Lovely 130m2 Traditional House In The Old Town Of Rethymnon
About this house rental
Sofia’s house is a two-level venetian building (130 square meters) of traditional architecture, built in the 1600s. It was renovated with great inspiration and respect, preserving its original look. The stone walls and the wooden ceilings were kept as they originally were, in order to offer you the real sensation of living in a traditional Cretan style home. The whole house consists of 2 bedrooms, (the first with a double bed and the second with 2 single beds), 1 bathroom with shower, 1 WC, a fully equipped kitchen and a sitting room with a sofa-bed. It can sleep up to 5 or 6 persons. The house has a big veranda and a small balcony on the first floor, a main kitchen area and a private yard on the ground level. It offers all kinds of facilities, a/c, satellite TV, 2 TV sets, DVD player, fully equipped kitchen, washing-machine, iron, iron board, hair dryer etc. We can provide a full sized cot at no charge upon request. Most of the house’s furniture is traditional.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
TV
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(26 Reviews)
5.0
We have recently returned from a lovely week staying in Sophia’s house. Perfect for 2 couples & 5 mins to the restaurants of the old town. 10-15 minutes walk to the beach. Maria couldn’t have been more hospitable, helpful & generous. We were greeted with an array of food including breakfast foods, fruit & salad, a whole cooked chicken as well as a copious supply of Raki. Would highly recommend if you want to be in the centre of Rethynmon.
5.0
We have just returned from a week in Rethymno staying in Maria's lovely house. We couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. It is full of charm and character, well equipped and very clean and comfortable. The location is fantastic, just a few minutes walk to a wide variety of bars, restaurants, shops and the harbour. Despite such a convenient location, it is a quiet place to stay. Maria is a wonderful, kind, thoughtful and welcoming host. She replied quickly to any queries beforehand. She filled the fridge with milk, bread, tomatoes, ham, cheese, grapes as well as raki and limoncello and as we arrived late, had also ordered a pizza for us to make sure that we had something to eat. She kept in touch throughout our stay and made sure that she came to say goodbye on our last day. We had a wonderful holiday and would thoroughly recommend this property. We hope to come back.
4.0
All as advertised - host was very helpful - great location - although a bit of a walk to sea (as it was hot)
5.0
We have had a wonderful stay in Crete and based ourselves in Rethymnon. The house was perfectly placed in the centre of the old Venetian town. This ensured there was easy walking access to all the main areas of interest: Fortress; old town; parks; harbour; shopping; cafes and tavernas. We hired a car and could park very close by- this enabled us to explore the area further and we enjoyed beaches, coves, hillside monastery, villages, Knossos. The house itself has all amenities needed to be self sustained if you wish: kitchen and cooking/dining facilities; laundry; comfortable bedrooms with all linen included; bathrooms with towels; sun patio with furniture; TV and wifi etc etc. The pictures don't reflect the size of the property which is far more spacious than it appears. The best aspect of all is Maria the owner, she is the epitome of Cretan hospitality and genuinely wishes to ensure you have all that you need to feel comfortable and at home. As other reviews have stated there was an evening meal waiting on our arrival with all the basics stocked in the fridge to get us going- milk, bread, eggs, meat/cheese, butter. Even fresh figs and later in the week a surprise homemade cake- this was beyond all expectation. Maria is a warm and kind person and I feel a friend of the family by the end of our stay. She has another smaller property on the southern side of Crete that also looks great and I hope will be as successful for her as this one. So, go ahead and book now.....you will not be disappointed!
5.0
Maria the owner was fantastic. She was the most hospitable host we have ever had and we have rented in England and other places in the world. The fridge was full, she made us a cake, she photocopied things for us, we had her family olive oil and when we stupidly struggled to use the key she came over immediately to help us out. A lovely woman who was helpful throughout.
The cottage was great, it was well equipped and spacious with a patio and large veranda for eating on or sunbathing on. It is in the old part of town so you feel you are living there and not just a tourist. It was dead centre for everything. Only 2 mins to the centre of town, 5 to the harbour and 15 min walk to the beach. For those who need it there is wifi and in the bedrooms air con which was bliss as in July/August when we stayed it was hot.
Rethymno is a lovely town, pretty to walk about in with many alleyways to explore. The Greek people were helpful and always polite.
We had a great holiday with Maria and thoroughly recommend a stay at Sofia's.
5.0
We loved the house, which was very well supplied with everything to make for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Maria was extremely kind and always willing to go the extra mile to help us and make us feel at home.
5.0
My husband and I stayed here for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful -very old with lovely original features and very nicely furnished and well equipped. It was fantastic to be staying right in the beautiful and atmospheric old town. The house is very centrally located - within walking distance to everything in Rethymno with lots of great tavernas close by.
We hired a car so we could see a bit more of Crete and it was easy to park it just a few streets away.
Maria is a wonderful host and could not have been more welcoming. She really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay which we very much appreciated.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely house and hope to return.
5.0
and the town of Rethymnon were first rate for our 4 days and would have been excellent for a much longer visit. Maria, our hostess, is a lovely person who went the extra mile. Among the dozens of apartments and gites we've stayed in in Europe, mostly France, this ranks right up at the top. Everything imaginable furnished. Bedroom upstairs tougher for some folks but a divan downstairs could be used as a single bed. Town offers congenial walks, tavernas, and very good restaurants in the old town where we stayed. Everyone quite helpful. Fine people. Tough language but easy to learn to say hello, thanks, and you're welcome. Excellent for a Rick Steves type of traveler. Bad for an incurious and imperious sort of American traveler who really prefers to eat at American restaurants and good old American food. (sic)
5.0
We spent 13 days in Rethymnon, and loved both the house and this part of the old town, but most of all; Maria the owner was so kind, warm hearted and welcoming that it made our stay the best holiday ever! From the booking process till we left - she was always doing what she could to make our stay as comfy as possible. Thank you, Maria, for letting us rent your lovely renovated house, for your kindness (olive oil, figs, raki,...), for you being so warm hearted, sweet and service minded. We're planning to have many more holidays in Rethymnon, and would love to rent Sofia's House again.
Hugs from Lilliann & Geir and the boys :)
5.0
The best accommodation I've ever stayed in. Beautiful home and could easily have stayed much longer. Maria is a wonderfull woman, she took time out to take us out for the day and brought eggs, juice and raki. Her familys olive oil is the best! However long you're in Rethymno stay here...thank you Maria 😚
5.0
My friends and I loved the house!
It is a huge house, clean, tidy, with traditional furniture.
The walls are original, made of stone and the ceiling was wooden.
We sunbathed on the terrace every day and had breakfast there too.
We could cook as well, as we could find all the necessary equipment in the big kitchen.
There was hot water all day long and could have a shower at any time of the day.
We are planning to come back very soon!
A.M. - T.D. - B.M.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rethymno?
The average price for a rental in Rethymno is $85 per night. This rental is $73 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lovely 130m2 Traditional House In The Old Town Of Rethymnon. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lovely 130m2 Traditional House In The Old Town Of Rethymnon pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lovely 130m2 Traditional House In The Old Town Of Rethymnon?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.
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