Hillside Haven with Panoramic Sea and Mountain Views

Villa Ianthos – A Hidden Gem in the Hills of Rethymno Nestled in the serene hills of Gallou village, just 5 km from Rethymno town and the beach, Villa Ianthos offers a private escape in a breathtaking natural setting. Surrounded by an oak forest, olive groves, and vineyards, this exclusive holiday villa combines privacy, tranquility, and stunning panoramic sea and mountain views. Exclusivity & Privacy Villa Ianthos offers a high-quality holiday retreat, fully fenced for complete privacy. Guests can relax by the private swimming pool, which features a separate children's pool and a jacuzzi, all while soaking in the stunning Cretan landscape. Despite its tranquil setting, the villa is conveniently located just 5 km from Rethymno’s lively town center and beautiful sandy beaches. Outdoor Paradise – 1,600 sqm of Private Space The gated, landscaped outdoor area is designed for relaxation and entertainment, featuring: ✅ 35 sqm private pool with 6 sunbeds and a separate children’s pool ✅ Outdoor Jacuzzi (for 6 people) ✅ Fully equipped barbecue area with a sink ✅ Shaded outdoor dining area with pool and nature views ✅ Various furnished lounging spots (sunbeds, sofas, armchairs) on balconies, terraces, and gardens ✅ Safe play areas for children ✅ Gated parking for multiple cars ✅ Ping pong table on the top-floor veranda Spacious & Elegant Interiors Spread across two floors, the villa accommodates up to 9 guests in 4 bedrooms (8 adults + 1 child). Ground Floor 🏠 Open-plan living area with fireplace, home cinema, and 43” HDTV 🍽️ Elegant dining space and fully equipped kitchen (gas hob, granite countertops, high-end appliances) 🛏️ Two bedrooms (1 king bed, 1 semi-double bed), each with private balconies 🛁 Bathroom with bathtub, shower, sink & toilet 🧺 Laundry room (washing machine with semi-drying function) First Floor 🛏️ Two bedrooms (both with king beds & private balconies) 🛋️ Sitting/play area with sofa bed, 40” HDTV, video & board games 🍽️ Small kitchenette for convenience 🛁 Bathroom with bathtub 🏋️ Large furnished veranda with a treadmill and stunning sea views Comfort & Modern Amenities Designed for year-round comfort, the villa features: 🔹 Optimized thermal insulation & energy-efficient design 🔹 High-speed WiFi & structured wiring for Internet & Cable TV 🔹 Central heating system (oil furnace & energy-efficient fireplace) 🔹 Adjustable lighting & recessed accent lighting 🔹 Intercom with a camera for security Nearby Amenities 📍 Closest beach – Rethymno’s sandy beach (5 km) 🏙️ Rethymno town (5 km) ✈️ Chania Airport (CHQ) – 68 km ✈️ Heraklion Airport (HER) – 86 km 🏥 Hospital – 7 km (Rethymno) 💊 Pharmacy – 1.8 km (Atsipopoulo) 🛒 Supermarkets & shops – Atsipopoulo & Gallou villages (1-2 km) Nearby Restaurants 🍽️ Christos Restaurant – 1 km (Gallou) 🍽️ Manolis Traditional Taverna – 2 km (Atsipopoulo) 🍽️ Prima Plora Seafront Dining – 3.7 km (Rethymno) A Warm Welcome Awaits You Villa Ianthos is the perfect retreat for guests seeking privacy, comfort, and elegance in a stunning natural environment. The owner and his family are known for their hospitality and will be available to assist you throughout your stay. 🌿 Experience the beauty of Crete from your private hillside paradise! 🌿 Basic information - Pets allowed: none - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: nothing applicable - type of building: Detached house - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 1 - size of property: 1600 m² - year of construction: 2014 - detached house - Number of bedrooms: 4 - Number of bathrooms: 2 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: Everywhere - heating: Everywhere - balcony - terrace - garden: For sole use - completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge) - outdoor pool - ㄴ for sole use - Total of private car parking spaces: 6 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: None - ㄴ of which carport spaces: None - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 6 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 4 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 6 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 8 - double bed (from 1.31 m to 1.50 m width) in the living area - single bed - sofa bed for 1 person Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - bath tub - basin - toilet - hair dryer bathroom 4 - shower - bath tub - basin - toilet - hair dryer Wellness - whirlpool - outdoor hot tub Cooking/Living - coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, filter coffee machine, coffee machine capsules/pods - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, deep freezer, fridge - stove: gas hob, stove - oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishwasher - dishtowels - size of kitchen: 35 m² - number of dining tables: 2 - number of seats: 12 - number of living rooms: 2 - fireplace Entertainment - TV: antenna/DVBT TV, satellite TV - music system - fitness equipment For children - high chair Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - iron - vaccum cleaner - safe Outside area - veranda - loggia - roof terrace - grill/barbecue: Charcoal grill - outside shower Surroundings - view: sea/lake - directly at the edge of the wood - Nearest town centre: 5,0 km - Grocery store: 900 m - going out: 900 m - restaurant: 900 m - airport: 80,0 km - motorway: 1,5 km - port: 5,0 km - distance public transport: 5,0 km - beach: 2,5 km - sandy beach: 2,5 km - water (sea, lake, etc.): 2,5 km - sea: 2,5 km - lake: 24,0 km - water sports: 5,0 km - moorage: 5,5 km - golf course: 100,0 km - hiking trail: 500 m Distinctive features - villa - architecture and design houses - luxury