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Diamantis Villa, a SeaView Retreat

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Pool | Outdoor pool
6 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Popular LocationPlatanes Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationRethimno Kart3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethymnon Venetian Port9 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)66 min drive

About this property

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

Diamantis Villa, a SeaView Retreat

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 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla. The license number of the Greek National Tourism Organization is 1143880.

An Overview of the Private Retreat
Diamantis Villa is a dazzling three storey villa, of a total 300 sq.m. featuring impeccable sea views. The villa can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in its six bedrooms and it’s ideal both for big families or groups of friends. This opulent Villa is located close to the lively city of Rethymno and just 1km away from the closest beach and boasting magnificent views of the Cretan sea and the surrounding area. Additionally, in 1km you will find a super market, traditional tavernas and cafés. The best villa option for groups of friends, families with kids and for everyone that seeks a private escape for tranquility. Enjoy hikes and bike rides in this breathtaking landscape. Our rich culture and customs of hospitality are part of the cretan authenticity. A luxury house in its own lush grounds with little luxuries inside and out that every holiday maker wishes for, this is one dream home that guests won't ever want to leave. With plenty of space for the whole family to unfurl in, here is a home where loved ones can set themselves free.

External Living | Private Pool & Outdoor Unique Features
The spacious terrace of Diamantis Villa features an amazing 40 m2 private swimming pool (1,45-1,55 m deep) with a special children’s compartment (57-70 cm deep), equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, offering you ample opportunity for sunbathing, unwind and enjoy the fresh summer breeze and the revitalising country air. The outdoor areas are lovingly designed with flowers and lawn covered areas, creating a soothing environment and also provide an outdoor shaded dining area next to the BBQ (charcoal) facilities. Furthermore, a beautiful shaded sofa is available next to the pool.

Internal Living | Bedrooms & Bathrooms
There's an eclectic theme to the interior of the home, thanks to the owners' desire to blend elegant with authentic style. This luxury holiday home flaunts exquisite interiors that exude a certain ethereal elegance and calm which guarantee a perfectly relaxing and rejuvenating stay. The villa can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in its 6 bedrooms. The villa also features three spacious bathrooms and a WC. The Bespoke Home is set on the ground, first and second floor. All bedrooms are effortlessly and elegantly furnished promising a blissful night's sleep after the day's busy adventures. The Villa is tastefully decorated and equipped with all modern amenities, providing everything you may need during your holiday.

Ground Floor
Spacious dining and siting area • TV • fully equipped kitchen • work out equipment, including static bicycle & treadmill • WC.
* From the pool area guests have direct access to the Villa’s ground floor.

First Floor
Spacious, open-plan living room • Two siting areas • Open fireplace • Elegant dining area. • access to large veranda with patio furniture and sea views. • PS3 console • Board games • books • Three wonderful bedrooms (two of which have double beds and one with two single beds) • Family bathroom with a bathtub. • The single beds can set up as a king size double bed upon request.

Second Floor
The remaining tree bedrooms (two of which feature two single beds each and one with a double bed, as well as an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub) • Small Kitchenette • Family bathroom with a shower cabin.
*The kitchenette opens to a large veranda with stunning sea views.

For Relaxation
With plenty of space for the whole family to be comfortable and enjoy, here is a home where loved ones can freely relax and enjoy activities together, admiring the sea views. The home’s raw beauty takes on a refined, elegant role; modestly gorgeous and casually grand, making it an ideal family retreat, friends favourite for summer holidays and couples romantic escapes.

Your Home Stay Includes
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner • Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once per week • Pool and garden cleaning twice per week • Baby cot, high chair available upon request.

