💖 Why Guests Love Villa Laga • Panoramic Views: Wake up to stunning vistas of olive groves, rolling hills, and the Cretan Sea from your peaceful retreat in Kiriana. • Private Estate: A 270 sqm villa set on 4 acres of private space and nature. • Pool Area: Large private swimming pool with children’s section perfect for families and groups. •Three Living Levels: Ideal for groups, with privacy on every floor. • Family Friendly : Baby cots, high chairs, and spacious gardens for everyone to enjoy.
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🏡Set in the traditional village of Kiriana near Rethymno, Villa Laga is a grand three-level residence designed for memorable gatherings. Surrounded by olive trees and open skies, this estate blends privacy, comfort, and authentic Cretan living.
🛋 Inside the Villa: Layout & Living
Lower Ground Floor
• Social Hub: Comfortable living room with a cozy seating area and a sofa bed, offering additional space for relaxation or extra guests. • Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and balcony access, ideal for casual meals and easy outdoor access. • Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with air conditioning and TV, providing a comfortable and private retreat. • Bathroom 1: Full bathroom, designed for practicality and convenience. • Laundry Room: Separate laundry area equipped with a washer, dryer, and ironing facilities for added comfort during longer stays.
Ground Floor
• Social Hub: A bright living room featuring a 52” flat-screen TV and comfortable seating, including a sofa bed for added flexibility. The space opens directly onto the pool area, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor living experience. • Kitchen & Dining: A fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and balcony access, perfect for relaxed breakfasts overlooking the garden. • Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with air conditioning, safe, TV, and a private balcony. • Bedroom 3: Twin bedroom with air conditioning, TV, and a private balcony. • Bathroom 2: Spacious bathroom with a bathtub, ideal for a relaxing soak after a day by the pool or exploring the area. • Bathroom 3: Bathroom with a shower, offering comfort and convenience for guests.
First Floor
• Social Hub: Spacious living room with TV and generous seating, designed for shared evenings and relaxed conversation. • Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with balcony and dining table, ideal for hosting long, Mediterranean-style dinners. • Bedroom 4: Double bedroom with A/C, safe, TV and private balconies. • Bedroom 5: Twin bedroom with A/C, safe, TV and private balconies. • Bathroom 4: Full bathroom, designed for practicality and convenience. • Bathroom 5: Full bathroom, designed for practicality and convenience.
🌴 Outdoor Paradise
• Private swimming pool 13m x 5,5m with a dedicated shallow children’s section. • Sunbeds for all guests, ensuring everyone enjoys a place to unwind. • BBQ and shaded outdoor dining area, perfect for celebrations and summer feasts. • Lounge seating set within green gardens and olive trees. • Private in property parking.
📍 Prime Location in Kiriana Village
Kiriana is a peaceful traditional village just minutes from local shops and tavernas, offering authentic Cretan living away from crowded resorts.
• Beach (Sfakaki / Stavromenos): 5.6 km • Rethymno Town: 11.4 km • Arkadi Monastery: 8.4 km • Supermarket: 1.4 m • Restaurant (Xovoli): 600 m • Pharmacy (Pigi): 3.2 km • Heraklion Airport (HER): 76.8 km • Chania Airport (CHQ): 79.2 km
🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips Villa Laga serves as an ideal gateway to the natural beauty, rich history, and coastal charm of Central Crete:
Local Highlights (5–30 Minutes): • Arkadi Monastery (13 mins): One of Crete’s most important historic landmarks, admired for its striking architecture and powerful story. • Kiriana Village (3 mins): A peaceful traditional village where you can enjoy authentic Cretan rhythms and local tavernas. • Sfakaki & Stavromenos Beach (10–15 mins): Relaxed, family-friendly shores with clear waters and seaside tavernas. • Rethymno Old Town (25 mins): Wander through cobbled alleys, discover the Venetian harbor, boutique shops, and atmospheric waterfront dining.
Must-See Destinations: • Margarites Village (28 mins): The island’s pottery heartland, filled with artisan workshops and timeless charm. • Lake Kournas (42 mins): Crete’s only freshwater lake, ideal for swimming, pedal boating, or a peaceful lakeside lunch. • South Coast Escape (50–60 mins): Visit Plakias, Preveli and Damnoni beaches and experience the wild beauty of the Libyan Sea. • Chania Town (1 hour): Explore the iconic Venetian harbor, colorful old town streets, and vibrant dining scene.
