Villa With Private Pool, Garden & Bbq At Quiet Village Near City

This house is beautiful and comfortable. The backyard and pool are exceptional. Pictures do not do this home justice, it really is gorgeous. The surrounding community are very welcoming and we really enjoyed out time there. In particular, the nearby restaurant has lovely outdoor dining and the owner is fantastic! From start to finish, our host was amazing. She was helpful and even left us some traditional treats to enjoy. My children loved these little surprises. I would stay again with this host in a heartbeat. Good value for money, safe, clean, and all you need.

Villa Zambia could not have been better. It was so beautiful and Anastasia and George were perfect hosts providing home made food, olive oil, fruit, salad and a lovely welcome. We would love to stay again. Absolutely fantastic xx :)

Our experience staying at House Zambia was excellent and we would highly recommend it. After booking, our communication with Anastasia was very thorough and welcoming. The detailed driving instructions with pictures were very helpful and once we arrived at the meeting point, Giorgos (Anastasia's husband) came to join us very promptly and escorted us to the property. We were greeted with fresh fruit, salad, bread and a wonderful homemade pasticcio (thanks to Giorgos' mother who lives a couple of houses away) along with a bottle of delicious raki, wine, tea, coffee, milk and chilled water which were very welcome after an early flight. Everything in the house was well thought out and equipped and we never felt we lacked anything. The outside kitchen with large barbecue area was great to have and the extra bathroom with shower meant the children weren't in and out of the house when they were wet from the pool. Towels and shower gel were provided which is very useful for travellers who are only taking hand luggage. The beds were comfortable and there are a good selection of books and leaflets about the local area. The garden is beautiful with lots of different areas to relax depending if you want sun or shade and balconies for both rooms catching the sun at both ends of the day. The village is small with one (excellent) taverna and a couple of mini markets that stock pretty much all the essentials and a prtty square to sit in and admire the view. Atsipopulos the bigger village is a 2 minute drive and Rethymno itself only 10 minutes where there is a Lidl close to the crossroads and some lovely restaurants and bars. One thing we did not realise but which was very useful is that there is a private parking space with the house which saves the worry of where to leave the car in small streets. My children thought this was the best place they had stayed and we were all very sad to leave but intend to go back again. Thank you Anastasia and Giorgos!

Our experience of Villa Zambia was fantastic! Though we had some trouble finding the villa (due to it being our first time driving on the other side of the road and arriving in darkness), once we reached the meeting point we were met with nothing but warmth and kindness from Anastasia and George, who guided us to the villa and generously provided us with a pasta dish, bread, fruit and vegetables, and wine. The villa itself is absolutely beautiful, with a stunning and private garden , as well as balconies where you can read in the sun. The villa is situated in a wonderful little village, with the superb Giannikos restaurant only down the road where you can find authentic Greek food and hospitality, and a small shop nearby which can provide fresh bread, fruit and vegetables, and the owners will help you with any queries. A warning if you're going early or late in the year - we were there in late March - bring warm clothing as even if it's warm outside, inside the house it can get quite cold, especially downstairs, the Greek houses are designed to keep you cool after all! Other than that, the villa, and in fact Crete as an island, provide a wonderful holiday destination, and you should definitely make sure to go if you have the chance!

This beautiful and secluded villa was a great place to spend a relaxing holiday. Anastasia and George made sure that we had everything we needed. They also continued to bring us treats after welcoming us with a meal and raki! We felt very at home through their hospitality.

I had stayed at the villa some years ago and was impressed by the location, standard of the villa and the care given by the owners, George and Tasoula. The return trip has been a joy, such a relaxing environment. the pool and outdoor area are private and sunfilled, with ample shade when needed. The family made us very welcome with a meal and supplies despite our late arrival. The villa is located in a small village but is only a short drive from the coast and main road. The tavernas in the village are excellent so there is no need to travel far for great food and hospitality. George and Tasoula are ideal hosts, there when needed and with an eye for their guests comfort We had a lovely holiday and would certainly recommend this villa

A lovely, well equipped home. Peaceful and private garden. A welcome host with a lovely taste of Cretain cooking, a real treat having breakfast outside on the terrace every morning. Quaint , unspoilt village with friendly locals and lovely countryside. Take your walking boots!!!!

