W.
14 sep. 2020
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Outstanding villa and host
We have just returned from a fabulous 10 days in Crete, we enjoyed every moment and couldn't have asked for more from the villa or from our host Poly. The villa is spacious, very well equipped and beautifully presented, everything is finished to a very high standard. The villa is set in pretty gardens, the pool is clean and inviting, the sun decks, the BBQ, the outside dining areas are all attractive and fully equipped, it is all absolutely lovely.
Poly our host was extremely helpful but also very discreet, we only saw her when we specifically needed to, but knew she was on hand when needed (only a couple of times for minor things)
Communication with the ThinkVillas team who manage the booking was easy and Valia was very helpful as well.
I have only one issue and that is the description "car-free holiday" this is not accurate. The villa is a 30-minute walk from the nearest shops and tavernas and the return journey is up hill all the way, it can be done but not easily, especially when carrying shopping. Rethymno is a ten-minute drive from Prines village, the idea that you could walk to the beach is entirely inaccurate. You absolutely DO NEED A CAR.
All said and done, Lavantes is wonderful.
Heather W.
Se hospedó 10 noches en septiembre de 2020
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Michael H.
16 sep. 2019
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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Michael H.
Se hospedó 15 noches en septiembre de 2019
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Dylan B.
28 ago. 2019
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Absolutely wonderful!!
We have just had one of our most memorable, relaxing, beautiful holidays ever, in Villa Levantes. The space is so perfectly designed — every room is a pleasure to spend time in, every patio and terrace has its own charm. Throughout the day, the sunshine plays wonderfully through the villa and garden (which is filled with gorgeous plants and trees, lemon, fig, olive and pomegranate). We thoroughly enjoyed spending many of our mornings or whole days in the villa and garden/pool and found fantastic new restaurants in Prines Village or Rethymno during the evenings, we just can’t fault it and we can’t wait to go back! Poly has achieved something incredibly special here, an absolute delight. Thank you, Poly!
Dylan B.
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Ulrike V.
18 oct. 2018
Wunderschönes Haus mit tollem Ambiente und sehr gutem Service
Die Erwartungen an das Haus wurden mehr als erfüllt. Das Haus war im perfekten Zustand, wunderschön und mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet und strahlt dadurch eine große Gemütlichkeit aus. Alles war sehr sauber und im guten Zustand. Auch die Aussstatuung der Küche ließ keine Wünsche offen. Polly, die die Betreuung vor Ort übernommen hat, hat sich sehr nett gekümmert und uns bei allen Fragen unterstützt. Sie hat tolle, lokale Restauranttipps und Ausflugsvorschläge. Außerdem hat sie uns zweimal in der Woche mit Service im Haus verwöhnt und mit kleinen Leckereien überrascht. Es war das beste Ferienhaus mit dem besten Service, das wir je hatten.
Ulrike V.
Se hospedó 13 noches en octubre de 2018
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Debra C.
29 sep. 2018
Fantastic
Levantes is a lovely home to stay in with both Valia (Think Villa) and property owner Poly were keen to make our stay in Crete an enjoyable one.
Nothing was too much trouble for Poly- who very kindly returned an item to us here in UK. Taking the time to arrange courier to do so.
I would recommend Think Villa and most definitely Poly’s home to stay in.
Debra C.
Se hospedó 7 noches en septiembre de 2018
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
james s.
30 ago. 2018
A fabulous place to stay and a great location to explore some of the island.
We were a group of 8 (2 adults and 6 teenage children), we all loved this villa and Poly made us feel at home with her friendly helpful advice on restaurants and beaches to visit. The villa is large and comfortable to accommodate the large group and the local village has all essential food shops is just a few minutes drive away. All in all we loved our Greek experience in Crete this year. Highly recommended!
james s.
Se hospedó 14 noches en agosto de 2018
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Minh N.
29 ago. 2018
Amazing!
Couldn't have asked for more
Minh N.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2018
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Alexander N.
24 jul. 2018
Stunning villa in a quiet location, perfect family holiday!
From the moment we arrived, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this stunning villa set in the small village of Prines. The owner, Poly, was waiting to greet us and we received a very warm welcome with bottles of iced water and chilled wine. She showed us around the villa, and informed us about the local area.The villa was absolutely beautiful, spotlessly clean and very well appointed. It has been very tastefully designed, is modern, light, airy and spacious. The bedrooms were very comfortable with crisp white linen. Poly changed the sheets and towels for us halfway through our week stay. We were a party of 6, parents, grandparents and 2 children, aged 12 and 16. The pool was such a bonus and we cooled off in it during the heat of the day, before and after returning from a day trip. Poly came early in the morning each day to clean the pool.
