Cottage vacation rentals in Rethimnon

Stayed here for three weeks in April. The Makis mother did her absolute best to make us feel at home right away - she often brought us home cooked pastries and Greek desserts. Starlink Internet was stable and fast, had no issues with it. You are pretty high up in the mountains so it can get chilly if you are not going in summer, when we arrived it was pretty cold inside. Water pressure is not great but manageable, it's also solar hot water, so the temperature can be hit and miss. The place has hotel-like access card for the lights and sockets, so when you leave everything turns off, which can be a bit of nuisance. Not much natural light inside, but the mains lighting inside is more than sufficient during night time. For better or worse you are middle of nowhere surrounded by mountains and sheep's, thus there is really no reception in the area, for sms and calls you need to go outside.

Such a beautiful home, with an amazing view of the mountains! Perfect view of the Milky Way at night from the private balcony. The home was extremely clean and well decorated. The air conditioning was modern, functional and very welcoming after long days at the beach. The bed was soft and very comfortable. If you don’t mind narrow, winding roads up the mountain, it is the perfect place to stay! 40 minutes drive to Chania, and within 2 hours drive of most major, popular beaches. Nikos was very kind, responsive, and welcoming. Thanks to his hospitality, my stay in Crete was an outstanding experience!

Absolutely beautiful home in a stunning area. The ride out to Theriso was beautiful and the village was so peaceful. We sat outside in the evening listening to the night sounds and watching the stars. The beds were comfortable and the house had everything we needed. lovely restaurants close by. Great place with a lot of character

The villa is beautifully situated in a dead end street on the mountain of the small village of Armenoi. Everything is well maintained, clean and atmospheric. All sanitary functions are very well maintained, the kitchen is good incl. Dishwasher and the sleeping areas maintained. The grill worked flawlessly and coal and lighter were ready. The communication with Elina was great, very helpful and attentive. A car is indispensable if you want to go to the sea ( 8 min. Travel time to Kalyves ). I would come back anytime and therefore recommend it with a clear conscience.

Beautiful location in the heart of Crete - easy to get anywhere on ghe island from here. Very quiet and private small mountain village, very comfortable homw that was very clean and perfectly furnished. Stavros was an amazing host , very attentive (but not interruptive), brought us multiple local delights & fresh produce. This is a fantastic place to comfoortanly relax without being too far away from all of the action on the beaches. Highly recommend!

This is my family’s second time staying with casa magnolia and believe me when I say you really will not find a more generous, loving, and friendly family who genuinely care about your comfort and want to show you the beautiful hospitality that Crete is known for. We were overjoyed to see them again and are very thankful that this family has chosen to share their little paradise on earth with the world. The home is spotless clean, organized, beautifully decorated and in a countryside location that is unique and breathtaking. The owners, without asking, went out of their way to buy us essential groceries and prepare delicious local food and drink for when we arrived. We are grateful for this! Bed linens are of high quality and freshly laundered professionally and were much appreciated after a long day out and about in Chania. Bathrooms are exceptionally clean and so is the rest of the house. We will never hesitate to visit again and hope to do so in future because of this family. ❤

Amazing stay! The accommodation is of high quality, very clean, and the hospitality we received was beyond our expectations. A big thank you, you made our vacation unforgettable! I highly recommend it!!

We had a wonderful stay at the villa. Everything was perfect. A beautiful villa, with a great location close to beaches, about 10-15 min, the same to Chania. The villa had everything we needed, coffie, even ham, cheese, butter and jelly for our first few days. The kids loved the jacussi. We had a wonderful stay, and we would definatly recomend this place to anyone wanting to visit the chania area.

Kefalas is a great village to stay in, its very typical Greek and not spoiled and touristic. It has two nice restaurants, two little supermarkets for groceries, al within walking distance. The location is great to travel to Chania, Rethimnon, Georgioupoli, but also Aptera, Lake Kournas, Plakias, or walk one of the Gorges. The house is unbelievable with multiple lighted places to sit in the garden of balcony. So if you want Sun or Shade it is easy to find. The house is very spacious with 3 nice bedrooms, and also room to relay and sit as well downstairs as upstairs. You can park your car on the own terrain next to the house.

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We've spent two great nights at Filia's place as a couple. A bottle of wine and raki waited for us. The house is really cosy and has everything that may be needed during your stay!

We had a wonderful stay, and "authenticity" is the best word to describe it. It was, also, a successful break from mass tourism. We enjoyed the house, the garden, the pool, the village and, most importantly, the people. It was a pleasure and a joy for us to talk with and get to know Eleni and Dimitris. We are grateful for the warm welcome, the stories, the information and the wonderful gifts. The house was very nicely renovated but still keeps a lot of character and history. It had everything we needed. The surroundings are of rare natural beauty, with many options for hiking and it was a surprise for us to see that the middle of Crete is so green, with so many forests. The traditional "Fagopotion o Polopetros" taverna in the village, in an 850-year-old building, serves delicious authentic Cretan food, we highly recommend it. We also highly recommend choosing one of Kalliopi's houses for your stay and we are considering returning in the next years.

We had stayed in this stone cottage 8 years ago and our return confirmed the delightful setting in a wooded valley full of greenery and birdsong with the old abandoned buildings adjacent adding an air of mystery. The cottage is equipped with all the facilities two people need, though the sleeping mezzanine, accessed by a steep wooden staircase, is a little short of headspace! Outside, the terraced area is beautiful with many mature plants, and it is almost completely private save for the very occasional walkers on the path above. Much sun-bathing was enjoyed, whether direct or in the dappled shade. Above all, there is a wonderful feeling of tranquillity to this place that finds a place in your heart. Angela and her family were very good in maintaining contact: full marks there! One last point: if you wish to drive to park as close as possible, it is essential to have the smallest car available as the stone-walled access was obviously made to suit tiny donkey-carts! A great stay!

Gonia is a great, quiet village. Perfect for a relaxing getaway after the chaos of the more populated areas of Greece, yet still close enough to get to the other areas of Crete that we wanted to visit. The host is a super-host for a reason! She brought us fresh produce from her garden throughout our stay, including the most beautiful tomatoes that we had ever seen. The house is very quaint and the stone keeps it cooler during the very hot summer months. The outdoor space offered here is wonderful for relaxing, either downstairs in the shade or upstairs in the sun in the hammock or at the second dinner table. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!

Very nice little house, in the orange trees. The village is close with a tavern, but you have to take the car for everything. Our host was responsive and gave good advice.

We had an incredible stay at Andrea's place for just under a week. The setting was absolutely perfect—quiet, peaceful, and incredibly relaxing. It was the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The house itself was spotless, impeccably clean, and well-maintained. Every detail, from the authentic greek furnishings to the well-equipped kitchen, made it feel like a home away from home. Andrea was a fantastic host (even when we managed to lock ourselves out) always responsive and attentive to our needs. If you're looking for a serene retreat, this is the place to be. We can’t wait to come back!

Sotiri's place was just perfect for us (we were 5 adults, a little boy and a baby). Her uncle greeted us when we arrived at night (lives downstairs) and made check-in super easy. Furthermore, communication with Sotiria both before and during the stay was easy, polite and straightforward, she also made great recommendations. The apartment is within walking distance to Chania, overlooking the sea - really beautiful. The neighboring restaurant makes good pizzas and there is a bakery 5 minutes from the apartment. Definitely recommend a stay with Sotiria!

This house and the owner get 5 stars on all levels... amazing place... very quiet... very accommodating and responsive host... got a package during our stay with no problems... would definitely stay again if we ever come back to the area, in fact it would be our top choice to stay in the area... absolutely loved it! 🙏👍

The two-story house is beautifully and authentically renovated, sparkling clean and there is no unnecessary clutter. There is a great terrace upstairs (where the bedroom and bathroom are) with an umbrella and large stone table. It is so large that even 2 or 3 people could do yoga. There is a wonderful peace and quiet and is therefore maximally relaxing. The bedroom can be darkened well with shutters, so a restful sleep is possible. The kitchen contains all the amenities you could need. Stella and her husband are very nice, there was even a lovingly prepared fruit basket and even homemade cake. Absolutely recommended!

The place was beautiful and perfect for a good family time. Nikkos is very helpful, flexible, and caring of our needs. He went beyond, to ensure we had a wonderful time. Highly Recommended Host. You want to make sure you have a car to enjoy the beautiful beaches around. Thank you Nikkos for everything!

awesome hosts. very considerate and thoughtful. the place is very spacious and well curated. rooftop is awesome for views during the day and stargazing at night. the home is in the middle of farms so it is very quiet and the sheep were fun to watch from the balcony. hosts even provided baby laundry detergent when we just asked for a crib. it's the little things that make the biggest difference. highly recommend this place.

A very beautiful accommodation, clean, clamorous, well-equipped, with beautiful terrace surrounded by fruit trees in a small village. Very friendly welcome and very pleasant stays in this cute and pleasant little place

Javi was very helpful, accommodating and helped us a lot. We had a huge delay and he helped us alot, waiter for hrs.. got us food for breakfast as we arrived late and also dinner as we arrived close to midnight. Nice lad and a super nice property beautiful for groups of families