The picturesque Vrachos Villas offer a peaceful location in the traditional village of Agia Paraskevi, municipality of Agiou Vasiliou. They overlook the sea and are within easy reach of Crete's most beautiful beaches. This property features 7 rustic villas, all decorated in a traditional style with stone walls, open fires and wooden ceilings. All of the villas offer a spacious living and dining area, plus a fully equipped kitchen. The larger villas have bedrooms on an upper floor. Facilities at Vrachos Villas include an outdoor swimming pool with sun-loungers. There is also a small taverna and a mini-shop. Vrachos Villas are within easy reach of Ligres, Triopetra, Agia Fotia and Agios Pavlos.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Agia Paraskevi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lydia
    Denmark Denmark
    The place is lovely. It is very isolated (closest supermarket 20 min driving), which makes it perfect for relaxing. Eleni cooks for the guests every night and the food is absolutely delicious!! You feel like your own family is taking care of you...
  • Grzegorz
    Poland Poland
    A unique place! Beautiful location on the mountains with a view of the sea. 10 minutes to beautiful beaches, sometimes even completely empty. Very clean. Great atmosphere! The owners and stuff are amazing and very friendly people. In the evenings...
  • Francesca
    Italy Italy
    The villas are nicely located on the hills behind the shore (the closest beach is 2 km away, Triopetra is just a few km farther). It is all very quiet, with a nice pool, garden and patio areas to relax. There is a very nice view from the...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Vrachos Villas welcomes you in the south of Crete in Agia Paraskevi in Rethymno. ​Peace and tranquility meet with the Cretan hospitality and bind together with the beautiful beaches. The unspoiled environment and the crystal clear blue waters reward the visitor.Traditionally built villas with all the comforts wait for you to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. Vrachos villas is the perfect place to unwind and escape from the busy cities, enjoy nature, magnificent beaches , Cretan hospitality and cuisine. ​ The southern Crete experience
Vrachos villas is located inside the traditional settlement of Agia Paraskevi. The picturesque village is in the south of Rethymno prefecture in the province of Agios Vasilios Lampis. Vrachos villas overlooks the magnificent beaches of Triopetra, Ligres, Agia Fotia and Agios Pavlos. The name Agia (holy/saint) Paraskevi the settlement took from an old monastery (nunnery) that was situated on the location. Upon the ruins of the monastery the small village was erected.
Languages spoken: Greek,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Εστιατόριο #1
    • Cuisine
      Greek • Mediterranean • Pizza • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Vrachos Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

House rules
Vrachos Villas takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 1041K123K2814001

FAQs about Vrachos Villas

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vrachos Villas on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Vrachos Villas (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Vrachos Villas (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Vrachos Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Vrachos Villas has 1 restaurant:

    • Εστιατόριο #1

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Vrachos Villas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Vrachos Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Vrachos Villas is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Vrachos Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Vrachos Villas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • Vrachos Villas is 100 yards from the centre of Agia Paraskevi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.