Villa in Crete Region
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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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
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.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2023
Very good stay in this house. Matches the description perfectly
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9.8Outstanding
(26 Ratings)
"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 sup..."
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