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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.
🌟 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: Use our exclusive discount code to have your groceries and essentials delivered and stocked in your fridge before you arrive. •Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call. 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. Events are allowed at the villa upon prior notice. Please inform us in advance, as additional charges may apply.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Smoking is not allowed indoors. Guests are welcome to smoke in outdoor areas, such as the pool deck, balconies, and terraces.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The lead guest must be at least 21 years old.
Overnattingsstedets fasiliteter
Strand
Strandhåndklær
Basseng/spa
Massasje
Privat basseng
Internett
Tilgjengelig i villaen: wi-fi (inkludert)
Parkering og transport
Limousintjeneste
Bil er ikke påkrevd
Begrenset parkering på stedet (4 plasser)
Parkering på stedet inkluderer garasjeparkering
Kjøkken
Brødrister
Hurtigmikser
Kaffetrakter/tekoker
Kjøkkenutstyr
Kjøleskap
Komfyrtopp
Krydder
Mikrobølgeovn
Oppvaskmaskin
Papirhåndklær
Stekeovn
Vannkoker
Bespisning
Frokost er tilgjengelig mot betaling
Kokketjeneste
Spisebord
Soverom
5 soverom
Sengetøy
Bad
5 bad
Badekar
Badekar eller dusj
Bidé
Håndklær (inkludert)
Hårføner
Sjampo
Såpe
Toalettpapir
Oppholdsområder
Separat spiseområde
Spisebord
Stue
Underholdning
DVD-spiller
Spill
Stereoanlegg
TV med kabel-/satellittkanaler
Utendørsområder
Balkong
Grill
Hage
Inngjerdet hage
Utemøbler
Klesvask
Vaskemaskin
Vaskeritjenester
Komfort
Air conditioning
Oppvarming
Kjæledyr
Kjæledyrvennlig
Opptil 10 kg per kjæledyr
Tilgjengelighetstilpasning
Røykfritt overnattingssted
Tjenester og bekvemmeligheter
Begrenset rengjøring
Concierge-tjenester
Matleveringstjeneste
Safe
Strykejern/-brett
Telefon
Opplevelser
Dykking i nærheten
Sikkerhetstiltak
Ingen karbonmonoksidalarm eller gassdrevne apparater (verten har oppgitt at det ikke finnes noen karbonmonoksidalarm eller gassdrevne apparater på overnattingsstedet)
Røykvarsler (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet)
Førstehjelpsskrin
Brannslukningsapparat
Lås med låsefalle
Generelt
Boenhetens størrelse: 350 kvadratmeter
Hage
Kunnskapsformidling om lokal kultur og lokale økosystemer
LED-lys enkelte steder
Lokaleide og -organiserte turer, omvisninger og aktiviteter
Dette overnattingsstedet forvaltes av en profesjonell vert, og overnattingsvirksomheten er knyttet til vedkommendes bransje, bedrift eller yrke.
Det kan pålegges avgifter for ekstra personer, og denne avgiften kan variere avhengig av overnattingsstedets egne regler
Legitimasjon med bilde utstedt av offentlig myndighet samt kredittkort, debetkort eller depositum i kontanter kan være påkrevd ved innsjekking, i tilfelle det skulle oppstå uforutsette utgifter
Spesielle forespørsler avhenger av tilgjengelighet ved innsjekking og kan koste ekstra. Spesielle forespørsler kan ikke garanteres oppfylt
Fester og arrangementer (inkludert familietreff, bursdagsfeiringer og bryllup) er tillatt på stedet; maks antall deltagere: 50
Verten har oppgitt at det ikke finnes noen karbonmonoksidalarm eller gassdrevne apparater på overnattingsstedet
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet
Overnattingsstedet har sikkerhetstiltak som brannslukningsapparat, førstehjelpsskrin og reilelås
Dette overnattingsstedet har utendørsområder, som balkonger, verandaer og terrasser, som kanskje ikke passer for barn. Hvis du har bekymringer, anbefaler vi at du kontakter overnattingsstedet før ankomst for å bekrefte at de har et tilgjengelig rom som passer for deg
Dette overnattingsstedet administreres gjennom vår samarbeidspartner Vrbo. Du får en e-post fra Vrbo med en link til en Vrbo-konto der du kan endre eller avbestille bestillingen din.
Hvis du avbestiller oppholdet ditt, er du underlagt vertens avbestillingsregler. I henhold til EUs forskrifter om forbrukerrett gjelder ikke angreretten ved bestilling av overnattingssted.
