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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete, Greece
  • Place, Reptisland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Melidoni Cave
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the area

Melidoni

Located in Mylopotamos, this villa is by the sea, a short 4-minute walk from Reptisland and within 4 minutes by car from Melidoni Cave. .This family-friendly villa is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Livadi Beach and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Church of Agios Yiorgos.
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What's nearby

  • Reptisland - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melidoni Cave - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 39 min drive - 33.0 km
  • University of Crete - 40 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 56 min drive - 54.6 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sinolakis Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gusto - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Serano Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bro Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Baboo - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment

Villa Melitta is a noble house built by George Hatzidakis. He used all his research into traditional architecture and put all his love into the house. The project was finished in 2004. In the middle of a 5000 sq.m fruit grove, rises a small palace, reminding us of a Venetian villa. Melitta is situated just outside of the village of Melidoni, in a quiet environment with a broad and beautiful view of the Tallaia mountains and Psiloritis. There is a wide variety of trees in its huge garden – orange, olive, pear, apple, and peach trees – offering fruits throughout the year. There are also flowers and organically grown vegetables in the backyard of the house. The house covers 250 M2 and there are 5 bedrooms – 2 on the ground floor and 3 on the upper floor – which can accommodate 10 persons, or even 12 if you use the two sofa beds of the sitting room. It has a tasteful interior and there are two verandas on the upper floor, offering you a choice of the view you prefer.


Further Details for The Villa In Rethymno,Crete: The nearest airport of Heraklion (HER) is located 50 km east of the villa, while the port of Rethymnon lies at a distance of 29 km. The airport of Chania (CHQ) is another 90km to the west, that is a 1 hour 30 min drive. A car rental can be arranged to pick you up at the airport and drive you to your villa.
As the owners cooperate with a car rental company you have the opportunity to hire cars in unique prices!!!
The nearest beach of Bali lies at a distance of 6 km, it is sandy and offers many opportunities for water sports. There are also quiet locations for guests to enjoy the beach without being annoyed by nearby jet-skiers or water-skiers. The sandy beach of Panormo offers you a second choice for swimming near the area. There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the area also!
There are some interesting excursions you can go in Kastri, Melidoni and the outskirts. The distances and routes are shown on the map in the web page.

The garden area is 5000 sq.m. Inside the garden there is a kiosk, BBQ area, beautiful plants, fruit trees and many corners to relax. There is also a 50 M2 adult swimming pool and a 12 M2 children’s swimming pool.
The discreet stone wall surrounding the gardens and the cool shade of the house offer privacy and, you will feel that, time passes by at your own pace, offering you a sense of childish happiness.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a safe and a desk, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this villa include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 1041Κ91003109401

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious Villa Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment

Luxurious Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment

Luxurious Villa Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment

Luxurious Villa Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment

Luxurious Huge Garden Private Paradise Environment

Luxurious villa with huge garden & private Heated pool in paradise environment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely stay the villa is fantastic in a beautiful area, picking oranges each morning to make fresh juice is fabulous. We had very mixed weather (early April) but we're still just about able to use the pool would have been impossible if it wasn't heated (but equally it hasn't got a cover so doesn't expect it to get close to 25 degrees when it's only 15 air temp). Would definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property in great location - flawless!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, swimming pool fantastic Host were wonderful any thing we asked she answered and helped
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and spacious villa in a very charming town! It’s clean and exactly as described. The hosts are extremely nice and willing to help with anything! The kids had plenty of space to play in the garden and the pool was large enough for all 12 of us! Thank you for making our family reunion unforgettable, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon i.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

We had a great experience at this villa which ticked all the boxes. The pool, pool area, bbq area, grass areas are all perfect and the villa is sited just out of the village of Melidoni so whilst nice and quiet it was only a 5 minute wander to the centre of the village and it's amazing restaurant and chilled out small centre. The owners were very generous with their initial gifts and helpful with any needs but also allowed privacy for the party. This is certainly one villa we would want to come back and stay again at. Definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This property was everything we could have imagined and hoped for. The property was clean and had everything we needed. The host was friendly and easy to contact. The local area is proper authentic Greece at its finest and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Couldn’t have been happier and would certainly go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Kent

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic villa

I cannot impress upon people how idillic this villa is. It is set near a very small village with peaceful, beautiful surroundings. The villa itself has all the amenities one would require, and the inside is is fabulous condition. There was a maid service twice a week and she did a marvelous job keeping the 5 star villa clean and today. Highly recommend this place for anyone planning a holiday to Crete.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fuller family at Melita

