House in Rethimno, Crete

Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach

Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach

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Dotira, an enchanted home!
Guests can relax and enjoy the pool all day long!
Pool terrace with lawn covered area!
Inner courtyard
The exterior of the house!

Overview of Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Rethimno, Crete
  • Popular LocationRethimno Kart7 min drive
  • Popular LocationRethymnon Venetian Port15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlatanes Beach16 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First floor | Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

First floor | Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

First floor | Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Former stable | Attic room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor | Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Ground floor | Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach

The Private Authentic Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla.

We welcome you to Crete and the picturesque village of Mesi, built on a lovely position, on a small hill of 300 meters above sea level! Dotira home, is a two-storey stone mansion of the 18th century, which has a surface area of 166 square meters and the surrounding plot one of 350 square meters.

Thanks to the careful restoration the house adheres to the traditional architecture and offers our visitors the experience of a special sojourn. Natural materials, such as wood, stone, were used, respecting the house’s history and its traditional elements were preserved and highlighted: the bathroom, the fire place and the water trough at the terrace.

Layout
Outside Area
Externally, the villa is built in a classic, yet modern way, where stone and rustic feeling prevail! At the outside area there is an inner courtyard, with a lovely siting area and a traditional wood oven, making it ideal for al fresco dining! Also, there is an amazing garden with local herbs and flowers, right next to the wonderful 20 m2 and 1,40 m deep private pool, where our guests can relax, enjoy the fresh country air of Mesi and the soothing environment of the house! The pool is chemical free as it operates with active oxygen! The court yard and pool terrace create a rustic, romantic atmosphere, where you will love spending your morning and evenings!


Ground Floor
The yard offers access to the former stable of the house, which has been converted to an attic, featuring a working area, with a desk and an extra double bed on a special construction, on the upper level. This room provides total privacy and internet access, if you need to work on something!

Entering the property you will see the spacious living room with a great open fireplace, a rustically decorated, fully equipped kitchen, with a dining area, perfect for indoor dining with your family or friends and one bathroom.

First Floor
Beautiful wooden stairs lead the guests to the upper floor, where guests can find three lovely bedrooms (two double and one twin) and a WC. Balconies from the first floor enjoy a stunning view of the whole area, olive groves and an open view on the Cretan Sea!

Supplementary alternative activities – agritourism
Stone is a source of energy and helps getting close to nature and the earth! Dotira home gives you the chance to choose from a plethora of alternative activities, individually or in a group, which offer bodily and spiritual wellbeing and therapy, such as walking, herb picking, soap making, hiking and visiting archaeological sites, monasteries and local monuments, both in Mesi and the nearby villages.

Also, during your stay you may have the opportunity to participate in the cultivation and care of our garden, harvest its fruits and enjoy its products!

Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner. Dotira home offers the rich goods of the Cretan land, to all guests. The house is stocked with cretan rusks, home made jams, goat’s milk, cheese, fresh eggs and fruit from Mesi trees, herbal teas (sage, thyme, marjoram, rock roses) and more…depending on the season!
- Quality towels, bed linen, covers provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days.
- Sun beds and umbrellas available. Pool towels provided.
- Baby cot and high chair available if needed.
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the house.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a washing machine, dishwasher, TV with satellite reception, CD and DVD players, large fridge with freezer, electric kitchen, kettle, toaster, espresso coffee machine, iron and iron board.
- Pool and garden cleaning twice a week. The pool operates from April to October.
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.

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Location overview :

Mesi, a small traditional village of the 16th century built on a lovely position, on a small hill of 300 meters above sea level, with an open view on the Cretan Sea. Mesi has two traditional coffee places and a tavern in the village square, just 100 meters from the villa. It preserves its traditional character and offers hospitality, a peaceful holiday and also the challenge to explore the beautiful landscape of the Arcadi region as the perfect point of departure.

Shopping facilities for everyday's necessities can be found at the neighbouring village of Pigi within a distance of 8 minutes by car, providing tavernas and cafes, a mini market, bakery, a grocery shop, two butcher’s, a hairdressers as well as a pharmacy. A gas station can be found in the nearby village of Adele which is also 9 minutes away by car.

Pigianos Kampos beach, which is the closest to the villas, 10 minutes driving, is a vast, sandy and well organised beach, with shallow waters making it ideal for families. It’s a perfectly organised coastal tourist resort, with many sun beds, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, lifeguards, beach bars, restaurants and water sports. Next to Pigianos Kampos, in Adelianos Kmapos there is also an Atm machine

Also Rethymno town, offers a great selection of choices in shops, restaurants and anything else you might need and can be easily reached by car within 20 minutes.

Distances to Important Locations :
Traditional taverna in 100 metres.
Pigianos Kampos Beach: 6 Kms
Super Market & Restaurants: 2.5 Kms
Rethymno Port & Town: 13 Kms
Heraklion International Airport: 78 Kms
Chania International Airport: 81 Kms

Car rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!