Verdt å nevne
Som følge av nasjonale reguleringer, er det ikke mulig å betale mer enn GBP 500 i kontanter på dette overnattingsstedet. For å få mer informasjon kan du kontakte overnattingsstedet ved å bruke kontaktopplysningene i bestillingsbekreftelsen
Man trenger ikke bil for å komme seg til og fra dette overnattingsstedet
Om området
Denne villaen ligger i nærheten av et badeland i Rethymno. Et par lokale landemerker er Porta Guora og Venetiansk loggia, mens Platanes-stranden og Blå strand kan friste med vakre naturomgivelser. Reiser du med barn? Da bør du ikke gå glipp av Paleontologisk museum og Reptisland. Benytt også sjansen til å ta del i vannaktiviteter som fridykking mens du er her. Se vår reiseguide til Rethymno
Khania (CHQ – Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 82 min kjøring
Restauranter
The Coffee Stop
8 min kjøring
Taverna Poppy
8 min kjøring
Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali)
9 min kjøring
Γρηγόρης μικρογεύματα
10 min kjøring
Fantastiko
10 min kjøring
Ofte stilte spørsmål
Har Family Villa w/Private Pool, Childrens Area & BBQ basseng?
Ja, dette overnattingsstedet har svømmebasseng.
Er det tillatt med kjæledyr på Family Villa w/Private Pool, Childrens Area & BBQ?
Ja, dette overnattingsstedet tillater kjæledyr (maksimalt 2) med en vekt på opptil 10 kg per dyr. Visse begrensninger kan gjelde. Kontakt overnattingsstedet for nærmere informasjon.
Hvor mye koster det å parkere på Family Villa w/Private Pool, Childrens Area & BBQ?
Overnattingsstedet har parkeringsplass.
Når kan man sjekke inn på Family Villa w/Private Pool, Childrens Area & BBQ?
Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 15.00.
Når må man sjekke ut på Family Villa w/Private Pool, Childrens Area & BBQ?
Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 11.00.
Hvor ligger Family Villa w/Private Pool, Childrens Area & BBQ?
Denne villaen er familievennlig og ligger i Rethymno og 10 kilometer unna Arkadi kloster, Platanes-stranden og Rethymno hestepark. Dessuten ligger Paleontologisk museum og Blå strand 15 kilometer unna.
Anmeldelser
Anmeldelser av Family Villa w/Private Pool, Childrens Area & BBQ
9,8
Suverent
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9,8
Renhold
9,4
Beliggenheten
Rangering på 10 − Utmerket. 17 av totalt 19 anmeldelser.
10 – Utmerket
17
Rangering på 8 − Bra. 2 av totalt 19 anmeldelser.
8 – Bra
2
Rangering på 6 − Grei. 0 av totalt 19 anmeldelser.
6 – Grei
0
Rangering på 4 − Dårlig. 0 av totalt 19 anmeldelser.
4 – Dårlig
0
Rangering på 2 − Forferdelig. 0 av totalt 19 anmeldelser.
We had a lovely holiday, pool was very much enjoyed, BBQ every night, owner came every day to clean pool and water the plants. Even the cats were friendly or most of them. Lovely villa very spacious.
We had a wonderful stay at this house. Everyone was overwhelmed by the size of the house, we did not expect this much space for our own. It was very private with an awesome view of the sea. The pool was good and family friendly. Housekeeping was on a regular basis and very very tidy and clean. There is a daily service for the pool and the flowers/trees. Restaurants, Supermarkets and Beaches are in the reach of 5-15 Minutes. Even a important sight of Crete is in reach of 15 Minutes up the road. Over all the stay was good and Menios did a great job for being our host. Our questions got answered in no time.
Die Villa ist super. Der Eigentümer war sehr nett und sehr bemüht. Menios war super nett und hat uns bei allen fragen geholfen. Die Villa hat eine super Lage und wir hatten einen tollen Familienurlaub. Die Villa ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen dennoch fehlt es ihr an nichts. Man könnte mit einer kleinen Investition einiges verschönern.
Vielen Dank für diesen tollen Urlaub.
Everything was perfect. We were a group of 13 youbg people and had so much fun in this nice villa. It was very clean and the owner and his co-worker were very friendly and helped us a lot with everything.