Superb ! We had a very good stay in this house is very nice with its swimming pool and outdoor terrace ... pity we can not stay longer . Anastasia was very welcoming and we even prepared a dish the country ... excellent! The situation of the villa in a small village is perfect, in a quiet atmosphere and a surprising green environment : you really feel at home! There are shops nearby and access to main roads is easy to be able to visit different areas of Crete. I also recommend going to Giannis restaurant for the quality of its welcome and dishes ... it was worth many other restaurants on the island .

Holidays in line with expectations , village atmosphere with tavern 20 meters held by the very pleasant and interesting Giannis . tranquility assured, comfortable place , fully corresponds to the description of the ad . Hosts extremely friendly and available. recommend highly. sufficiently large pool, 1.60 m max depth. THANK YOU thank you +++

The house was nicer than the pictures suggest. The arrival is very special : it ( rijtjes- ) house is on a narrow street in a small village , 50m from the village square . So you really living among the Greek people . Then you come into a big room with a sitting area , dining area and kitchen. Upstairs are two lovely bedrooms and bathroom . Through the garden you can go out and then you come to a haven of tranquility. You'll find out there is a large terrace with kitchen , where we have ever eaten ; then the pool , small but delicious and behind a garden. Everything is spacious, beautiful and well maintained . The owners let us know local cuisine and mid week a lady came to clean the whole house. Highly recommended.

very comfortable and spacious rental. Owners attentive and discreet at once. Thank you to her for Anastasia Cretan cuisine greatly appreciated. The pool was great demand for heat in Crete is huge! Perhaps it would be useful to put a parasol available to tenants who want to go to the beach because it is impossible to stay on the open sand ! Thank you to Anastasia and her husband for their welcome and availability.

located in a charming and friendly village in the hills above Rethymnon the villa was excellent, with all the necessary amenities, and maid service twice during the 9 days of our stay. The owner was very kind, providing us information as needed and she cooked a wonderful meal with a bottle of ice cold white wine to greet us on our late night arrival. She then brought round a second even more tasty meal half way through our stay. The village location was lovely, quiet, with a beautiful garden with fruit trees, roses and many flowers, backing on to an olive grove, with plenty of sitting places and an enormous terrace with a 2nd kitchen. The village taverna at the of the road was very friendly and served excellent food under the trees in the village square. the village of Prines is an easy 15 minutes from the beaches and the town of Rethymnon.

A big thank you to Anastasia Ionnis for their warm welcome . A welcome meal waiting for us as well as drinks and fruit and vegetables; attention that affected us. The house is in line with the announcement and very clean. The owners are attentive to their guests. The village is also very nice and we were also affected by the hospitality and generosity of the people . We will return without hesitation and recommend this wonderful holiday home. A big thank you to you both for a wonderful stay .

The house is a great place to base yourself for exploring the center of Crete , it lovely and cool inside with everything you could possibly need . Outside there is a lovely ( extremely clean ) swimming pool set in a quiet garden surrounded by fruit and olive trees . The owners are fantastic and will help with anything you need . Anastasia is a great cook and is quite likely to leave home cooked dishes for you ( if she has the time ) all delicious ! If that's not enough there is a very good Taverna 20 meters away in the village square , Highly recommended . We will be staying there again !

The house was well-appointed and lovely with a view of snow-capped peaks from one balcony and sea view from the terrace . A beautiful garden we enjoyed very much. Early April is perhaps a bit early in the season. it was difficult to get heat in the house , and we also had a few days of really cold, wet and windy weather. Overall though, it was a fantastic holiday in Crete .

The villa is located in a small village and is therefore very quiet and peaceful. However, the nightlife of Rethymnon is only 10 minutes away. From the villa you can reach in 30 minutes many beautiful beaches in the north, and in one hour the south coast with its spectacular nature. The villa itself is very nice and comfortable. The bedrooms at the first floor are not very large, but the living area is spacious and between living room, terrace, garden and swimming pool we were very comfortable even during the hottest days. The second kitchen with the barbecue on the terrace is a big plus and we had dinner there every night. The owners were exceptionally kind: they prepared an abundant dinner for the first day, filled the fridge with beverages and local food, and in general were very helpful and made us really feel at home. Overall it was a very good value for the price and I would certainly recommend it to anyone visiting this part of Crete.