Located in Heraklion, this welcoming villa brings it all within your reach. Jump into your car and make short work of the 10-minute drive to Heraklion Port or the 11-minute drive to Palace of Knossos (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return, you can unwind by the private pool or sip a drink in the garden; you may also like the picnic area and BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and DVD player.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental features a safe, air conditioning, a desk, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, free toiletries, and towels. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washer/dryer.