💖 Why Guests Love Villa Katifes
• Sea View: panoramic views of the Cretan Sea and the coastline of Rethymno.
• Privacy & Serenity: Surrounded by lush greenery and olive groves, ensuring a quiet, private holiday.
• Private Pool: A 35sqm swimming pool with a shallow area for children.
• Authentic Stone Design: A charming 120sqm stone-built residence that blends traditional Cretan style with modern comfort.
• Outdoor: Large stone-paved terrace with a BBQ and plenty of space for kids to play.
🏡 Experience a peaceful retreat at Villa Katifes, a beautiful stone villa located on a hillside near the village of Kyrianna. Spanning 120sqm, this home is designed to offer comfort and relaxation for families or groups. With its traditional stone arches, wooden ceilings, and wide-open views, it is the perfect spot for those who want to experience the authentic Cretan countryside while being close to the sea.
🛋 Inside the Villa: Layout
Ground Floor:
• Living Area: An open-plan lounge with comfortable sofas, a stone fireplace, and satellite TV.
• Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances and a dining table for the whole group.
• Bathroom 1: A bathroom with a shower.
First Floor:
• Bedroom 1: A comfortable double bedroom equipped with A/C, a TV, a safe for your valuables, a wardrobe, and access to a private balcony.
• Bedroom 2: A versatile bedroom with 3 single beds (which can be configured into one double and one single), A/C, and 2 private balconies for extra light and air.
• Bathroom 2: A spacious bathroom featuring a jetted tub and a WC.
🌴 Outdoor Paradise
• Private Pool: A 35sqm pool (depth 1.40m) with a shallow section for children.
• BBQ Area: Traditional charcoal grill for preparing authentic Cretan meals.
• Sun Terrace: Large stone-paved area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and an outdoor shower.
• Dining Al Fresco: A shaded outdoor dining table where you can enjoy your meals while watching the sunset over the sea.
📍 Prime Location in Kyrianna Village Villa Katifes is situated just outside the charming village of Kyrianna, providing the ultimate sense of freedom and quiet. You are just a short drive from the lively beaches of Rethymno`s north coast and the historical heart of the island.
Beach: 5,6 km (Sfakaki / Pigianos Kampos).
Local Taverna: 1.7 km (In Kyrianna village).
Supermarket / Bakery: 1.5 km.
Rethymno City: 12 km (approx. 20 minutes drive).
🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
The villa’s central location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the best of Rethymno:
Within 15–30 Minutes:
• Arkadi Monastery: Only 8 km away, a historical monument of immense beauty and importance.
• Ancient Eleutherna: Visit the impressive museum and the archaeological site of this ancient city.
• Margarites Village: Famous for its traditional pottery workshops and picturesque streets.
Perfect Day Trips:
• Rethymno Old Town (20 mins): Walk through the Venetian harbor, the narrow alleys, and the historic Fortezza fortress.
• Kournas Lake (40 mins): Visit Crete`s only freshwater lake for a pedal boat ride and lunch by the water.
• South Coast (1 hour): Explore the wild beauty of Preveli Beach with its palm forest or the clear waters of Plakias.
• Knossos Palace (1 hour 10 mins): Discover the birthplace of Minoan civilization near Heraklion.
The CreteVillas4U Advantage
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To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.
🧳 Included Services
•Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
•Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
•24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
•Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.
🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
•Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
•Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
•Pre-arrival shopping service
•Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
A car is recommended for your transportation. We can organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after rental cars can be delivered at the property (extra charge).
1. Guests are welcome to check in from 15:00 on their arrival date and are requested to check out by 11:00 on the day of departure. Early check-in/late check-out is available upon request depending on availability. It is essential to keep us informed of your arrival time or any significant delays to ensure seamless access to the property. Please note that failure to check in by midday the day following your scheduled arrival without prior notification may result in the booking being treated as a cancellation.
2. Only registered guests may enter or stay overnight at the property. Any gathering with additional people must be disclosed and approved before booking; it may be declined or subject to extra charges. If these terms are breached, we reserve the right to deny check-in or require you to vacate the property immediately. In such cases, the booking will be considered cancelled by you, and no refund will be issued, unless we decide otherwise at our sole discretion.
3. Pets are allowed at the villa free of charge upon request. Please inform us in advance, as approval is required. We reserve the right to decline requests, and in certain cases, additional charges may apply.
4. Your comfort is our priority, and we make every effort to ensure the villa is in perfect condition for your stay. If you encounter any issues, such as interruptions with electricity, hot water, or internet, please notify us immediately so we can resolve them promptly.
Guests have a 48-hour window after check-in to report any pre-existing damages or broken facilities. After this period, any damages found will be considered the responsibility of the current guests and must be settled or replaced prior to departure.
5. Smoking is not allowed indoors. Guests are welcome to smoke in outdoor areas, such as the pool deck, balconies, and terraces.
6. Housekeeping: Cleaning and linen changes take place every 3/4 days.
If you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.
7. Pool: The pool is uncovered and built according to Greek Tourism Organisation (EOT) standards. Children under 12 are not allowed to use the pool without adult supervision. Parents are fully responsible for supervising their children at all times. Use is at your own risk due to potential health and safety risks.
8. Fireplace: Please only use the firewood provided and refrain from burning paper or other combustible materials.
9. The lead guest must be at least 21 years old.
10. Please respect the quiet hours from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM and from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.