Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of Rosemary Villa, nestled in Roussospiti village. This traditional settlement offers a unique blend of relaxation and exploration, with its picturesque views, vibrant culture, and easy access to nearby beaches and villages. Unwind by the private pool or enjoy al fresco dining on the shaded pergola.
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Exceptional
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102476 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rosemary Villa, 45m2 pool, large terrace, walking distance to shops
An outdoor pool, concierge services and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free villa. Additionally, limo/town car service, a garden and barbecues are on-site. The villa has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
This Rethymno villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Car available
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 private bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Furnished balcony/patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking only allowed outdoors
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets allowed upon request & Pet Agreement required
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervision of children is your responsibility.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outdoors
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1041Κ91003235801
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Port of Rethymnon and Rethymno Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mili Gorge and Town Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
Does Rosemary Villa, 45m2 pool, large terrace, walking distance to shops have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Rosemary Villa, 45m2 pool, large terrace, walking distance to shops pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Rosemary Villa, 45m2 pool, large terrace, walking distance to shops?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rosemary Villa, 45m2 pool, large terrace, walking distance to shops?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rosemary Villa, 45m2 pool, large terrace, walking distance to shops?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rosemary Villa, 45m2 pool, large terrace, walking distance to shops located?
This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Holy Monastery of Agia Irini and Mili Gorge. Military Museum is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.
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Rosemary Villa, 45m2 pool, large terrace, walking distance to shops Reviews
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The villa is set high above Rethymno in the village of Roussospiti. It is really beautifully furnished and equipped. We loved the privacy and the pool was just perfect for our family. There are tavernas in the village but the supermarket is a 20 min drive
Our family of seven adults had the most wonderful here at Rosemary Villa. When we arrived after our long trip from the US, a hot meal and loads of snacks were waiting for us. The owners go above and beyond for their guests.
The house is very comfortable and very-well appointed. The location is quiet with beautiful views. It's a short drive to Rethymno. We walked to Stella's taverna three times for dinner!
We would easily stay here again!
The property is huge, and the welcome of the hosts incredibly warm. Air-con is only in the bedrooms, but this wasn’t an issue for us as the property benefits from a breeze when the terrace doors are open. There are two tavernas within walking distance, and a rental car is necessary for getting to and from the main town, shops etc. We had a great few days and would happily return.
Stayed in a lot of villas over the last 20 years but this was the best.
Great location, modern facilities and so quiet yet close to some good Tavernas and fab beaches 20 mins by car
We were met on arrival by a cooked meal and some treats (cakes etc).
Many have said it but bigger than photos look (and photos looked great). Villa has a real WOW factor and would 100% recommend.
We will be back.
Nick F.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David D.
9 May 2019
Perfect quite position but you do need transport
Excellent accommodation with a very good service to keeping villa clean along with pool
David D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David B.
7 Oct 2017
Lovely location, great villa and superb host!
Host Tula was superb - lovely home cooked meal ready for us on arrival and loads of stuff in fridge etc - wine, beer, fruit, salads Tula was so helpful and welcoming - she and her son Manolas made the holiday perfect. The villa was really clean and very well equipped, furnished to a high level and loads of room, indoors and out. Very convenient for Rethymno and beaches etc - 20 mins drive. Two nice taverns in the village with hospitable owners. Again, can't say enough about our hosts - we highly recommend a stay here to everyone."
The property was exactly as listed with the ground floor area even bigger and more spacious than we anticipated. Plenty of room for all of us (7) without getting in each others way.
The villa was cleaned regularly to a fantastic standard with even little gifts for us and our daughters left behind - can safely say this is the best villa we have stayed in anywhere, it began to feel like a second home which we never wanted to leave!
We are just back from 2 weeks at Villa Rosemary. The villa is absolutely wonderful, both inside and out. Toula, the owner was there to greet us, leaving a home cooked supper and lots of other treats.
The pool area was immaculate and had a number of inflatables which the kids loved.
The villa is high in the hills with amazing views. I was a little worried about the drive because there are quite a few tight corners, but actually there is so little traffic on the road, it is fine. I also drove into Rethymnon several times and found easy parking in the harbour car park - Eur2 for 2 hours.
There are 3 tavernas in walking distance of the villa, so no need to take the car out at night - Aloni, Mylonas and Vamvakas. Aloni was our favourite - very generous with their extras!
In all, a fantastic holiday!
What an amazing house! Toula greeted us with a welcome table and fridge, not just a pack!! And a chicken with local potatoes cooking in the oven. The house is fabulous, very comfortable and well equipped. The pool is amazing too. Glorious views from the terraces. We had very hot weather whilst we were there and needed a fan for downstairs. A message to Toula and she appeared within 10 minutes with one. She also kept bringing us gifts throughout our stay. Super hospitality! This is one of the best houses we have stayed in and we have been renting villas for over 40 years!
Just one downside ☹️ There are a lot of dogs in the village and they bark a lot.
