Traditional Villa w/ Pool & BBQ, near Rethymno

💖 Why Guests Love Villa Rogdia
• Rustic Heritage: A beautifully restored 1800s stone villa blending traditional charm with modern life.
• Private Oasis: Features a private outdoor pool (6m x 3m) with a children’s slide, perfect for peaceful dips.
•Authentic Living: Ideally located for effortless exploring, just minutes from local tavernas and crystal-clear beaches.
• Outdoor Retreat: A built-in BBQ and outdoor dining table for al fresco meals surrounded by nature.

🏡 Experience authentic Cretan living at Villa Rogdia, a majestic 160 sqm stone-built retreat located in the serene village of Atsipades. Originally constructed in 1800 and carefully renovated in 2002, this three-bedroom villa offers a unique blend of history and comfort. Whether you`re unwinding by the fireplace, swimming in your private pool, or enjoying the panoramic views from the balconies, Villa Rogdia provides a tranquil sanctuary for families or friends seeking an escape into the heart of Rethymno’s countryside.

🏘️ Functional Layout
Ground Floor:
•The Living Space: A warm living room featuring a traditional Cretan fireplace , comfortable seating , and a dining area.
•Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen allowing you to prepare meals using fresh local ingredients.
•Bedroom & Bathroom: One twin bedroom and a convenient ground-floor bathroom.

First Floor:
•Bedrooms: One double bedroom and one twin bedroom , designed in a simple, traditional style, opening onto a private terrace.
•Additional Sleeping: A living area featuring a sofa bed that can accommodate a 7th guest.
•Bathroom: A second bathroom is located on this floor for added convenience , with the property offering both a shower and a bathtub in total.

(Note: The ground floor and first floor are connected internally but also feature two separate entrances, giving guests flexibility and privacy.)

🌳 Outdoor Paradise
•Pool & Sun: Relax in your private outdoor pool (6m x 3m), surrounded by 4 sunbeds and umbrellas for sun-soaked lounging.
•Dining & BBQ: Features a built-in BBQ and a shaded dining area, perfect for long evenings under the stars.
Serene Setting: Enjoy an outdoor pool shower and the peace of the surrounding Cretan landscape.

📍 Prime Location in Atsipades
Villa Rogdia offers a peaceful retreat while keeping local gems within a short drive:
•Tavernas: (3.3 km) for authentic greek flavors.
•Bakery (6.5 km)
•Supermarket (3.7 km)
•Beach: 16 km for a day by the crystal-clear Libyan Sea.
•Rethymno Center: 24 km to the vibrant historic city.

🏘️ Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
Within 15–30 Minutes:
•Spili Village: Visit the famous Venetian lion-head fountains in this mountain hub.
•Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Explore one of the island`s most dramatic natural landmarks, located a short drive from the villa.
•Mountain Villages: Discover the authentic character of the surrounding hamlets like Mixorrouma and Frati.
•Plakias Village: Relax at this charming seaside destination, famous for its expansive crescent-shaped beach
•Kotsifou Canyon: Carved into the rugged landscape of southern Rethymno, Kotsifou Canyon is a dramatic testament to the raw, untamed beauty of Crete.

Perfect Day Trips:
•Rethymno Old Town (30 mins): Spend a full day exploring the Venetian harbor, the Fortezza fortress, and narrow shopping alleys.
•Agia Galini (40 mins): Head southeast to visit the picturesque harbor of Agia Galini
•Arkadi Monastery (50 mins): Visit one of Crete’s most historic religious sites, known for its stunning architecture and historical significance.
•Triopetra Beach (40 mins): Embark on a beach-hopping tour to the turquoise waters of Triopetra
•Preveli Palm Beach (40 mins): Journey to the nearby coast to see where the river meets the sea amidst a lush palm forest.

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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 detailed information about the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel tips.

🧳 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.
•Pre-arrival shopping service free of charge (cost of the groceries is not included)
•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.
•Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 16:00 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 fulfil 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 to booking the villa, which in some cases might not be accepted, and if accepted, an 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 let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence.
Also, after staying in the property for 48 hours, if 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 they must be paid for or replaced by the guest on the 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 as by swimming pools, balconies, verandas, patios or terraces

5. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Cleaning and linen change are 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 and is built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organisation (EOT). Parents have full responsibility for supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 are permitted in 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. Please do not throw any paper or other combustible materials in the fireplace.

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

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

10. 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.