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Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and BBQ – Home 213274 Villa

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 10 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Villa Balsam: Luxury villa with private swimming pool, garden, and BBQ – Home 213274

  • Villa
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 10
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 4 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

[Register number of tourist businesses (MH.T.E.): 1041K112K2773101]

Villa Balsam is a 172 sq.m. house built in a 850 sq.m. plot near the village Kato Vaslamonero. The villa is suitable for 7-10 persons (4 bedrooms) and has a private pool with deckchairs and parasols.

On the ground floor there is a spacious dining room, 2 living rooms, fireplace, TV 32', satellite TV, computer with internet access and a fully equipped kitchen. Moreover, there is access with special ramps and a suitable bathroom for handicapped on the ground floor.

On the upper floor there are 4 bedrooms in total. 3 of them are twin bedrooms and 1 is a single bedroom. There is an option of 1 extra normal bed at the single bedroom, and 2 camp beds which can be placed anywhere in the villa. Also on the upper floor there two bathrooms. All bedrooms are fully air-conditioned and have a TV 22' and bedside tables.

In the garden there is a barbecue, a traditional wood oven, and outdoor furniture along with several aromatic herbs. Moreover, a new outdoor playground offers pleasure to the young guests. The villa Baslam has solar water heater,parking lot, and alarm system. In addition, traditional Cretan music nights can be organized upon request.

The nearest beach is only 4 km away. The town of Rethymno is 14 km away and the nearest traditional tavern is 200 meters away.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
    Bedroom 4: Full bed
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 3 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking

Getting around

The history of the village Kato Valsamoneron is a small traditional village of 200 inhabitants who work mainly with agriculture and stockbreeding. The name of the village (Valsamo-nero),according to the tradition,is due to the very good quality water of its sources, that has pleasant and therapeutic impact. Balsam is an aromatic cretan plant with therapeutic and soothing effect. The village exists since the byzantine era. In the village, there are various buildings of the byzantine and Venetian era. During the Turkish occupation the village was inhabited by turks wile during the beginning of the 20th cectury it was inhabited by Cretans from Sfakia, Asi Gonia and Roumbado areas.

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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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

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About the owner

Elisavet K.

Tourist License
1041K112K2773101

Calendar last updated:
10 May 2024
Years listed:
12
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
9 reviews

Excellent
9
Very Good
0
Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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“Excellent séjour”

Reviewed 24 Jul 2023

La villa est conforme au descriptif. Elle est très agréable, très bien entretenue, très propre et confortable. La vue est splendide. La communication est excellente, l'… More

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“Très bon séjour”

Reviewed 15 Aug 2022

Nous avons passé des superbes vacances à la villa Balsam. C'est un endroit calme et très confortable. Les propriétaires sont très attentionnés et sym… More

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“Heaven is a place on earth!”

Reviewed 28 Aug 2019

A beautiful villa, located 20 minutes away from the city of Rethymnon. This is practically a dream house that can accommodate up to 12 people. Lovely view from the terrace, windows all around the hou… More

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“Lovely villa in a quiet location with lots of amenities.”

Reviewed 17 Jun 2019

Lovely quiet location and still only 20 min to Rethymon and several beaches. The nearby villlages are also worth a visit because they have nice restaurants. We were 6 adults and 2 toddlers. It gave us… More

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Response from the owner Janny thank you for choosing our villa for your vacation and taking your time for this majestic review!We are delighted that you enjoyed your holidays in our villa!Hope to accomodate you again in the near future!Take care!

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“Excellent accomodation in natural Crete”

Reviewed 16 Aug 2017

This family villa had all the amenities you need.The owners went out of their way to make our vacation great. They brought eggs , goats milk , cheese pastries every few days as well as local gifts whe… More

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Response from the owner David,thank you for your preference and your majestic review.I'm very pleased that you enjoyed your summer holidays in Crete in our villa.You and your family are wonderful and I'm really glad that you found our villa and the surroundings suitable and convenient for you.I'm happy that you like our local homemade products.Hope to meet you and accommodate you again in the future. Take care!

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“Stunning villa and wonderful owners”

Reviewed 20 Aug 2016

From the moment we pulled up outside this villa late at night, to be greeted by such a warm welcome from the entire family (including home cooked Cretan food) this holiday was pure relaxation and luxu… More

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“Excellent villa, very well apppointed, imaculately clean and warm welcome”

Reviewed 31 Jul 2016

We were greeted most warmly at the villa by the family with lovely home made food and a glass of Raki. The villa itself is very well appointed, wifi, A/C, good sized accommodation, all towels includi… More

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“Beautiful Villa, lovely owners and a magical holiday for us”

Reviewed 2 Jan 2016

We stayed at Villa Balsam two weeks in July 2015 over my brother's 30th birthday and had a warm welcome by the family with homemade raki (popular local liquor). We were 8 people in total and had … More

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“A wonderful property, great views, fabulous owners, highly recommended...”

Reviewed 5 Aug 2013

A holiday with two families of 4 - a perfect villa... modern, open plan spacious ground floor, good sized bedrooms, one with en-suite; family bathroom and balconies. Cloakroom with shower downstairs … More

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Response from the owner Kate, her children and all members of her company are really great persons and perfect guests. They are kind, friendly, communicative and they caused no problem to us during their stay. I strongly suggest Kate and her company to all homeowners!

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