Architectural 3 bedroom Villa with pool. Ideal location for exploring Crete! – Home 1353332 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Architectural 3 bedroom Villa with pool. Ideal location for exploring Crete! – Home 1353332
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 5 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 4 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Villa Sofia is a 3 bedroom, recently renovated stone villa with a private pool, patio, veranda and adobe oven. Situated in the village of Prines, a traditional village near the city of Rethymno, the villa was built at the end of the 18th Century and was restored carefully in order to include many of the original features as well as modern aesthetic and appliances. The villa can accommodate up to 8 people.
Spatial Layout
The main entrance of the Villa faces north. Upon entering the house one views an open area consisting of a living-room, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area that is separated by a tall, stone arc. On this ground floor there is also a large bedroom with storage space and a full bath. The rear portion of the ground floor leads to a courtyard which contains a swimming pool, a sitting, relaxation & sunbathing area, an adobe oven and a barbecue space.
An office area is located at the mid-floor level.
A winding wooden staircase leads to the second floor where there are two bedrooms a full toilet/bath and a large veranda space. The master bedroom is features a Queen sized double bed and plenty of storage space. The second bedroom contains a sofa bed that can sleep 2 and a small staircase which leads to a cleverly constructed and situated bedroom attic space which contains a double bed. Finally, there is a large veranda space overlooking the village of Prines, the mountains, the oak forest and beautiful sunsets in the evening.
The property comes with free wi-fi, linen and towel change every 5 days, fully equipped kitchen with all basic cooking essentials and plenty of available parking spaces in the surrounding area.
Natural air conditioning is provided by the stone structure and the careful spatial planning, as cool air is channeled through the property to keep inhabitants cool, even during the hottest months of the summer.
Optional extras:
Cooking service and sail boat trips available at reasonable price (please contact us for further details)
Sailing trips around the Rethymno area with sailing boat and trained captain (available mostly during the summer and upon request)
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed Sofa beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Please be respectful of the property.
About the owner
Manolis D.
Tourist License
00000496968
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 Feb 2022
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 19 reviews
Excellent
19 reviews
- Excellent
- 15
- Very Good
- 4
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Super-Unterkunft auf Kreta”
Unser Aufenthalt in der Villa Sofia war einfach hervorragend. Neben dem wirklich komplett ausgestatteten Ferienhaus, in dem es einem absolut an nichts fehlt, trug vor allem der Vermieter Manolis zum g… More
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Response from the owner Dear Michael, Thanks so much for your great review. I am really glad you enjoyed your stay! I wish you all the best and you are always welcome back to my house! All the best to you and your family, Manolis
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“Cretan Inspiration”
Manolis' villa is superb. A beautiful haven in a lovely village removed from the beaten track. The photos do not do the villa full justice. Beautifully rebuilt using traditional materials but ke… More
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“perfect place to stay big and clean”
we stayed here in may 2018 fantastic place big and clean very frendly area . its off the beaten track a bit but there are buses to rethymno and taxis most espensive we paid was 25 euros from there at … More
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“True authentic greece at its best!”
Set back from any busy commercialised area this gorgeous villa really lived up to the spec. Great for families, own pool and great bbq area. We invited family over and entertained. Local supermarket a… More
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“Architects' delight”
We had a fantastic 2 weeks at Villa Sofia, partly due to Wall to Wall sunshine and temperatures consistently around 30-35C, but mainly because of the great facilities at the villa and in Prines. The r… More
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“Un vrai bijou dans un adorable village”
Voilà une location d'exception ! Manolis nous a admirablement reçus et donné de bons conseils pour notre séjour. Contrairement à beaucoup de locations où… More
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“Authentic Crete with amazing views, restaurants and more, on your doorstep.”
f you are searching for authentic Crete, this Villa is perfect in every way. The location is just perfect - a little shop at the bottom of the drive, a great Taverna across the road and an award winni… More
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“Mycket bra för 4 vuxna personer med skilda sov- och badrum.”
Lugnt och trevligt läge. Vackert renoverat hus i gamla stan. Mycket välutrustat för självhushåll. Mindre än 5 minuter till fots till närmaste butik. Öppen alla… More
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“Amazing gem! So pleased we found this”
This wonderful property has everything you could want and a lovely small village with a couple of great eateries, we couldn't have wanted for more. thank you
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“Acceuil innoubliable”
Nous avons passé une semaine dans la villa Sofia et je pense que nous n'en aurons que d'excellant souvenirs. L'accueil et la serviabilité du propriétaire Manolis so… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Manolis (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Manolis (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Manolis (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Manolis the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Manolis (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Manolis (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Manolis (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Manolis (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Manolis (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Manolis (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Manolis (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Manolis (the owner) a message.
If Manolis (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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