Villa Elli - Magical Garden Views by etouri

Entire home in Rethymno, Greece

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1.5 bathrooms
Rated 4.78 out of 5 stars.27 reviews
Hosted by Kostas Etouri
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.
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Villa Elli is approved by Greek Tourism Organisation & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".

Tucked away on a quiet lane in the charming village of Prines, Villa Elli is a delightful rural retreat crafted in traditional timber style. Surrounded by lush gardens, colorful flowers, and fruitful trees, it offers a sense of calm and ease in a stunning natural setting.

The space
Just minutes from the beach, this country hideaway is perfect for relaxing, and with a car, it’s an ideal starting point for exploring all the wonders of Crete. Villa Elli consists of a ground and upper ground floors, along with a first floor in the form of a loft. It can accommodate 6 people in beds and up to 8 if necessary.

Interior Layout- Ground Floor
Open-plan living space featuring a living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen
-Living room includes a piano corner, fireplace, flat-screen satellite TV, and game console
-Guest WC with laundry facilities
-Direct access from the living and dining areas to the veranda and pool-garden area

Upper Ground Floor
-Two double bedrooms, each furnished with a double bed
-Main bathroom
-Both bedrooms feature private verandas with seating arrangements

Loft Level
-Third bedroom with two single beds
-Closet and private balcony
-Intimate space with romantic décor and a cosy atmosphere

Outdoor Area
-Beautifully landscaped garden with flowers and trees, creating a calm and relaxing environment
-Private 20 m² swimming pool with ladder access
-Pool terrace equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas
-Portable charcoal grill for al fresco cooking
-Shaded veranda with outdoor dining table
-Private parking for up to two cars
-Fully fenced property with gated entrance, ensuring privacy and a peaceful stay

**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at €15 per night from April to October and €4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

Guest access
Guests will have access and full privacy to all areas indoor and outdoor!

Other things to note
This villa is under “etouri vacation rental management” which means:

- We organised the villa down to every detail and check it annually.
- Quick booking process and support in every step of your holidays.
- A personal holiday advisor at your disposal for holiday organisation (free concierge service before and during stay).
- Assistance in booking services and excursions.
- Pre arrival service with detailed information of the area of the villa.

SERVICES :
Services included in the price:

Welcome Basket
- Cleaning every 3 days
- Linen and towel change every 3 days
- Pool towels provided
- Gardener twice a week
- Cleaning and pool maintenance 2 or 3 times a week (depends on the weather).

Services upon request (extra charge):

Doctor on call
- Massage
- Daily cleaning
- Baby sitting
- Daily excursions
- Bicycle rent
- Photographer
- Delivery of traditional Cretan food to your place
- Airport transfer
- Cook (Chef) in your villa.

Please tell us your wish and we will try to make it reality!

Registration details
1161663

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.78 out of 5 stars from 27 reviews

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Rethymno, Crete, Greece
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Neighbourhood highlights

Villa Elli is situated outside the beautiful city of Rethymno, on the traditional village of Prines. where you can find some excellent taverns and a mini market!

Prines is 8 km away from Rethymno centre, only 4 km away from the sea and 2 km away from the village Atsipopoulo, a well known village which has grown up fast in last 10 years and now is actually a small town and a suburb of Rethymno town.

There is nothing that you cannot find in Atsipopoulo nowadays, as it has all kinds of shops, supermarkets, bakeries, many restaurants and services.

Staying in Prines village you have the advantage of staying in the country side and be only a few minutes away from big markets, shops and the beach!

The village itself is beautiful with many vegetations and olive tree forests. It is ideal for those who love nature, peace and quiet it can offer.

Finally the location is giving you the possibility to visit many sightseeing and beaches in the North or South Crete!

Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.

-Closest beach: Gerani Beach (unorganised beach) 3km and 8km to Petre and Rethymno Beaches
-Mini market: 850 meters
-Super market: 2.1 km
-Bakery: 1.9 km
-Butcher: 2.7 km
-Fresh fish: 6.5 km
-Pharmacy: 2.5 km
-Tavern or restaurant: 800 meters (You have many more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away)
-Heraklion Airport: 89 km
-Chania Airport: 64 km

Meet your host

Superhost
9,337 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: Loggia, Loguers, Etouri
Speaks English
Business
Etouri Vacation Rental Management, founded in 2012 by Kostas Vasilakis, manages over 290 handpicked villas across Crete and is expanding into other iconic Greek destinations, including Athens. Our commitment to strict villa quality control and exceptional service earned us awards for excellence in vacation rentals and concierge services in both 2024 and 2025. Let us help you create lifelong memories in Greece!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 11:00
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock