Villa in Crete Region
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this villa rental
Villa Elli is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K91002924801 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Villa Elli is a fully renovated private 4-bedroom retreat in the peaceful village of Prines, combining refined contemporary comfort, beautifully curated indoor and outdoor living spaces, private pools, and authentic Cretan hospitality for an unforgettable stay experience near Rethymno.
Interior Layout
Hidden in a peaceful lane within the charming village of Prines, Villa Elli is a fully renovated private retreat designed for up to 8 guests, where contemporary comfort meets authentic Cretan living.
Surrounded by lush gardens, olive trees, colorful flowers, and beautifully curated outdoor spaces, the villa offers a boutique-style hospitality experience focused on privacy, relaxation, and outdoor living.
Inside, Villa Elli features four elegant bedrooms, three of them located on the ground floor and the one on the loft, all equipped with en-suite bathrooms, premium multi-layer sleep systems, and high-quality hypoallergenic bedding designed to provide a deeply restful stay. The contemporary interiors combine designer furniture, warm lighting, and modern entertainment amenities, creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere throughout the villa.
Outdoor living lies at the heart of the experience. Guests can enjoy the main swimming pool surrounded by designer sun loungers and Mediterranean gardens, as well as a private plunge pool for moments of complete privacy and relaxation.
The fully equipped outdoor kitchen and dining area invites guests to enjoy open-air cooking and long summer dinners beside the pool, while the outdoor lounge spaces and open-air cinema with projector create unforgettable evenings under the Cretan sky.
Adding a truly authentic touch to the stay, Mrs. Elli -- the owner who lives nearby -- occasionally shares seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and homemade treats from her organic garden.
Located just a short drive from the beaches and the vibrant town of Rethymno, Villa Elli is the perfect base for experiencing the beauty and relaxed rhythm of Crete.
**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.
Amenities at Villa Elli - A magical garden retreat with private pools and curated spaces
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Crete Region
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests highlighted the well-equipped villa, beautiful gardens, helpful staff, and delicious meals provided by the owner. The location is great for exploring or enjoying the pool and garden.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
We enjoyed our stay in Villa Elli in Prines, the villa was lovely, the village was a short 20 minute drive from a few beaches. There were 3 very good tavernas within 10-15 minutes walk and a small supermarket that had pretty much all we needed. The villa is charming and quirky and very clean, it has 3 private verandas where you could sit in the sun or shade, 2 sitting areas indoors large dining table and a smaller one outside. Miss Elli and her family live next door and are available to help if needed but do not intrude, also Etouri customer support were a text or phonecall away if needed and they kept in touch with offers and advice.The kitchen had everything we needed whether making a cuppa to a 3 course meal.The pool was perfect size for us not too deep and plenty room for sunbeds.There are several cats who are regular visitors and very friendly and quite polite too!Overall a very nice holiday I would happily return to and recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
We booked this villa for a trip with our three teenagers. The house is lovely and very clean. We loved the pool and the lounge chairs. The air conditioning worked extremely well and we only had to run it for a few hours in the evening for it to be cool all day and night.
The location is great. You are within a 10 minute drive for numerous fantastic beaches and restaurants. You can also walk to restaurants in the village if you don’t want to drive.
The host was very responsive and sent a number of recommendations to us.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2024
The location is okay, a little noisy with baking dogs and perhaps not the prettiest drive past the scrapyard.
We had a few issues with dead flies/mosquitos across the floor of the apartment on the first few days as I believe a door or window has been left open before we arrived.
That all being said the exterior of the property is gorgeous and the garden is lovely.
5 / 10·Aug 2018
I have booked many holiday houses in the past and have had access to a nice house and perhaps a welcome pack, but little more than that. The Villa Elli was different. The house is owned by Mrs Stella and her family who live in the house next door. We were welcomed on arrival and had a beautiful vegetarian (our preference) meal made for us in the middle of the week that lasted us for three evening meals! We arrived late at night and were able to request that some food was left in the kitchen for us to eat at breakfast the next day. The family were discrete but were there if we needed anything. The other unique thing about this holiday was the the support provided by etouri. The company provided information in the run up to the holiday about family-friendly activities that I specified we would be interested in. They were in contact during the holiday and booked a boat trip to Preveli for us and also arranged access to the fantastic Baja beach club. The holiday provided accommodation in a traditional Cretan home with the support of a welcoming family and the knowledge and efficiency of etouri which made the whole experience very easy. I travelled with my husband, three children (9, 7 and 2) and my mother. The villa had lots of toys and inflatables for the pool to keep everyone entertained. The kitchen was well appointed with plenty of utensils. The bathroom didn’t have an easy to access shower which was a bit of a challenge for my mum (who has had a double knee replacement) but otherwise the villa was fantastic and I highly recommend it.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(26 Ratings)
Guests highlighted the well-equipped villa, beautiful gardens, helpful staff, and delicious meals provided by the owner. The location is great for exploring or enjoying the pool and garden.
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