Villa und Außenanlage entsprechen genau der Beschreibung, wir waren sehr zufrieden. Dank auch an Manos und Menios für beste Kommunikation. Kleiner Tipp: Taverne Yiannis, wo man günstig super lecker essen kann.
Villa is super, zwembad en voorzieningen top. Super ontvangst met een raki en vers fruit. Daarnaast kan je Menios alles vragen en hij regelt het direct, echt luxe. Eigenaar Nikos heeft daarnaast altijd een complementair flesje raki klaarstaan
If you are a large party, and you want to be away from the crowds, this Villa is Ideal. we were 3 families of 6 adults and 3 children and each family had its own apartment, but lots of communal areas to all get together.
The pool and BBQ area are perfect and because of this it was not an issue to be a little way away from the towns and beaches. we had a super family time in this peaceful place, where the children could make as much noise as they liked! we loved it. Also the owner and the agent could not have been more helpful.
Sue.
August 2019
What can I say? The Villa was fabulous - ideal for a family of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids). The Villa was absolutely massive and had plenty of space for all of us. The pool was lovely, the BBQ area was great for a social meal or BBQ (and a game of cards).
Location wise the Villa was about 9-10km north of the town of Rethymnon which was far enough away to feel you are very secluded but close enough to reach the big super markets.
The Villa owner visited everyday and was very friendly. Menios was absolutely superb and helped us organise some fabulous day trips (private boat trip, Baja Beach club day etc). Overall, we couldn’t fault the Villa or service. We would visit again and would highly recommend.
We were 7 adults and 6 children and the house never felt crowded.
A tip is to have rental cars when you live in the house. About 5 km to Lidl and the beach.
We used our cars and visited other beaches in the morning and afternoon, and in the evening we hang out by the beautiful pool area. We cooked dinner every evening in the house and the outdoor barbecue beside the pool is very nice.
The pictures from the house does reflect the actual status, actually maybe the house is a little bit better.
The service we got from Dimitra, Manos & Menios at Cretevillas4u and Mr Nikos the owner were phenomenal.
Quick answers when you needed help and a very nice and warm welcome.
Wifi worked perfectly, bedrooms with nice aircondition.
We can only recommend this house!!
The only thing that was missing was maybe som kitchen utilities (Sharp knives, wine glasses etc).
But it was not something that disturbed us so much during our stay.
//Jonas with families
We were 9 adults and 4 kids staying together in the villa. Everything was as expected or even better! The pictures does not show enough the beauty of the villa, pool area and the garden. It's very private, Perfect for our purpose of the stay: spending time with family. The communication with the rental company was Perfect, they helped with everything i asked for. Great value for money! I would love to stay here again!
This villa is fantastic! Can not recommend enough. Lots of space, beautiful views and amazing outside area with large pool, barbecue and plenty of outside seating. Very welcoming team who couldn’t do enough, than you! Would love to visit again
Bodde her 9 netter i mai 2019
Verifisert anmeldelse
10/10 – Utmerket
Stephen K.
17. aug. 2018
Lovely villa, great bbq and pool, perfect location
We had a lovely stay at Villa Laga. There were two families of five (6 children) and the accommodation was ideal. Easy to spend all day lazing by the pool and having a nice bbq or handy base to explore Crete. Rethymno only a 25 minute drive down the hillside for great shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Bodde her 21 netter i juli 2018
Verifisert anmeldelse
8/10 – Bra
Greg E.
20. juni 2018
Great stay!
Our family spent almost a week at this wonderful property. The villa is spacious, clean and well maintained. It could use some updates and additional kitchen ware if you plan on cooking. It is.located in a quiet and peaceful area. The pool area is wonderful and provided a great area to relax. The owner was very nice. Manos the manager was fantastic!!! He responded immediately to every question or request. He provided valuable recommendations for sights and food. Thank you both for a great and memorable vacation in your beautiful country and villa!
Bodde her 5 netter i juni 2018
Arkivert anmeldelse
10/10 – Utmerket
Martin S.
26. aug. 2017
Great relaxing family stay
Lovely stay for 6 adults and 3 young children in villa laga. Everything in the villa was as good or better than we expected. Everything clean on arrival and swimming pool was pristine throughout. Great spread of food and a full fridge met us on arrival, as well as a shot of raki! House was in a great state of repair with nice furniture and well equipped kitchens.
Nikos (owner) popped by every day to water plants and do light maintenance, always saying a cheery hello, good or no problem (amazing how you can hold a conversation with so few words of English!) Cleaning was done on Thursday.
