Iris Luxury Beach Front Residence, Private Pool & Walking to All Amenities

Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(18 Ratings)

Villa in Rethymno

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this villa rental

The Private Luxury Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla.

The enviable location of Iris Beach Front Luxury Residence, is a gift, lying right on a sandy beach, at the quiet edge of the charming town of Rethymno. This charming holiday beach Villa boasts dramatic, unobstructed views of the Northern Cretan Sea, as well as the beach, the Fortezza Fortress and Rethymno bay.

Furthermore, the Villa’s position offers an exceptional combination of beauty and practical appeal, as it is just ten minutes walking to the Old City centre and all the relevant historic sites. Additionally, super markets, cafes, beach bars, bus station, pharmacy, banks and all other kinds of amenities are easily reached on foot or by bike, giving you the chance of having a totally car free holiday!

Layout
Iris Residence is well suited both as a couple's coastal retreat or a family’s self-catered getaway! Besides the fact that the Residence is fully equipped, completely and elegantly reconstructed and refurbished with the finest touches of the best private homes, it also encaptures the simplicity of water, light and air in all its grandeur. The Residence can accommodate up to 7 guests in its three spacious bedrooms, six guests in real beds & a folding bed could be provided upon request to accommodate one more guest.

Interior
The interior layout of Iris Beach Front Residence works beautifully. All set on the ground floor, the 145 m2 Villa is very convenient for families with small children or older people. Entering, the Villa features a modern, open-plan area where the living room area and the fully equipped kitchen are located. Double doors lead directly to the private pool and terrace. Some steps further you will find the elegantly decorated bedrooms, bedecked in fine linens and cloud-soft pillows to ensure a blissful night's sleep. There are also two modern bathrooms, one of them featuring a bath tub and the other one with a shower cabin, providing the perfect space to pamper yourself after a long day at the beach and sea!

Exterior
Multiple broad and tall double doors functioning as portals inviting you to move seamlessly in and out. Lead through the wooden front gate and you are quite literally right on the beach, dig your toes in the sand and enjoy a wonderful seaside break. The 100 m2 outside area is a perfect haven in which to kick back and relax, whether it’s just the two of you enjoying a romantic escape or you’re sharing the space with family and friends. Allow your self to enjoy the stunning private swimming pool (6x3 meters and 1.2 meters deep), which is wonderfully lit at night, and relax at the grassy garden or sunny slate terrace to the sounds of the sea. Have a homemade meal with traditional local products and prepare it at the BBQ facilities available at the terrace. At the outside dinning area, under the shade of a white linen umbrella, enjoy an unforgettable al fresco supper experience. The front deck, which faces directly to the sea, has the best sunset views, perfect to enjoy the real Mediterranean feel. This is the perfect area from which to fully appreciate your spectacular setting!

Iris Beach Front Residence, is part of an iconic complex - Kimata BeachFront Retreats, which includes six independent holiday homes in total, each of them with separate facilities & private entrances. Kindly note that due to the design of the complex some of the areas may be overlooked. All homes feature their own reserved sun-beds at the beach located in-front of the complex.

Provided Services
-Taxi and Minivan private Transfers can be arranged from and to the airport of your choice, as well as for any other destination of your preference (with extra charge).
-Babysitting service can also be scheduled, either by hour or by the day.
-Luggage storage is available for our guests, in case of early arrival or late departure, free of charge.
-Dry cleaning service (with extra charge)
-Daily breakfast and Private chef menus can be provided upon request (with extra charge)
-Residence Pre stocking available upon request.

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days
- Free parking space in the street besides the Villa and plenty of space for your bicycles!
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa.
- All in-house electronics are available, including plasma TVs with satellite reception in all bedrooms and lining room, a washing machine, dishwasher, mp3/CD and DVD players, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, microwave, espresso machine, blender, vacuum cleaner, iron and iron board.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.

*Please kindly note that the beach profile changes seasonally due to the change in wave energy experienced during summer and winter months.

********************************************************************************************
Location overview:
The position of Iris residence offers an exceptional combination of beauty and practical appeal. These residences are settled at the quiet edge of the charming Rethymno city, in a ten minutes walking distance. All the relevant historic sites are easily reached on foot. The city of Rethymno is an ideal tourist destination for visitors who wish to explore the rich cultural heritage and the natural beauties of Crete. This well-organized city offers to visitors a variety of picturesque routes to follow and numerous historical monuments to visit.

There is nothing that is inconvenient from here, super markets, cafes, beach bars, bus station, pharmacy, banks….all reached on foot or by bike! Great for car free holidays!

Although, if you insist on renting a car, you can park it in the street beside the houses. Gratefully, there is plenty of space for your bicycles. Part of the hip new Rethymno is going by bike—with skirts and high hills if you please.