Rosemary Villa is a great choice if you're visiting this part of Crete, it had everything you could wish for and more. We were met by Manolis & Toula who welcomed us with a table full of fresh fruit and vegetables, the fridge was full of bottled water, beer, wine, soft drinks and also a full watermelon, there was also large tray of chicken and potatoes cooking in the oven...a great start. The larder was full of herbs, spices, oils, tea, coffee, filters for the coffee machine and much more. There were plenty of bin bags, dishwasher tablets, washing powder and loo rolls too. The bedrooms were large and very comfortable and had more than enough sheets, blankets and towels for our stay. The cleaning lady came every 3rd day to check everything was ok and to change bedding and towels if required, top service. The pool area was great as were the outside terraces. There are 3 tavernas in the village all within walking distance although 2 of them are down a steep hill, Aloni Cafe & Restaurant was our favourite, they served great food, local craft beer and the 'extras' were amazing.
We will be certain to look this place up if we ever return to this part of Crete, thanks for a great stay.
Wir wurden von Mrs Toula wie Familienmitglieder empfangen. Auch unser Eintreffen abends tat dem keinen Abbruch. Abendessen und viele notwendige Sachen waren bevorratet, so dass wir ein/zwei Tage versorgt waren.
Bei Problemen reagierte die Gastgeberin sofort.
Reinigung einschl. pool war vorbildlich und immer abgestimmt.
Ohne Auto geht dort Oben gar nichts - allerdings sind die Entfernungen hinunter in die Stadt mit Strand, toller Altstadt und Einkauf nicht gross: ca 15min.
insgesamt wie erwartet, sehr gut. Die Villa bietet viel Platz, wenn auch nur eines der Bäder wirklich großzügig ist. Am Ort gibt es leider kein Geschäft mehr. Die beiden guten Restaurants sind dafür kein Ersatz, und die kurvenreiche Tour nach Rethymno (wo man natürlich alles bekommt) ist kein Katzensprung.
Toula und Manolis sind großartige Gastgeber. Sie empfingen uns mit allen möglichen griechischen Köstlichkeiten, jeder Wunsch wurde schnell erfüllt. Die Villa war sehr sauber und wurde auch während der Woche nochmals gereinigt.
Wir fühlten uns wie zuhause. Besser geht's nicht.
Super saubere Unterkunft mit herzlichen Eigentümer
Wir waren 8 Tage in der Villa, mit 8 Erwachsene und 2 Kindern. Das Haus hat für jeden genug Rückzugsorte aber auch genau so viel Platz um gemeinsam zusammen zu sitzen. Die Villa entspricht absolut den Bildern. Der Pool wurde alle zwei Tage gereinigt. Das Haus wurde in den 8 Tagen Aufenthalt zwei mal gereinigt. Es gab sogar Geschenke (Spielzeug) für die Kinder vom Eigentümer. Alle sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Als Willkommens-Geschenk wurde für uns gekocht und es standen kalte Getränke bereit😊 es war wirklich sehr schön und wir würden jeder Zeit wieder buchen
Sehr schöne Villa,
an manchen Sachen erkannt man schon den Zahn der Zeit aber insgesamt ist alles da und funktionsfähig was man braucht.
Die Villa ist etwas außerhalb gelegen aber trotzdem gibt es hier 2 gute Tavernen und bei einer kann man das Essen liefern lassen. Zusätzlich gibt es hier noch einen kleinen Supermarkt bei dem man das Nötigste bekommen kann. Mit dem Taxi kommt man mit 15€ in die Stadt und kann dort bummeln oder Einkäufe erledigen.
Der Pool wird alle 2 Tage gereinigt und das Haus 2x Mal pro Woche. Die Besitzer sind sehr nett und erfüllen alle zusätzlichen Wünsche. Wir sind hier mit 7 Erwachsenen . Maximal würde ich hier 8 Erwachsene kommen da mit mehr Personen doch etwas eng wird.
Wir haben die zeit sehr genossen und konnten uns gut erholen.
Vielen Dank
Very beautiful villa,
Some things show the ravages of time, but all in all, everything you need is there and in working order.
The villa is a bit out of the way, but there are still 2 good tavernas and you can have your food delivered to one of them. In addition, there is a small supermarket where you can get the essentials. With a taxi you can get into town for 15€ and can stroll around or do your shopping there.
The pool is cleaned every 2 days and the house twice a week. The owners are very nice and fulfil all additional wishes. We are here with 7 adults. I would come here with a maximum of 8 adults because with more people it is a bit cramped.
We enjoyed the time very much and had a good relaxing time.
Thank you very much
Am Anreisetag begrüßten uns die Vermieter aufs Herzlichste. Die Villa ist ein Traum (abgesehen von ein paar kleinen Mängelchen). Von Oben bis Keller alles was man für den Aufenthalt braucht und SAUBER.
Bei Fragen stehen die Vermieter sofort zur Verfügung. Top!
Die Lage ist ziemlich mittig der Insel. Ca. 15 Minuten bis zu einem der Strände und den Einkaufsmöglichkeiten.
Wir werden bestimmt wieder kommen und auch weiterempfehlen. Ein sehr schöner Urlaub war es für uns!