Practicalities
There is spacious, free parking space inside the villa premises.This immaculate property is well-equipped with all the mod cons; Large fridge with freezer, Electric stove and oven, Filter coffee machine, Espresso Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Food processor, Washing machine, Iron & Board, Hair dryer, DVD player, PS3, Flat- screen TVs with satellite reception, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Mosquito Nets (all doors & windows)

Mod Cons
High quality bath towels, pool towels are available • Air-conditioning is included in all areas & serves heating purposes also. • Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa • Outdoor BBQ (charcoal) • Outdoor shaded dining area • Pets are not allowed • Smoking is allowed only outdoors • Events are allowed with prior notice, extra fees, event contract may be required • Pre stock service available upon request • 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included • Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November).

Location Overview
Villa Diamantis is settled 1km away from Adele. In Adele there are many possibilities for good food and drinks, nightlife and entertainment. Adele, is a traditional and historical village and is located 15 minutes away from Rethymno. It’s built in the plain, between olive and other fruit trees. The closest beach, Adelianos Kampos, is only 2 minutes away by car. Adelianos Kampos is a vast, sandy beach with shallow waters, which has been awarded with a Blue Flag in 2012. It’s a perfectly organised coastal tourist resort, with many sun beds, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, lifeguards, beach bars, restaurants and water sports. In Adelianos Kampos there is also an ATM machine, tavernas, cafes, a bakery, a butcher’s and a petrol station.

If you like quaint country villages, you should visit the traditional village Maroulas, which has an impressive tower and interesting houses, built according to the old architectural tradition of the place. Maroulas is just 5 minutes away by car.

Worth visiting are the St. Panteleimon and St. Arsanios churches. St Panteleimon is celebrated on the 27th of July and a folklore festival takes place in the village. St. Arsanios church, where there is also a small museum.

About 9 minutes away lies the village of Stavromenos, where there is an archaeological site you can visit and a Second World War memorial. Stavromenos gives you a variety of taverns and restaurants, which offer local food and drinks, bars and cafes, beach life and shopping, water sports and anything else you may need, such as bakery shops, pharmacy and super markets.

Out & About
Adelianos Kampos Beach: 1,2 Km 2m
Super market, Tavern & Cafe: 1,2 Km 2m
Rethymno Port & Town: 7.5 Km 9m
Heraklion International Airport: 75,8 Km, 1h
Chania International Airport: 75,5 Km , 1h

*Renting a car is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations and we can help you arrange that as well.

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 1143880

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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Diamantis Amazing sea Views 40m2 1km Beach Shops Rethymno
Villa Diamantis Amazing sea Views 40m2 1km Beach Shops
Diamantis Amazing sea Views 40m2 1km Beach Shops Rethymno
Villa Diamantis Amazing sea Views 40m2 1km Beach Shops Rethymno
Villa Diamantis Amazing sea Views 40m2 1km Beach Shops
Diamantis Amazing sea Views 40m2 1km Beach Shops Rethymno

About the neighborhood

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in the city center and near the beach. Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Platanes Beach - 15 min walk
  • Rethimno Kart - 3 min drive
  • Horse Park Rethymno - 5 min drive
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 8 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Greco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Vergina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Upano - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Leaky Couldron - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pagona's Place - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Diamantis Villa, a SeaView Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Diamantis Villa, a SeaView Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamantis Villa, a SeaView Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diamantis Villa, a SeaView Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Diamantis Villa, a SeaView Retreat located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Platanes Beach and Rethimno Kart. Horse Park Rethymno and Blue Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Diamantis Villa, a SeaView Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan carter c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab
Great villa all ages well catered for had a fab time. Owners very friendly. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., Gaborone, Botswana

