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Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video game console, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Rethymno, Crete
  • Reptisland
    11 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave
    13 min drive
  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
    14 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    66 min drive

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About the area

Mylopotamos

A family-friendly stay in Mylopotamos awaits you at this villa. You'll be 9.7 km (6 mi) from Reptisland and 10.5 km (6.5 mi) from Melidoni Cave. .Villa is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 1.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Enjoy the water park, outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include concierge services, limo/town car service and a terrace. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 11 min drive
  • Melidoni Cave - 13 min drive
  • Museum of Ancient Eleutherna - 14 min drive
  • Eleutherna - 17 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMelidoni Cave - ā€¬13 min drive
  • ā€ŖPanormo Beach - ā€¬13 min drive
  • ā€ŖIsla - ā€¬19 min drive
  • ā€ŖGalini Taverna - ā€¬19 min drive
  • ā€ŖCafe Posto Panormo - ā€¬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace


The Private 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 Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300ā€™ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla. The license number of the Greek National Tourism Organization is 1041K91003202001.

An Overview of the Unique Home
A stone build iconic house is ideally located in the centre of Pasalites Village. A passion for curious exploration of the unexpected and the wish to feel close to nature again, are what will make you choose this unique Villa for your next holiday to Crete. Villa Armonia will provide you with a fulfilling sense of quiet, peace of mind and inner harmony - as its name suggests! Located in a picturesque village on the Cretan country side, this lovely Villa is just 8 minutes away from the amenities one will need during their self-catered holiday and only 10 minutes by car from a wonderful sandy beach on the north coast of the island.

Offering a truly unique experience, Armonia villa will find its way to your heart and soul and offer you wonderful memories to cherish forever. There are numerous attractive hiking and cycling routes. A picturesque village is situated in an ideal position in Rethymno for a peace of mind holidays. Our guests could feel authentic cretan hospitality with heart-warming people who inhabits in this village.A Stone-built villa for family celebrations with all that is required for several generations to unwind of a stressful life.

An authentic retreat which combines traditional life with all amenities that are required such as swimming pool, bbq etc surrounded by ancient trees and breathtaking mountain views. Furthermore this is a retreat which can satisfy all contemporary needs of every demanding traveller. The serenity of the village makes the high walls that surround this property fairly unnecessary, but to guarantee the outmost privacy.

Mother Nature in wholly refined harmony, here is a self-catering home which not only complements the scenery in which it sits.

External Living | Private Pool & Outdoor Unique Features
Armonia Villa with its own private pool (6 x 4 meters, 1.50 m deep) & lawn covered area. The landscape outside your door makes this dreamy abode one youā€™ll be inspired to write home about. The Villa is located right across an old church, in a stone-paved narrow street, in a traditional settlement, which will immediately put you in the mood of the local way of life. Entering the Villaā€™s, arched, wooden door, you will find yourselves in your own personal Eden, a romantic courtyard of 100 sq. m., decorated with ceramic pithoi, potted plants and airy curtains.

The stone walls and wooden fence will provide absolute privacy while the red roof tiles. The pool terrace is equipped with an outdoor shower and WC, sun beds and umbrellas, for your outmost comfort and relaxation. Additionally, BBQ facilities, outdoor dining and sitting areas are also available, inviting you to try al fresco dining, an experience that you will certainly love. Summer afternoons sat outdoors, hearing at the night birds and gazing upon the shiny stars, will create cherished reveries which will last long after your perfect holiday ends.

The area is very quiet, especially in the evening, when you can saunter around the charming villages with the only dilemma being choosing your favourite building, pathway or olive tree. To make things even better, right next to the Villa, thereā€™s a garden with home grown, seasonal vegetables, where our guests are free to hand-pick everything they need for their salads and meals! Finally, bicycles are provided, so you can explore the village and nearby locations, exercise or just take a long walk which is the most convenient way to relief your stress.

Internal Living | Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Villa Armonia is ideal for a coupleā€™s vacation, but also for a small group as it can accommodate up to 4 guests. Itā€™s a ground floor property, which covers 70 sq. m. and provides easy access to the indoor and outdoor spaces. As you enter the Villa, an open-plan area consisting of the living room, the fully equipped kitchen and the dining area, welcomes you right away on your left. The wooden ceiling, open fireplace and comfortable sofas, will make you instantly feel at home!Each sofa converts to a sofa bed that can sleep 2 additional guests.

Ground floor:
Double-bedroom with Queen Size bed (1,60x 2,00), en-suite bathroom with shower cabin, lightened up with natural light from the window, 32ā€™ā€™ Satellite TV.

In case you are travelling with a baby, please let us know as a baby cot, high chair, baby bath and a stroller are available on request. A laundry room featuring a washing machine, cleaning utensils, iron and iron board is also available. Once the day is done there is nothing more heavenly than returning to this private haven and have a revitalising, good nightā€™s sleep.

For relaxation
The authentic villa could provide you unsurpassed privacy, so our guests have the chance to make up an aura of calmness and relaxation. Armonia Villa offers escape , from the crowds, making it an ideal family retreat or friends favourite for summer holidays for years to come. Pull open the doors to hear the sounds of the nature and let the sea breeze tickle your senses, rousing you from a dreamy night's slumber.

Your Home Stay Includes
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner ā€¢ Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days ā€¢ 4 sun beds ā€¢ Pool and garden cleaning once per week ā€¢ Baby cot, high chair available upon request.

Practicalities
There is free, public parking space outside the villa ā€¢ The property is well-equipped with all the mod cons; Fridge with Freezer, Electric stove & oven, Filter coffee machine, Juice maker , Microwave, Kettle, Sandwich Maker, Toaster, Washing Machine, Iron & Board, Hair dryer, Dishwasher,First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher.

Mod Cons
High quality bath & pool towels, Bathroom amenities available ā€¢ Air-conditioning is included in all areas & serves for heating purposes also ā€¢ Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the home ā€¢ Outdoor BBQ (charcoal) ā€¢ Outdoor shaded dining area ā€¢ Mosquito nets ā€¢ DVD ā€¢ Indoor area 70m2 ā€¢ Pets are not allowedā€¢ Smoking is allowed only outdoors ā€¢ Events are allowed with prior notice ā€¢ Pre stock service available upon request ā€¢ 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included ā€¢ Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November).

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Location Overview

Armonia villa is located in the village of Pasalites. The village is a small settlement in the prefecture of Rethymno and the municipality of Mylopotamos. It is located in the northern foothills of Psiloritis in semi-mountainous terrain and east-southeast of the city of Rethymno. The villa ,with its ancient history and authentic ways of life, is An ideal place to learn about customs, traditions and experience a rural life. Also in the village guests will find a regional taverna as well as a traditional cafe. Throughout the area the visitor is invited to walk in a region of particular natural beauty, to admire important monuments and to experience the customary local hospitality. We are pleased to offer our delightful region for excursions or holidays, combining naturalist and archaeological routes that, in their total, constitute an important 'map' of experiences.

Perama town which is within 7 minutes driving you will find everything that you might desire like shops, bakery, grocery store, butcherā€™s, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, ATM machines, pharmacies, gas stations and post office. Also Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, approximately 16 minutes away by car and well known for its sandy beaches. The two main beaches are Limanaki and Limni. Both of them are sandy with clear blue water and ideal for kids, as they are shallow and well protected from winds. The beaches are organised and equipped with sun beds & umbrellas. Water sports are also available. The harbour beach in front of the village is the port of the area, where the boats tie up, this beach is unorganised.

Panormos village has all the facilities and amenities one would need : well-stocked mini-markets, post office, pharmacy, a doctorā€™s office, a butcher's shop, bakery (hot, fresh bread every morning from 9 am), various gift shops and traditional seaside shops at very reasonable prices.

Out & About
Super Market: Perama Village: 5,5 km (8 minutes driving)
Bakery & Butcher: Perama Village: 5,5 km (8 minutes driving)
Panormos Beach: 12,5 Kms (16 minutes driving)
Rethymno Port & Town: 33,2 Kms (36 minutes driving)
Heraklion International Airport: 76,9 Kms (73 minutes driving)
Chania International Airport: 99,8 Kms (94 minutes driving)

*Car rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4. Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1041Īš91003202001

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Villa Armonia Total Privacy Picturesque Location Terrace
Armonia Total Privacy Picturesque Location Terrace Rethymno
Villa Armonia Total Privacy Picturesque Location Terrace
Armonia Total Privacy Picturesque Location Terrace Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace?

The closest beach to Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace is Spilies Beach (10.7 km).

Does Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace have a pool?

Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

Is Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace?

No, Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace?

No, pets are not allowed.

