Traditional Villa with Private Pool and BBQ area

Why Guests Love Villa Kantifes
• Sea View: panoramic views of the Cretan Sea and the coastline of Rethymno.
• Privacy & Serenity: Surrounded by lush greenery and olive groves, ensuring a quiet, private holiday.
• Private Pool: A 35sqm swimming pool with a shallow area for children.
• Authentic Stone Design: A charming 120sqm stone-built residence that blends traditional Cretan style with modern comfort.
• Outdoor: Large stone-paved terrace with a BBQ and plenty of space for kids to play.

Indulge in a serene escape at Villa Kantifes, an elegant stone-built sanctuary nestled on the hillsides of Kyrianna. Covering 120sqm of thoughtfully designed living space, this villa is the ultimate retreat for families or groups seeking both relaxation and comfort. Characterized by its timeless stone arches and rustic wooden ceilings, the home offers breathtaking, wide-open views, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the authentic Cretan countryside without sacrificing proximity to the sea.

Inside the Villa: Layout

Ground Floor:
• Living Area: An open-plan lounge with comfortable sofas, a stone fireplace, and satellite TV.
• Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances and a dining table for the whole group.
• Bathroom 1: A bathroom with a shower.

First Floor:
• Bedroom 1: A comfortable double bedroom equipped with A/C, a TV, a safe for your valuables, a wardrobe, and access to a private balcony.
• Bedroom 2: A versatile bedroom with 3 single beds (which can be configured into one double and one single), A/C, and 2 private balconies for extra light and air.
• Bathroom 2: A spacious bathroom featuring a jetted tub and a WC.

Outdoor Paradise
• Private Pool: A 35sqm pool (depth 1.40m) with a shallow section for children.
• BBQ Area: Traditional charcoal grill for preparing authentic Cretan meals.
• Sun Terrace: Large stone-paved area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and an outdoor shower.
• Dining Al Fresco: A shaded outdoor dining table where you can enjoy your meals while watching the sunset over the sea.

Prime Location in Kyrianna Village
Villa Kantifes is situated just outside the charming village of Kyrianna, providing the ultimate sense of freedom and quiet. You are just a short drive from the lively beaches of Rethymno`s north coast and the historical heart of the island.

Beach: 5,6 km (Sfakaki / Pigianos Kampos).
Local Taverna: 1.7 km (In Kyrianna village).
Supermarket / Bakery: 1.5 km.
Rethymno City: 12 km (approx. 20 minutes drive).

Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
The villa’s central location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the best of Rethymno:
Within 15–30 Minutes:
• Arkadi Monastery: Only 8 km away, a historical monument of immense beauty and importance.
• Ancient Eleutherna: Visit the impressive museum and the archaeological site of this ancient city.
• Margarites Village: Famous for its traditional pottery workshops and picturesque streets.

Perfect Day Trips:
• Rethymno Old Town (20 mins): Walk through the Venetian harbor, the narrow alleys, and the historic Fortezza fortress.
• Kournas Lake (40 mins): Visit Crete`s only freshwater lake for a pedal boat ride and lunch by the water.
• South Coast (1 hour): Explore the wild beauty of Preveli Beach with its palm forest or the clear waters of Plakias.
• Knossos Palace (1 hour 10 mins): Discover the birthplace of Minoan civilization near Heraklion.

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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.

Included Services
•Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
•Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
•24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
•Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.

Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
•Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
•Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
•Pre-arrival shopping service
•Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.

A car is recommended for your transportation. We can organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after rental cars can be delivered at the property (extra charge).
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 with 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 cancelled 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 prior booking the villa, which in some cases it 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 can 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 it is important that action is taken as soon as possible. It is essential that you 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(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 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 us by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios or terrace

5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linnen 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 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 which will be provided.

8. Tenants agree to respect the property. In case of any damage that will be made, the tenants will have to pay the cost on the spot and before leaving the villa.

9. The owner agrees to provide a clean home, cleaned just before the arrival of tenants.
Cleaning is done by us, changing towels and bed linen is included in the price.

10. The lead guest (the oldest member of the group) must be at least 21 years old.

11. Please respect the quiet hours from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM and from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.