Distances to Important Locations
Super Market & Restaurants: 300 meters
Rethymno Port: 2.5 Kms
Chania International Airport: 65.8 Kms
Heraklion International Airport: 86.4 Kms

EOT Registration number: 1041Κ91003045901

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Rethymno

$$$$
vrbo logo

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(18 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
A fantastic property.the pool are with grass and a view to the beach is lovely and secuded. Dorect access to the beach was great. Enough room for 7 adults .short walk into town . Overall a perfect week
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2021
Very Nice Place
Very Nice Place
A very comfortable and clean unit with everything you need. The pool and outdoor area is great and was a key amenity for the kids. The air conditioning worked well. There are a four really good restaurants a few minute walk down the beach. There is a really good coffee shop and bakery right around the corner and a small market with essentials within easy walking distance. The beach is not great for swimming with smaller children as it gets deep quickly and the waves were large when we were there. It is also pretty rocky. It takes 20 minutes to walk into town along the road, but I believe there is a bus. There is convenient parking right next to the unit. All in all, a great place to stay.
8.0 / 10.0
Oct 2019
Schönes und gut ausgestattetes, sehr sauberes Haus. Netter Empfang.
Schönes und gut ausgestattetes, sehr sauberes Haus. Netter Empfang.
Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und sehr sauber. Der Empfang war super freundlich. Da wir an einem Samstag Abend angereist sind, haben wir uns besonders gefreut, dass das Nötigste zum Essen und Trinken im Kühlschrank vorhanden war. Der Blick aufs Meer vom Wohnzimmer aus war wirklich fantastisch. Was ein wenig gestört hat, war die stark befahrene Hauptstraße direkt über der Wohnung. Der Strand war steinig, und der Ausblick nach rechts und links war nicht so schön.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2019
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
Very clean & comfortable & a fantastic location with great views. We had a wonderful week.
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2018
Ideal place!
Ideal place!
The house was perfect, Marianna the host is the best one can hope for. We had the best holiday!
8.0 / 10.0
Sep 2018
Superb villa and incredible service
Superb villa and incredible service
I cannot fault this villa: It is beautiful and the host was the best we have encountered. The location is perfect for visiting the local area of Rethymno and the beaches on the south of the island. My reason for only 4 stars is personal: If you like the bustle of being near a large town, this is perfect, but I prefer a more village feel location. It did mean however that there was an abundance of restaurants nearby. Secondly, the sea was a little rough for swimming and there were some dangerous currents (the lifeguard does an excellent job however)- I think this was quite unusual for the time of year and there were days where it was very clam and the beaches to the south are beautiful and only a 40 min drive away. I don't think you will find a better villa anywhere and it is the best we've stayed in. If you want an amazing sea view you wont be disappointed!
5.0 / 10.0
Aug 2018
We had a fantastic stay at this property. Marianna quickly had the rental cleaned up so that we could check in a bit early. Having fruit on a platter and refreshments available to us, she quickly went over many basics. The house was just as advertised and Marianna had it stocked with everything you would expect like kitchen utensils, pans, corkscrew, kitchen towels, bath towels and separate pool towels, etc. Additionally, what’s not so common she included laundry and dish soap, toiletry items, toilet paper, paper towels, a first aid kit, a welcome gift of a bottle of wine and some items available for purchase, like cold beer and wine. We definitely needed the cold beer as it was very hot and it we appreciated it was there and already cold and we didn’t have to carry it from the store. Markets, restaurants and bakery/coffee close by. I would agree with another reviewer that the outskirts of town was about a 20 minute walk and getting to the old town beach or center was more like 30+ minutes. Also, the beach directly in front was very rocky and hard to walk in unless you had water shoes but the pool was fantastic. When booking I would recommend the unit that does not border the public beach access and parking area. This was the unit we had and there was a steady stream of people with curious eyes. We had a few that we thought were going to hop over and take a dip until they saw us in the house. The beach goers also helped themselves to the nice lounges set out under umbrellas in the beach sand that Marianna provides for guests (there were notices hanging on the umbrellas alerting beach goers that it was private use). But all-in-all, if you enjoy walking you can take in the sights on the way to town and it’s beautiful overlooking the sea. Valia from the management company was very attentive and helpful; everything with the home went flawlessly. However, the driving service Valia works with was 20 minutes late at the airport (we did not check luggage so perhaps they were allowing time for that?), driver dropped us off at the wrong address - pointing the 6 of us to a door to go into. Ended up being a communal pool and we knew right away it wasn’t correct. We were, thankfully, about 4 dwellings and a BP station down the road. Then the same driver picked us up over 10 mins late (I made sure he had correct address this time - they are supposed to be familiar with all the properties) for our flight departure. All for €360 plus tip. Not Marianna’s fault.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2018
Es war ein super Urlaub. Die Villa sehr sauber und schön!! Due Eigentümerin hat und sehr nett empfa!
Es war ein super Urlaub. Die Villa sehr sauber und schön!! Due Eigentümerin hat und sehr nett empfa!
Schöne Villa, super sauber, sehr zentral, tolle Tavernen zu Fuß zu erreichen. Das Meer leider an einigen Tagen etwas trüb. Aber tolle eigene Sonnenliegen am Stranddirekt vor dem Haus!! Die Liegen sind reserviert für die Villa und immer frei, herrlich!!!

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Rethymno?

The average price for a rental in Rethymno is $85 per night. This rental is $244 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Iris Luxury Beach Front Residence, Private Pool & Walking to All Amenities. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Iris Luxury Beach Front Residence, Private Pool & Walking to All Amenities. Enjoy the water!

Is Iris Luxury Beach Front Residence, Private Pool & Walking to All Amenities pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Iris Luxury Beach Front Residence, Private Pool & Walking to All Amenities?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

Explore similar vacation rentals in Rethymno

Explore all rentals in Rethymno

Rethymno travel inspiration

Read our blog

Keep exploring