Villa in Rethymno Old Town w/Private Pool & BBQ

Byblos holiday villa is situated in the well-liked city of Rethymno on the resort island of Crete. In addition to its proximity to various popular beaches, restaurants, and supermarkets, the Byblos villa provides the perfect setting for an opulent and exclusive holiday.

★Distances★
nearest beach 2000m
nearest grocery 150 m
nearest restaurant 50 m
Heraklion airport 86 km
Chania airport 66 km

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This Crete villa is in the renowned holiday region of Rethymno and has a unique style, combining traditional elements with modern elegance. It can comfortably accommodate 10 guests in its main house, 2 maisonettes, and a small studio. Originally established in the 17th century, the villa has recently been renovated to ensure guests enjoy the perfect Greek holiday experience. The living room at Byblos Villa is stylishly furnished with modern, comfortable seating, satellite Smart TV and It’s a cast iron stove, it’s not made of stone. There is a uniquely styled dining room with ample seating for guests and elegant lighting. The kitchen comprises contemporary décor and is equipped with a 4-ring stove, oven, dishwasher, freezer, fridge, toaster, microwave, orange juicer, and Nespresso machine. The holiday accommodation has 2 double bedrooms (1 super king-size bed, 1 king-size) and then 2 mezzanine style bedrooms with 1 double bed and 2 single beds each. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and share an outdoor terrace. The double bedrooms have full ensuite bathrooms and there is an additional bathroom available. Towels and complimentary toiletries are provided. The outside entertainment area of the villa boasts the only swimming pool in the old town of Rethymno, as well as a beautiful, private rooftop garden with a relaxing seating area. Furthermore, the villa offers a gas BBQ grill for guests to use and outdoor dining furniture. There is a secure parking area for visitors just 150m away from the villa. Byblos Villa offers a generous welcome pack and encourages guests to enjoy all the luxuries at the residence to ensure an unforgettable Greek holiday experience.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE:
•Please note that a refundable damage deposit is required for this property. This deposit will be preauthorized on your credit card during your online check-in prior to arrival. The hold will be released after departure, pending a damage-free inspection of the home.

•Parking with payment 150 meters away

•Heating for the fireplace and wood stove 30 euro per day extra charge.

•Notice that there is NO A/C in the living/dining room since it`s not needed because the walls are large from stone keeping it cool during the summer. In all the bedrooms there are A/C units

FLOOR LAYOUT
•Ground floor living room, 1 dining room, TV room, 1 fully equipped kitchen (with all kitchen appliances and dishwasher), WC & shower& sink, laundry room

•First floor: 4 bedrooms including shower & WC & sink each
2 Bedrooms are with ODA, 1 double bed, and 2 single beds upstairs
1 master bedroom with double bed
1 bedroom in a separate individual building with a private entrance


Outdoor/Exterior area

-First of all, all the exterior areas of the property are private and also provide full privacy.
- Pool Size: 6mx2,5 •Depth: 1,4m
- BBQ with gas
- outdoor dining tables under shadows with views to the pool
- Different places to relax under a shade or under the sun along with sun beds, dining tables, or exterior sofas

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.
Last but not least, below are some services that we provide you, so that you can plan your stay easier:

Welcome Basket | Pre Arrival shopping list | 24/7 Landline service | Linen & Towels change included | Pool Towels | Garden Maintenance | Pool Cleaning 2/3 times per week | Free Parking | Baby Cot & High Chair (upon request)

Concierge | In Villa Doctor | Baby Sitting | Beauty Treatments | Tours & Excursions | Chef Services | Transfer with additional discount for our guests | Car Rental with additional discount for our guests | In Villa Wine Tasting | Sailing | Helicopter Rental | Airplane Rental | Personal Training | Organize any special events such as Birthdays, Wedding etc

Our guests have access to all the property and its grounds

We are here to help during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you.
We will be there for you, anytime you need us in case of emergency or if you are looking for any local recommendations.
My team will be able to book for you a table in any restaurant or any kind of trip/tour that you would like to do in the majestic island of Crete since our purpose is to make your holidays stress free.

Byblos Villa is in the ancient city of Rethymno on the resort island of Crete, Greece. Popular Rethymno tourist attractions include walking the cobbled streets of the old town, visiting local trade stalls, the remarkable Venetian harbor, and the Rethymno Lighthouse, built in the 1830s. Archeological sites to visit include the Rimondi Fountain and the 16th-century Paleokastro fortress, as well as the renowned Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. Porta Guora, at the south end of the old town, is the last remaining part of the historic city walls. The Historical & Folk Art Museum of Rethymno is also a must-see while visiting the island. Further afield (36 kilometers south of Rethymno) is the gorgeous Preveli beach, nestled below the Preveli Monastery. Chania International Airport is 66km and Heraklion International Airport is 85km. Nearby restaurants include Syn-trofi (50m), Raki Ba Raki (210m), Asteras Cafeneio (220m), and Avli (230m). There are also bars and a bakery within 100m of the holiday rental. There are a hospital 850m away and a pharmacy 600m from the villa. The nearest fuel station is 1.5km away, while public transport (bus station) is available just 400m from Byblos Villa.

A car is necessary for your transportation. We can also organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after rental cars can be delivered at the property.

Sustainability

-The villa uses solar systems in order to heat the water
-Most of the light bulbs are replaced with LED lumps
-The villa only uses water-efficient toilets e.g. low-flow toilets, dual flush toilets
-All windows are double-glazed
-Offer tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses

This is a house and not a hotel, so please treat the property with respect as if it was your own :)
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date. But in any case, if you wish to arrive earlier or depart later than the mentioned hours feel free to contact us and we will fulfill your request if the villa is available at no extra cost. If your arrival will be delayed, you must contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you fail to do so you may not be able to gain access to the Property. If you fail to arrive by midday on the day after the Arrival Date and you have not contacted us, we may treat the booking as having been canceled by you.

2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not enter the property or stay overnight in the property. Any kind of Party for more than the people staying in the property must be informed before booking the villa, which in some cases might not be accepted and if accepted extra charge might apply. In case you do so, we can refuse to hand over the Property to you or require you to leave. We will treat any of these circumstances as a cancelation of the booking by you and we shall be under no obligation to refund you for any fees already paid to us
in those circumstances. Any refund will be at our sole discretion

3. Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint action must be taken as soon as possible. You must contact us if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. It is often extremely difficult (and sometimes impossible) for us to resolve difficulties properly unless we are promptly notified. In particular, complaints of a transient nature(for example: electric power issues, warm water is out, etc.) cannot possibly be investigated unless you will let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence.
Also after staying in the property for 48 hours and we have not received any message or email from you about any broken facilities/amenities in the property, we will hold the guest responsible for any damages caused and must be paid or replaced by the guest on the spot.

4. Smoking is not allowed in the properties so we request all of our guests not to smoke in the properties
but to smoke outside on the exterior areas such as by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios, or terrace

5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linen change is done every 3/4 days.
In case you wish for the villa to be cleaned more often, it’s possible for an extra charge.

6. Pool: The pool is not covered, built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organization EOT. Parents have full responsibility for the supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 permitted the pool at any time without adult supervision. When using the pool, remember there is a certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk.

7. Fireplace: The fireplace is working with wood. Heating for the fireplace and wood stove 30 euro per day extra charge.

8. Tenants agree to respect the property.