Armonia Villa, Unsurpassed privacy, Picturesque location, Private pool & terrace Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for peace, quiet and seclusion
The property more than met our expectations and the kindness and hospitality of our host Amalia was exceptional. I would recommend the property whole heartedly the scenery, the facilities and the location were perfect for my wife and I on our second trip to Crete.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C., OAKBANK

Liked: Cleanliness
A secret gem!
When I booked Armonia Villa, I did not know anything about the village, the town or the area of Crete and Iā€™m so glad I booked it. We had the most wonderful week staying in this beautiful villa, with is pretty courtyard garden, peaceful reading alcove, superb swimmming pool, but most of all, our kind and gracious host, Amalia.She was super helpful sharing local knowledge with us, and even leaving us little treats each day. The area was quiet and peaceful, but also within easy reach of Rethymno and. Chania. I highly recommend Armonia Villa, and thank Amalia most sincerely for making our stay so special.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus A., Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing break
Villa Armonia was really quiet, lovely outdoor area with pool and made for a super relaxing break. The villa was spacious and well equipped, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel P., Lantzville, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Villa in Crete
My wife and I were fortunate enough to rent one of the finest villas we have ever stayed at in all our 30 years of traveling in the Greek islands. Villa Armonia is perfect! And the most exceptional part of our stay was our wonderful host, Amalia, who showered us with kindness, food and wine. The villa is impeccable, and the pool served us so well during the heat of our Crete Holiday over our three week stay. The villa is located a 10 minute drive from the nearest village in a lovely cluster of buildings including a small church. The silence was amazing. We rate this stay a 10 out of 10. Mel & Marilyn
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a simply wonderful time staying at Villa Armonia. A beautiful little property, the garden is spectacular. We especially loved the location, with the pool right next to the beautiful church. The Village location is stunning and felt very far from the crowds. We would visit again in a heartbeat. Our children 6 and 9 loved it. My wife and I also really enjoyed sitting out in the evenings over a glass of wine. The owner was exceptionally hospitable, leaving gifts and made us hugely welcome. A pefect stay. Thankyou.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAUL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Far beyond our expectation, the perfect holiday home, so tranquil , quite and intimate.
When we first walked in my partner was so overwhelmed with the beauty of the property she became close to tears, for us, this was the perfect holiday home. A car is absolutely necessary and the shops, bars, restaurants etc are a 15 minute drive away but the slight inconvenience is far outweighed by the tranquility of the spotlessly clean villa. Amalia the owner is always on hand with any requests and goes out of her way to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
An idyllic holiday
This is a scrupulously clean, private villa in a very picturesque location, hosted most generously by Amalia. Two of us stayed here but there is room for a family of 4-6 (there are two double sofa beds in the lounge area). The garden is just beautiful, with lots of nooks for relaxation and reading and the pool was most welcoming, even in October, when the temperature rose to 25+ degrees. There is also a bbq. Amalia provided water and breakfast and fruit for our first day which was so thoughtful- we spent a leisurely first morning in the garden. She also brought us cake and biscuits and donuts on some subsequent mornings when she came to clean the pool. Her visits were never intrusive. The village is tucked away in an elevated spot with views of the mountains. This was quiet and peaceful and away from the half-term crowds and allowed a taste of the real Crete. Grocery shops, artist shops, the beach, caves and dining are all very accessible. Even the drive to the south coast was easy from here. We spent a very relaxing time and I canā€™t thank Amalia enough for all she did.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick G., Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, England

What a lovely place! Quiet , private and as for the owner Amalia , she was the perfect host!
What a lovely place! Quiet , private and as for the owner Amalia , she was the perfect host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Idyllic location
I spent two weeks at Villa Armonia this July 2018 with my husband and two children. It is a lovely villa, with a beautiful pool that is only 1.5 metres deep. This made it very safe for our two small children. You enter the property through a small courtyard, with beautiful plants. This courtyard can also be closed off, making the property very safe for small children. Outside there is ample seating, a lovely barbecue area and sun loungers at the pool. The villa has air conditioning making it pleasant at night during very hot periods. You must have a car to stay at the villa as it is in a very quiet and reasonably remote area. The nearest town is about 10 minutes drive and here you can find everything you need for your holiday. The restaurant Thaka even has take-away pizzas which are very good! The best part of this villa is without doubt the hospitality and kindness of the owner, Amalia. She come by very early each morning to clean the pool and water the plants. She is very quiet-I was lucky to meet with her several times as I was up with my small baby anyhow! We arrived to the villa very late on a Saturday night (past midnight) and she and her husband were there to meet us and had left us lovely fruit, cheese and crackers to see us through to the morning. During our stay, she brought us some of her delicious home-made goat's cheese and even made us moussaka. She is a lovely kind person and this really made our stay so much more enjoyable than previous holidays. I wholeheartedly recommend that you stay at Villa Armonia and experience this wonderful place and hospitality for yourself.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Roma W.

