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

Die Wohnung und die Lage waren unschlagbar gut. Auch der Check-in war super organisiert. Wir würden es jederzeit wieder buchen.

Die Villa liegt wunderschön in einer Sackgasse am Berg des kleinen Örtchens Armenoi. Alles ist prima gepflegt, sauber und stimmungsvoll. Alle Sanitärfunktionen sind sehr gut in Schuss, die Küche gut incl. Spülmaschine ausgestattet und die Schlafbereiche gepflegt. Der Grill hat tadellos funktioniert und Kohle und Anzünder lagen bereit. Die Kommunikation mit Elina war toll, sehr hilfsbereit und aufmerksam. Ein PKW ist unverzichtbar, wenn man mal ans Meer möchte ( 8 min. Fahrzeit nach Kalyves ). Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen und somit auch besten Gewissens weiterempfehlen.

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. ❤

We had a perfect stay at Albore, Sofia is a great host. She greeted us warmly, was always approachable and gave us nice recommendations for restaurants nearby. The interior of the cottage was exactly as shown, even more, it felt like being at home rather than a guest. We also loved her thoughtful welcome gifts. The spot is perfect to reach the Ammoudara beaches and Heraklion in a short drive. Our highlight was the Chelidoni Beach close by with very chilled beach club atmosphere. I can highly recommend a stay at Sofias Albore and we will surely come back to experience the great Greek hospitality

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.

Nous avons adoré cette maison l emplacement est paradisiaque, tranquillité absolue, vue merveilleuse face à la mer ce logement a tout pour plaire. Pleins de douceurs nous attendaient dans le frigo fantastique 😍 Merci aux hôtes de la maison qui ont été remarquables. Nous avions tout l essentiel dans la maison tout était parfait 👍 le rêve absolu.

The cottage is a truly lovely accommodation situated in a calm neighbourhood right by the beach. The beautiful garden with olive trees is a highlight, we had a great time eating breakfast on the sunny terrace. The cottage itself is small but very cozy, perfect for a couple. It has everything you need to cook simple meals. There is also an outdoor shower, and space to park the car in the shade on the property. Highly recommended!

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!

Sehr empfehlenswert! Wir haben in Palaiokastro unseren ersten Urlaub zu dritt verbracht, und waren sehr zufrieden. Wir haben uns von Anfang an wohl gefühlt, alles nötige war vorhanden, von Babyutensilien bis hin zu einem Sonnenschirm für den Strand. Maria und Yannis sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, und haben uns herzlich empfangen und persönlich verabschiedet. Das Haus ist wunderschön, sauber und gemütlich, der Garten ist super gepflegt. Warmes Wasser muss allerdings mit einem Boiler erhitzt werden. Der Strand in Laufnähe (10min) hat uns leider nicht gefallen, da eine Autobrücke direkt darüber führt. Mit dem Auto sind schöne Strände jedoch leicht zu erreichen. Wir waren meist in Agia Pelagia. Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub und können das Haus nur empfehlen!

Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit im Olive House von Stefanie und Zacharias. Umgeben von Olivenbäumen haben wir einerseits die Ruhe genossen, zudem wussten wir die fußläufige Nähe zum Ort Agia Galini zu schätzen. Die Unterkunft war sehr gepflegt, geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet und hatte alles zu bieten, was wir uns als Selbstversorger wünschen - insbesondere auch in der Küche. Wanderungen und Strandbesuche waren vom Haus weg möglich. Zur Triapetra-Wanderung sind wir auch einmal angefahren. Die Kommunikation mit den Gastgebern war von Beginn an sehr sympathisch. Der persönliche Austausch vor Ort sowie die Begegnungen mit der kleinen Hündin Lucie, die uns ab und zu freundlich begrüßen kam, haben uns willkommen und zu Hause fühlen lassen. Wir danken Stefanie und Zacharias abschließend ganz herzlich für ihre Fürsorge und Gastfreundschaft.

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!

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!

Sotirias bolig var helt perfekt til os (vi var 5 voksne, en lille dreng og en baby). Hendes onkel tog imod os da vi ankom om aftenen (bor i underetagen), og gjorde indtjekning super nem. Videre var kommunikation med Sotiria både inden og under opholdet nemt, høfligt og lige til, hun kom også med gode anbefalinger. Lejligheden ligger i gåafstand til Chania, med udsigt udover havet - virkelig smukt. Nabo restauranten laver gode pizzaer og der er en bager 5 min fra lejligheden. Anbefaler klart et ophold med Sotiria!

Le séjour était parfait, avec un accueil parfait ! Je recommande les yeux fermés

La maison de Nikolaos est un petit coin de paradis que nous avons quitté à grand regret. Si vous aimez la nature et les animaux, ce logement est l'endroit idéal, dans un bel environnement très paisible. Nos filles ont passé tout le séjour au fond du jardin où elles s'occupaient de nourrir les animaux (1 chien adorable, 1 lapin, des poules et un coq, et plusieurs chats), de ramasser les œufs fraîchement pondus ou de cueillir les oranges dans le verger pour se presser un jus bien frais. Nous avons apprécié les moments de détente dans ce très beau jardin, entourés d'oliviers, orangers, cactus, citronniers, et massifs de fleurs. La maison est également très bien équipée en produits de base, et la présence de l'air conditionné permet de s'y sentir bien en toute saison (chauffage ou climatisation). Nikolaos est un hôte réactif et accueillant, qui s'est montré très arrangeant lorsque notre avion a été reporté, avec arrivée imprévue en pleine nuit. Nous recommandons ce logement sans hésiter.

What a perfect stay. We stayed at Doxa's home for a month and it was absolutely wonderful. If I could give it 10 stars I would! The location was perfect either for staying close to home and wandering down to the beach or to check out the great local restaurants. It is also centrally located and a close drive to Chania. We loved having it as our home base and then would make day trips out to the area of Kissamos, and other beautiful beaches like Elafonisi, Falasarna, Lake Kournas. The home was spacious, elegant, and meticulously clean. We loved having the beautiful big BBQ and had many nights under the stars, amidst Doxa's lovely olive tree garden. The home has all of the amenities you need for a beach stay, including toys for children, beach umbrellas, a washer and dryer, beach towels. As a host, Doxa embodies the beautiful generosity of the Greek people. Everything from the welcome basket, her responsive messages, and her kind and welcoming demeanour made us feel so at home!

We had a magical time here with our family in your beautifully restored house close to some stunning and quiet beaches (compared to others on south coast) we loved the bbq area and shaded courtyard for lunch. Although a small pool it was perfect for cooling off and kids loved it. The local beach Taverna’s were relaxed and delicious food. Thanks so much and hope to be back soon!

petite maison tres agreable, dans les orangers. Le village est proche avec une taverne, mais il faut prendre la voiture pour tout. Notre hoteest réactif et de bon conseil.

Siamo stati qui tra la fine di Agosto e Settembre in 8 persone , tutti adulti. Le due case e il giardino sono incantevoli e curati , perfette per un gruppo numeroso grazie anche alla presenza di 5 bagni in tirale. Con la piscina, pulitissima, siamo tornati bambini😊le spiagge del sud sono a circa un’ora, un’ora e mezza di distanza, ma ci sono ottime alternative annche a 20/30 minuti al nord. Eleni e Dimitri sono simpatici e accoglienti. Tutto perfetto direi😊