We tried both taverna faragi and taverna hovoli, both worth a visit! It was great being able to make as much noise as we wanted and know that we wouldn’t disturb our neighbours (or vice versa!)
Bodde her 7 netter i august 2017
Arkivert anmeldelse
10/10 – Utmerket
Annie F.
21. juli 2017
Great spacious villa with welcoming and helpful staff
We, a party of 11 family and friends, had a wonderful time at this lovely villa. It is really spacious and could easily fit more than 11 if you're willing to share rooms - equally a group made up of 2 or 3 small families could easily have a holiday where they were able to enjoy private space. The house is almost made up of several apartments with their own kitchens, bathrooms and living areas as well as the bedrooms.
There is also great communal space out by the large pool and the barbecue and outdoor dining area are wonderful.
Throughout the stay the owner and agent were extremely friendly and helpful, on hand whenever we needed them to give recommendations and answer any questions. The welcome hamper of food and drinks when we arrived was a lovely touch. The owner even came every day early in the morning to personally clean the pool and even tidied up the outdoor eating area if we had left any mess from the night before. The villa was also cleaned part way through our week's stay which was great.
There is a lovely taverna within walking distance which we made frequent use of and other really nice one a very short drive away. Good nearby shops provided everything we needed and we ate in on the barbecue quite a few nights.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year. No complaints at all, except maybe that the wifi isn't very good, not strong enough to download films/tv shows on catch up and checking email takes a long time so if you were looking to work while on holiday it might be a little annoying.
Apart from this everything was perfect!
Bodde her 7 netter i juni 2017
Arkivert anmeldelse
10/10 – Utmerket
Julien D.
8. aug. 2016
A wonderful stay!
A wonderful stay!
We would like to thank Manos (rental company) and Nikolaos (the landlord) for being so kind to us. From the very beginning (negotiation of rental conditions) to the end (our stay in Kiriannah/"touristic" advices + departure), they really did everything to make us have a very pleasant and comfortable stay, exactly in the same vein as the Greek people are in the everyday life!
The house was exactly as on the pictures: clean, modern and spacious!
This is a very quiet location, far away from the noisy coast, far away from all other tourists! We spend 2 weeks there and were 11 people and really enjoyed to have 1 floor for the adults and 2 other floors for our teenagers (1 for the girls and another one for the boys)! so that everyone could have his/her own life without disturbing the others' life/rest, whereas the outdoor area + kitchen close to the wonderful swimming pool was just the very best place to gather everybody for lunch and dinner times.....or to play in the swimming pool, with lots of music for our teeanagers, without disturbing the non-existing neighbourhood!
Also appreciated was the great view over the countryside and the sea....as well as the proximity of 2 very good and cheap tavernas with local products and meals: Hovoli and Faragi! Shops and a Lidl supermarket are a 10 minutes drive away.
I must also mention that we were very impressed with all advices given by Manos on a mere "touristic" point of view, prior to arriving, about shops, bars, restaurants and touristic spots. Also greatly appreciated was Manos' responsiveness, so that we really had the impression that even something could happen, Manos would take care of it!
I'd definitely recommend this villa to large groups...to have fun...but also enough space to have rest too!
Beaches are nearly 10km away, but we really enjoyed the pool! And we would love to come back!
Thanks to Manos and Nikolaos...and in general to all the Greek people!
Arkivert anmeldelse
10/10 – Utmerket
Sylke D.
3. juni 2015
Just Wonderful!
We (9 people) spent a wonderful week in this spaciousv villa. Every room is very comfortable and has its bathroom right next to it. You find everything you need in the house (also towels, linen , toiletpaper...) and also the kitchen is well equiped. In a huge garage there is space for your car (s). Especially we`d like to mention the extremly friendliness of the housekeeper and the owner, who will provide you with a lot of advices for your stay. We found a bowl with fresh fruits and cold drinks in the fridge as we arrived! The villa is very clean and will be cleaned also during the week. What a service! During the day we relaxed in the deckchairs at the lovely pool and in the evening we loved to sit in the poolhouse, where we did Barbecue and campfire. Just a few minutes walk away you find a nice Taverne, further on down hill there is a bakery. The way is not long to Rethymnon and very nice beaches. Last but not least we like to mention that the villa has a roof terrace with a great view to the sea, the sunset or the mountains. We just can recommend the villa! And we recommend holidays in lovely Crete!