Kivotos Villa Private Pool

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  Ivan

  HR · family_with_children · Sep 2026

  10/10

  The hosts' hospitality (homemade olive oil, vegetables); Eva baked us a delicious apple and walnut pie—we didn't even get a proper chance to say thank you—so thank you! The pool and sunbathing area were excellent, and the view from the terrace was even better. The location is peaceful and quiet, and the house is equipped with everything you might need.

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  ackerman

  GB · family_with_children · Aug 2026

  10/10

  blissful, relaxing week spent in a beautiful setting in the hills with excellent hosts

  We absolutely loved our 9 days spent at Eva & Sakis's villa Kivotos... The villa was immaculate & fridge was filled with such helpful things to start us off... Eva very kindly met us to let us in, even though we arrived in incredibly late at night. They were excellent hosts throughout... offering tips of where to go, cleaning the pool (discreetly) every morning, and always being responsive to questions. Similar to other guest reviews, we were also incredibly touched by the homemade apple pie & olive oil parting gift, and really appreciated the frequent visits by the cleaner - we loved our drive up into the hills to watch beautiful sunsets, and had a great time exploring Rethymnon, Kourtaliotiko Gorge/waterfall and visiting Baja Beach club. All in all it was the perfect relaxing holiday which is just what our family needed. It was made all the more special thanks to the lovely, and exceptionally well maintained villa . Thanks Eva and Sakis, we'll be sure to recommend.

  we also didn't want to leave...

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  Andrew

  GB · extended_group · Aug 2026

  10/10

  Lovely villa and pool in a beautiful setting with great views to the sea

  Peaceful location with a Big swimming pool and outdoor seating with great hospitality from the owners who brought us home made olive oil and apple pie.

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  Lucie

  GB · extended_group · Jul 2026

  10/10

  Kivotos Villa is an absolutely beautiful place to stay and being there and having a host like Eva made our holiday excep

  The villa is absolutely stunning. It is only 15 minutes from Rethymno but you feel like you’re in the tranquil hills. The house is surrounded by beautiful olive groves and the sea view from the outside terrace is even more show-stopping than the photos. The living space was perfect with a well-equipped kitchen which allowed us to cook proper meals when staying in, plus a great BBQ round the corner from the terrace which we also used. Our incredible host Eva provided us with olive oil from home-grown olives as well as an amazing welcome bundle of food on arrival, including fresh tomatoes, bread, eggs, milk, ham, cheese and melon, bottled water and even a bottle of wine - everything we could have needed while we got settled. The bedrooms all have super comfortable beds and pillows and are spacious with plenty of storage to be able to unpack. The air con throughout the house was fantastic and really efficient. We also loved the screen doors in the lounge which meant we could have the doors open without letting any insects in. The pool was brilliant, it was a great size and made pool days at the villa a dream. It was cleaned early every morning so was always perfect. The cleaner came every four days and was amazing, the house was sparkling every time and we had fresh sheets and towels. We also had additional towels provided for the pool/beach which was so handy. Our lovely host Eva also gave us a list of recommended restaurants in and around the area which meant we ate in incredible places we might not otherwise have known about. This included a hidden gem of a bar only 5 minutes drive from the villa with views of the sunset across the sea.

  There was nothing we didn’t like about the villa, we loved it.

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  Alban

  AL · family_with_children · Jul 2026

  10/10

  We had a wonderful stay at Kivotos Villa. The villa was spotless, beautifully designed, and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable vacation. The peaceful location offered stunning views while still being just a short drive from beaches, restaurants, and local attractions. Our host Eva was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always available to help with recommendations or any questions we had, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. She even baked us apple pie and gifted their homemade olive oil 🤗 We especially loved relaxing by the private pool and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere after exploring Crete. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend Kivotos Villa to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay. We would happily return!