Villa in Crete
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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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".
Tucked away on a quiet lane in the charming village of Prines, Villa Elli is a delightful rural retreat crafted in traditional timber style. Surrounded by lush gardens, colorful flowers, and fruitful trees, it offers tranquility in a stunning natural setting. Just minutes from the beach, this country hideaway is perfect for relaxing, and with a car, its an ideal starting point for exploring all the wonders of Crete.
Just minutes from the beach, this country hideaway is perfect for relaxing, and with a car, its an ideal starting point for exploring all the wonders of Crete. Villa Elli consists of a ground and upper ground floors, along with a first floor in the form of a loft. It can accommodate 6 people in beds and up to 8 if necessary.
Interior Layout- Ground Floor
Open-plan living space featuring a living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen
-Living room includes a piano corner, fireplace, flat-screen satellite TV, and game console
-Guest WC with laundry facilities
-Direct access from the living and dining areas to the veranda and pool-garden area
Upper Ground Floor
-Two double bedrooms, each furnished with a double bed
-Main bathroom
-Both bedrooms feature private verandas with seating arrangements
Loft Level
-Third bedroom with two single beds
-Closet and private balcony
-Intimate space with romantic decor and a cosy atmosphere
Outdoor Area
-Beautifully landscaped garden with flowers and trees, creating a calm and relaxing environment
-Private 20 m2 swimming pool with ladder access
-Pool terrace equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas
-Portable charcoal grill for al fresco cooking
-Shaded veranda with outdoor dining table
-Private parking for up to two cars
-Fully fenced property with gated entrance, ensuring privacy and a peaceful stay
**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 - Magical Garden Views by etouri
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Crete
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.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·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.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·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.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·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.
5.0 / 10.0·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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