Private Crete holiday villa in Maroulas - Luxury Venetian Villa Greek Islands

The privately owned villa, which is a listed building, has a magnificent sea-view, and is situated on a hillside just 6 km from Rethymnon and 3km from beaches, in the historic village of Maroulas. Our sympathetically restored 540 m2 villa in the village of Maroulas can accommodate up to eleven people. Historically, the building has had various functions : At one point, part of the building used to be a Venetian farm house. During the Turkish occupation an olive press was added. It has now been completely renovated to create a holiday villa with a difference...! The villa can be rented all year round and has a private swimming pool, and welcomes domestic pets. You can park your car easely in the village square. Your host provides you with a welcome that befits guests in one of the more exclusive hotels in the world. He is also happy to be your personal guide , helping you to make the most of discovering the wonderful island that is Crete. He will be delighted to give you suggestions for excursions, to tell you about good local restaurants, and to point you in the direction of the local night-life...

Views:Sea, countryside

Floor Area:250 sq meters

The village of Maroulas has been classified as a ‘heritage’ site. For visitors arriving by plane, the village is conveniently situated : Heraklion airport is just 80 km away, and Chania airport is just 60km. Outside areas: There is plenty of outdoor space within the grounds of the villa. You have the large courtyard with the swimming pool and the smaller ‘Jacuzzi’ courtyard. But you also have a massive roof terrace on the first floor of the building, which has loungers, chairs, tables, in fact all the garden furniture one could possibly want. From here you have a superb view of the village, the sea and the surrounding countryside.

Rental notes: Balance 1 month before arrival by bank transfert. This prices are from 1 to 6 people. Please ask for 7 to 12 people. The price include house linen, towels, a daily (except for Sundays) domestic cleaning service, laundry service, central heating, water, electricity, 24h/7d ADSL internet connection, WIFI, air conditioning, personal insurance and breakfast on the first morning.

Number of shower rooms: 1, Mini bar in the bedrooms, Fully equipped American kitchen, Dining room / Sitting room: 1 (90m²), Fully equipped sun terrace, Air conditioning in all bedrooms, Open fire place, Private swimming pool without chlorine and cleaned with biological active oxygen, Hot tub / Jacuzzi, without chlorine and cleaned with biological active oxygen, Solar Heating with electrical backup, Satellite television, television, Giant Screen (3.5mx3.5m), Computer operated overhead projector, PC with Windows XP and printer, Unlimited ADSL internet connection, WIFI, Surround sound 7.1, Skype telephone connection, cleaning service, except Sundays, Laundry service, Services of a chef are available on request, Services of a qualified masseur available on request, Baby bottle warmer, Baby sitting service available on request.

Outside Area:The entrance : The front door opens onto an inner courtyard (400 m2.) High walls offer peace and privacy, yet you are still in the heart of the village. You find a swimming pool, surrounded by potted plants, flowers and elegant garden furniture. This is the place to sunbathe, unwind and relax, or bask in the shade of a lemon tree. There is plenty of outdoor space within the grounds of the villa. You have the large courtyard with the swimming pool and the smaller ‘Jacuzzi’ courtyard. But you also have a massive roof terrace on the first floor of the building, which has loungers, chairs, tables, in fact all the garden furniture one could possibly want. From here you have a superb view of the village, the sea and the surrounding countryside.