Crete's endless skies, impossibly blue seas, picture-perfect whitewashed villages, stunning sunsets and peaceful pace of life make it a perfect holiday destination for those looking to really relax and get away from it all. If you have been trying to track down the perfect villa in Crete, we're here to help you out with a selection of just ten of the best of the best among the loveliest rentals on the island in our portfolio...
1. Afroditi (Available from €87 per night)
Imagine waking up to this sight. Imagine breakfasts with this view. Imagine your only concern is working up the will to wander the short 2km down to the beach. That's what a vacation in this truly beautiful villa looks like. Located in Plaka, 200m from the centre of the town, this three bedroom and four bathroom, three storey villa was built in 2004 and renovated in 2016.
1. Afroditi (Available from €87 per night)
Imagine waking up to this sight. Imagine breakfasts with this view. Imagine your only concern is working up the will to wander the short 2km down to the beach. That's what a vacation in this truly beautiful villa looks like. Located in Plaka, 200m from the centre of the town, this three bedroom and four bathroom, three storey villa was built in 2004 and renovated in 2016.
It boasts a private and fenced-in beautiful garden in which to relax, a swimming pool, a terrace, barbecue, wifi, satellite television, air conditioning, 2 linen and towel changes and room cleanings per week, a garage, and a panoramic view out many of the windows that takes in the sea, the mountains, the swimming pool, the countryside and the bay. Bright, airy and with tasteful interiors, finished to a very high standard, it is the perfect place to relax and will have you never wanting to leave again.
2. Mortal (Available from €180 per night)
This three bed and three bath villa is another property that boasts beautiful interiors, panoramic views and a private pool. Located in Gerani, 5km from Rethymno, this very modern villa was built in 2000 and renovated just this year. Only 500m from the sea, it has all the facilities one could need like an outdoor shower by the pool, comfortable garden furniture, a barbecue, wifi, air conditioning, linen and towel changes twice a week, parking at the house and more.
2. Mortal (Available from €180 per night)
This three bed and three bath villa is another property that boasts beautiful interiors, panoramic views and a private pool. Located in Gerani, 5km from Rethymno, this very modern villa was built in 2000 and renovated just this year. Only 500m from the sea, it has all the facilities one could need like an outdoor shower by the pool, comfortable garden furniture, a barbecue, wifi, air conditioning, linen and towel changes twice a week, parking at the house and more.
Multiple rooms open directly out onto the pool area and the breathtaking views beyond and the luxurious and sleek modern interiors make it a lovely and comfortable base from which to explore the surrounding area.
3. Pounendis (Available from €225 per night)
This pretty little villa is located in Nopigeia, 300m from the sea and a lovely sandy beach. Built in 2011, it has a private outdoor pool and an interior corridor with glass floors that passes over the pool and both connects the two halves of the house and lights it with a beautiful bright blue glow. A unique three bedroom and three bathroom property with excellent views of the sea, the mountains, the swimming pool, the garden and the countryside, it has all the amenities you could need and an unforgettable look and setting.
Of course, there are plenty more wonderful villas in Crete so read on to the rest of this series for more of our picks!
3. Pounendis (Available from €225 per night)
This pretty little villa is located in Nopigeia, 300m from the sea and a lovely sandy beach. Built in 2011, it has a private outdoor pool and an interior corridor with glass floors that passes over the pool and both connects the two halves of the house and lights it with a beautiful bright blue glow. A unique three bedroom and three bathroom property with excellent views of the sea, the mountains, the swimming pool, the garden and the countryside, it has all the amenities you could need and an unforgettable look and setting.
Of course, there are plenty more wonderful villas in Crete so read on to the rest of this series for more of our picks!