Beautiful, remote place. Amalia super nice and friendly.
Property it self was beautiful to stay and Amalia lady who was looking after us was so friendly and nice, couldnā€™t have a better option. She baked a cake for us,made moussaka . She definitely made our stay special. Itā€™s very quiet and remote place, no places to eat around in walking distance, niearest reasonable restaurant or taverna is about 15 km away. If you like quiet surroundings itā€™s definetily place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Excellent villa and patio in an idyllic setting.
We had a fantastic week exploring the local countryside then barbecuing in a perfect quiet and private location. The owner Amalia could not have done any more to make our stay comfortable and memorable. She was very generous with her time, responding immediately to any request we made. She also supplied us with an abundance of fresh and most welcome produce - we enjoyed everything she brought to us from fresh tomatoes and vegetables from the garden her husband tended opposite the villa, to the home made yoghurt and cheese pies (a local delicacy) she made at home. The villa was extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean and the garden a delight full of fresh flowers. Five stars from us. Thank you Amalia.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

Beautiful villa in rural location!
The villa definitely had the wow factor!! Exceeded our expectations! The host, Amalia couldn't do enough for us and really made our trip to Crete memorable! Worth every penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

A wonderfully private and peaceful villa
We stayed in Villa Armonia from late August to mid September and absolutely loved it. The villa is located in a tiny, clean village that was incredibly quiet both during the day and night. It's essential to have a car to get to and get about, but there is a great local taxi company that will come to pick you up and return you to places like Panormo beach if you wanted a night out. The local village Perama has lots of shops for getting villa essentials, or if you need a pharmacy, and Thraka restaurant even deliver pizza, pasta and Greek food to the villa if you're too lazy to move! The villa is spotlessly clean, and has everything you need whether you're using it as a base to travel, or spending the whole day in there relaxing. Nothing is too much trouble for the owner, Amalia, who left us the most beautiful gifts nearly every day, including homemade cheeses, local raki, olives and a wonderful supply of fresh fruit and vegetables from their garden. She is on hand all of the time, and really made us feel welcome. There are some wonderful walks with historical ruins not far away in any direction, and amazing ruins like Knossos only an hours drive away. Gorgeous seafood and an abundance of vegetarian options in restaurants everywhere, but especially beautiful food in Panormo, and Margarites art village. If you want a relaxing villa, away from tourists, that you can use as a base for exploring or just relaxing, this is 100% the villa for you. We can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Monique g.

Le rĆŖve
TrĆØs bonne adresse.accueil exceptionnel par la propriĆ©taire. Que des compliments!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Piotr and Justyna P.

Exceptional!
The best place we have rented so far. Spotless clean. Great athmosphere. Thank you Amalia for taking care of us.

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Beautiful property
The property was beautiful and very well equipped. Our stay was lovely and everyone was very accommodating to ensure we had a lovely holiday. The owners were lovely people and couldn't do enough to ensure we were comfortable. A car is essential as the property was very remote. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Utterly peaceful!
We have recently returned from a very relaxing two-week stay at Villa Armonia. If you enjoy peace and privacy in a genuine Cretan location, this is a gem! The house is quite spacious with modern appliances which made our stay very comfortable. The pool is immaculately clean and the outside space delightful. Amalia and her family made us feel very welcome and went out of their way to ensure our stay was most enjoyable. A car is essential and good tavernas are to be found in Panormos and further afield in Rethymno. Overall a peaceful and varied holiday. Thank-you Amalia!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

Lovely time at Villa Armonia!
We stayed at Villa Armonia very recently. The villa was well maintained and recently refurbished in keeping with the traditional style. The pool is brand new and was such a luxury. Our lovely hostess came to clean the pool every morning before we awoke. The terrace is delightful, completely relaxing with numerous areas in which to relax/eat/socialise. The barbeque was excellent, we used it numerous times. The village (Passillites) is very tiny and the locals were pleasant and friendly. I felt very safe. You do need a car! The closest beach (Panormo) is so pretty with loads of places to eat with an ocean view. Will most likely be going back in the future. Thank you to Amalia and her family for a lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schƶnster Urlaub den wir je hatten!
Wir sind immer noch begeistert und sprachlos. Das Haus ist wunderschƶn, genau wie auf den Bildern. Der Pool ist grandios und es ist alles vorhanden, was man benƶtigt hat. Gelegen in einem Mini-Dorf auf einem Berg, mit vƶlliger Ruhe (und ich meine vƶllige Ruhe. Wer also Aktion sucht, ist hier falsch) - fĆ¼r uns war es perfekt, denn genau das haben wir gesucht und gebrauch. Ein Auto ist natĆ¼rlich ein Muss. Jetzt das Wichtigste fĆ¼r uns, was wir bewerten mƶchten: Amalia und Ihre Familie! Wir wurden so unfassbar liebevoll umsorgt. Ob mit Leckereien, einem sauberen Haus oder einfach nur kurzen Nachrichten ob alles in Ordnung sei oder wir etwas benƶtigten. DANKE! fĆ¼r dieses tolle Haus und diese tollen Gastgeber. Wir kommen definitiv wieder!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian B., La Rochelle F

Liked: Cleanliness
Un petit paradis
Les photos illustrent bien la beautƩ de la maison, mais elle ne montrent pas le village, bien restaurƩ, bien entretenu, fleuri a l'envie. Et que dire de l'accueil et de l'hospitalitƩ d'Amalia et de son mari. Merci aussi Ơ tous les CrƩtois qui ont fait de notre sƩjour un moment de bonheur,une respiration,un retour aux valeurs simples.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein perfekter Urlaub
wir haben uns sehr wohl gefĆ¼hlt. Alles war wie beschrieben oder besser. Die Vermieterin Amalia war sehr freundlich und die perfekte Gastgeberin. Wir wĆ¼rden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandrine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super maison!
TrĆØs propre, des meubles de qualitĆ©. Merci Ć  la propriĆ©taire qui Ć©tait trĆØs accueillante et trĆØs gentille'! Elle nous a accueilli chaleureusement avec fruits + repas du soir + conseils + nous a fait des cadeaux tout le long du sejour ( gĆ¢teaux fait maison, fruits, etc...)mĆŖme un cadeau de dĆ©part. Je recommande vivement !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Aufenthalt in ruhiger familiƤrer Umgebung
Ich fange mal ganz vorne an šŸ˜‰ Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir sehr herzlich von Amalia der EigentĆ¼merin dieses tollen Hauses empfangen. Sie hat uns direkt gefragt ob wir hungrig sind und uns unmittelbar ein paar leckere Kleinigkeiten zubereitet. Nicht zu vergessen das es sich um Selbstverpflegung handelt šŸ„° Das Haus, der Pool und die tollen Sitzgelegenheiten sind wirklich wunderschƶn. Wer Ruhe und Entspannung sucht, ist hier genau richtig! Wir haben uns sofort wie Zuhause gefĆ¼hlt! Jeden Morgen hat Amalia gegen 06:30 Uhr den Pool gereinigt, die Pflanzen gegossen und den Aussenbereich gekehrt. Das habe ich nur mitbekommen, weil ich morgens zu dieser Zeit immer laufen gegangen bin. Wichtig zu wissen ist allerdings das ohne Auto nichts geht. Der winzige Ort liegt etwas abgelegen im Hinterland. Bis Rethymno sind es etwa 35-40 Min. Der Strand ist gut in 20-25 Min. zu erreichen. Tolle Tavernen finden sich aber an jeder Ecke (auch in den kleinsten Orten) und sind praktisch uneingeschrƤnkt zu empfehlen. Fazit: Wir haben den Aufenthalt extrem genossen und kƶnnen hier eine maximale Empfehlung aussprechenšŸ¤©
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

eric l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amalia
La villa est est trĆØs propre et trĆØs bien entretenu, le jardin est magnifique.SituĆ©e dans un endroit isolĆ© vous serez au calme un vĆ©hicule est indispensable pour visiter ou faire des courses. Amalia nĆ“tre hĆ“tesse est quelqu'un de fantastique,serviable,gentil,attentionnĆ©e Ć  l'image de la villa. TrĆØs bon sĆ©jour en CrĆØte.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holger N., Magdeburg/Potsdam

Liked: Cleanliness
TOP !!!!! Ein Juwel von Haus mit einer bezauberten Gastgeberin.
Wir waren 17 Tage im Haus und haben jeden Tag davon genossen. Erholung pur! Ein Kleinod wie in den vielen anderen Bewertungen zu vor schon geschrieben. Die Bilder der Anzeige sind 100 Prozent Ć¼bereinstimmend. Es ist alles ƤuƟerst gepflegt und sauber. Amalia, die Gastgeberin, kam jeden Morgen zur Pflege des Pools,der Blumen und des Innenhofes. Wir haben Sie nie gehƶrt oder gesehen, konnten das Ergebnis aber bewundern und haben uns Ć¼ber die vielen kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten am Morgen sehr gefreut. Der Kontakt hat Ć¼ber Whats Up bestens funktioniert. Wir sagen Danke! Ein Auto ist Pflicht. Nƶtiger Einkauf kann in dem 5 km entfernten, uncharmaten StƤdtchen Perama umfassend erledigt werden.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2022