Lovely villa. Bedrooms and bathrooms were great. Wonderful large pool with sunbeds and parasols. Kitchen had everything we needed and there was a large BBQ . Only small suggestion, would have been nice to have more information about where to go for supermarkets (Perama), restaurants (Panormo) and best beaches (worth the drive to the south coast).
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We enjoyed our time at the Vila!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The villa was exactly as advertised and exceeded our expectations. The owner and family were extremely welcoming and helpful, as was everyone we encountered in Meldoni village which was a short walk away. The facilities in the villa provided everything we needed. The barbecue area was a great social area as was the shaded outside terrace, with ample seating and bespoke tables. The swimming pools were absolute gems, loved by the children especially. The gardens were well maintained and the views of the surrounding area were spectacular. We loved our stay at the villa and hope we can return one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely villa

Had a lovely stay with adults/teenagers in this great villa. The pool/outdoor area were fabulous. The villagers of Melodini were extremely welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uros K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa

Beautiful villa with a lovely garden and pool. The Melidoni village is also very interesting, with a good restaurant and interesting attractions (Reptile Park, Honey museum, Melidoni cave).
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A brilliant venue for a family holiday

We had a brilliant week at Villa Melitta in early April. We were a group of 4 adults and 5 children from 4-9 and fitted perfectly in the house. The kids loved playing all round the gardens and would collect oranges to give us a neverending supply of delicious fresh juice. We paid to heat the pool which made it swimmable at this time of year (but still pretty chilly). We enjoyed a delicious BBQ with meat from one of the butchers in Parama. The villa is ideally located for lots of places to visit but one unexpected highlight was Reptisland which is right next door. The kids loved being shown and handling snakes and lizards - the owner was brilliant at sharing his knowledge and love of reptiles.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal J.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a wonderful villa!

I cannot say enough about this property and our experience there! My friends and I were there for a birthday getaway, and we loved our stay at the Villa Mellita. The pool was probably our favorite spot, but we had a private chef cater a meal, and the outdoor dining area was perfect, and the inside spaces gave us places to gather when it became chilly, or the bugs became too much. The air-conditioning in all of the bedrooms was a welcome relief from the heat, and it really included all the amenities we needed. We found communications once we were there to be very good, and the owners to be incredibly friendly. The village is lovely, and I cannot say enough about the people who own the businesses there, we felt like we were a part of the village by the end of the week. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in a quiet part of the island where you will be around less tourists than other spots, but can easily get to beaches, and local interest places that were recommended by all the locals. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house for group holiday

This is a really nice house in a lovely village with a surprisingly large number of things to do. The house was very clean and owners very welcoming (nice welcome gifts and olive oil to take home!). The village has a lovely taverna in the square, and some interesting tourist locations right on the doorstep (caves and a small-but-fantastic reptile attraction which the kids loved). Downsides: the biggest one for us was that (in October half term) despite paying extra for the pool to be heated, it was not warm enough to be pleasant to be in for long. Also for a large house the communal indoor space is not huge, so for instance you would struggle to sit down as a large group on sofas or at the kitchen table (this is probably not a concern in summer but we were unlucky with the weather this October).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large family holiday

The villa was amazing, as described online and more. The pool was a great size and all bedrooms were ample sized, two with lovely balconies overlooking the pool and mountains.Plenty of space for a large family with a large terrace to enjoy drinks and mealtimes. A super BBQ and pizza oven in yet another area in the large beautiful garden provided additional space and opportunities for family enjoyment and treasured memories. The Surrounding area was picturesque and close to a very old traditional village. The hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful. We would recommend this villa and would love to visit again. A car is recommended if you wish to visit more of Crete however there are a few small local village shops that provide essentials. Visiting the local taverna is a must as the food is excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Melidoni

We had a wonderful stay in the Villa. The highlight was the village of Melidoni itself. The square at night with the locals was amazing. The pool was great and we enjoyed the outside grilling/pizza oven area. We ordered a fresh lamb that we grilled outside on a rotisserie with the help of the owner and locals from the village. There are many beautiful fruit trees in the garden, however nothing was really ripe yet except lemons and herbs. The hosts are kind, generous, and always available to help. The internet was not that great, but we didn't complain because we didn't really need it much. There were a lot of mosquitos and gnats that bite - so remember bug spray! My kids loved the cats in the neighborhood. You need to have a car to get around in general, but there are some nice things to do in walking distance (great Taverna, Reptisland, Melidoni Cave, Honey producer, Olive oil factory, The Cave souvenir shop, village square, local supermarkets, etc.). Bedroom 5 in the description is not accurate... there is just one queen bed. We planned for 3 teenagers to share that room, but instead had to use one of the rooms with 2 Twin beds and the owners brought an extra fold away bed (which was on the small side... not a full Twin).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful 'getaway' up in the mountains of Melidoni.