Liked: Cleanliness
Diamantis Villa
We were nine adults from 45 to 76, we had such a wonderful relaxing stay at Diamantis Villa. We purposely only ate out twice in the evenigs as we wanted to enjoy the villa. The outside cooking area is great. We basically spent all of our time around the pool, on the verandah looking out over the stunning views or chatting and making food in the kitchen. A very comfortable villa. The owner who met bought fresh made cake, fresh fruit and Raki to welcome us. I would highly recommend the villa as a wonderful holiday destination. Enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Villa
Beautiful Villa with pool, we had an amazing family holiday in Crete. The owners of the villa were very kind and left us fresh fruit, homemade cake, eggs and raki and checked in on us to make sure we were ok. The villa itself had everything you could need and more, all in the beautiful Crete hillside, there was a lovely view of the countryside, seaview and surrounding mountains. Would recommend A*
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay with the most generous hosts
We stayed as a multi family group with 3 teenage horrors. Our holiday couldnt have been more amazing. Absolutely superb property with amazing amount of space for us to enjoy our own space or come together as a group or adults and teenagers. Based in the mountains but just a short walk or drive to the beach, the views were amazing. Mr Diamantis was lovely and when we arrived kindly gave us Rakki and local delicacies to enjoy and later in the week gave us some lovely pastries baked by his mother. Such fantastic Greek hospitality and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic villa for a family holiday!
We had a fantastic time staying in the wonderful Diamantis Villa. Everything from the helpfulness of the team pre-stay with organising car hire and transfers for our group and setting up child friendly rooms, through to the owner greeting us with a welcome cake and a tour of the villa (including the gardens with fresh vegetables we could pick from and the numerous fruit trees surrounding the villa), meant this holiday felt like a 5 star experience. The villa itself is well proportioned, has all the things you would expect from the kitchen and living spaces, and it’s numerous balconies offered breakfast, lunch or dinner with breathtaking views. The pool area is spacious and so relaxing, and the small baby pool perfect for our little ones, which is often something you don’t get. The recommendations for food and drink locally and in Rethymo only 20 minutes drive away (and well recommended to visit) were fantastic, and one of the highlights of our week was booking chef Kostas to come and cook a Cretan BBQ for us - a fantastic experience! All in all would highly recommend to anyone thinking about staying in Crete.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The villa axceeded our expectations. It is spacious and comfortable! The hosts are very generous and helpful! Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aede D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Nice and clean appartment and a very good host. We felt more than welkom at our stay. The only commentary is that some of the toilets did not function properly. There were flush problems so to say. Further on, only positive experiences.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

patrick s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic furnished villa with amazing views and nice pool area.
This property is located a 10 minute drive from the sea, overlooking it and the vally. The villa is basic equipped, cooking pans should be replaced. Beds are small but of great quality. Rooms are basic. Barhrooms are dated and small. Poolside is really nice, garden is wonderful. The owner is very, very nice and welcoming. He brings fresh foods, homemade drinks, fruits etc! Overall great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali M., Palo Alto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The full Crete experience
My family and I have rented many houses over the years and this was the first time we were welcomed like family with homemade gifts of wine, olive oil, and many more treats as well as a garden full of fruit and vegetables that we enjoyed on a daily basis. The location is central to the popular destinations on Crete and there were many restaurants nearby that provided takeout options. Our favorite was the White Lady Tavern. We ordered dinner from there three times in one week! The property managers answered all of our questions in a timely manner and gave great recommendations for rental cars, a boat tour, beaches and even a service that delivers fresh groceries. The house itself is clean and spacious, and the air conditioners are silent so we slept very well even during the hottest week of the year. All around a very enjoyable stay in a beautiful setting - we hope to return soon. Thank you for a wonderful stay and for all of the gifts and kindness!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most memorable vacation
We arrived from Heraklion to Adele and followed a narrow road up wondering if it was the right place....one home left at the top. Not being sure if it was Villa DIAMANTIS, we rang the doorbell and out came Diamantis with the most welcoming smile assuring us this was indeed Villa DIAMANTIS and his name was Diamantis. We followed him in and were greeted with Raki shots, cheese, Cretan rusks and homemade cake on the balcony overlooking a spectacular scene of the orchards & sea. This was the beginning of our Cretan Adventure.... Diamantis and his generous and warm family provided us with their home grown produce of eggs, olive oil and much more...he would pass everyday to make sure we had all we needed. We had come to Crete for our son's wedding. Diamantis and his family arranged a delicious and amazing BBQ one night for our family & friends....with Greek dancing and plenty of Raki...and "kefi". Thank-you Diamantis & family for making our family occasion even more magical and memorable!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019