During our stay we visited Rethymno a few times (10-15 mins drive from the villa). We learnt quickly to either set off early or head out much later in the early evening to avoid the intense heat of the day. Rethymno is a lovely historic old town with lots of little cobbled streets with small shops, tavernas/restaurants, pretty churches and old buildings. The place really comes to life in the evening. We would recommend 'Raki Ba Raki' to eat, delicious food and set in a pretty little street shaded by beautiful vines and flowers. Poly also recommended a local family restaurant in the next village 'Gonia'. She kindly rang ahead and reserved a table for us. The restaurant 'Androulidakis' served traditional Cretan cuisine and we received a very warm welcome. Family run, Marianna the owner was really lovely and offered advice on how to get the most out of the menu between us. The food was delicious with very generous portions! We took some of our food home and ate it the next day! In fact everywhere we ate, the portions were very generous and very good value for money.
We also visited the historic old town of Hania which was about an hours drive away. It was beautiful and the venetian harbour was stunning. A real treat was heading to a very secluded little cove on the south coast where greek families go to swim. The scenery was breathtaking.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and could have easily stayed longer. Poly's warm and generous hospitality really made our holiday; with fresh figs from her garden and a home made cake for our children. Valia at Think Villa was also extremely helpful. Wholeheartedly recommended!
Alexander N.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2018
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Jonathan G.
2 jul. 2018
A week in Paradise
we came to Levates Villa in Prines for a family holiday with 6 adults. The villa was absolutely wonderful. High quality, well equipped and well layed out. The owner Mrs Polly was a delight, with lots of tips for restaurants and even driving us into town for one evening. Rethymno is 5KM away and is wonderful and the Villa is beautifully positioned to explore the fabulous Crete Coastline. The villa company helped us to organize a boat trip and booked a fabulous restaurant in rethymno for our daughters 25th birthday. We have stayed in a number of villas, but for luxury equipment and friendliness this is just about the best and we would highly recommend it. Thank you Valia for all your help and thank you Mrs Polly we loved it.
Jonathan G.
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
simon s.
13 jun. 2018
Amazing villa the pictures do not do it justice
Polly is an amazing host she could not do enough for us to make our stay as memorable as possible.
When we arrived she was there to greet us with a smile and a bottle of wine which went down very well, the next morning she came to visit us and just to check that we had settled in okay she brought with her a home made lemon cake for my son which he joyed very much.
When we arrived and started looking round the Villa I was absolutely amazed as the pictures do not do it justice. The villa is much larger inside and out than you would think by looking at the photos, the Villa was immaculately clean and Polly even came during the week to change the beds and towels, the garden area and pool was cleaned every day.
I highly recommend this villa and I’m looking forward to returning soon as a week just wasn’t long enough Thank you so much for opening up your home to us we had an amazing time and look forward to seeing you soon.
simon s.
Se hospedó 7 noches en mayo de 2018
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10/10 Excelente
Derek W.
9 sep. 2017
Stylish and spacious villa in a quiet but easily accessible area
The omens were good from the moment we decided on the booking, with lots of helpful information in advance from the very responsive agents, Think Villa. Despite a very late arrival, we were met by the owner, Poly, who could not have been more helpful. Her background in interior design was well-reflected in a beautifully presented but welcoming home to borrow, with plenty of light and space, inside and out.
Poly herself came early every two days to clean the pool and outside areas, which were always sparkling, and maintain the gardens and range of interesting trees. She was very attentive without being intrusive and a great source of ideas for local restaurants, shops and places to visit.
Despite our range of needs and views of how we wanted to spend our time (two grandparents with two older teenage grandchildren) we had the space and facilities to keep everyone relaxed and comfortable.
The villa met our preference for a quieter, higher vantage point with some views, while being within easy reach of the east-west National Highway and a good road through the central mountains to the stunning south coast of the island.
Turned out to be an excellent decision to book a short-notice late summer break and we thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Crete, managing to get plenty of time to relax while still seeing a lot of the island. Everywhere we went, people were friendly and helpful (no evidence of 'tourism-fatigue' here!) - an attitude exemplified by the welcome we received from our Owner.