It's true that the open living quarters and absence of a separate lounge in this villa located in the fishing village of Panormo are more evocative of an inner-city studio apartment rather than luxurious island living. However, there are more than enough positives at this address that should convince you to overlook the shortcomings.

The fact that there's a private swimming pool is a pretty big plus, while the neighbouring verandah with an alfresco dining table and views of the Cretan Sea is also wonderful, too. Despite the limited floor space, there's a lot to like about the interior as well, from the simple but sleek design to the contemporary fireplace to sit beside when the evenings turn a little chilly.

We should also highlight the fact that the location is excellent, as well. In Panormo, there's a beach, restaurants and taverns to be discovered within 300 metres of the front door, while the city of Rethymno is only 24km to the east and well worth visiting for a day trip for its Venetian harbour alone.


*The villa is spread over a single storey
*There’s free parking for up to two cars on the driveway and additional spaces on the street
*Your host can provide a cot, high chair, children's tableware, a changing table, safety gates and fireplace guards for free upon request
*A welcome basket, pre-arrival shopping list, a 24/7 landline service, linen and towels changes, pool towels, garden maintenance, and pool cleaning two or three times per week are all included in the cost
*The villa is one of three homes on the same site that are available to book in conjunction
*The double bed can be arranged as twin singles if preferred
*There's a motorway close to the house so guests might be able to hear some noise with open doors or windows
Air Conditioning
Barbeque
Beach Essentials
Black-Out Blinds
Blender
Board Games
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Central Heating
Children's Dinnerware
Cleaning Products
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Dishwasher
Dryer
Drying Rack
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
First Aid Kit
Free Parking On Premises
Free Parking On Street
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
Hangers
High Chair
Iron
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Microwave
Mosquito Net
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Parking Available
Patio / Terrace
Pod Coffee Machine
Private Entrance
Safe
Safety Gates
Satellite / Cable TV
Smoke Detector
Sound System
Stair Gates
Stove
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Swimming Pool
Toaster
Toiletries
TV
Washing Machine
Wi-fi