Dotira, a sophisticated home! – Home 5792533 Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
Dotira, a sophisticated home! – Home 5792533
- Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 6 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
The Private Authentic 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.
We welcome you to Crete and the picturesque village of Mesi, built on a lovely position, on a small hill of 300 meters above sea level! Dotira home, is a two-storey stone mansion of the 18th century, which has a surface area of 166 square meters and the surrounding plot one of 350 square meters.
Thanks to the careful restoration the house adheres to the traditional architecture and offers our visitors the experience of a special sojourn. Natural materials, such as wood, stone, were used, respecting the house’s history and its traditional elements were preserved and highlighted: the bathroom, the fire place and the water trough at the terrace.
Layout
Outside Area
Externally, the villa is built in a classic, yet modern way, where stone and rustic feeling prevail! At the outside area there is an inner courtyard, with a lovely siting area and a traditional wood oven, making it ideal for al fresco dining! Also, there is an amazing garden with local herbs and flowers, right next to the wonderful 20 m2 and 1,40 m deep private pool, where our guests can relax, enjoy the fresh country air of Mesi and the soothing environment of the house! The pool is chemical free as it operates with active oxygen! The court yard and pool terrace create a rustic, romantic atmosphere, where you will love spending your morning and evenings!
Ground Floor
The yard offers access to the former stable of the house, which has been converted to an attic, featuring a working area, with a desk and an extra double bed on a special construction, on the upper level. This room provides total privacy and internet access, if you need to work on something!
Entering the property you will see the spacious living room with a great open fireplace, a rustically decorated, fully equipped kitchen, with a dining area, perfect for indoor dining with your family or friends and one bathroom.
First Floor
Beautiful wooden stairs lead the guests to the upper floor, where guests can find three lovely bedrooms (two double and one twin) and a WC. Balconies from the first floor enjoy a stunning view of the whole area, olive groves and an open view on the Cretan Sea!
Supplementary alternative activities – agritourism
Stone is a source of energy and helps getting close to nature and the earth! Dotira home gives you the chance to choose from a plethora of alternative activities, individually or in a group, which offer bodily and spiritual wellbeing and therapy, such as walking, herb picking, soap making, hiking and visiting archaeological sites, monasteries and local monuments, both in Mesi and the nearby villages.
Also, during your stay you may have the opportunity to participate in the cultivation and care of our garden, harvest its fruits and enjoy its products!
Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner. Dotira home offers the rich goods of the Cretan land, to all guests. The house is stocked with cretan rusks, home made jams, goat’s milk, cheese, fresh eggs and fruit from Mesi trees, herbal teas (sage, thyme, marjoram, rock roses) and more…depending on the season!
- Quality towels, bed linen, covers and blankets provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days.
- Sun beds and umbrellas available. Pool towels provided.
- Baby cot and high chair available if needed.
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the house.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a washing machine, dishwasher, TV with satellite reception, CD and DVD players, large fridge with freezer, electric kitchen, kettle, toaster, espresso coffee machine, iron and iron board.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice a week. The pool operates from April to October.
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
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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: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
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
- No smoking at this property
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
*Accommodation cost Excludes:
Resilience Tax €10,00 per villa per night. This is not included in the platform prices and shall be paid, upon check in.
About the manager
Thinkvilla Bespoke Stays
Tourist License
1041K91003052301
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 16 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 11 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 17 reviews
Excellent
17 reviews
- Excellent
- 17
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Perfect, beautiful villa in a rural setting”
The House is amazing with lots of attention to detail. The pool and outside areas are perfect to spend quality time with the family or relax on your own in one of the many little secret spots. Maria (… More
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Response from the manager Dear guest, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
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“Beautiful, refurbished Greek home”
I have to start by saying my wife and I found this excellently refurbished house so, at the same time, cool, beautiful and romantic. The owner met us on our arrival and walked us through the house, po… More
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Response from the manager Dear Josh, we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fantastic”
Ein traumhaftes Haus, mit Liebe eingerichtet und echtem griechischen Scharm. Maria und Nicolas sind wunderbare Gastgeber. Es war wie ein Lotto-Sechser. Herzlichen Dank für das schöne Erlebni… More
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Response from the manager Dear Sherpa, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Just great!”
What a wonderful place to be. Nice and tasteful renovated villa with such a beautiful garden and many lovely details. We enjoyed our stay so much. We could have just stayed in the house without moving… More
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Response from the manager Dear Birgit, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Peaceful location and a beautiful villa”
This villa is well equipped and spacious offering ideal accommodation for those wishing to visit this area of Crete. There is good air conditioning which was essential during the extremely hot August… More
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Response from the manager Dear Paul, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Toller Urlaub, tolles Haus”
Wir haben mit 5 Personen 11 Nächte in der Villa verbracht. Es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub. Die Villa ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, super sauber und mindestens genauso schön, wie es … More
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Response from the manager Dear Albert, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our house! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Super house and house-keeper”
Het huuis ligt in een klein dorpje in een schitterend landschap met volop mogelijkheden om te wandelen, geweldige eethuisjes in de buurt en in ieder dorp waar je langs rijdt. en de zee is ook niet t… More
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Response from the manager Dear Josje, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Super house and house-keeper”
A very nice house with a lot of possibilities in and around the house. We had a wonderful week! We went to the sea, several towns like rethymnon and Knossos but close to the house there is a lot to … More
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Response from the manager Dear Josje, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review about our Villa! It was our pleasure having you as guests! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Absolutely Peaceful and Serene!”
My bestfriend and I spent the Christmas and New Year holiday at Dotira and it was AMAZING! Unfortunately, our family did not get to visit. But we made the best of the situation. Let me first say that … More
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Response from the manager Dear LaKesha, thank you so much for this amazing review and your kind words! It was our pleasure to have you as our guests and we hope to have the chance to host you again in our Villa! Best regards, Think Villa Team!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A beautifully renovated and extended holiday villa.”
We had a lovely week at Dotira. It is in a small village about 3 miles from the sea but is in the hills so has views out to sea..The house has a very quiet relaxing atmosphere. It has been very taste… More
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Response from the manager Dear Martin, thank you for giving us a perfect rating and we hope to welcome you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with the property manager 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 the property manager 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 the property manager?
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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 the property manager'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 the property manager a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send the property manager 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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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- 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 the property manager 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. the property manager 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 the property manager 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 the property manager 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 the property manager a message.
If the property manager 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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