We hebben een hele fijne vakantie gehad in Rosemary Villa. De villa is goed bereikbaar met de auto en een kwartiertje rijden van Rehtymnon. Rethymnon is een erg leuke stad om in rond te lopen en lekker wat te eten en drinken. De villa is ook een goede uitvalsbasis om andere uitjes te maken. Het eiland is werkelijk prachtig en de mensen zijn zeer gastvrij. De communicatie met de host, Toula en Manolis verliep heel prettig en goed. We zijn zeer warm ontvangen na onze reis door Toula met een enorm welkomstpakket en een warme maaltijd. De villa is heel comfortabel en komt overeen met de beschrijving en de foto's op de website. Wat ons betreft geen minpunten met betrekking tot de villa. Onze reis was in de herfstvakantie dus we hebben het zwembad helaas niet kunnen uitproberen, daarvoor was het te fris. 's Avonds was het soms wat koud in huis, met de open haard konden we het aangenaam maken. We komen graag nog eens terug.
Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen, mit einem gekochten Essen und einem vollen Kühlschrank überrascht.
Das Haus ist sehr geräumig und gut ausgestattet, die Gastgeber sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Schöner Blick in die Berge und aufs Meer. Insgesamt sehr zufrieden.
A very relaxing and beautiful place 360 meters above sea level
We were 6 people who spend 2 weeks at this beautiful and big villa with a fantastic pool up in the mountains. The villa is located 9 mins. of driving from the beach road down in Rethymno up to the villa - and Rethymno Old Town and habour is approx. 17-20 mins. away from the villa.
The amazing view and nice sounds (goats and sheep next door) were great - and there were no mosquitoes nor flies were bothering us.
The local supermarket (i.e. convenience store) and the two restaurants were inexpensive and very nice to us with good food.
The only thing that makes this villa 4 stars instead of 5 stars is that too many things didn't work properly - however, in all fairness the hosts were very nice and sweet to come and fix the problems right away - but there were too many things in total to give it 5 stars in our opinion.
The hosts were very kind and had made us dinner with a lot of pre-shopping made for us for the fridge and other foods and organic local veggies. A very nice surprise indeed and very thoughtful when arriving thirsty and tired. Super!
All in all - I highly recommend this beautiful villa and also the nice hosts - regardless of you go here as adults only or families with kids or you go across three generations. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful island and fantastic weather with a nice breeze from the mountains.
PS
Even though a car is required (or at least highly recommended) for renting this villa then the hosts can provide you with a good and friendly local taxi driver, if that is needed.
Regards,
Perfektes Haus für den Urlaub mit einer großen Familie
Wir sind abends am Haus angekommen und von der Besitzerin sehr herzlich empfangen worden. Abendessen war bereits für uns gekocht und die wichtigsten Lebensmittel für die nächsten Tage eingekauft. Das war ein beeindruckender Start in einen schönen Urlaub.
Das Haus ist geräumig und gut ausgestattet. Alle 3 Tage wurde geputzt und die Bettwäsche und Handtücher gewechselt. Der Pool wurde alle 2 Tage gereinigt. Es ist sehr angenehm sich im und um das Haus aufzuhalten.
Das Haus liegt etwas einsam am Rande eines kleinen Ortes in den Bergen, etwa 6km südlich von Rethimno. Ein Auto ist unbedingt erforderlich um in die Stadt zu kommen.
Haben mit 6 Erwachsenen und 2 kleinen Kindern sehr angenehme 2 Wochen dort verbracht.
Malgré notre arrivée tardive accueil chaleureux de notre intermédiaire TOULA qui nous a cuisine un repas gargantuesque et qui nous a dirigé pendant 15 jours dans de super sites un grand professionnalisme de TOULA la villa toujours prope intérieur et extérieur à retourner le plus vite possible PATRICK et SYLVIE
We hade a fantastic holiday in this nice villa.
We where 7 adaults and 2 children and we feldt it was lot of space.
Toula the owner was fantastic host.
A precious place for unforgettable holidays.
9 of us spent a great week at Rosemary Villa, Toula was there to greet us on arrival with a lovely cooked meal and lots of goodies to start a week off! She was extremely helpful with advice etc on different things throughout our stay.
The villa was well equipped and the 3 bikes added extra fun for those of the group that felt like a ride out. We visited the 2 local tavernas and little shop which are both in walking distance and enjoyed walks out in the local area, we used taxis when travelling further.
Overall we had a very relaxing holiday at Rosemary Villa!
My family and I have just returned from a fantastic week's stay in this Villa in Crete. It's as good if not better than the pictures on the site. Clean, tidy, and big enough easily to accommodate our party of 7 adults. The owner (Toula) and her family were extremely welcoming, and waited for us to arrive in to the early hours of the morning after a slight flight delay at the airport, and had even prepared us food for us on arrival. The villa was cleaned a couple of times whilst we were there, including a change of all the bedlinen. Our host was available to us throughout the week and indeed helped us out regarding some of the local facilities. The property itself is up in the hills, and so extremely quiet and relaxing. Assuming you will want to get out and see the island I would suggest a car is a must, and the main town is only a 10 minute drive away. All in all we had a very enjoyable stay and would recommend this property to anyone. Thank you