Property manager

Valia Kokkinou
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Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision of children is your responsibility.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets allowed upon request & Pet Agreement required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outdoors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Prior notice, extra fees, event contract required.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Paleontological Museum and Museum of Wooden Sculptures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horse Park Rethymno and Rethymnon Venetian Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Rethimno Kart and Reptisland. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Rethimno Kart - 7 min drive
  • Horse Park Rethymno - 10 min drive
  • Arkadi Monastery - 11 min drive
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 15 min drive
  • Platanes Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Greco - 9 min drive
  • The Coffee Stop - 7 min drive
  • The Leaky Couldron - 4 min drive
  • Taverna Poppy - 8 min drive
  • Paraplous - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dotira, chemical-free pool, walking distance to taverna, 5' from a sandy beach located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rethimno Kart, Platanes Beach, and Blue Beach. Mili Gorge and Horse Park Rethymno are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Full of charm and character
Our 2 families had a lovely stay at this beautiful property. We were met by the host,Maria,who was exceptionally helpful and welcoming and always on hand should we need anything. The cold drinks and snacks were very appreciated when we arrived. The house was beautifully quirky and full of character. It was very clean and there was all you would need in the kitchen. Beds were comfy and the air conditioned bedrooms were great sizes. The pool was beautiful and very well maintained. Location is fairy remote, this is part of its charm, but was peaceful and made a good base for exploring this area of Crete. The supermarket was 10mins and was a €20 taxi journey from rethymno. The local taverna, maybe a 2 minute walk was lovey with stunning views. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a relaxing break
We loved Dotira it met all our needs for a relaxing holiday. We particularly liked the fact there were so many places to sit and chill out including the lovely cool courtyard and the upstairs balcony for evening card games. We spent most the days in the beautiful pool area and cooling off in the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison Reeby

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa with fantastic pool terrace
A lovely villa in a small village with a nice taverna just round the corner. Very well equipped kitchen if you want to eat in. Short drive to long beach but worth going a bit further to other smaller ones, spillies was our favourite. We had a wonderful week in this absolutely charming villa. Maria is lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful. Only drawback is that pool is smaller than it looks in the photo but still great for cooling off. The pool terrace area is really lovely. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of paradise
We have just returned from a wonderful week at Dotira house, and what a fantastic time we had! From the amazing communication from the moment we booked, to the stunning villa everything was perfection. The villa itself is stunning, with high end traditional finishing and attention to detail. It was perfectly equipped with everything we needed for our stay, we particularly loved our experience of cooking on the outdoor oven which made for a very memorable night. The view from the terraces looking out to the sea was priceless, and we loved how it was tucked away from the busier town of Rethymno (though being close enough to drive 10 mins for shopping/beaches etc) Synka was our favourite supermarket with everything you need. The local Taverna Kastro is a few steps away and was a treat. We loved it, and the maitre’d Helen was delightful and so welcoming to us. We couldn’t get over how cheap it was to eat out! We will definitely be back to our little piece of heaven. Thanks Maria & Nikos for your help and hospitality xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow
What an amazing holiday. The Vila, location and people were just so helpful and friendly. We couldn't ask for more. You will not be disappointed if you choose Dorita as your holiday Vila.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Valia Kokkinou

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ThinkVilla Bespoke Stays, is a Luxury Villa Rental Agency which was launched back in 2009, featuring a collection of 300+ Inspiring Retreats, for the Independently Minded. Our Curated Private Villas are in the most Iconic Greek Destinations (Crete, Santorini, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Skiathos), where each ThinkVilla Escape blends comfort & awe in equal measure.

ThinkVilla Team believes that surpassing expectation knows no bounds. Independent Minds who transform any stay from “so-so” to superb. We are a team of Hospitality Professionals (Nikki, George, Despina, Marianna, Nikos, Alexandros, Elia, Stelios) who together with our Managing Director - Maria Gkonta and our ThinkVilla CEO & Founder - Valia Kokkinou share the same passion : building, detail by detail, amazing holiday experiences for our guests all over Greece. Our dream team of on-the-ground experts is on hand 24/7 to ensure you book a better experience than you had in mind.

Our ThinkVilla brand reflects who we are at our core. Our standards for conscious travel, formalise our commitment as a business to sustainability. We embrace the distinctive, celebrate the unconventional and champion the one-of-a-kind. Seeking out Villas and experiences that have individual character, creativity and place our travellers at the heart of an environment. We promote cultural-environmental sensitivity, encouraging travellers to explore Greece with intention.

Small wonders await you, escape to a place where togetherness comes first. Enhance your stay with our Premium Family oriented service offering, designed with our youngest guests in mind.

We are looking forward to welcoming you soon in Greece!

*Please note that ThinkVilla is acting solely as a Booking Agent in the name & on behalf of the Property Owner, for the rental of the property.

Why they chose this property

Enchanted home within walking distance to a traditional taverna, offering a great position in the picturesque village of Mesi, just a short drive away from the sandy beach and the lively city of Rethymno! Furthermore the home features a chemical-free pool!

What makes this property unique

Dotira home is a wonderful, nature feeling, stone built villa, in a small traditional village of Crete! Amazing place for peace and relaxation! Private pool on the guesthouse's garden, where our guests can relax, enjoy the fresh country air and the soothing environment!

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Greek

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