We were a family of 10 - 6 adults and 4 kids. We all had a fantastic time here. The villa was ideal, spacious, comfortable, clean, with all the facilities that you'd need. A wonderful good size swimming pool too which we asked for to be heated as we visited in October. Its very close to the little village, a 2 mins walk where there was a little supermarket for basics, fresh veg, fruit and daily bread! Also there was a great little Taverna called 'Dili Dili' - local home cooked food to order within a friendly comfortable environment. The villa is set within a plantation of orange and pomegranate trees which we picked every day and made fresh juice. It's only a few miles away from Perama ( another bigger town) with Supermarkets, restaurants, bakery but it's a short drive away. We made use of the outside pizza oven and BBQ and all the various seating arrangements within the grounds. On the whole, a GREAT stay!

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly Villa

Well equipped villa on the edge of a lovely village. Beautiful gardens, wonderful pool. We had a great week.

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family villa, tranquil, relaxing, clean and just on edge of small and welcoming village

Beautiful location, beautiful villa which was well equipped with owners discreetly on hand for any support needed. 10 min drive from nearest beach and 2 min walk from rustic village. Ideal for family. The homemade honey, local metaxa and ouzo were a nice touch on arrival too. Could not fault our stay

10/10 Excellent

Nick S., Marlow

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Villa Melitta

Just returned from an amazing 2 week stay at Villa Melitta. Lovely welcome basket on arrival and friendly greeting from the owners. Facilities were perfect, beautiful outdoor space, lovely pool with separate kids pool. Lots of great areas to sit outside in garden with a large shaded area perfect to get out of the sun for lunch. We also made use of the bbq and wood fire pizza oven. Spacious indoors with 2 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite, and separate bathroom downstairs and 3 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite, and separate bathroom upstairs. We were a group of 2 families with young children (aged 5 and 2 x 18 months) and Antonis was really helpful with any questions prior to arrival and confirming use of cots, high chairs and stair gates etc. We would definitely recommend Villa Melitta.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time at Villa Melitta

3generations of our family have just enjoyed a wonderful relaxing holiday at Villa Melitta with its lovely garden and beautiful views. The Hatzidakis family were very kind and helpful . We decided to have the pool heated, as quite early in the season , and this was a huge success and much enjoyed by all the family. There is a good taverna in the unspoilt village of Melidoni and pleasant beaches within easy reach. Overall a great success!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stella M.

Beautiful villa, which manages to combine privacy with bring close to local shops & amenities

Beautiful villa set in absolutely lovely grounds with lemon & orange trees and pomegranates, which has been designed to be completely private. The inside is luxurious with five bedrooms and four well appointed bathrooms. The showers even have great water pressure which is unusual for Greece. The most comfortable retreat for big or small families, just wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Beautiful villa with fantastic pool a short walk from unspoilt village. Heaven!

We loved the villa. When we arrived we discovered it wasn’t as wheelchair accessible as we had thought , this was remedied within 24hrs with the installation of 2 stone ramps outside and a custom made wooden ramp allowing access to the kitchen. Amazingly helpful and hospitable, thank you Hatzidakis family. The best pool we have experienced anywhere , Lovely fresh cotton sheets changed twice a week added an extra luxurious edge to the holiday. Very private and quiet in its own orchard. Delicious Pomegranates, lemons, onions , basil and rosemary all fresh from the garden. Tha charming village of Melidoni is a 5 minute stroll away with a couple of tavernas and shops and there are some good beaches 15 minutes drive away. A great base to explore the region from or just close the gates and hide away. Bliss
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Great place to stay

Really helpful hosts. Villa has everything you could want, tucked away in the hills with an amazing view. Beach only 6 miles away but who needs it with a perfect pool. On edge of Melidoni village. Just a few minutes walk to centre of village which has 3 restaurants and 2 small supermarkets. Delightful people.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018